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When was Postal Index Number (PIN) or PIN Code introduced in India?

A) 1974 B) 1973
C) 1972 D) 1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1972

Explanation:

PIN (Postal Index Number) was introduced in INDIA on August 15, 1972. This is the coding system used by postal services of India for different areas. Totally in our country there are 9 divisions, of which 8 are geographical & 9th is reserved to army.

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Which was the first country to introduce GST in its system?

A) France B) Germany
C) Australia D) Canada
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) France

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Which one among the following States of India has the largest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?

A) West Bengal B) Bihar
C) Madhya Pradesh D) Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) West Bengal

Explanation:
West Bengal: 295
Bihar: 243
Madhya Pradesh: 231
Tamil Nadu: 235
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One of the following is also called as World Bank

A) IMF B) IBRD
C) WTO D) IDA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IBRD

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Malayalam is the official language of _________.

A) Puducherry B) Lakshadweep
C) Daman and Diu D) Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lakshadweep

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Cheques, Drafts, Pay Orders and Banker’s Cheques are “valid for ___________________ months from the date of instrument.

A) 4 months  B) 1 months 
C) 6 months  D) 3 months 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 months 

Explanation:

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, Reserve Bank of India directs that with effect from April 1, 2012, banks should not make payment of cheques/drafts/pay orders/banker’s cheques bearing that date or any subsequent date, if they are presented beyond the period of three months from the date of such instrument. Accordingly, cheques, Drafts, Pay Orders and Banker’s Cheques are “valid for 3 months from the date of instrument”, with effect from 01.04.2012. 

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According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), particulate size _______ micrometers or less in diameter are responsible for causing the greatest harm to human health.

A) 0.5 B) 2.5
C) 5 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.5

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Which among the following is national water animal of India?

A) Crocodile B) Turtle
C) Alligator D) Gangetic Dolphin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Gangetic Dolphin

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