SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 60

SSC MTS - 5 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q60

In 2019, a new Rs. 20 coin was announced in the budget. The shape of this coin is ______ edged polygon.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option 1 (12)

Explanation:
The new ₹20 coin announced in the 2019 Budget has a dodecagonal shape with 12 sides. This coin has been specially designed for the convenience of visually impaired people so that they can easily identify it. Its diameter is 27 millimeters and it is made from a mixture of various metals.

Additional Facts
Chennai's Architecture: Its character is best described by cathedrals and tree-lined avenues with British influence.
Rama Setu: During the colonial period, it was known as 'Adam's Bridge'.
Architecture: Chennai's architecture is reminiscent of the British colonial period.

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(Answer: 27 mm)
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(Answer: Shashi Tharoor)
'Joseph Anton: A Memoir' is the autobiography of whom?
(Answer: Salman Rushdie)