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Ownership rights to companies such as shares, dividends etc. is called
A)
Capital market
B)
Derivatives
C)
Equities
D)
Eurobonds
Ownership rights in a company—such as shares and the entitlement to dividends—are called equities. Equity represents ownership interest in a firm. Capital market is the broader market for long-term securities, derivatives are financial contracts based on underlying assets, and eurobonds are international bonds issued in a currency different from the country where they are sold.
Kathakati is a classical dance form of
A)
Tamil Nadu
B)
Telegu
C)
Kerala
D)
Kanada
Kathakali is the classical dance-drama of Kerala. It is known for elaborate costumes, facial expressions, and stylized gestures. The other options are incorrect because Tamil Nadu is associated with Bharatanatyam, Telugu-speaking regions with Kuchipudi, and Kannada refers to Karnataka, which is associated with Yakshagana rather than Kathakali.
An address used by the world wide web to specify a certain site in internet is
A)
Internet protocol
B)
Transmission protocol
C)
Uniform resource locator
D)
Hyper link
A web address used to specify a particular site on the Internet is called a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). It identifies the location of a resource and how to access it. Internet Protocol and Transmission Protocol are communication protocols, while a hyperlink is a clickable link, not the address itself.
Which among the following states are recently included in the ISOPOM Oil Palm development programme?
A)
Assam & Tripura
B)
W.Bengal & Mizoram
C)
Goa & Odisha
D)
Chhattisgarh & Arunachal Pradesh
ISOPOM (Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses, Oil Palm and Maize) was extended to some northeastern states for oil palm development. Among the given options, Assam and Tripura were the states recently included in the Oil Palm development programme. The other pairs do not match the official extension mentioned in current-affairs context.
Who invented Fountain Pen?
A)
John J.Loud
B)
Sir Frank Whittle
C)
Lewis E.Waterman
D)
Kirkpatrick Macmillan
Lewis E. Waterman is widely credited with inventing the modern fountain pen. John J. Loud invented a ballpoint-like marking pen for rough surfaces, Sir Frank Whittle invented the jet engine, and Kirkpatrick Macmillan is associated with the invention of the bicycle pedal-powered design.
When a moving bus stops suddenly, the passengers are pushed forward because of the
A)
friction between the earth and the bus
B)
friction between the passengers and the earth
C)
inertia of the passengers
D)
inertia of the bus
When the bus stops suddenly, the passengers’ bodies tend to keep moving forward due to inertia of motion. Inertia is the property of a body to resist any change in its state of motion. The bus stops, but the passengers continue moving forward for a moment, so they are pushed forward relative to the bus. The other options are incorrect because friction is not the main cause here, and the bus’s inertia does not push the passengers forward.
In which of the following states the Governor has special responsibility under Article 371A of the Constitution with respect to Law and Order?
A)
Nagaland
B)
Manipur
C)
Arunachal Pradesh
D)
Jammu and Kashmir
Article 371A of the Constitution provides special provisions for Nagaland. Under it, the Governor has a special responsibility with respect to law and order in the state, especially in areas where the disturbance of internal disturbances may require the Governor to act in his individual judgment. The other options are incorrect because Article 371A does not apply to Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, or Jammu and Kashmir.
The Iranian ruler who penetrated into north-west India in 516 BC and annexed Punjab, west of Indus and Sindh was
A)
Xeres
B)
Magadhan
C)
Darius
D)
Alexander
The Iranian ruler was Darius I (Darius the Great) of the Achaemenid Empire. He is associated with the invasion of north-west India around 516 BC and the annexation of territories like the Indus region, including parts of Punjab, Sindh, and the land west of the Indus. Xeres is not connected with this event, Magadhan refers to an Indian kingdom, and Alexander invaded India much later in 326 BC.
The first Mizo District Olympic was held in
A)
1950
B)
1953
C)
1960
D)
1963
The first Mizo District Olympic was held in 1953. This is a standard Mizoram history/sports fact often asked in local examinations. Among the given options, 1953 is the correct year; the other years do not match the first Mizo District Olympic event.
The material that can be used to convert solar energy into electricity is
A)
Mica
B)
Aluminium
C)
Silicon
D)
Silver
Solar cells use a semiconductor material to convert sunlight into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. Silicon is the standard semiconductor used in most solar panels. Mica is an insulator, aluminium is a conductor used mainly for support/wiring, and silver is used in contacts but not as the main converting material.
The place of origin of an earthquake inside the surface of the earth is called its
A)
Seismos
B)
Shear centre
C)
Focus
D)
Epicentre
The point inside the Earth where an earthquake originates is called the focus (also known as the hypocentre). The epicentre is the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus. 'Seismos' refers to shaking/earthquake-related terms, and 'shear centre' is not related to earthquakes.
The compounds used for sterilisation which are harmful to living tissues are
A)
Antipyreties
B)
Disinfectants
C)
Analgesics
D)
Antiseptics
Disinfectants are chemical compounds used for sterilisation of non-living surfaces and are harmful to living tissues. Antiseptics are the similar agents that can be safely used on living tissues. Antipyretics reduce fever, and analgesics relieve pain, so they are unrelated.
The ‘Make in India’ initiative is aimed at
A)
increased production of indigenous origin
B)
improved quality of indigenous products
C)
showcasing India as an investment destination
D)
All of these
The ‘Make in India’ initiative was launched to transform India into a global manufacturing hub. Its aims include increasing indigenous production, improving the quality and competitiveness of Indian products, and projecting India as an attractive investment destination. Therefore, all the given statements are correct.
Which scientist discovered the radioactive element radium?
A)
Isaac Newton
B)
Albert Einstein
C)
Benjamin Franklin
D)
Marie Curie
Radium was discovered by Marie Curie, along with Pierre Curie, in 1898 while studying pitchblende. Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin are famous scientists, but they did not discover radium.
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term
A)
of six years
B)
determined by the state legislative assembly of a state
C)
of four years
D)
of five years
Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of 6 years. However, one-third of the members retire every 2 years, so the House is a continuing chamber. The other options are incorrect because the Rajya Sabha is not elected for 4 or 5 years, and its term is not determined by any State Legislative Assembly.
What did Sir Isaac Newton invent?
A)
Reflecting telescope
B)
Chronometer
C)
Microscope
D)
Spectacles
Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflecting telescope, also called the Newtonian telescope. It uses mirrors instead of lenses to reduce chromatic aberration. The other options are incorrect: a chronometer was developed later for precise timekeeping, the microscope was not invented by Newton, and spectacles were invented much earlier.
The country whose capital is Lusaka is
A)
Rwanda
B)
Burundi
C)
Angola
D)
Zambia
Lusaka is the capital city of Zambia. The other options are incorrect: Rwanda’s capital is Kigali, Burundi’s capital is Gitega (formerly Bujumbura), and Angola’s capital is Luanda.
Ozone layer is concentrated above the surface of the earth mainly between
A)
10 to 50 km
B)
15 to 80 km
C)
20 to 100 km
D)
30 to 120 km
The ozone layer is mainly found in the stratosphere, concentrated roughly between 10 km and 50 km above the Earth's surface. This is where most atmospheric ozone occurs, with the maximum concentration around 20–30 km. The other ranges are too high and do not match the usual distribution of the ozone layer.
The study of old writing used in inscription in historical construction is called
A)
Numismaties
B)
Epigraphy
C)
Palaeography
D)
Archaeology
Palaeography is the study of ancient or old writing, including scripts used in inscriptions and historical records. Epigraphy is the study of inscriptions themselves, Numismatics is the study of coins, and Archaeology is the study of past human life through material remains. Since the question asks about old writing used in inscriptions, the correct term is Palaeography.
Who is called ‘Napoleon of India’ because of his bravery and generalship?
A)
Samudragupta
B)
Chandragupta-II
C)
Skandagupta
D)
Anugangagupta
Samudragupta is called the 'Napoleon of India' because of his exceptional bravery, military conquests, and generalship. He expanded the Gupta Empire through successful campaigns and is remembered as a great warrior-king. Chandragupta II is known for political stability and cultural achievements, while Skandagupta is noted for resisting the Hunas. 'Anugangagupta' is not a standard historical ruler name in this context.
Myopia is connected with
A)
ears
B)
eyes
C)
lungs
D)
none of these
Myopia is short-sightedness, a defect of vision in which distant objects appear blurred. It is related to the eyes, specifically to the focusing of light on the retina. Ears are for hearing, lungs are for respiration, so the correct option is eyes.
A centrally sponsored scheme of Rajiv Awas Yojana envisages a
A)
Poverty free India
B)
Slum free India
C)
Malnutrition free India
D)
Homeless free India
Rajiv Awas Yojana (RAY) was a centrally sponsored scheme launched to promote a 'Slum-free India' by encouraging slum redevelopment, prevention of new slums, and providing housing for slum dwellers. Therefore, the correct option is (b). The other options refer to different policy goals: poverty eradication, nutrition improvement, and housing for the homeless.
In which of the following countries any male citizen from the age of 20 to 42, unfit for military service must either pay a military tax or opt for a civil service?
A)
Switzerland
B)
Liechtenstein
C)
Israel
D)
Yemen
Switzerland has a long-standing system of compulsory military service for male citizens. Men who are fit are expected to serve in the armed forces, and those who are unfit or do not serve must pay a military exemption tax. This matches the question’s description of a male citizen in the age group required to either pay a military tax or opt for civil service. The other options do not fit this exact system: Israel has compulsory service but the age range and exemption-tax rule are different; Liechtenstein has no such widely known compulsory military system; Yemen also does not match this specific rule.
Which of the following is one of the remarkable characteristics of Harappan cities?
A)
Use of burnt bricks
B)
Great bath
C)
Drainage system
D)
All of these
Harappan cities are known for several remarkable urban features: they used burnt bricks in construction, had impressive structures like the Great Bath at Mohenjo-daro, and possessed a highly developed drainage system. Since all the listed features are characteristic of Harappan urban planning, the correct answer is 'All of these'.
Light Year is related to
A)
energy
B)
speed
C)
distance
D)
intensity
A light-year is the distance light travels in vacuum in one year. It is a unit of length, not of energy, speed, or intensity. Therefore, the correct answer is distance.