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341. Kerala's 2026 election result — UDF won. What is "UDF" a coalition led by?
A. Congress (INC)
B. CPM
C. BJP
D. IUML
Explanation: UDF (United Democratic Front) is a political coalition in Kerala led by INC (Indian National Congress), which won the 2026 Kerala assembly elections.
342. India's Population Census 2026 — the last census before this was done in which year?
A. 2011
B. 2016
C. 2021
D. 2001
Explanation: India's last completed census was in 2011. The 2021 census was postponed due to COVID-19, making 2026 the first census in 15 years.
343. West Bengal 2026 election — BJP ended how many years of TMC rule?
A. 15 years (TMC ruled since 2011)
B. 10 years
C. 20 years
D. 5 years
Explanation: TMC (Trinamool Congress) under Mamata Banerjee ruled West Bengal since 2011 (ousting Left Front's 34-year rule). BJP ended this 15-year TMC governance in 2026.
344. India hosted the 2023 Cricket World Cup (ODI). Who won that tournament?
A. Australia
B. India
C. South Africa
D. New Zealand
Explanation: Australia won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, defeating India in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India had gone unbeaten through the league and knockout stage before the final.
345. Sanju Samson's IPL team is?
A. Rajasthan Royals
B. Mumbai Indians
C. Delhi Capitals
D. KKR
Explanation: Sanju Samson is the captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL and represents Kerala in domestic cricket.