[1] The Upanishads are the -
A.
Great Epics
B.
Story Books
C.
Source of Hindu Philosophy
D.
Law Books
Ans:
Source of Hindu Philosophy
Explanation :
The Upanishadsare a collection of texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism. They are commonly referred to as Vedanta, variously interpreted to mean either the "last chapters, parts of the Veda" or "the object, the highest purpose of the Veda". The concepts of Brahman (Ultimate Reality) and Atman (Soul) are central ideas in the Upanishads.
[2] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for:
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[3] The largest herbarium of India is located at -
A.
Kolkata
B.
Lucknow
C.
Mumbai
D.
Coimbatore
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The largest herbarium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[4] Temperature of distant luminous bodies can be determined by -
A.
Mercury thermometers
B.
Gas thermometers
C.
Pyrometers [R
D.
Colour thermometers
Ans:
Pyrometers
Explanation :
A pyrometer is a type of remote-sensing thermometer used to measure the temperature of a surface. It is a device that from a distance determines the temperature of a luminous surface from the spectrum of the thermal radiation it emits, a process known as pyrometry.
[5] In IT terminology failure in the kernel is called as
A.
Crash
B.
Crash dump
C.
Dump
D.
Kernel error
Ans:
Crash
Explanation :
The kernel (also called nucleus) is a computer program that constitutes the central core of a computer's operating system. It is the first program loaded on startup, and then manages the remainder of the startup, as well as input-output requests from software, translating them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit. Its failure is called crash.
[6] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Visva Bharati was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali. Until India's independence it was a college. Soon after independence, in 1951, the institution was given the status of a university and was renamed Visva Bharati University.
[7] Which of the following State has become India's first carbon free State?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh is India's first carbon free State after having mandated all government departments to begin environment audit. It is also the first state in India to implement the clean development mechanism (CDM) project under which the World Bank will buy carbon credits from the new forests being developed on degraded lands.
[8] Energy travels from Sun to Earth through:
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Modulation
Ans:
radiation
Explanation :
Solar energy, in the form of heat and light, travels from the sun to Earth through the process of radiation. This way, energy can be transferred through empty space without relying on matter. This radiation is largely visible as light to the naked eye, although it also includes ultraviolet and infrared radiation as well.
[9] C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with which of the following sporting events?
A.
Tennis
B.
Cricket
C.
Hockey
D.
Golf
Ans:
Cricket
Explanation :
C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with cricket. It is named after C.K. Naidu who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68.
[10] Money market is a market for -
A.
Short term fund
B.
Long term fund
C.
Negotiable instruments
D.
Sale of shares
Ans:
Short term fund
Explanation :
The money market is where financial instruments with high liquidity and very short maturities are traded. It is used by participants as a means for borrowing and lending in the short term, with maturities that usually range from overnight to just under a year. Some of the common money market instruments are: commercial paper, municipal notes, interest rate swaps, etc.
[11] Which country is in the process of building the largest single Aperture Radio Telescope – FAST
A.
Japan
B.
China
C.
USA
D.
Russia
Ans:
China
Explanation :
China recently officially launched the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in a mountainous region of Guizhou province. It is the world's largest filled aperture (single dish) radio telescope. It is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
[12] The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.S based Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project. Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.
[13] Fixed Foreign Exchange Rate can be changed by:
A.
RBI
B.
SEBI
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
FIPB
Ans:
RBI
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
The Upanishadsare a collection of texts that contain some of the central philosophical concepts of Hinduism. They are commonly referred to as Vedanta, variously interpreted to mean either the "last chapters, parts of the Veda" or "the object, the highest purpose of the Veda". The concepts of Brahman (Ultimate Reality) and Atman (Soul) are central ideas in the Upanishads.
[2] Tsangpo is the other name in Tibet for:
A.
Kosi
B.
Gandak
C.
Brahmaputra
D.
Ganga
Ans:
Brahmaputra
Explanation :
The Brahmaputra River is known by several names in the four countries (China, India, Bhutan and Bangladesh) that it flows through. With its origin in the Angsi glacier, located on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County of Tibet, the upper stream of Brahmaputra in Tibet is called Yarlung Tsangpo.
[3] The largest herbarium of India is located at -
A.
Kolkata
B.
Lucknow
C.
Mumbai
D.
Coimbatore
Ans:
Kolkata
Explanation :
The largest herbarium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[4] Temperature of distant luminous bodies can be determined by -
A.
Mercury thermometers
B.
Gas thermometers
C.
Pyrometers [R
D.
Colour thermometers
Ans:
Pyrometers
Explanation :
A pyrometer is a type of remote-sensing thermometer used to measure the temperature of a surface. It is a device that from a distance determines the temperature of a luminous surface from the spectrum of the thermal radiation it emits, a process known as pyrometry.
[5] In IT terminology failure in the kernel is called as
A.
Crash
B.
Crash dump
C.
Dump
D.
Kernel error
Ans:
Crash
Explanation :
The kernel (also called nucleus) is a computer program that constitutes the central core of a computer's operating system. It is the first program loaded on startup, and then manages the remainder of the startup, as well as input-output requests from software, translating them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit. Its failure is called crash.
[6] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Visva Bharati was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali. Until India's independence it was a college. Soon after independence, in 1951, the institution was given the status of a university and was renamed Visva Bharati University.
[7] Which of the following State has become India's first carbon free State?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh is India's first carbon free State after having mandated all government departments to begin environment audit. It is also the first state in India to implement the clean development mechanism (CDM) project under which the World Bank will buy carbon credits from the new forests being developed on degraded lands.
[8] Energy travels from Sun to Earth through:
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Modulation
Ans:
radiation
Explanation :
Solar energy, in the form of heat and light, travels from the sun to Earth through the process of radiation. This way, energy can be transferred through empty space without relying on matter. This radiation is largely visible as light to the naked eye, although it also includes ultraviolet and infrared radiation as well.
[9] C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with which of the following sporting events?
A.
Tennis
B.
Cricket
C.
Hockey
D.
Golf
Ans:
Cricket
Explanation :
C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with cricket. It is named after C.K. Naidu who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68.
[10] Money market is a market for -
A.
Short term fund
B.
Long term fund
C.
Negotiable instruments
D.
Sale of shares
Ans:
Short term fund
Explanation :
The money market is where financial instruments with high liquidity and very short maturities are traded. It is used by participants as a means for borrowing and lending in the short term, with maturities that usually range from overnight to just under a year. Some of the common money market instruments are: commercial paper, municipal notes, interest rate swaps, etc.
[11] Which country is in the process of building the largest single Aperture Radio Telescope – FAST
A.
Japan
B.
China
C.
USA
D.
Russia
Ans:
China
Explanation :
China recently officially launched the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in a mountainous region of Guizhou province. It is the world's largest filled aperture (single dish) radio telescope. It is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
[12] The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.S based Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project. Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.
[13] Fixed Foreign Exchange Rate can be changed by:
A.
RBI
B.
SEBI
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
FIPB
Ans:
RBI
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
The largest herbarium in India is situated at The Indian Botanical Garden, Kolkata. It is situated on the banks of the Hooghly. The great Banyan tree, one of the largest trees in size in the world, is the main centre of attraction of this garden. It appears like a miniature forest in itself.
[4] Temperature of distant luminous bodies can be determined by -
A.
Mercury thermometers
B.
Gas thermometers
C.
Pyrometers [R
D.
Colour thermometers
Ans:
Pyrometers
Explanation :
A pyrometer is a type of remote-sensing thermometer used to measure the temperature of a surface. It is a device that from a distance determines the temperature of a luminous surface from the spectrum of the thermal radiation it emits, a process known as pyrometry.
[5] In IT terminology failure in the kernel is called as
A.
Crash
B.
Crash dump
C.
Dump
D.
Kernel error
Ans:
Crash
Explanation :
The kernel (also called nucleus) is a computer program that constitutes the central core of a computer's operating system. It is the first program loaded on startup, and then manages the remainder of the startup, as well as input-output requests from software, translating them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit. Its failure is called crash.
[6] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Visva Bharati was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali. Until India's independence it was a college. Soon after independence, in 1951, the institution was given the status of a university and was renamed Visva Bharati University.
[7] Which of the following State has become India's first carbon free State?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh is India's first carbon free State after having mandated all government departments to begin environment audit. It is also the first state in India to implement the clean development mechanism (CDM) project under which the World Bank will buy carbon credits from the new forests being developed on degraded lands.
[8] Energy travels from Sun to Earth through:
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Modulation
Ans:
radiation
Explanation :
Solar energy, in the form of heat and light, travels from the sun to Earth through the process of radiation. This way, energy can be transferred through empty space without relying on matter. This radiation is largely visible as light to the naked eye, although it also includes ultraviolet and infrared radiation as well.
[9] C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with which of the following sporting events?
A.
Tennis
B.
Cricket
C.
Hockey
D.
Golf
Ans:
Cricket
Explanation :
C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with cricket. It is named after C.K. Naidu who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68.
[10] Money market is a market for -
A.
Short term fund
B.
Long term fund
C.
Negotiable instruments
D.
Sale of shares
Ans:
Short term fund
Explanation :
The money market is where financial instruments with high liquidity and very short maturities are traded. It is used by participants as a means for borrowing and lending in the short term, with maturities that usually range from overnight to just under a year. Some of the common money market instruments are: commercial paper, municipal notes, interest rate swaps, etc.
[11] Which country is in the process of building the largest single Aperture Radio Telescope – FAST
A.
Japan
B.
China
C.
USA
D.
Russia
Ans:
China
Explanation :
China recently officially launched the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in a mountainous region of Guizhou province. It is the world's largest filled aperture (single dish) radio telescope. It is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
[12] The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.S based Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project. Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.
[13] Fixed Foreign Exchange Rate can be changed by:
A.
RBI
B.
SEBI
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
FIPB
Ans:
RBI
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
The kernel (also called nucleus) is a computer program that constitutes the central core of a computer's operating system. It is the first program loaded on startup, and then manages the remainder of the startup, as well as input-output requests from software, translating them into data processing instructions for the central processing unit. Its failure is called crash.
[6] Which of the following institutions was not founded by Mahatma Gandhi?
A.
Sabarmati Ashram
B.
Sevagram Ashram
C.
Vishwa Bharti
D.
Phoenix Ashram
Ans:
Vishwa Bharti
Explanation :
Visva Bharati was founded by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921 with proceeds from the prize money of the Nobel Prize he received in 1913 for the publication of his book of poems Gitanjali. Until India's independence it was a college. Soon after independence, in 1951, the institution was given the status of a university and was renamed Visva Bharati University.
[7] Which of the following State has become India's first carbon free State?
A.
Himachal Pradesh
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
Ans:
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh is India's first carbon free State after having mandated all government departments to begin environment audit. It is also the first state in India to implement the clean development mechanism (CDM) project under which the World Bank will buy carbon credits from the new forests being developed on degraded lands.
[8] Energy travels from Sun to Earth through:
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Modulation
Ans:
radiation
Explanation :
Solar energy, in the form of heat and light, travels from the sun to Earth through the process of radiation. This way, energy can be transferred through empty space without relying on matter. This radiation is largely visible as light to the naked eye, although it also includes ultraviolet and infrared radiation as well.
[9] C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with which of the following sporting events?
A.
Tennis
B.
Cricket
C.
Hockey
D.
Golf
Ans:
Cricket
Explanation :
C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with cricket. It is named after C.K. Naidu who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68.
[10] Money market is a market for -
A.
Short term fund
B.
Long term fund
C.
Negotiable instruments
D.
Sale of shares
Ans:
Short term fund
Explanation :
The money market is where financial instruments with high liquidity and very short maturities are traded. It is used by participants as a means for borrowing and lending in the short term, with maturities that usually range from overnight to just under a year. Some of the common money market instruments are: commercial paper, municipal notes, interest rate swaps, etc.
[11] Which country is in the process of building the largest single Aperture Radio Telescope – FAST
A.
Japan
B.
China
C.
USA
D.
Russia
Ans:
China
Explanation :
China recently officially launched the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in a mountainous region of Guizhou province. It is the world's largest filled aperture (single dish) radio telescope. It is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
[12] The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.S based Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project. Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.
[13] Fixed Foreign Exchange Rate can be changed by:
A.
RBI
B.
SEBI
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
FIPB
Ans:
RBI
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
Himachal Pradesh is India's first carbon free State after having mandated all government departments to begin environment audit. It is also the first state in India to implement the clean development mechanism (CDM) project under which the World Bank will buy carbon credits from the new forests being developed on degraded lands.
[8] Energy travels from Sun to Earth through:
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Modulation
Ans:
radiation
Explanation :
Solar energy, in the form of heat and light, travels from the sun to Earth through the process of radiation. This way, energy can be transferred through empty space without relying on matter. This radiation is largely visible as light to the naked eye, although it also includes ultraviolet and infrared radiation as well.
[9] C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with which of the following sporting events?
A.
Tennis
B.
Cricket
C.
Hockey
D.
Golf
Ans:
Cricket
Explanation :
C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with cricket. It is named after C.K. Naidu who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68.
[10] Money market is a market for -
A.
Short term fund
B.
Long term fund
C.
Negotiable instruments
D.
Sale of shares
Ans:
Short term fund
Explanation :
The money market is where financial instruments with high liquidity and very short maturities are traded. It is used by participants as a means for borrowing and lending in the short term, with maturities that usually range from overnight to just under a year. Some of the common money market instruments are: commercial paper, municipal notes, interest rate swaps, etc.
[11] Which country is in the process of building the largest single Aperture Radio Telescope – FAST
A.
Japan
B.
China
C.
USA
D.
Russia
Ans:
China
Explanation :
China recently officially launched the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in a mountainous region of Guizhou province. It is the world's largest filled aperture (single dish) radio telescope. It is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
[12] The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.S based Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project. Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.
[13] Fixed Foreign Exchange Rate can be changed by:
A.
RBI
B.
SEBI
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
FIPB
Ans:
RBI
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
C.K. Naidu Cup is associated with cricket. It is named after C.K. Naidu who was the first captain of the Indian cricket team in Test matches. He played first-class cricket regularly till 1958, and returned for one last time in 1963 at the age of 68.
[10] Money market is a market for -
A.
Short term fund
B.
Long term fund
C.
Negotiable instruments
D.
Sale of shares
Ans:
Short term fund
Explanation :
The money market is where financial instruments with high liquidity and very short maturities are traded. It is used by participants as a means for borrowing and lending in the short term, with maturities that usually range from overnight to just under a year. Some of the common money market instruments are: commercial paper, municipal notes, interest rate swaps, etc.
[11] Which country is in the process of building the largest single Aperture Radio Telescope – FAST
A.
Japan
B.
China
C.
USA
D.
Russia
Ans:
China
Explanation :
China recently officially launched the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in a mountainous region of Guizhou province. It is the world's largest filled aperture (single dish) radio telescope. It is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
[12] The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.S based Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project. Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.
[13] Fixed Foreign Exchange Rate can be changed by:
A.
RBI
B.
SEBI
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
FIPB
Ans:
RBI
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
China recently officially launched the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) in a mountainous region of Guizhou province. It is the world's largest filled aperture (single dish) radio telescope. It is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, southwest China.
[12] The Kovvada Nuclear Park project is proposed to be setup in which State?
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Uttar Pradesh
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Karnataka
Ans:
Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
Kovvada Atomic Power Project is a proposed 6,600 MW nuclear power station in Andhra Pradesh. U.S based Westinghouse Electric Corporation will supply AP-1000 nuclear reactors to Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) for this prestigious project. Andhra Pradesh will get 50 per cent of the power to be produced at the atomic power plant.
[13] Fixed Foreign Exchange Rate can be changed by:
A.
RBI
B.
SEBI
C.
Ministry of Finance
D.
FIPB
Ans:
RBI
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
The Reserve Bank of India has the responsibility of maintaining fixed exchange rates with all other member countries of the International Monetary Fund. Besides maintaining the rate of exchange of the rupee, the Reserve Bank has to act as the custodian of India's reserve of international currencies. It operates the exchange control system.
[14] In bio fortification technique plant breeders use breeding to overcome:
A.
Loss due to insect pests
B.
Decrease in food production
C.
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
D.
Loss due to plant diseases
Ans:
Deficiencies of micronutrients and vitamins
Explanation :
Bio-fortification refers to the breeding of crops to increase their nutritional value. The crops produced through bio-fortification method are always rich in nutrients like iron, zinc and Vitamin A. for example, Golden rice was produced using the method of bio-fortification. This rice is rich in beta-carotene and provides vitamin A to the children.
[15] Which Institution has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
A.
Parliament
B.
Supreme Court of India
C.
President
D.
Attorney General of India
Ans:
Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
The Supreme Court is the highest court in India and has ultimate judicial authority to interpret the Constitution and decide questions of national law (including local bylaws). It is also vested with the power of judicial review to ensure the application of the rule of law. Besides, as provided in the Keshavananda Bharti case (1973), though parliament has the power to alter or amend any part of the constitution, the Supreme Court has the final authority whether amendment violates or in-fringes upon the basic structure of the constitution.
[16] India shares longest international boundary with which country?
A.
Bangladesh
B.
China
C.
Nepal
D.
Bhutan
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
Bangladesh and India share a 4,096 kilometer-long international border, the longest border that India shares with any country. It is fifth longest land border in the world, including 262 km in Assam, 856 km in Tripura, 180 km in Mizoram, 443 km in Meghalaya, and 2,217 km in Bengal. The border demarcates the six divisions of Bangladesh and the Indian states.
[17] The Residuary powers of legislation under Indian Constitution rests with -
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Parliament
D.
States
Ans:
Parliament
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive residuary power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II and III. Such power shall include the power of making any law imposing a tax not mentioned in either of those lists.
[18] Appointments for all India Services are made by –
A.
UPSC
B.
President
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Parliament
Ans:
President
Explanation :
All appointments to All India Services are made by the President of India. The All India Services comprises Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS). The members of these services are recruited by the Union government, but their services are placed under various State cadres, and they have the liability to serve both under the State and under the Centre.
[19] The people of the Indus valley civilization worshipped -
A.
Vishnu
B.
Pashupati
C.
Indra
D.
Brahma
Ans:
Pashupati
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
On the basis of discovery of the Pashupati Seal at the Mohenjo-Daro, historians and archaeologists have opined that the Indus people worshipped Lord Shiva who is the Lord of the Beast (Pashupati). The Pashupati seal depicts a three faced male god seated in a yogic posture, surrounded by a rhino and a buffalo on the right, and an elephant and a tiger on the left.
[20] Pump priming should be resorted to at a time of?
A.
Inflation
B.
Deflation
C.
Stagflation
D.
Reflation
Ans:
Deflation
Explanation :
Pump priming is the action taken to stimulate an economy, usually during a recessionary/deflationary period, through government spending, and interest rate and tax reductions. Growth is accomplished through the increase in purchasing power experienced by those affected by the injection of funds, with the goal of prompting higher demand for goods and services.
[21] Which is the highest award for gallantry during peace-time?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Param Vir Chakra
C.
Ashok Chakra
D.
Mahavir Chakra
Ans:
Ashok Chakra
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
The Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime military decoration awarded for valor, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It is the peace time equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for the "most conspicuous bravery or some daring or preeminent valour or self- sacrifice" other than in the face of the enemy.
[22] At Barren Island, the only active volcano in India is situated in:
A.
Andaman Islands
B.
Nicobar Islands
C.
Lakshadweep
D.
Minicoy
Ans:
Andaman Islands
Explanation :
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea. It is the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia. It is one of the most easterly of Andaman Islands. Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
[23] The transfer of minerals from top soil to subsoil through soil-water is called?
A.
Percolation
B.
Conduction
C.
Leaching
D.
Transpiration
Ans:
Leaching
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
Leaching refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients from the soil, due to rain and irrigation. As water from rain, flooding, or other sources seeps into the ground, it can dissolve chemicals and carry them into the underground water supply. Mineral nutrients lost from the soil system become unavailable for plant uptake.
[24] Heat is transmitted from higher temperature to lower temperature through the actual motion of the molecules in
A.
Conduction
B.
Convection
C.
Radiation
D.
Both conduction and convection
Ans:
Convection
Explanation :
The process of heat transfer from one place to another place without the movement of particles is called conduction Example: Heat transfer through Metal rods. On the contrary, convection is the process by which heat is transmitted through a substance from a point to another due to the bodily motion of the heated particles of the substance. The fluids (liquids and gases) are heated by this process.
[25] Polio is caused by -
A.
Bacteria
B.
Virus
C.
Fungus
D.
Protozoa
Ans:
Virus
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.
Explanation :
Poliomyelitis, often called polio or infantile paralysis, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Poliovirus is usually spread from person to person through infected fecal matter entering the mouth. It may also be spread by food or water containing human feces and less commonly from infected saliva.