The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?
A) 1940
B) 1942
C) 1945
D) 1946
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: The Quit India Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress on 8 August 1942 demanding an end to British rule.
Who is the author of the book Wings of Fire?
A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Vikram Seth
D) Chetan Bhagat
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Wings of Fire is an autobiography of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India.
The National Emblem of India was adopted from which historical site?
A) Sanchi Stupa
B) Ajanta Caves
C) Sarnath Lion Capital
D) Khajuraho Temples
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: The National Emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Gujarat has the longest coastline among Indian states, about 1,600 km.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is headquartered in:
A) Geneva
B) New York
C) Paris
D) Rome
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: WHO is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state?
A) Indira Gandhi
B) Sucheta Kripalani
C) Mayawati
D) Jayalalithaa
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Sucheta Kripalani became the CM of Uttar Pradesh in 1963.
The Kharif crops are sown in which season?
A) Winter
B) Summer
C) Monsoon
D) Spring
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Kharif crops are sown at the beginning of the monsoon and harvested in autumn.
Which Indian river is known as the Sorrow of Bihar?
A) Ganga
B) Kosi
C) Yamuna
D) Gandak
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: The Kosi River frequently changes course and causes floods, hence called the Sorrow of Bihar.
The HCF of 72 and 108 is:
A) 18
B) 24
C) 36
D) 54
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: HCF of 72 and 108 = 36.
A man buys a toy for ₹250 and sells it for ₹300. His gain percent is:
A) 10%
B) 15%
C) 20%
D) 25%
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Gain = ₹50; Gain % = (50/250) × 100 = 20%.
The average of five numbers is 24. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 22. The excluded number is:
A) 30
B) 32
C) 34
D) 36
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Total of 5 numbers = 120; total of 4 numbers = 88; excluded number = 120 – 88 = 32.
If 15% of a number is 45, then the number is:
A) 250
B) 300
C) 350
D) 400
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Let the number be x; 0.15x = 45 ⇒ x = 300.
A train 150 m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. The speed of the train is:
A) 36 km/h
B) 40 km/h
C) 45 km/h
D) 54 km/h
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Speed = 150 m / 15 s = 10 m/s = 36 km/h.
The simple interest on ₹2,000 for 3 years at 5% per annum is:
A) ₹250
B) ₹300
C) ₹350
D) ₹400
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: SI = (2000 × 5 × 3)/100 = ₹300.
Find the odd one out: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
A) 35
B) 37
C) 39
D) 41
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Pattern is +3, +5, +7, +9, +11; next term = 26 + 11 = 37.
If CAT is coded as 3120, how is DOG coded?
A) 4157
B) 4156
C) 4155
D) 4154
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Alphabet position product: C=3, A=1, T=20 → 3×1×20=60; D=4, O=15, G=7 → 4×15×7=420; code = 4156 (concatenated positions).
Pointing to a lady, a man said, “She is the daughter of my father’s only son.” How is the lady related to the man?
A) Sister
B) Daughter
C) Niece
D) Wife
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Father’s only son is the man himself; hence the lady is his daughter.
Complete the series: ACE, GIK, MOQ, ?
A) SUW
B) STU
C) RTV
D) SUV
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Correct: Option A. Explanation: Each letter moves +6; next triplet is SUW.
If MOTHER is written as NPUIFS, then BROTHER is written as:
A) CSPUIFS
B) CSPVIFT
C) CSPUIFT
D) CSPVIFS
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Each letter shifted +1; BROTHER → CSPUIFT.
The chemical formula of common salt is:
A) NaHCO₃
B) NaCl
C) KCl
D) CaCl₂
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Common salt is sodium chloride, NaCl.
Which vitamin is abundant in citrus fruits?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin B
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin D
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Citrus fruits are rich in Vitamin C.
The unit of electric current is:
A) Volt
B) Ohm
C) Ampere
D) Watt
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Ampere is the SI unit of electric current.
Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
A) Liver
B) Pancreas
C) Kidney
D) Stomach
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Correct: Option B. Explanation: Insulin is produced by the pancreas.
The speed of light in vacuum is approximately:
A) 3 × 10⁶ m/s
B) 3 × 10⁷ m/s
C) 3 × 10⁸ m/s
D) 3 × 10⁹ m/s
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: Speed of light in vacuum = 3 × 10⁸ m/s.
CO₂ is:
A) An element
B) A mixture
C) A compound
D) An atom
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Correct: Option C. Explanation: CO₂ is a compound of carbon and oxygen.
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