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231. Where did last world cup soccer tournament took place (2010)?

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A. Japan and South Korea
B. France
C. South Africa
D. West Germany
✅ The correct answer is option C.
In South Africa, last world cup soccer tournament took place (2010). The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations.

232. The National Emblem was adopted by Government of India on

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A. January 26, 1950
B. August 15, 1947
C. August 2, 1950
D. July 12, 1947
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The National Emblem was adopted by Government of India on January 26, 1950. It was chosen as a symbol of contemporary India’s reaffirmation of its ancient commitment to world peace and goodwill.

233. Eugenics is the study of

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A. genetic of plants
B. different races of mankind
C. people of European origin
D. altering human beings by changing their genetic components
✅ The correct answer is option D.
Eugenics is the study of or belief in the possibility of improving the qualities of the human species or a human population, especially by such means as discouraging reproduction by persons having genetic defects or presumed to have inheritable undesirable traits (negative eugenics) or encouraging reproduction by persons presumed to have inheritable desirable traits (positive eugenics)

234. Normally the Commonwealth Games are held at intervals of

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A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. there is no fixed interval
✅ The correct answer is option B.
Normally the Commonwealth Games are held at intervals of 4 years. The Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The event was first held in 1930, and has taken place every four years since then.

235. DRDL stands for

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A. Defence Research and Development Laboratary
B. Differential Research and Documentation Laboratary
C. Department of Research and Development Laboratory
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option A.
DRDL stands for Defence Research and Development Laboratary, under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – with thrust on design, development and flight evaluation of various types of Missile Systems for the Indian armed forces.

236. The main purpose of ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) is

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A. to provide collective defence and economic cooperation
B. to maintain higher standards of living among member nations
C. to accelerate economic progress and maintain economic stability
D. None of the above
✅ The correct answer is option C.
The main purpose of ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations) is to accelerate economic progress and maintain economic stability. Its principal aims include accelerating economic growth, social progress, and sociocultural evolution among its members, alongside the protection of regional stability and the provision of a mechanism for member countries to resolve differences peacefully.

237. India’s first atomic power station was set up at

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A. Surat (Gujarat)
B. Tarapur (Maharashtra)
C. Solapur (Maharashtra)
D. Trombay (Maharashtra)
✅ The correct answer is option B.
India’s first atomic power station was set up at Tarapur (Maharashtra), is the oldest nuclear power plant in India. The power station comprises two 120MW boiling water reactor (BWR) units commissioned in October 1969 and two pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR) units commissioned between 2005 and 2006.

240. The main object of which of the following UN agency is to help the underdeveloped countries in the task of raising their living standards?

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A. IMF
B. UNICEF
C. UNDP
D. IDA
✅ The correct answer is option D.
IMF – International Monetary FundUNICEF – United Nations International Children’s Emergency FundUNDP – United Nations Development ProgrammeIDA – International Development Association