BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 38
Consider the following statements regarding the White House: 1. Its address is 1800 Pennsylvania Avenue. 2. It is the official residence and workplace of the President of the USA. 3. On 1 November 1800, John Adams became the first President to take residence in the building. 4. It is a symbol of American democracy. Which of the above statements are correct?
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Answer: (D) 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
The White House is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington D.C.; John Adams first moved in on 1 Nov 1800.
- (A) Incorrect
Wrong: the address is 1600, not 1800.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 4 is also correct.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: statement 2 is also correct.
- (D) Correct
Correct: only the address (1600 Pennsylvania Ave) is wrong.