[1] Which of the following is the primary sex organ in females?
A.
Uterus
B.
Ovary
C.
Vagina
D.
Fallopian tube
Ans:
Ovary
Explanation :
Primary sex organs in a female consist of a pair of ovaries which are oval bodies lying at the back of the abdomen below the kidney. Each ovary consists of many ovarian follicles. Each follicle can produce an egg. The secondary sex organs in a female are fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.
[2] Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted from one person to another?
A.
Cirrhosis
B.
AIDS
C.
Hepatitis B
D.
Syphilis
Ans:
Cirrhosis
Explanation :
Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Each time your liver is injured — whether by disease, excessive alcohol consumption or another cause — it tries to repair itself.
[3] Which International organisation released the ‘World Energy Outlook 2019’ Report?
A.
United Nations
B.
International Energy Agency
C.
World Trade Organisation
D.
UNESCO
Ans:
International Energy Agency
Explanation :
International Energy Agency releases World Energy Outlook, 2019. The Paris based International Energy Agency recently released its report on World Energy Outlook. The Agency has projected that the installed solar power in the world will increase by 3,142 GW by 2040.
[4] The Supreme Court has declared access to the internet a fundamental right under Article of the Indian Constitution.
A.
19
B.
14
C.
21
D.
17
Ans:
19
Explanation :
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday said that access to the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution, and asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review within a week all orders imposing curbs in the Union Territory.
[5] Name the Indian wrestler who has been named the Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the year (2019) by United World Wrestling (UWW).
A.
B.P. Raju
B.
Kamareddy
C.
Amita Bagchi
D.
Deepak Punia
Ans:
Deepak Punia
Explanation :
World championships silver medallist Deepak Punia has been named the 'Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the Year' by United World Wrestling (UWW) after a stellar season during which he made a phenomenal transition from junior to the senior circuit.
[6] UN Women propose to partner with gender park with an aim to secure gender parity in South Asia.
A.
Kerala’s
B.
Rajasthan’s
C.
Punjab’s
D.
Haryana’s
Ans:
Kerala’s
Explanation :
0
[7] Which of the following is a natural flame retardant?
A.
RNA
B.
Skin
C.
DNA
D.
Flowers
Ans:
DNA
Explanation :
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Like a recipe book it holds the instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies. Your genome? is made of a chemical called deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short.
[8] Merchant discount rate refers to .
A.
the total discount a bank offers to the merchant for promoting online transactions
B.
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
C.
the total discount a merchant offers on online transactions
D.
only taxes that a digital payment entails
Ans:
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
Explanation :
0
[9] Alyssa Healy who created a world record by becoming the highest scorer in women's T20I, belongs to .
A.
Japan
B.
India
C.
Canada
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Alyssa Healy is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian women's national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. She made her international debut in February 2010.
[10] In the sequence of planets in the Solar system, which planet comes in between Mercury and Earth?
A.
Uranus
B.
Venus
C.
Jupiter
D.
Mars
Ans:
Venus
Explanation :
The order of the planets in the solar system, starting nearest the sun and working outward is the following: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and then the possible Planet Nine. If you insist on including Pluto, it would come after Neptune on the list.
[11] The SDG India index is developed by .
A.
Ministry of Home Affairs
B.
World Bank
C.
Ministry of Environmental, Forests and Climate Change
D.
NITI Aayog
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
[12] Who performs the task of capturing oxygen in the blood?
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Haemoglobin
C.
Red blood cells
D.
White blood cells
Ans:
Haemoglobin
Explanation :
Oxygen capture in blood occurs through several steps: (1) dissolution, (2) diffusion through membrane and plasma to the red blood cells (RBCs), (3) transmission across the RBC membrane, (4) diffusion inside the RBC, and finally (5) trapping by hemoglobin (Hb).
[13] If the inflation in an economy is rising steadily, the Central Bank might .
A.
keep the repo rate unchanged
B.
decrease the repo rate
C.
increase the repo rate
D.
decrease the reverse repo rate
Ans:
increase the repo rate
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
Primary sex organs in a female consist of a pair of ovaries which are oval bodies lying at the back of the abdomen below the kidney. Each ovary consists of many ovarian follicles. Each follicle can produce an egg. The secondary sex organs in a female are fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.
[2] Which of the following diseases is NOT transmitted from one person to another?
A.
Cirrhosis
B.
AIDS
C.
Hepatitis B
D.
Syphilis
Ans:
Cirrhosis
Explanation :
Cirrhosis is a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. Each time your liver is injured — whether by disease, excessive alcohol consumption or another cause — it tries to repair itself.
[3] Which International organisation released the ‘World Energy Outlook 2019’ Report?
A.
United Nations
B.
International Energy Agency
C.
World Trade Organisation
D.
UNESCO
Ans:
International Energy Agency
Explanation :
International Energy Agency releases World Energy Outlook, 2019. The Paris based International Energy Agency recently released its report on World Energy Outlook. The Agency has projected that the installed solar power in the world will increase by 3,142 GW by 2040.
[4] The Supreme Court has declared access to the internet a fundamental right under Article of the Indian Constitution.
A.
19
B.
14
C.
21
D.
17
Ans:
19
Explanation :
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday said that access to the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution, and asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review within a week all orders imposing curbs in the Union Territory.
[5] Name the Indian wrestler who has been named the Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the year (2019) by United World Wrestling (UWW).
A.
B.P. Raju
B.
Kamareddy
C.
Amita Bagchi
D.
Deepak Punia
Ans:
Deepak Punia
Explanation :
World championships silver medallist Deepak Punia has been named the 'Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the Year' by United World Wrestling (UWW) after a stellar season during which he made a phenomenal transition from junior to the senior circuit.
[6] UN Women propose to partner with gender park with an aim to secure gender parity in South Asia.
A.
Kerala’s
B.
Rajasthan’s
C.
Punjab’s
D.
Haryana’s
Ans:
Kerala’s
Explanation :
0
[7] Which of the following is a natural flame retardant?
A.
RNA
B.
Skin
C.
DNA
D.
Flowers
Ans:
DNA
Explanation :
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Like a recipe book it holds the instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies. Your genome? is made of a chemical called deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short.
[8] Merchant discount rate refers to .
A.
the total discount a bank offers to the merchant for promoting online transactions
B.
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
C.
the total discount a merchant offers on online transactions
D.
only taxes that a digital payment entails
Ans:
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
Explanation :
0
[9] Alyssa Healy who created a world record by becoming the highest scorer in women's T20I, belongs to .
A.
Japan
B.
India
C.
Canada
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Alyssa Healy is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian women's national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. She made her international debut in February 2010.
[10] In the sequence of planets in the Solar system, which planet comes in between Mercury and Earth?
A.
Uranus
B.
Venus
C.
Jupiter
D.
Mars
Ans:
Venus
Explanation :
The order of the planets in the solar system, starting nearest the sun and working outward is the following: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and then the possible Planet Nine. If you insist on including Pluto, it would come after Neptune on the list.
[11] The SDG India index is developed by .
A.
Ministry of Home Affairs
B.
World Bank
C.
Ministry of Environmental, Forests and Climate Change
D.
NITI Aayog
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
[12] Who performs the task of capturing oxygen in the blood?
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Haemoglobin
C.
Red blood cells
D.
White blood cells
Ans:
Haemoglobin
Explanation :
Oxygen capture in blood occurs through several steps: (1) dissolution, (2) diffusion through membrane and plasma to the red blood cells (RBCs), (3) transmission across the RBC membrane, (4) diffusion inside the RBC, and finally (5) trapping by hemoglobin (Hb).
[13] If the inflation in an economy is rising steadily, the Central Bank might .
A.
keep the repo rate unchanged
B.
decrease the repo rate
C.
increase the repo rate
D.
decrease the reverse repo rate
Ans:
increase the repo rate
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
International Energy Agency releases World Energy Outlook, 2019. The Paris based International Energy Agency recently released its report on World Energy Outlook. The Agency has projected that the installed solar power in the world will increase by 3,142 GW by 2040.
[4] The Supreme Court has declared access to the internet a fundamental right under Article of the Indian Constitution.
A.
19
B.
14
C.
21
D.
17
Ans:
19
Explanation :
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday said that access to the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution, and asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to review within a week all orders imposing curbs in the Union Territory.
[5] Name the Indian wrestler who has been named the Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the year (2019) by United World Wrestling (UWW).
A.
B.P. Raju
B.
Kamareddy
C.
Amita Bagchi
D.
Deepak Punia
Ans:
Deepak Punia
Explanation :
World championships silver medallist Deepak Punia has been named the 'Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the Year' by United World Wrestling (UWW) after a stellar season during which he made a phenomenal transition from junior to the senior circuit.
[6] UN Women propose to partner with gender park with an aim to secure gender parity in South Asia.
A.
Kerala’s
B.
Rajasthan’s
C.
Punjab’s
D.
Haryana’s
Ans:
Kerala’s
Explanation :
0
[7] Which of the following is a natural flame retardant?
A.
RNA
B.
Skin
C.
DNA
D.
Flowers
Ans:
DNA
Explanation :
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Like a recipe book it holds the instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies. Your genome? is made of a chemical called deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short.
[8] Merchant discount rate refers to .
A.
the total discount a bank offers to the merchant for promoting online transactions
B.
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
C.
the total discount a merchant offers on online transactions
D.
only taxes that a digital payment entails
Ans:
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
Explanation :
0
[9] Alyssa Healy who created a world record by becoming the highest scorer in women's T20I, belongs to .
A.
Japan
B.
India
C.
Canada
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Alyssa Healy is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian women's national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. She made her international debut in February 2010.
[10] In the sequence of planets in the Solar system, which planet comes in between Mercury and Earth?
A.
Uranus
B.
Venus
C.
Jupiter
D.
Mars
Ans:
Venus
Explanation :
The order of the planets in the solar system, starting nearest the sun and working outward is the following: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and then the possible Planet Nine. If you insist on including Pluto, it would come after Neptune on the list.
[11] The SDG India index is developed by .
A.
Ministry of Home Affairs
B.
World Bank
C.
Ministry of Environmental, Forests and Climate Change
D.
NITI Aayog
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
[12] Who performs the task of capturing oxygen in the blood?
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Haemoglobin
C.
Red blood cells
D.
White blood cells
Ans:
Haemoglobin
Explanation :
Oxygen capture in blood occurs through several steps: (1) dissolution, (2) diffusion through membrane and plasma to the red blood cells (RBCs), (3) transmission across the RBC membrane, (4) diffusion inside the RBC, and finally (5) trapping by hemoglobin (Hb).
[13] If the inflation in an economy is rising steadily, the Central Bank might .
A.
keep the repo rate unchanged
B.
decrease the repo rate
C.
increase the repo rate
D.
decrease the reverse repo rate
Ans:
increase the repo rate
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
World championships silver medallist Deepak Punia has been named the 'Junior Freestyle Wrestler of the Year' by United World Wrestling (UWW) after a stellar season during which he made a phenomenal transition from junior to the senior circuit.
[6] UN Women propose to partner with gender park with an aim to secure gender parity in South Asia.
A.
Kerala’s
B.
Rajasthan’s
C.
Punjab’s
D.
Haryana’s
Ans:
Kerala’s
Explanation :
0
[7] Which of the following is a natural flame retardant?
A.
RNA
B.
Skin
C.
DNA
D.
Flowers
Ans:
DNA
Explanation :
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Like a recipe book it holds the instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies. Your genome? is made of a chemical called deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short.
[8] Merchant discount rate refers to .
A.
the total discount a bank offers to the merchant for promoting online transactions
B.
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
C.
the total discount a merchant offers on online transactions
D.
only taxes that a digital payment entails
Ans:
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
Explanation :
0
[9] Alyssa Healy who created a world record by becoming the highest scorer in women's T20I, belongs to .
A.
Japan
B.
India
C.
Canada
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Alyssa Healy is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian women's national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. She made her international debut in February 2010.
[10] In the sequence of planets in the Solar system, which planet comes in between Mercury and Earth?
A.
Uranus
B.
Venus
C.
Jupiter
D.
Mars
Ans:
Venus
Explanation :
The order of the planets in the solar system, starting nearest the sun and working outward is the following: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and then the possible Planet Nine. If you insist on including Pluto, it would come after Neptune on the list.
[11] The SDG India index is developed by .
A.
Ministry of Home Affairs
B.
World Bank
C.
Ministry of Environmental, Forests and Climate Change
D.
NITI Aayog
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
[12] Who performs the task of capturing oxygen in the blood?
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Haemoglobin
C.
Red blood cells
D.
White blood cells
Ans:
Haemoglobin
Explanation :
Oxygen capture in blood occurs through several steps: (1) dissolution, (2) diffusion through membrane and plasma to the red blood cells (RBCs), (3) transmission across the RBC membrane, (4) diffusion inside the RBC, and finally (5) trapping by hemoglobin (Hb).
[13] If the inflation in an economy is rising steadily, the Central Bank might .
A.
keep the repo rate unchanged
B.
decrease the repo rate
C.
increase the repo rate
D.
decrease the reverse repo rate
Ans:
increase the repo rate
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a long molecule that contains our unique genetic code. Like a recipe book it holds the instructions for making all the proteins in our bodies. Your genome? is made of a chemical called deoxyribonucleic acid, or DNA for short.
[8] Merchant discount rate refers to .
A.
the total discount a bank offers to the merchant for promoting online transactions
B.
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
C.
the total discount a merchant offers on online transactions
D.
only taxes that a digital payment entails
Ans:
the rate charged to a merchant for payment processing services on debit and credit card transactions
Explanation :
0
[9] Alyssa Healy who created a world record by becoming the highest scorer in women's T20I, belongs to .
A.
Japan
B.
India
C.
Canada
D.
Australia
Ans:
Australia
Explanation :
Alyssa Healy is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian women's national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. She made her international debut in February 2010.
[10] In the sequence of planets in the Solar system, which planet comes in between Mercury and Earth?
A.
Uranus
B.
Venus
C.
Jupiter
D.
Mars
Ans:
Venus
Explanation :
The order of the planets in the solar system, starting nearest the sun and working outward is the following: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and then the possible Planet Nine. If you insist on including Pluto, it would come after Neptune on the list.
[11] The SDG India index is developed by .
A.
Ministry of Home Affairs
B.
World Bank
C.
Ministry of Environmental, Forests and Climate Change
D.
NITI Aayog
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
[12] Who performs the task of capturing oxygen in the blood?
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Haemoglobin
C.
Red blood cells
D.
White blood cells
Ans:
Haemoglobin
Explanation :
Oxygen capture in blood occurs through several steps: (1) dissolution, (2) diffusion through membrane and plasma to the red blood cells (RBCs), (3) transmission across the RBC membrane, (4) diffusion inside the RBC, and finally (5) trapping by hemoglobin (Hb).
[13] If the inflation in an economy is rising steadily, the Central Bank might .
A.
keep the repo rate unchanged
B.
decrease the repo rate
C.
increase the repo rate
D.
decrease the reverse repo rate
Ans:
increase the repo rate
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
Alyssa Healy is an Australian cricketer who plays for the Australian women's national team and New South Wales in domestic cricket. She made her international debut in February 2010.
[10] In the sequence of planets in the Solar system, which planet comes in between Mercury and Earth?
A.
Uranus
B.
Venus
C.
Jupiter
D.
Mars
Ans:
Venus
Explanation :
The order of the planets in the solar system, starting nearest the sun and working outward is the following: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and then the possible Planet Nine. If you insist on including Pluto, it would come after Neptune on the list.
[11] The SDG India index is developed by .
A.
Ministry of Home Affairs
B.
World Bank
C.
Ministry of Environmental, Forests and Climate Change
D.
NITI Aayog
Ans:
NITI Aayog
Explanation :
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
[12] Who performs the task of capturing oxygen in the blood?
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Haemoglobin
C.
Red blood cells
D.
White blood cells
Ans:
Haemoglobin
Explanation :
Oxygen capture in blood occurs through several steps: (1) dissolution, (2) diffusion through membrane and plasma to the red blood cells (RBCs), (3) transmission across the RBC membrane, (4) diffusion inside the RBC, and finally (5) trapping by hemoglobin (Hb).
[13] If the inflation in an economy is rising steadily, the Central Bank might .
A.
keep the repo rate unchanged
B.
decrease the repo rate
C.
increase the repo rate
D.
decrease the reverse repo rate
Ans:
increase the repo rate
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
The SDG India Index 2019-20, developed by NITI Aayog, was launched on December 30th, 2019. The Index has been constructed spanning across 16 out of 17 SDGs with a qualitative assessment on SDG 17.
[12] Who performs the task of capturing oxygen in the blood?
A.
Chlorophyll
B.
Haemoglobin
C.
Red blood cells
D.
White blood cells
Ans:
Haemoglobin
Explanation :
Oxygen capture in blood occurs through several steps: (1) dissolution, (2) diffusion through membrane and plasma to the red blood cells (RBCs), (3) transmission across the RBC membrane, (4) diffusion inside the RBC, and finally (5) trapping by hemoglobin (Hb).
[13] If the inflation in an economy is rising steadily, the Central Bank might .
A.
keep the repo rate unchanged
B.
decrease the repo rate
C.
increase the repo rate
D.
decrease the reverse repo rate
Ans:
increase the repo rate
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
0
[14] Name the only metal that is antibacterial.
A.
Iron
B.
Sodium
C.
Copper
D.
Aluminium
Ans:
Copper
Explanation :
Copper and its alloys (brasses, bronzes, cupronickel, copper-nickel-zinc, and others) are natural antimicrobial materials. Ancient civilizations exploited the antimicrobial properties of copper long before the concept of microbes became understood in the nineteenth century.
[15] On which river and in which state is the Jayakwadi dam situated?
A.
Periyar river - Kerala
B.
Banas river - Rajasthan
C.
Ravi river - Punjab
D.
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Ans:
Godavari river – Maharashtra
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
It is located on Godavari river at the site of Jayakwadi village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra State state of India.
[16] Who is the first General of the Indian Army, whose retirement day is celebrated as the 'Armed Forces Veterans Day' every year?
A.
General K.S. Thimayya
B.
General S.M. Srinagesh
C.
General Maharaj Rajendra Sinhji
D.
General K. M. Cariappa
Ans:
General K. M. Cariappa
Explanation :
Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14th January as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Filed Marshal KM Cariappa OBE - the first Indian Commander-in- Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 53.
[17] Which Indian journalist was honoured with India's Most Powerful Woman in Media Award during the prestigious Confluence Excellence Award ceremony held in the British parliament on 27 September 2019?
A.
Kalli Puri
B.
Anubha Bhonsle
C.
Sunetra Chaudhary
D.
Sona Choudhary
Ans:
Kalli Puri
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
Indian journalist Kallie Puri was honoured with “India's Most Powerful Women in Media” award. She received the global honour at the prestigious Confluence Excellence Awards at the British Parliament on September 27, 2019.
[18] Which of the following gases is consistently seen to be most abundant in a volcanic eruption?
A.
Water vapour
B.
Carbon Dioxide
C.
Sulphur Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen Sulphide
Ans:
Water vapour
Explanation :
The most common volcanic gas is water vapor, followed by carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide can cause breathing problems in both healthy people and people with asthma and other respiratory problems. Other volcanic gases include hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen fluoride.
[19] Mehrunnisa who was known as Nur Jahan was the wife of .
A.
Jahangir
B.
Shah Jahan
C.
Akbar
D.
Aurangzeb
Ans:
Jahangir
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
Nur Jahan (born Mehr-un-Nissa, 31 May 1577 – 18 December 1645) was the twentieth (and last) wife of the Mughal emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was born Mehr-un-Nissa, the daughter of a Grand Vizier (Minister) who served under Akbar.
[20] Which leader gave us the C R Formula?
A.
Tilak
B.
C. R. Das
C.
Mahatma Gandhi
D.
C. Rajagopalachari
Ans:
C. Rajagopalachari
Explanation :
Rajagopalachari's formula (or C. R. formula or Rajaji formula) was a proposal formulated by Chakravarti Rajagopalachari to solve the political deadlock between the All India Muslim League and the Indian National Congress on the independence of British India.
[21] Which of the following is the first South Asian country to call match-fixing a crime?
A.
Pakistan
B.
India
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Sri Lanka
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
Sri Lanka has become the first South Asian nation to criminalise several offences related to match-fixing as its parliament passed all three readings of a bill labelled "Prevention of Offences Related to Sports".
[22] To which of the following Indian states does Mardani Khel, one of the famous martial art forms in India belong?
A.
Maharashtra
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Uttar Pradesh
D.
Madhya Pradesh
Ans:
Maharashtra
Explanation :
0
[23] In which year did D.C. Sircar publish Indian Epigraphy and Indian Epigraphical Glossary?
A.
1966-67
B.
1967-68
C.
1965-66
D.
1964-65
Ans:
1965-66
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
0
[24] Madhavpur Mela takes place in .
A.
Uttar Pradesh
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Madhya Pradesh
D.
Gujarat
Ans:
Gujarat
Explanation :
The Madhavpur Mela of Gujarat shares its connection to the Mishmi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhavpur Mela will witness magnificent folk cultural performances from the North-East, especially Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
[25] When did the Vikrama Era begin?
A.
57 BC
B.
55 BC
C.
50 BC
D.
47 BC
Ans:
57 BC
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Explanation :
The Vikram era, or Vikram samvat is a Nepali calendar starting in 57 BC. The Vikram Samvat calendar starts half a century before the Gregorian calendar and works on an Indian calendar cycle. Exam Time - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM