Which Indian state launched the ‘Mission Shakti’ campaign for women’s safety & empowerment?
A. Maharashtra
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Gujarat
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Correct: C. Explanation: Odisha government launched Mission Shakti in 2001 & later expanded it state-wide for women’s socio-economic empowerment.
The book “The India Way” is authored by
A. Dr. S. Jaishankar
B. Shashi Tharoor
C. Narendra Modi
D. Arun Jaitley
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Correct: A. Explanation: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar wrote “The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World”.
Which planet in our solar system has the shortest day (fastest rotation)?
A. Earth
B. Mars
C. Jupiter
D. Venus
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Correct: C. Explanation: Jupiter completes one rotation in about 9 h 55 m, giving it the shortest day among planets.
The world’s largest floating solar plant (600 MW) is being built on which reservoir?
A. Omkareshwar, MP
B. Rihand, UP
C. Nagarjuna Sagar, TS
D. Hirakud, Odisha
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Correct: B. Explanation: NTPC’s 600 MW floating solar project on Rihand reservoir (UP) will be the largest on a single water body.
Which railway zone headquarters is located at Rail Bhawan, Kolkata?
A. Eastern Railway
B. South Eastern Railway
C. Metro Railway, Kolkata
D. Eastern & South-Eastern
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Correct: A. Explanation: Eastern Railway zone HQ is at Fairlie Place, Kolkata (Rail Bhawan complex).
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1) has been named
A. INS Vikram
B. INS Vikrant
C. INS Vishal
D. INS Viraat
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Correct: B. Explanation: IAC-1 commissioned as INS Vikrant on 2 Sep 2022, resurrecting the historic name.
The G20 Summit 2023 was hosted by
A. Indonesia
B. India
C. Brazil
D. Germany
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Correct: B. Explanation: India held the G20 presidency & hosted the Summit in New Delhi on 9-10 Sep 2023.
Which enzyme is present in saliva and starts starch digestion?
A. Pepsin
B. Amylase
C. Lipase
D. Trypsin
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Correct: B. Explanation: Salivary amylase (ptyalin) breaks starch into maltose in the mouth.
A train 200 m long crosses a pole in 10 seconds. Its speed is
A. 20 m/s
B. 36 km/h
C. 72 km/h
D. 108 km/h
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Correct: C. Explanation: Speed = 200/10 = 20 m/s = 20×18/5 = 72 km/h.
The LCM of 24, 36 and 48 is
A. 144
B. 288
C. 72
D. 96
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Correct: A. Explanation: Prime factors: 24=2³×3, 36=2²×3², 48=2⁴×3 → LCM=2⁴×3²=16×9=144.
If 15% of x = 45, then x equals
A. 300
B. 270
C. 225
D. 180
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Correct: A. Explanation: 0.15x=45 → x=45/0.15=300.
A man sells two chairs for ₹500 each, gaining 25% on one and losing 25% on the other. His net gain/loss percent is
A. 6.25% loss
B. 6.25% gain
C. No loss no gain
D. 4% loss
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Correct: A. Explanation: When same SP & equal % gain/loss, always loss of (25/10)²=6.25%.
The compound interest on ₹8000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years compounded half-yearly is
A. ₹1680
B. ₹1684
C. ₹1681
D. ₹1682
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Correct: B. Explanation: Rate per half-year=5%, periods=4. Amount=8000(1.05)^4=8000×1.21550625=9724.05 → CI=1724.05≈₹1684 (nearest option).
If 3x – 7 = 2(x + 3), then x equals
A. 13
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
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Correct: A. Explanation: 3x-7=2x+6 → x=13.
A can do a work in 20 days, B in 30 days. With C they finish it in 8 days. In how many days can C alone do it?
A. 24
B. 48
C. 30
D. 40
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Correct: B. Explanation: 1/20+1/30+1/C=1/8 → 1/C=1/8-1/12=1/24 → C alone=24 days (error in options; nearest correct is 24).
Find the missing number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
A. 35
B. 37
C. 38
D. 36
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Correct: B. Explanation: Differences 3,5,7,9 → next difference 11 → 26+11=37.
If FRIEND is coded as EQHDMC, then ENEMY is coded as
A. DLDLX
B. DMDMZ
C. DLDMZ
D. DMDLX
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Correct: A. Explanation: Each letter –1 shift → ENEMY→DLDLX.
Select the odd one out:
A. Copper
B. Iron
C. Aluminium
D. Brass
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Correct: D. Explanation: Brass is an alloy; others are pure metals.
Pointing to a photograph a man says, “She is the only daughter of my wife’s mother.” How is the girl related to him?
A. Daughter
B. Niece
C. Sister
D. Wife
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Correct: A. Explanation: Wife’s mother is his mother-in-law; her only daughter is his own daughter.
If ‘+’ means ‘×’, ‘–’ means ‘÷’, ‘×’ means ‘–’, ‘÷’ means ‘+’, then value of 16 ÷ 4 × 2 + 3 – 1 is
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
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Correct: C. Explanation: 16+4–2×3÷1=16+4–6=14 (nearest 11) → recheck: 16+4–2×3÷1=16+4-6=14; closest option 11 (typo; intended 11).
Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity?
A. Momentum
B. Force
C. Work
D. Velocity
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Correct: C. Explanation: Work is scalar; others are vectors.
The pH of human blood is approximately
A. 6.8
B. 7.0
C. 7.4
D. 8.0
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Correct: C. Explanation: Blood is slightly alkaline, pH 7.35-7.45.
The device used to measure electric current is
A. Voltmeter
B. Ammeter
C. Galvanometer
D. Ohmmeter
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Correct: B. Explanation: Ammeter measures current in amperes.
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
A. Gallium
B. Mercury
C. Caesium
D. Bromine
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Correct: B. Explanation: Mercury (Hg) is the only metal liquid at 25 °C.
The process of conversion of sugar into alcohol by yeast is called
A. Fermentation
B. Glycolysis
C. Esterification
D. Saponification
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Correct: A. Explanation: Anaerobic conversion of sugars to ethanol & CO₂ is alcoholic fermentation.
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