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Which Seaport is located in the eastern side of the Gulf of Kutch?
A)
Mumbai
B)
Goa
C)
Kandla
D)
Dwarka
The Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, is a major seaport located on the eastern side of the Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat.
The tenure of every Panchayat in India is five years from:
A)
the scheduled date of its first meeting
B)
the date of notification of the election
C)
the date of declaration of election results
D)
the date of oath of office by members
Under Article 243E(1) of the Indian Constitution, every Panchayat continues for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.
Maximum reservoir of carbon dioxide is found in
A)
Atmosphere
B)
Landmass
C)
Oceans
D)
Forest
The global oceans are the largest active reservoir of carbon dioxide / carbon in the Earth's carbon cycle, holding approximately 38,000 to 40,000 gigatons of carbon, vastly exceeding the atmosphere and terrestrial vegetation.
Article 371G was inserted into the Constitution of India through the:
A)
Constitution Fifty-second Amendment Act, 1986
B)
Constitution Fifty-third Amendment Act, 1986
C)
Constitution Fifty-fourth Amendment Act, 1986
D)
Constitution Fifty-fifth Amendment Act, 1986
Article 371G was inserted into the Indian Constitution by the Constitution (Fifty-third Amendment) Act, 1986, giving special constitutional safeguards to the State of Mizoram.
According to Niti Aayog’s First Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) report released in November 2021, the State with the highest poverty ratio in India is
A)
Orrisa
B)
Bihar
C)
Jharkhand
D)
Uttar Pradesh
According to the 2021 NITI Aayog report, Bihar had the highest proportion of multidimensionally poor people.
Who has been recently appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Mizoram University?
A)
Prof. Samba Shiva Rao
B)
Prof. Ghanashyam Deka
C)
Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka
D)
Prof. Mukesh Kumar Yadav
Prof. Dibakar Chandra Deka was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Mizoram University (MZU) by the Ministry of Education in early 2023.
The most environment-friendly refrigerants are
A)
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
B)
Hydrocarbons (HC)
C)
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
D)
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)
Hydrocarbons (such as propane R-290 and isobutane R-600a) are natural refrigerants that have zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and negligible Global Warming Potential (GWP), making them the most environmentally friendly choice among the options.
Consider the following pairs: 1. Article 371-A - Special provisions for Nagaland 2. Article 371-B - Special provisions for Goa 3. Article 371-F - Special provisions for Sikkim 4. Article 371-H - Special provisions for Arunachal Pradesh Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A)
1, 2 & 3
B)
1 & 2 only
C)
3 & 4 only
D)
1, 3 & 4
Under Part XXI of the Indian Constitution, special provisions are provided for Nagaland (Article 371-A), Sikkim (Article 371-F), and Arunachal Pradesh (Article 371-H). Article 371-B applies to Assam (Goa is under Article 371-I), making pairs 1, 3, and 4 correctly matched.
The world’s best and unique semiconductor and chip manufacturing industry is
A)
Intel Corp. (INTC)
B)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSM)
C)
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM)
D)
Broadcom Inc. (AVGO)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world's largest and preeminent dedicated semiconductor foundry, manufacturing advanced microchips globally.
The world’s highest railway bridge, the Chenab Bridge provides a link between
A)
Howrah-Allahabad-Mumbai Railway Link (HAMRL)
B)
Srinagar-Baramullah-Budgam Railway Link (SBBRL)
C)
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramullah Railway Link (USBRL)
D)
Udhampur-Srinagar-Allahabad Railway Link (USARL)
The Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway arch bridge spanning the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir, is a critical segment of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) project.
As per the Human Development Index (HDI), the index value varies between
A)
0 and 1
B)
0 and 5
C)
-5 and +5
D)
0 and 10
The Human Development Index (HDI) developed by the UNDP is a normalized composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income whose score ranges strictly between 0 and 1.
Loo is a local wind found in:
A)
Congo basin
B)
Alps mountain
C)
Sahara Desert
D)
North western India and Pakistan
Loo is a strong, scorching, hot and dry summer wind that blows across the plains of North-Western India and Pakistan during May and June.
The biggest role in Integrating the Princely States into the Indian Union was played by
A)
Jawaharlal Nehru
B)
Rajagopalachari
C)
Mountbatten
D)
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
As India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led the historic integration of over 560 princely states into the Indian Union.
A micro enterprise is an enterprise where investment in plant and machinery does not exceed how much amount?
A)
Rs. 25 Lakh
B)
Rs. 50 Lakh
C)
Rs. 1 Crore
D)
Rs. 5 Crore
According to the revised MSME classification (effective from July 2020), a micro enterprise is one where investment in plant and machinery or equipment does not exceed Rs. 1 crore and annual turnover does not exceed Rs. 5 crore. However, in many older exam papers context (and considering the options provided), Rs. 50 Lakh (or previous definition of 25 Lakh) is often tested. Given the provided options and standard competitive exam updates, the best choice fitting the spirit of the question's era is often Rs. 50 Lakh or 25 Lakh. Based on current standard knowledge, micro enterprise threshold is 1 Crore. Since 1 Crore is an option, it may be the intended answer in updated exams. Let's select 'Rs. 1 Crore' (option c) if referring to current norms, or follow the older 25 lakh if from 2023. Given '2023' in the exam text, 1 Crore is the correct current limit.
Which Governor General abolished sati?
A)
Wellesley
B)
Curzon
C)
William Bentinck
D)
Dalhousie
Lord William Bentinck, the Governor-General of India, abolished Sati in 1829.
Maternal Mortality rate is-
A)
Female deaths that occurred before the 9th month of pregnancy
B)
The annual number of female deaths per 100,000 live births due to pregnancy
C)
The annual number of female deaths per 10,000 live births due to pregnancy
D)
The death of females that occurred within 3 months of child delivery
Maternal Mortality Ratio/Rate is internationally defined as the annual number of maternal deaths from pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births.
Which city has hosted 2023 Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament?
A)
Kolkata
B)
Kochi
C)
Itanagar
D)
Imphal
The 2023 Hero Tri-Nation International Football Tournament was hosted in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The tournament took place in March 2023 at the Itanagar Stadium. It featured three national teams: India, Poland, and Oman. India emerged as the winners of the tournament.
- Option (a) Kolkata: While a major hub for football in India (home to Salt Lake Stadium), it did not host this specific tri-nation event.
- Option (b) Kochi: Known for hosting various sporting events, but not the venue for this tournament.
- Option (d) Imphal: A significant football center in the Northeast, but the 2023 Hero Tri-Nation event was specifically organized in Itanagar to promote football in Arunachal Pradesh.
Which of the following company is the newest in the aviation sector in India?
A)
Vistara
B)
Spice Jet
C)
Akasa Air
D)
Go First
Akasa Air, launched in 2022, is the newest major aviation company among the listed options.
On an average the temperature decreases with altitude at the rate of:
A)
5°C per 1000 meters
B)
5.5°C per 1000 meters
C)
6°C per 1000 meters
D)
6.5°C per 1000 meters
The normal lapse rate, which is the average rate at which atmospheric temperature decreases with an increase in altitude, is approximately 6.5°C per 1000 meters.
The number of Biosphere Reserved in India is amounting to
A)
15
B)
21
C)
18
D)
14
As per the official data provided by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves, India has a total of 18 Biosphere Reserves. These reserves are established to promote sustainable development and conserve biodiversity. Out of these 18, 12 have been recognized by UNESCO under the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). The 18 reserves are distributed across various states, including the Nilgiris, Sundarbans, Nanda Devi, Gulf of Mannar, Pachmarhi, Similipal, Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Nokrek, Great Nicobar, Agasthyamala, Khangchendzonga, Seshachalam Hills, Manas, Simlipal, Cold Desert, Panna, Kaimur, and the newest additions. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
A polymer which is coated as a thin layer on the inner side of non-sticking pans is
A)
Bakelite
B)
Teflon
C)
PVC
D)
Polypropylenes
Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE) is a synthetic fluoropolymer used as a non-stick coating for cookware and pans due to its high thermal stability and extremely low friction coefficient.
Match the following and select the correct ones: Biosphere Reserve - State A. Nanda Devi - 5. Uttaranchal B. Manas - 4. Assam C. Simlipal - 1. Odisha D. Kangchenjunga - 2. Sikkim E. Gulf of Mannar - 3. Tamil Nadu
A)
A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-5
B)
A-2, B-3, C-5, D-4, E-1
C)
A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-3
D)
A-2, B-3, C-4, D-5, E-1
To solve this matching question, we identify the location of each Biosphere Reserve:
1. **Nanda Devi**: Located in the state of Uttarakhand (formerly known as Uttaranchal). Therefore, A matches with 5.
2. **Manas**: Located in the state of Assam. Therefore, B matches with 4.
3. **Simlipal**: Located in the state of Odisha. Therefore, C matches with 1.
4. **Kangchenjunga**: Located in the state of Sikkim. Therefore, D matches with 2.
5. **Gulf of Mannar**: Located primarily in Tamil Nadu (extending to Kerala and Andhra Pradesh). Therefore, E matches with 3.
Matching these pairs: A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2, E-3. This corresponds exactly with option (c).
Which one is not a Local Self Government?
A)
Panchayati Raj Institution
B)
Municipal Council
C)
Municipal Corporation
D)
Autonomous District Council
Panchayati Raj Institutions, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations are constitutionally recognized Local Self Government bodies under Parts IX and IX-A. Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) are constitutional bodies established under the Sixth Schedule (Article 244(2)/275(1)) with specific autonomous legislative and judicial powers for designated tribal areas.
Which article provides for a free and compulsory education for all children of six to fourteen years?
A)
Article 19
B)
Article 21-A
C)
Article 29
D)
Article 30
Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution provides for the right to free and compulsory education for all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years.
Which one of the following is not ionizing in nature?
A)
Microwave
B)
UV rays
C)
Beta rays
D)
Gamma rays
Microwaves are non-ionizing electromagnetic waves with photon energies too low to ionize atoms or molecules. Gamma rays, beta particles, and high-energy UV rays are ionizing.