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[#376] Where did 2010 Commonwealth Games took place?
Correct Answer

(D) New Delhi, India

Explanation

Solution: 2010 Commonwealth Games took place at New Delhi, India. The vibrant city of New Delhi, home to 14 million people, hosted the Commonwealth Games in October 2010. This was the first time India has hosted the Games and only the second time the event has been held in Asia (Kuala Lumpur in 1998 was the first).

[#377] What is the literacy rate of Chhattisgarh?
Correct Answer

(B) 65.18 per cent

Explanation

Solution: The literacy rate of Chhattisgarh is 65.18 per cent. According to the 2001 census report, Chhattisgarh had a literacy rate of 65.18% which included male and female literacy rate of 77.86% and 52.40% respectively.

[#378] What is the covered area of Gujarat state?
Correct Answer

(C) 1,96,024 sq. km

Explanation

Solution: The covered area of Gujarat state is 1,96,024 sq. km. The population of Gujarat is 60,383,628 (2011 census) and the state covers an area of 1, 96,024 sq km and shares its border with the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The state has a literacy rate of 79.31 percent. Gujarat is the 7th largest state in India in terms of area.

[#379] What is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli?
Correct Answer

(B) Silvassa

Explanation

Solution: Silvassa is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It is composed of two separate geographical entities: Nagar Haveli, wedged between Maharashtra and Gujarat, and, 1 km to the northwest, the smaller enclave of Dadra, which is surrounded by Gujarat.

[#380] What is the literacy rate of West Bengal?
Correct Answer

(A) 69.22 per cent

Explanation

Solution: The literacy rate of West Bengal is 69.22 per cent. 77.58 of the literate population are men and 60.22 per cent women.