879 General Studies questions asked in BPSC TRE previous year papers, each with the correct answer and explanation. Read them free on UTpaper, or attempt the full papers as timed online tests.
Highest Mountain peak of India is known asभारत की सबसे ऊँची पर्वत श्रेणी कहते हैं -
AEverestएवरेस्ट
BKanchenjungaकंचनजंगा
CK-2के-2
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (C)K-2के-2
Explanation
India officially regards K2 (Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m, in Ladakh UT as per Indian maps) as the highest peak of India; Kanchenjunga is the highest in the Indian-administered area.भारत के आधिकारिक मानचित्र के अनुसार K2 (गॉडविन ऑस्टिन, 8,611 मी, लद्दाख) भारत की सबसे ऊँची चोटी है; कंचनजंगा भारत-प्रशासित क्षेत्र की सबसे ऊँची चोटी है।
Which newspaper propagated strong nationalist views during India’s freedom struggle?भारत के स्वतन्त्रता आन्दोलन के दौरान गहन राष्ट्रवादी विचारों को किस समाचार-पत्र के द्वारा प्रचारित किया गया जाता था?
APioneerपायनियर
BAmrit Bazar Patrikaअमृत बाजार पत्रिका
CStatesmanस्टेटसमैन
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)Amrit Bazar Patrikaअमृत बाजार पत्रिका
Explanation
Amrita Bazar Patrika (Sisir Kumar Ghosh) was a strongly nationalist paper; the Pioneer and the Statesman were pro-British.अमृत बाजार पत्रिका एक प्रखर राष्ट्रवादी पत्र था, जबकि पायनियर और स्टेट्समैन अंग्रेज़-समर्थक थे।
Who intervened in a dispute between the workers and mill owners of Ahmedabad in 1918?1918 में अहमदाबाद के मिल-मालिकों और मजदूरों के मध्य विवाद में किसने हस्तक्षेप किया था?
AVallabhbhai Patelवल्लभभाई पटेल
BMahatma Gandhiमहात्मा गांधी
CJamshedji Tataजमशेदजी टाटा
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (B)Mahatma Gandhiमहात्मा गांधी
Explanation
In 1918 Gandhi intervened in the Ahmedabad mill strike and went on his first hunger strike.1918 में गांधीजी ने अहमदाबाद मिल हड़ताल में हस्तक्षेप किया और पहली बार अनशन किया।
Name the left-wing leader of Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha who popularised this in Bihar?बिहार के किस वाम-पंथी नेता ने बिहार प्रान्तीय किसान सभा को लोकप्रिय बनाया था नाम बताईये :
AKaryanand Sharmaकर्यानन्द शर्मा
BWadhwa Ramवधवा राम
CP.C. Joshiपी.सी.जोशी
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)Karyanand Sharmaकर्यानन्द शर्मा
Explanation
Karyanand Sharma, a left-wing Kisan Sabha leader, popularised the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha among peasants.वामपंथी किसान नेता कार्यानन्द शर्मा ने बिहार प्रान्तीय किसान सभा को लोकप्रिय बनाया।
Muddiman Committee was appointed to report on the working of theमुद्दीमन कमेटी को किसकी कार्यप्रणाली पर रिपोर्ट देने के लिए नियुक्त किया था?
ADyarchyद्वैत-प्रणाली
BCommunal representationसाम्प्रदायिक प्रतिनिधित्व
CFederalismसंघवाद
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (A)Dyarchyद्वैत-प्रणाली
Explanation
The Muddiman Committee (1924) examined the working of dyarchy under the Government of India Act 1919.मुडिमैन समिति (1924) 1919 के अधिनियम के अंतर्गत द्वैध शासन की कार्यप्रणाली की जाँच के लिए बनी थी।
“He was a great unifier in India who taught us not only bare tolerance of others but the willing acceptance of them as our friends and comrades in common undertakings” who said it?“भारत में वह महान एकता कर्त्ता था जिसने केवल दूसरो को सहिष्णु ही नही बनाया अपितु उनको अपने मित्रों और साथियों में आपसी जिम्मेदारी के साथ भी स्वीकार्य करवाया था” यह किसने कहा?
ASubhash Chandra Boseसुभाष चंद्र बोस
BBalgangadhar Tilakबालगंगाधर तिलक
CRajendra Prasadराजेन्द्र प्रसाद
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
ENone of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
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Correct answer: (E)None of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से कोई नहीं
Explanation
The official key gives (E): the quotation is not attributed to Bose, Tilak or Rajendra Prasad.आधिकारिक उत्तर (E) है: यह कथन बोस, तिलक या राजेन्द्र प्रसाद का नहीं है।
Who proceeded to organise the Provisional Government of Free India outside the country?देश के बाहर स्वतन्त्र भारत की अस्थाई सरकार को संगठित करने में कौन आगे बढ़ा?
ARaja Mahendra Pratapराजा महेन्द्र प्रताप
BRash Behari Boseरास बिहारी बोस
CSubhash Chandra Boseसुभाष चंद्र बोस
DMore than one of the aboveउपर्युक्त में से एक से अधिक
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Correct answer: (B)Rash Behari Boseरास बिहारी बोस
Explanation
Note: the official key gives (B); Rash Behari Bose founded the Indian Independence League and the first INA in South-East Asia, but the Provisional Government of Free India (1943) is usually credited to Subhash Chandra Bose.Note: the official key gives (B); रास बिहारी बोस ने इंडियन इंडिपेंडेंस लीग और पहली आज़ाद हिन्द फौज बनाई, पर स्वतंत्र भारत की अस्थाई सरकार (1943) सामान्यतः सुभाष चंद्र बोस से जोड़ी जाती है।
Q762BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following is the value of (x + 1/x)²?
Ax² + 1/x²
Bx² − 1/x²
Cx² + 1/x² + 1
DMore than one of the above
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
(x + 1/x)² = x² + 2·x·(1/x) + 1/x² = x² + 1/x² + 2. None of the options has the +2 term.
Q763BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
An article is at 10% more than the CP. If discount of 10% is allowed then which of the following is right ?
A1% gain
B1% loss
Cno gain no loss
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Correct answer: (B) 1% loss
Explanation
Marked price = 1.10 × CP; after 10% discount SP = 1.10 × 0.90 = 0.99 × CP, i.e. a 1% loss.
Q764BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
By what number should 81 be divided to get a perfect cube ?
A3
B6
C7
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Correct answer: (A) 3
Explanation
81 = 3⁴; dividing by 3 gives 27 = 3³, a perfect cube.
Q765BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The difference between two whole numbers is 66. The ratio of the two numbers is 2:5. The two numbers are :
A60 and 6
B100 and 33
C110 and 44
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Let the numbers be 2k and 5k; 5k − 2k = 3k = 66, so k = 22 and the numbers are 44 and 110. Option (C) lists them as 110 and 44 (order 5:2), which is presumably why the official key marks None of the above.
Q766BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
In a parallelogram ABCD, angle A and angle B are in the ratio 1:2. Find the angle A.
A30°
B45°
C60°
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Correct answer: (C) 60°
Explanation
Adjacent angles of a parallelogram are supplementary: A + B = 180°, with A:B = 1:2, so A = 180/3 = 60°.
Q767BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The height of a cylinder whose radius is 7 cm and the total surface area is 968 cm² is:
A15 cm
B17 cm
C19 cm
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Correct answer: (A) 15 cm
Explanation
TSA = 2πr(r + h) = 2 × 22/7 × 7 × (7 + h) = 44(7 + h) = 968, so 7 + h = 22 and h = 15 cm.
Q768BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
If (−3)ᵐ⁺¹ × (−3)⁵ = (−3)⁷, then the value of m is:
A5
B7
C1
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Correct answer: (C) 1
Explanation
Same base: (m + 1) + 5 = 7, so m = 1.
Q769BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
If x and y are inversely proportional, then:
Ay/x = constant
Bxy = constant
Cx/y = constant
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Correct answer: (B) xy = constant
Explanation
If x and y are inversely proportional, y = k/x, so their product xy = k stays constant; y/x = constant describes direct proportion.
Q770BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
A piece of wire of resistance R is cut into 5 equal parts. These parts are then connected in parallel. If the equivalent resistance of the combination is R', then the ratio R/R' is ___
A1/25
B1/5
C25
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Correct answer: (C) 25
Explanation
Each part has resistance R/5; five equal parts in parallel give R' = (R/5)/5 = R/25, so R/R' = 25.
Q771BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
An electric heater of resistance 8 Ω draws 15 A current from a service mains for 2 hours. What will be the rate at which heat is developed in the heater?
A220 watt
B120 watt
C210 watt
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Power P = I²R = 15² × 8 = 1800 W, which is not among the options.
Q772BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following lenses would you prefer to use while reading small letters found in the dictionary ?
AA convex lens of 50 cm
BA concave lens of 50 cm
CA concave lens of 5 cm
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Reading small print needs a magnifying glass, i.e. a convex lens of short focal length (such as 5 cm). A 50 cm convex lens magnifies little and concave lenses diminish, so none of the listed lenses is the right choice.
Q773BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The human eye forms the image of an object at its ________
ACornea
BIris
CRetina
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Correct answer: (C) Retina
Explanation
The eye lens focuses light on the retina, where the image is formed and converted into nerve signals; the cornea and iris only refract and control light.
Q774BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following is not a part of the female reproductive system in human beings ?
AOvary
BUterus
CVas deferens
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Correct answer: (C) Vas deferens
Explanation
The vas deferens is part of the male reproductive system (it carries sperm from the testis). Ovary and uterus are female organs.
Q775BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The anther contains _________
ASepals
BOvules
CPollen grains
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Correct answer: (C) Pollen grains
Explanation
The anther is the part of the stamen that produces and contains pollen grains; ovules are in the ovary and sepals are outer floral leaves.
Q776BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Asexual reproduction takes place through budding in ______
AAmoeba
BYeast
CPlasmodium
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Correct answer: (B) Yeast
Explanation
Yeast reproduces by budding. Amoeba reproduces by binary fission and Plasmodium by multiple fission.
Q777BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which one of the following types of medicines used for treating indigestion ?
AAntibiotic
BAntacid
CAnalgesic
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Correct answer: (B) Antacid
Explanation
Antacids neutralise excess stomach acid and relieve indigestion. Antibiotics fight bacteria and analgesics relieve pain.
Q778BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The task of processing citizenship applications under the CAA will be undertaken by
APostal Department
BCensus Department
CCentral Security IB
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Under the CAA Rules, 2024, applications are examined by district-level committees headed by the Department of Posts and an empowered committee headed by the Director of Census Operations, so both (A) and (B) are involved.
Q779BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
In which of the following country India launched its UPI ?
AThailand
BMyanmar
CMauritius
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Correct answer: (C) Mauritius
Explanation
In February 2024 India launched UPI services in Mauritius (along with Sri Lanka), as listed in option (C).
Q780BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
What is the name of space craft to be launched by ISRO in 2024 to carry astronauts ?
AAkashyan
BGaganyan
CBhramyan
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Correct answer: (B) Gaganyan
Explanation
Gaganyaan is ISRO's human spaceflight mission to carry Indian astronauts into low Earth orbit.
Q781BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which country is not a member of G 7 ?
ARussia
BCanada
CUSA
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Correct answer: (A) Russia
Explanation
The G7 members are the USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Italy and Japan. Russia was suspended from the G8 in 2014, so it is not a member.
Q782BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The process involved in achieving Green hydrogen is
AElectrolysis
BDehydrogenesis
CDehydration
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Correct answer: (A) Electrolysis
Explanation
Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using electricity from renewable sources such as solar or wind.
Q783BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
In cost of living index parameter 2024 which country is better than India ?
ANigeria
BPakistan
CBangladesh
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Correct answer: (B) Pakistan
Explanation
In the 2024 cost-of-living index (Numbeo), Pakistan was ranked the cheapest country, with a lower cost of living than India, so the key treats Pakistan as better on this measure.
Q784BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who supported Gandhiji in Champaran Satyagraha in 1917 in support of farmers ?
ABirsa Munda
BRajendra Prasad
CSatya Narayan Sinha
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Correct answer: (B) Rajendra Prasad
Explanation
Rajendra Prasad was among the lawyers and leaders who worked closely with Gandhiji during the Champaran Satyagraha of 1917 for the indigo farmers.
Q785BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which is the moon-like planet ?
AMercury
BMars
CEarth
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Correct answer: (A) Mercury
Explanation
Mercury looks like the Moon: it has almost no atmosphere and its surface is heavily cratered.
Q786BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
On the basis of fossils which is the origin place of man ?
ARift valley of Africa
BCentral Asia
CJerusalem
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Correct answer: (A) Rift valley of Africa
Explanation
The oldest human fossils (e.g., at Olduvai Gorge and other East African sites) come from the Rift Valley of Africa, considered the cradle of mankind.
Q787BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
In India dry point settlement is found in
AFlood prone area
BBikaner
CAravali region
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Dry-point settlements grow on raised dry ground in areas that flood or are marshy; the official key accepts more than one of the listed regions.
Q788BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
In which district of Bihar Paddy crop production is maximum ?
ABhojpur
BRohtas
CNalanda
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Correct answer: (B) Rohtas
Explanation
Rohtas is the leading paddy-producing district of Bihar and is called the 'Rice Bowl of Bihar'.
Q789BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
On which mountain is Tehran situated ?
AAlburz
BZagros
CMakran
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Correct answer: (A) Alburz
Explanation
Tehran lies at the southern foot of the Alborz (Elburz) mountains in northern Iran.
Q790BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The highest peak in the Eastern Ghats of India is :
AAnai Mudi
BKanchenjunga
CMahendragiri
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Official BPSC final answer key: (E), with the remark that the highest peak in the Eastern Ghats is Jindhagada (Arma Konda), which is not among the options.
Q791BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of these statements is not a valid reason for the depletion of flora and fauna ?
AAgricultural expansion
BLarge scale development projects
CGrazzing and fuel wood collection
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Correct answer: (C) Grazzing and fuel wood collection
Explanation
NCERT notes that grazing and fuelwood collection by local people are often blamed but are not a major cause of forest depletion compared with agricultural expansion and large development projects.
Q792BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
In which district of Bihar silk textile production is maximum ?
AMadhubani
BBhagalpur
CAurangabad
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Correct answer: (B) Bhagalpur
Explanation
Bhagalpur is famous for Tussar silk and is known as the 'Silk City' of India.
Q793BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who was the viceroy of India during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre ?
ALord Curzon
BLord Chelmsford
CLord Irwin
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Correct answer: (B) Lord Chelmsford
Explanation
Lord Chelmsford was Viceroy (1916-1921) when the Jallianwala Bagh massacre happened on 13 April 1919.
Q794BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The first President of the Indian National Congress was:
ADadabhai Naoroji
BW. C. Bonnerjee
CBadruddin Tyabji
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Correct answer: (B) W. C. Bonnerjee
Explanation
W. C. Bonnerjee presided over the first INC session at Bombay in December 1885.
Q795BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who among the following is also known as the Grand old man of India ?
ABal Gangadhar Tilak
BDadabhai Naoroji
CGopal Krishna Gokhale
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Correct answer: (B) Dadabhai Naoroji
Explanation
Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'; he also gave the drain theory.
Q796BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Which of the following movements was started by M. K. Gandhi ?
AQuit India Movement
BNon cooperation movement
CSwadesi movement
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
Gandhiji launched the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920) and the Quit India Movement (1942). The Swadeshi Movement began in 1905 against the Partition of Bengal, before Gandhi's return.
Q797BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who was the leader of the Bardoli Satyagraha ?
ASardar Vallabhbhai Patel
BBal Gangadhar Tilak
CJawaharlal Nehru
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Correct answer: (A) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) against increased land revenue and got the title 'Sardar' from it.
Q798BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
Who among the following is not associated with Home rule movement ?
AAnnie Besant
BBal Gangadhar Tilak
CSarojini Naidu
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Correct answer: (E) None of the above
Explanation
Annie Besant and Tilak founded the Home Rule Leagues (1916), and Sarojini Naidu was also an active member of the movement, so all three are associated with it.
Q799BPSC TRE 3.0 (2024) Computer Science Class 11-12
The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) was founded in 1936 in Bihar under the leadership of :
ADr. Rajendra Prasad
BJai Prakash Narayan
CSwami Sahajanand Saraswati
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Correct answer: (C) Swami Sahajanand Saraswati
Explanation
Swami Sahajanand Saraswati, who started the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha in 1929, became the first president of the All India Kisan Sabha formed in 1936.
Q800BPSC TRE 1.0 (2023) Computer Science Class 11-12
How many three-digit numbers are divisible by 5?
A180
B200
C120
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Correct answer: (A) 180
Explanation
Three-digit multiples of 5 run from 100 to 995: (995 − 100)/5 + 1 = 180.
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