[1] Which of the following monuments is NOT a part of the Qutub Complex?
A.
Buland Darwaza
B.
Qutub Minar
C.
Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
D.
Alai Darwaza
Ans:
Buland Darwaza
Explanation :
Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of victory", was built in 1601 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.
[2] Which ISO certification pertains to Environmental Management Systems?
A.
9001
B.
27001
C.
14001
D.
22000
Ans:
14001
Explanation :
ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.
[3] In July 2019, which among the following operations was launched by the BSF to fortify the Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu?
A.
Chakravyuh
B.
Vayuputra
C.
Garuda
D.
Sudarshan
Ans:
Sudarshan
Explanation :
Operation Sudarshan: launched by BSF to fortify border with Pakistan. Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a massive exercise, code named as Sudarshan, to fortify Anti-Infiltration Grid along Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu. The operation was launched on 1 July and is expected to be finished within a fortnight.
[4] In January 2020, with which country did India sign a MoU for content exchange programme between All India Radio and Betar?
A.
Nepal
B.
Bhutan
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Bangladesh
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
An MoU between National Film Development Corporation, India and Film Development Corporation, Bangladesh, was also signed. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar and Bangladesh Information Minister Muhammad H Mahmud in New Delhi.
[5] In which year was NABARD established?
A.
1978
B.
1979
C.
1981
D.
1982
Ans:
1982
Explanation :
NABARD was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaraman Committee, (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. The Sixth Five Year Plan is the right answer. NABARD was established in the year 1982.
[6] Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the Karachi Session of the Congress (1931)?
A.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
B.
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the session
C.
The Quit-India Resolution was passed
D.
The Khilafat movement was launched at this event
Ans:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
Explanation :
Gandhi-Irwin Pact, agreement signed on March 5, 1931. It marked the end of a period of civil disobedience (satyagraha) in India against British rule that Gandhi and his followers had initiated with the Salt March (March–April 1930).
[7] Under which Article can the Parliament amend the Constitution?
A.
Article 269
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 368
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
Article 368 in Part XX of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. It states that the Parliament may, in exercise of its constituent power, add/remove an article, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution.
[8] Which among the following is the food tube?
A.
Thymus
B.
Larynx
C.
Aorta
D.
Oesophagus
Ans:
Oesophagus
Explanation :
The structure commonly called the food tube is the esophagus; it is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
[9] Which of the following is an east flowing river?
A.
Brahmani
B.
Sabarmati
C.
Sharavati
D.
Mahi
Ans:
Brahmani
Explanation :
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of Eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara.
[10] Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
A.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
B.
Zat and Sawar
C.
Polaj and Parauti
D.
Iqta and Jagir
Ans:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Explanation :
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state.
[11] The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
A.
Government of India Act, 1833
B.
Government of India Act, 1835
C.
Government of India Act, 1947
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation :
On August 2, 1858, less than a month after Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the East India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed for the mutiny, to the crown.
[12] The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
A.
Mathematics
B.
Literature
C.
Chemistry
D.
Dance
Ans:
Mathematics
Explanation :
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest.
[13] The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in .
A.
Dehradun
B.
Jaipur
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Jodhpur
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
Buland Darwaza, or the "Door of victory", was built in 1601 A.D. by Mughal emperor Akbar to commemorate his victory over Gujarat. It is the main entrance to the Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri, which is 43 km from Agra, India. Buland Darwaza is the highest gateway in the world and is an example of Mughal architecture.
[2] Which ISO certification pertains to Environmental Management Systems?
A.
9001
B.
27001
C.
14001
D.
22000
Ans:
14001
Explanation :
ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organization can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.
[3] In July 2019, which among the following operations was launched by the BSF to fortify the Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu?
A.
Chakravyuh
B.
Vayuputra
C.
Garuda
D.
Sudarshan
Ans:
Sudarshan
Explanation :
Operation Sudarshan: launched by BSF to fortify border with Pakistan. Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a massive exercise, code named as Sudarshan, to fortify Anti-Infiltration Grid along Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu. The operation was launched on 1 July and is expected to be finished within a fortnight.
[4] In January 2020, with which country did India sign a MoU for content exchange programme between All India Radio and Betar?
A.
Nepal
B.
Bhutan
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Bangladesh
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
An MoU between National Film Development Corporation, India and Film Development Corporation, Bangladesh, was also signed. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar and Bangladesh Information Minister Muhammad H Mahmud in New Delhi.
[5] In which year was NABARD established?
A.
1978
B.
1979
C.
1981
D.
1982
Ans:
1982
Explanation :
NABARD was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaraman Committee, (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. The Sixth Five Year Plan is the right answer. NABARD was established in the year 1982.
[6] Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the Karachi Session of the Congress (1931)?
A.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
B.
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the session
C.
The Quit-India Resolution was passed
D.
The Khilafat movement was launched at this event
Ans:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
Explanation :
Gandhi-Irwin Pact, agreement signed on March 5, 1931. It marked the end of a period of civil disobedience (satyagraha) in India against British rule that Gandhi and his followers had initiated with the Salt March (March–April 1930).
[7] Under which Article can the Parliament amend the Constitution?
A.
Article 269
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 368
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
Article 368 in Part XX of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. It states that the Parliament may, in exercise of its constituent power, add/remove an article, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution.
[8] Which among the following is the food tube?
A.
Thymus
B.
Larynx
C.
Aorta
D.
Oesophagus
Ans:
Oesophagus
Explanation :
The structure commonly called the food tube is the esophagus; it is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
[9] Which of the following is an east flowing river?
A.
Brahmani
B.
Sabarmati
C.
Sharavati
D.
Mahi
Ans:
Brahmani
Explanation :
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of Eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara.
[10] Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
A.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
B.
Zat and Sawar
C.
Polaj and Parauti
D.
Iqta and Jagir
Ans:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Explanation :
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state.
[11] The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
A.
Government of India Act, 1833
B.
Government of India Act, 1835
C.
Government of India Act, 1947
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation :
On August 2, 1858, less than a month after Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the East India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed for the mutiny, to the crown.
[12] The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
A.
Mathematics
B.
Literature
C.
Chemistry
D.
Dance
Ans:
Mathematics
Explanation :
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest.
[13] The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in .
A.
Dehradun
B.
Jaipur
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Jodhpur
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
Operation Sudarshan: launched by BSF to fortify border with Pakistan. Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a massive exercise, code named as Sudarshan, to fortify Anti-Infiltration Grid along Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu. The operation was launched on 1 July and is expected to be finished within a fortnight.
[4] In January 2020, with which country did India sign a MoU for content exchange programme between All India Radio and Betar?
A.
Nepal
B.
Bhutan
C.
Sri Lanka
D.
Bangladesh
Ans:
Bangladesh
Explanation :
An MoU between National Film Development Corporation, India and Film Development Corporation, Bangladesh, was also signed. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar and Bangladesh Information Minister Muhammad H Mahmud in New Delhi.
[5] In which year was NABARD established?
A.
1978
B.
1979
C.
1981
D.
1982
Ans:
1982
Explanation :
NABARD was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaraman Committee, (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. The Sixth Five Year Plan is the right answer. NABARD was established in the year 1982.
[6] Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the Karachi Session of the Congress (1931)?
A.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
B.
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the session
C.
The Quit-India Resolution was passed
D.
The Khilafat movement was launched at this event
Ans:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
Explanation :
Gandhi-Irwin Pact, agreement signed on March 5, 1931. It marked the end of a period of civil disobedience (satyagraha) in India against British rule that Gandhi and his followers had initiated with the Salt March (March–April 1930).
[7] Under which Article can the Parliament amend the Constitution?
A.
Article 269
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 368
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
Article 368 in Part XX of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. It states that the Parliament may, in exercise of its constituent power, add/remove an article, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution.
[8] Which among the following is the food tube?
A.
Thymus
B.
Larynx
C.
Aorta
D.
Oesophagus
Ans:
Oesophagus
Explanation :
The structure commonly called the food tube is the esophagus; it is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
[9] Which of the following is an east flowing river?
A.
Brahmani
B.
Sabarmati
C.
Sharavati
D.
Mahi
Ans:
Brahmani
Explanation :
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of Eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara.
[10] Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
A.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
B.
Zat and Sawar
C.
Polaj and Parauti
D.
Iqta and Jagir
Ans:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Explanation :
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state.
[11] The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
A.
Government of India Act, 1833
B.
Government of India Act, 1835
C.
Government of India Act, 1947
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation :
On August 2, 1858, less than a month after Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the East India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed for the mutiny, to the crown.
[12] The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
A.
Mathematics
B.
Literature
C.
Chemistry
D.
Dance
Ans:
Mathematics
Explanation :
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest.
[13] The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in .
A.
Dehradun
B.
Jaipur
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Jodhpur
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
NABARD was established on the recommendations of B. Sivaraman Committee, (by Act 61, 1981 of Parliament) on 12 July 1982 to implement the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development Act 1981. The Sixth Five Year Plan is the right answer. NABARD was established in the year 1982.
[6] Which of the following statements is correct with reference to the Karachi Session of the Congress (1931)?
A.
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
B.
Mahatma Gandhi presided over the session
C.
The Quit-India Resolution was passed
D.
The Khilafat movement was launched at this event
Ans:
The Gandhi-Irwin Pact was ratified
Explanation :
Gandhi-Irwin Pact, agreement signed on March 5, 1931. It marked the end of a period of civil disobedience (satyagraha) in India against British rule that Gandhi and his followers had initiated with the Salt March (March–April 1930).
[7] Under which Article can the Parliament amend the Constitution?
A.
Article 269
B.
Article 74
C.
Article 368
D.
Article 374
Ans:
Article 368
Explanation :
Article 368 in Part XX of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. It states that the Parliament may, in exercise of its constituent power, add/remove an article, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution.
[8] Which among the following is the food tube?
A.
Thymus
B.
Larynx
C.
Aorta
D.
Oesophagus
Ans:
Oesophagus
Explanation :
The structure commonly called the food tube is the esophagus; it is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
[9] Which of the following is an east flowing river?
A.
Brahmani
B.
Sabarmati
C.
Sharavati
D.
Mahi
Ans:
Brahmani
Explanation :
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of Eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara.
[10] Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
A.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
B.
Zat and Sawar
C.
Polaj and Parauti
D.
Iqta and Jagir
Ans:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Explanation :
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state.
[11] The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
A.
Government of India Act, 1833
B.
Government of India Act, 1835
C.
Government of India Act, 1947
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation :
On August 2, 1858, less than a month after Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the East India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed for the mutiny, to the crown.
[12] The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
A.
Mathematics
B.
Literature
C.
Chemistry
D.
Dance
Ans:
Mathematics
Explanation :
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest.
[13] The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in .
A.
Dehradun
B.
Jaipur
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Jodhpur
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
Article 368 in Part XX of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers of Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedure. It states that the Parliament may, in exercise of its constituent power, add/remove an article, variation or repeal any provision of the Constitution.
[8] Which among the following is the food tube?
A.
Thymus
B.
Larynx
C.
Aorta
D.
Oesophagus
Ans:
Oesophagus
Explanation :
The structure commonly called the food tube is the esophagus; it is the tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
[9] Which of the following is an east flowing river?
A.
Brahmani
B.
Sabarmati
C.
Sharavati
D.
Mahi
Ans:
Brahmani
Explanation :
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of Eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara.
[10] Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
A.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
B.
Zat and Sawar
C.
Polaj and Parauti
D.
Iqta and Jagir
Ans:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Explanation :
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state.
[11] The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
A.
Government of India Act, 1833
B.
Government of India Act, 1835
C.
Government of India Act, 1947
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation :
On August 2, 1858, less than a month after Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the East India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed for the mutiny, to the crown.
[12] The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
A.
Mathematics
B.
Literature
C.
Chemistry
D.
Dance
Ans:
Mathematics
Explanation :
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest.
[13] The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in .
A.
Dehradun
B.
Jaipur
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Jodhpur
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of Eastern India. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers, and flows through the districts of Sundargarh, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jajapur and Kendrapara.
[10] Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?
A.
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
B.
Zat and Sawar
C.
Polaj and Parauti
D.
Iqta and Jagir
Ans:
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi
Explanation :
Chauth and Sardeshmukhi were taxes conceived during the times of the Great Maratha Ruler Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chauth' means basically 1/4th i.e 25% of gross revenue or produce to be paid to jagirdars of Maratha empire from hostile or alien state.
[11] The Act that transferred the power from the British East India Company to the British Crown in India was:
A.
Government of India Act, 1833
B.
Government of India Act, 1835
C.
Government of India Act, 1947
D.
Government of India Act, 1858
Ans:
Government of India Act, 1858
Explanation :
On August 2, 1858, less than a month after Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the East India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed for the mutiny, to the crown.
[12] The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
A.
Mathematics
B.
Literature
C.
Chemistry
D.
Dance
Ans:
Mathematics
Explanation :
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest.
[13] The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in .
A.
Dehradun
B.
Jaipur
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Jodhpur
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
On August 2, 1858, less than a month after Canning proclaimed the victory of British arms, Parliament passed the Government of India Act, transferring British power over India from the East India Company, whose ineptitude was primarily blamed for the mutiny, to the crown.
[12] The SASTRA - Ramanujan Prize is awarded in the field of:
A.
Mathematics
B.
Literature
C.
Chemistry
D.
Dance
Ans:
Mathematics
Explanation :
The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) located near Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest.
[13] The Arid Forest Research Institute is located in .
A.
Dehradun
B.
Jaipur
C.
Ahmedabad
D.
Jodhpur
Ans:
Jodhpur
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
Arid Forest Research Institute is a research institute situated in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. The institute conducts scientific research in forestry in order to provide technologies to increase the vegetative cover and to conserve biodiversity in the hot arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
[14] Which country hosted the 13th South Asian Games?
A.
Maldives
B.
India
C.
Bhutan
D.
Nepal
Ans:
Nepal
Explanation :
13th South Asian Games concludes at Kathmandu. 13th South Asian Games concluded in Nepal on Tuesday evening; Thousands of sports lovers witnessed gala closing ceremony held at historic Dasaratha Rangshala in Kathmandu.
[15] Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bhutan?
A.
Sikkim
B.
Meghalaya
C.
West Bengal
D.
Arunachal Pradesh
Ans:
Meghalaya
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
Going through alphabetical order, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim and West Bengal share border with Bhutan. The other 25 states do not share border with Bhutan.
[16] Who is the author of the book 'Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa'?
A.
Rita Kothari
B.
Sugathakumari
C.
Krishna Sobti
D.
Mahasweta Devi
Ans:
Mahasweta Devi
Explanation :
Hajar Churashir Maa is a 1974 Bengali novel written by Ramon Magsaysay Award winner Mahasweta Devi. It was written in 1974 on the backdrop of the Naxalite revolution in the Seventies.
[17] Which of the following is a heritage site of Madhya Pradesh?
A.
Hampi
B.
Lepakshi
C.
Bhimbetka
D.
Sasaram
Ans:
Bhimbetka
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
The Bhimbetka rock shelters are an archaeological site in central India that spans the prehistoric paleolithic and mesolithic periods, as well as the historic period. It exhibits the earliest traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent and evidence of Stone Age starting at the site in Acheulian times.
[18] Ozone at the higher level of the atmosphere is a product of acting on oxygen molecules.
A.
x-rays
B.
UV radiation
C.
IR radiation
D.
gamma rays
Ans:
UV radiation
Explanation :
In the stratosphere, ozone is created primarily by ultraviolet radiation. When high-energy ultraviolet rays strike ordinary oxygen molecules (O2), they split the molecule into two single oxygen atoms, known as atomic oxygen. A freed oxygen atom then combines with another oxygen molecule to form a molecule of ozone.
[19] The Battle of Chausa was fought between Humayun and .
A.
Sher Shah Suri
B.
Nadir Shah
C.
Hemu
D.
Krishnadeva Raya
Ans:
Sher Shah Suri
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
The Battle of Chausa was a notable military engagement between the Mughal emperor, Humayun, and the Afghan, Sher Shah Suri. It was fought on 26 June 1539 at Chausa, 10 miles southwest of Buxar in modern-day Bihar, India.
[20] Which female Indian cricketer won the BCCI C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for 2019?
A.
Shantha Rangaswamy
B.
Diana Edulji
C.
Anjum Chopra
D.
Jhulan Goswami
Ans:
Anjum Chopra
Explanation :
Former India captain and member of the 1983 World Cup - winning team Krishnamachari Srikkanth will be the recipient of this year's prestigious CK Nayudu Lifetime Award given by the BCCI. Former India women's captain Anjum Chopra is the co-recipient of the lifetime achievement award for the year 2019.
[21] In the context of rivers and their tributaries, which of the following pairs is correct?
A.
Indus – Subansiri
B.
Alaknanda – Pindar
C.
Krishna – Manjra
D.
Godavari – Kabini
Ans:
Alaknanda – Pindar
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and one of the two headstreams of the Ganges, the major river of Northern India and the holy river of Hinduism. The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3,820 m.
[22] How many degrees does the Earth rotate about its own axis in one hour?
A.
15
B.
20
C.
24
D.
10
Ans:
15
Explanation :
The Earth rotates approximately 15 degrees in one hour. This is determined by dividing the number of degrees in one full rotation (360) by the number of hours in one day.
[23] Under which of the following Amendments to the Constitution of India is defection to another party after election made illegal?
A.
86th
B.
61st
C.
52nd
D.
92nd
Ans:
52nd
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
THE CONSTITUTION (FIFTY-SECOND AMENDMENT) ACT, 1985. foundations of our democracy and the principles which sustain it. is meant for outlawing defection and fulfilling the above assurance. political party after the expiry of the said period of six months.
[24] The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:
A.
6
B.
2
C.
4
D.
8
Ans:
2
Explanation :
The closest orbital to the nucleus, called the 1s orbital, can hold up to two electrons. This orbital is equivalent to the innermost electron shell of the Bohr model of the atom. It is called the 1s orbital because it is spherical around the nucleus. The 1s orbital is always filled before any other orbital.
[25] With which sport is Archana Kamath associated?
A.
Squash
B.
Table Tennis
C.
Lawn Tennis
D.
Badminton
Ans:
Table Tennis
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Explanation :
Archana Kamath is the international table tennis player hailed from Karnataka. She won under 12 and under 18 title in national level. She won the silver medal in International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) championship. Table tennis is the indoor game which is player either by two or four players. Exam Time - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM