71. The UN Decade for Poverty Eradication as declared by the General Assembly was:
(a) 1996 to 2005
(b) 1997 to 2006
(c) 1999 to 2008
(d) 2000 to 2009
Answer:
(b) 1997 to 2006
Explanation:
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the First United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty spanning from 1997 to 2006.
72. The number of languages recognised by the Indian Constitution
(a) 24
(b) 22
(c) 20
(d) 18
Answer:
(b) 22
Explanation:
The Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India recognizes 22 official languages.
73. What is DHRUV’?
(a) Military Exercise
(b) A monetary policy
(c) A remote sensing satellite
(d) Innovative learning programme
Answer:
(d) Innovative learning programme
Explanation:
The Pradhan Mantri Innovative Learning Programme (DHRUV) is a government initiative to identify and encourage talented children to enrich their skills and knowledge.
74. Which of the following elements is from the halogen group of elements :
(a) Helium
(b) Lithium
(c) Argon
(d) Bromine
Answer:
(d) Bromine
Explanation:
Bromine belongs to Group 17 of the periodic table, making it a halogen, along with fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and astatine.
75. Crimes usually involving cunning and deceit rather than physical force is called:
(a) White-collar Crime
(b) Blue-collar Crime
(c) Misdemeanor
(d) Embezzlement
Answer:
(a) White-collar Crime
Explanation:
White-collar crime refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crimes committed by business and government professionals using deceit.
