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Q :  

What percentage of households in rural India accessed to toilet according to survey National Annual Rural Sanitary Survey 2018-19?

(A) 94.2%

(B) 94.5%

(C) 93.1%

(D) 93.4%

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

A seven-sided polygon is called ______

(A) Nonagon

(B) Hexagon

(C) Heptagon

(D) Octagon

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The atomic power station in Rajasthan is situated at:

(A) Pokhran

(B) Suratgarh

(C) Rawatbhata

(D) Chittorgarh

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

The  Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is observed in __________

(A) 12 January

(B) 14 January

(C) 15 January

(D) 9 January

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which of the following states has the highest number of SC people?

(A) Rajasthan

(B) Bihar

(C) West Bengal

(D) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Madhubani painting is associated with which of the following states?

(A) Uttarpradesh

(B) West Bengal

(C) Jharkhand

(D) Bihar

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Which is called the City of Destiny?

(A) Goa

(B) Visakhapatnam

(C) Kolkata

(D) Mumbai

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Visakhapatnam, located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, is often referred to as the "City of Destiny." The nickname is associated with the city's rapid growth, development, and its strategic importance as a major port on the eastern coast of India. Visakhapatnam is known for its natural beauty, picturesque beaches, and as an emerging industrial and economic hub in the region. The title "City of Destiny" reflects the optimism and aspirations associated with the city's future prospects and development.



Q :  

What is the shape of the Earth? 

(A) Perfect hemisphere

(B) Mostly flat

(C) Perfect Sphere

(D) Oblate Sphere

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but is slightly flattened at the poles and bulging at the equator due to its rotation. This shape is often referred to as an oblate spheroid, meaning it is mostly spherical but slightly flattened at the poles and slightly bulging at the equator. The flattening is a result of the Earth's rotation, which causes it to be slightly compressed along its axis.


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