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  1. Which country’s currency is Ngultrum ?









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    The ngultrum has been the currency of Bhutan since 1974. It is subdivided into 100 chhertum. The ngultrum is equal in value to the Indian rupee.

    Correct Option: D

    The ngultrum has been the currency of Bhutan since 1974. It is subdivided into 100 chhertum. The ngultrum is equal in value to the Indian rupee.


  1. Among the following states, which one has adopted the “Neem” tree as the state tree ?









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    Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem, is the state tree of Andhra Pradesh. Products made from Neem trees have been used in India for over two millennia for their medicinal properties: Neem products are believed to be anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive and sedative.

    Correct Option: D

    Azadirachta indica, also known as Neem, is the state tree of Andhra Pradesh. Products made from Neem trees have been used in India for over two millennia for their medicinal properties: Neem products are believed to be anthelmintic, antifungal, antidiabetic, antibacterial, antiviral, contraceptive and sedative.



  1. The world’s tallest statue of Mahatma Gandhi is in









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    With a towering height of 70 feet, the world's tallest statute of Mahatma Gandhi was recently unveiled in Patna in Bihar. Funded by the state government, the Rs 10 crore statue, inclusive of a 30-feet-high pedestal, has been built by Delhi-based sculptor Ramsutar and Sons.

    Correct Option: B

    With a towering height of 70 feet, the world's tallest statute of Mahatma Gandhi was recently unveiled in Patna in Bihar. Funded by the state government, the Rs 10 crore statue, inclusive of a 30-feet-high pedestal, has been built by Delhi-based sculptor Ramsutar and Sons.


  1. When Margaret Thatcher was P.M. with which country Britain waged a war to regain control of Falkland Islands ?









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    As a British Overseas Territory, the Falkland Islands enjoy a large degree of internal self-governance with the United Kingdom guaranteeing good government and taking responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. In 1982, following Argentina's invasion of the islands, the two-month-long undeclared Falklands War between both countries resulted in the surrender of all Argentine forces and the return of the islands to British administration.

    Correct Option: B

    As a British Overseas Territory, the Falkland Islands enjoy a large degree of internal self-governance with the United Kingdom guaranteeing good government and taking responsibility for their defence and foreign affairs. In 1982, following Argentina's invasion of the islands, the two-month-long undeclared Falklands War between both countries resulted in the surrender of all Argentine forces and the return of the islands to British administration.



  1. Which is the first state in India to pass the Food Security Law?









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    Chhattisgarh was the first state in the country to introduce the Food Security Act, a unique law so that it could become a right of the people to get sufficient quantity of food at subsidized rates. New ration cards under food security Act are being issued in the names of female head of the family.

    Correct Option: C

    Chhattisgarh was the first state in the country to introduce the Food Security Act, a unique law so that it could become a right of the people to get sufficient quantity of food at subsidized rates. New ration cards under food security Act are being issued in the names of female head of the family.