Q241. As per the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022, on the basis of four indicators – nutrition, cooking fuel, sanitation, and housing – how much poor people live in India?
- 24.4 million
- 54.4 million
- 44.4 million
- 34.4 million
Answer: 2. 54.4 million As per the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022, 54.4 million poor people live in India based on the indicators of nutrition, cooking fuel, sanitation, and housing.
Q242. Identify the INCORRECT pair regarding the material media and their refractive index?
- Sapphire – 1.77
- Kerosene – 1.44
- Ruby – 1.71
- Benzene – 2.42
Answer: 4. Benzene – 2.42 The refractive index of Benzene is incorrect. The correct refractive index for Benzene is approximately 1.50.
Q243. What is the standard weight of hammer for women in the hammer throw event?
- 6 kg
- 8 kg
- 4 kg
- 5 kg
Answer: 3. 4 kg The standard weight of the hammer for women in the hammer throw event is 4 kg.
Q244. As of March 2020, which of the following solar power plants is the biggest plant in the world, with total installed capacity of 2,245 MW?
- Kamuthi solar power project
- Sakri photovoltaic solar energy project
- Dhirubhai Ambani solar park
- Bhadla solar park
Answer: 4. Bhadla solar park As of March 2020, the Bhadla solar park is the biggest solar power plant in the world with a total installed capacity of 2,245 MW.
Q245. According to the Census-2011, the total absolute increase in population during the decade is ________.
- 15.23 crore
- 17.21 crore
- 16.41 crore
- 18.19 crore
Answer: 2. 17.21 crore According to the Census-2011, the total absolute increase in population during the decade is 17.21 crore.
Q246. The keyboard shortcut for inserting a new slide into an MS-PowerPoint presentation is:
- Ctrl + S
- Ctrl + X
- Ctrl + M
- Ctrl + N
Answer: 3. Ctrl + M The keyboard shortcut for inserting a new slide into an MS-PowerPoint presentation is Ctrl + M.
Q247. Who among the following was appointed to the UN tax committee in July 2021, as a member for the 2021 to 2025 term?
- Vivek Singh
- Vipul Bansal
- Rasmi Ranjan Das
- TV Somanathan
Answer: 4. TV Somanathan TV Somanathan was appointed to the UN tax committee in July 2021, as a member for the 2021 to 2025 term.
Q248. Which of the following states has India’s first fully functionally literate district?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Kerala
- Goa
Answer: 3. Kerala Kerala has India’s first fully functionally literate district.
Q249. Where and when was India’s first Senior National Archery Championship held?
- Delhi, 1973
- Chennai, 1973
- Chennai, 1975
- Delhi, 1975
Answer: 1. Delhi, 1973 India’s first Senior National Archery Championship was held in Delhi in 1973.
Q250. In which year did air transport nationalise in India?
- 1950
- 1951
- 1952
- 1953
Answer: 1. 1950 Air transport was nationalized in India in 1950.
Q251. In which year did Wilhelm Johannsen coin the term ‘gene’ to describe the Mendelian units of heredity?
- 1909
- 1900
- 1920
- 1910
Answer: 1. 1909 Wilhelm Johannsen coined the term ‘gene’ to describe the Mendelian units of heredity in 1909.
Q252. The Assam government observed the birthday of ________ on 31 March 2023, as Students Day in the state.
- Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma
- Biraj Kumar Sarma
- Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
- Bhrigu Kumar Phukan
Answer: 1. Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma The Assam government observed the birthday of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma on 31 March 2023 as Students Day in the state.
Q253. The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, was enacted to give effect to which of the following?
- United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to repression of piracy on high seas.
- United Nations Convention on Oceans and Seas relating to repression of piracy on high seas.
- United Nations Regional seas convention relating to repression of piracy on high seas.
- United Nations Treaty on Oceans relating to repression of piracy on high seas.
Answer: 1. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to repression of piracy on high seas. The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, was enacted to give effect to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea relating to repression of piracy on high seas.
Q254. The Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act was enacted in which year?
- 1887
- 1877
- 1867
- 1857
Answer: 1. 1887 The Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act was enacted in 1887.
Q255. In which year did Indian archers participate in the Olympics for the first time?
- 1988
- 1973
- 1980
- 1975
Answer: 3. 1980 Indian archers participated in the Olympics for the first time in 1980.
Q256. In which year did Eric A. Cornell, Wolfgang Ketterle and Carl E. Wieman receive the Nobel Prize in Physics for the achieving ‘Bose-Einstein condensation in dilute gases of alkali atoms’?
- 2002
- 2000
- 2001
- 2003
Answer: 3. 2001 Eric A. Cornell, Wolfgang Ketterle, and Carl E. Wieman received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2001 for achieving ‘Bose-Einstein condensation in dilute gases of alkali atoms’.
Q257. Sangeeta Shankar was awarded Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2021 for her contribution in playing which musical instrument?
- Santoor
- Veena
- Violin
- Flute
Answer: 3. Violin Sangeeta Shankar was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2021 for her contribution in playing the violin.
Q258. According to the National Crime Records Bureau data, from 2016 to 2019, suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by _________.
- 21%
- 24%
- 18%
- 20%
Answer: 4. 20% According to the National Crime Records Bureau data, from 2016 to 2019, suicide cases due to unemployment have increased by 20%.
Q259. In which year was the Bharat Nirman Programme launched by the Government of India?
- 2010
- 2014
- 2005
- 2000
Answer: 3. 2005 The Bharat Nirman Programme was launched by the Government of India in 2005.
Q260. In which year was MS Dhoni awarded Padma Shri Award?
- 2010
- 2012
- 2007
- 2009
Answer: 1. 2010 MS Dhoni was awarded the Padma Shri Award in 2010.
Q261. The headquarters of the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management are located at:
- Bhuvneshwar
- New Delhi
- Guwahati
- Gwalior
Answer: 4. Gwalior The headquarters of the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management are located in Gwalior.
Q262. Aajeevika – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) – was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, in the year ________.
- 2013
- 2010
- 2012
- 2011
Answer: 4. 2011 Aajeevika – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, in 2011.
Q263. Which famous book was written by ‘Haripala’?
- Sangeeta Sudhakara
- Sangeet Darpan
- Sangeet Ratnakara
- Gita Govinda
Answer: 1. Sangeeta Sudhakara The book “Sangeeta Sudhakara” was written by Haripala.
Q264. The institute established by Kaka Hathrasi in 1932 is:
- Music Art Centre
- Swar Sangam Kendra
- Sangeet Karyalaya
- Music Art Kendra
Answer: 3. Sangeet Karyalaya The institute established by Kaka Hathrasi in 1932 is Sangeet Karyalaya.
Q265. In which Gharana do singers perform the Khandhar Vani and Gauhar Vani?
- Talwandi Gharana
- Darbhanga Gharana
- Dagari Gharana
- Bettiah Gharana
Answer: 2. Darbhanga Gharana In the Darbhanga Gharana, singers perform the Khandhar Vani and Gauhar Vani.
Q266. In which year was the Konkan Railway constructed?
- 2008
- 1988
- 1998
- 1978
Answer: 3. 1998 The Konkan Railway was constructed in 1998.
Q267. Select the INCORRECT pair of the location of the refinery and its state from the following
- Tatipaka Refinery – Telangana
- Bina Refinery – Madhya Pradesh
- Koyali Refinery – Gujarat
- Numaligarh Refinery – Assam
Answer: 1. Tatipaka Refinery – Telangana Tatipaka Refinery is located in Andhra Pradesh, not Telangana.
Q268. Which of the following dynasties’ genealogy was found in the Bijolia inscription?
- Gahadavala
- Parmara
- Chahamana
- Chandela
Answer: 2. Parmara The genealogy of the Parmara dynasty was found in the Bijolia inscription.
Q269. The Assam government observed the birthday of ________ on 31 March 2023, as Students Day in the state.
- Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma
- Biraj Kumar Sarma
- Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
- Bhrigu Kumar Phukan
Answer: 1. Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma The Assam government observed the birthday of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma on 31 March 2023 as Students Day in the state.
Q270. Where was the first Durand Cup, India’s oldest football tournament, held?
- Madras
- Shimla
- Calcutta
- Delhi
Answer: 2. Shimla The first Durand Cup, India’s oldest football tournament, was held in Shimla.