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The Church pastor told Hannah, “The Church bell rings at regular intervals of 45 minutes. The last bell was rung 5 minutes ago. The next bell is due to ring at 7:45 AM”. At what time did the Pastor give this information to Hannah?
A)
7:40 AM
B)
7:05 AM
C)
7:00 AM
D)
6:55 AM
The bell rings every 45 minutes. Since the next bell is due at 7:45 AM, the previous bell must have rung 45 minutes earlier, at 7:00 AM. The pastor said the last bell was rung 5 minutes ago, so the time of speaking was 5 minutes after 7:00 AM, i.e. 7:05 AM. However, this conflicts with the option list: the only option that matches the intended interpretation of the statement is 7:40 AM if the next bell is 5 minutes away from 7:45 AM, but that would not fit the 45-minute interval. Rechecking the logic: if the last bell was 5 minutes ago and the next bell is at 7:45 AM, then the current time is 7:05 AM, and the last bell at 7:00 AM is consistent with a 45-minute interval only if the previous bell before that was at 6:15 AM. Therefore the correct option is b (7:05 AM). The other options are incorrect because 7:40 AM would make the next bell only 5 minutes away, 7:00 AM would mean the last bell was just rung, and 6:55 AM would make the last bell 10 minutes away rather than 5 minutes ago.
What is the currency of Japan?
A)
Won
B)
Yen
C)
Wuan
D)
Yuan
Japan’s official currency is the Yen, so option b is correct. The other options are incorrect: Won is the currency of South Korea, Yuan is the currency of China, and Wuan is not the currency of Japan (it is not a standard national currency name in this context).
Which company is the largest company in India in terms of market capitalisation?
A)
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
B)
HDFC
C)
Reliance Industries Limited
D)
ITC Limited
Reliance Industries Limited is the largest company in India by market capitalisation among the given options. It has consistently ranked at or near the top of Indian listed companies in terms of total market value. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HDFC, and ITC are all large companies, but their market capitalisation is generally lower than Reliance Industries. Therefore, option (c) is correct.
Ad Valorem tax is a tax levied
A)
According to value
B)
According to weight
C)
According to size
D)
According to advertisement cost
Ad valorem tax is a tax levied according to the value of the goods, property, or transaction. The term literally means "according to value." Hence option (a) is correct. Option (b) is incorrect because weight-based levies are not ad valorem taxes. Option (c) is incorrect because size-based charges relate to dimensions, not value. Option (d) is incorrect because advertisement cost has no relation to the definition of ad valorem tax.
Energy generated in stars are mainly due to
A)
chemical reactions
B)
Nuclear fission
C)
Gravitational pull
D)
Nuclear fusion
Stars generate energy mainly by nuclear fusion, where light nuclei (especially hydrogen) combine to form heavier nuclei (like helium), releasing a large amount of energy due to mass-to-energy conversion. Gravitational pull is important for holding the star together and initiating fusion, but it is not the main energy source. Nuclear fission is the splitting of heavy nuclei and is not the primary process in stars. Chemical reactions release far too little energy to power stars over their long lifetimes.
Who administered the oath of office to the president of India?
A)
Chief justice of India
B)
Speaker of Lok Sabha
C)
Prime Minister
D)
Vice-president
The oath of office to the President of India is administered by the Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available. Therefore, option (a) is correct. The Prime Minister does not administer the presidential oath; the Vice-President is not the oath-giver for the President; and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has no constitutional role in this ceremony.
Grasslands which do not support any trees are called?
A)
Lanos
B)
Campos
C)
Savanna
D)
Steppes
Steppes are temperate grasslands characterized by sparse rainfall and the absence of trees, so they are the correct answer. Savanna is a tropical grassland with scattered trees, while Lanos (Llanos) and Campos are also grassland regions that may have some tree cover or are not specifically defined as treeless grasslands.
Which one of the following is disease is caused by bacteria?
A)
Hepatitis- B
B)
Poliomyelitis
C)
Scabies
D)
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, so option d is correct. Poliomyelitis is caused by a virus (poliovirus), hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus, and scabies is caused by an infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, not bacteria.
The longest inland waterway of India is
A)
National waterway I
B)
National waterway II
C)
National waterway III
D)
National waterway IV
National Waterway I is the longest inland waterway of India. It runs along the Ganga–Bhagirathi–Hooghly river system from Prayagraj (Allahabad) to Haldia, covering about 1,620 km, making it the longest notified national waterway. National Waterway II (Brahmaputra) is shorter, National Waterway III (West Coast Canal system in Kerala) is much shorter, and National Waterway IV (Godavari–Krishna system) is also shorter than NW-I.
Why do we cannot see through fog?
A)
because its refractive index is infinity
B)
because light suffers internal reflection
C)
because fog absorbs light
D)
because light is scattered in every direction
Fog consists of tiny water droplets suspended in air. These droplets scatter incident light in many directions, so the light from objects does not travel straight to our eyes clearly. Hence we cannot see through fog. Option (d) is correct. Option (b) is incorrect because internal reflection is not the main reason for fog’s opacity. Option (a) is incorrect because fog does not have an infinite refractive index. Option (c) is incorrect because fog mainly scatters light rather than absorbing it.
The country that successfully test-launched the ‘Khaibar’ new generation ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 kilometers and is able to carry a 1,500 kg warhead
A)
Iran
B)
Russia
C)
North Korea
D)
Ukraine
Iran is the correct answer. The ‘Khaibar’ (also reported as Khorramshahr-4 in some sources) is an Iranian new-generation ballistic missile that was announced/test-launched with an estimated range of about 2,000 km and the capability to carry a heavy warhead of around 1,500 kg. The other options are incorrect because North Korea, Russia, and Ukraine are not the country associated with the Khaibar missile in this context; the missile is specifically linked to Iran’s missile program.
The largest tributary of the river Indus is
A)
Ravi
B)
Chenab
C)
Jhelum
D)
Sutlej
Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus River system. It is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers and carries a very large volume of water before joining the Indus. Ravi, Jhelum, and Sutlej are also major tributaries of the Indus, but they are smaller than the Chenab in terms of overall size and discharge. Hence, the correct answer is Chenab.
An individual whose blood type is B may in an emergency donate blood to a person whose blood type is
A)
AB or B
B)
AB or A
C)
A or O
D)
B or A
A person with blood type B has B antigens and anti-A antibodies, so their red blood cells can be safely donated only to recipients who will not attack B antigen. In an emergency, type B blood can be given to people with blood type B and blood type AB. Therefore, option (a) AB or B is correct.
Why the others are wrong:
- (b) AB or A: Type A recipients have anti-B antibodies, so they cannot receive type B blood.
- (c) A or O: Both A and O recipients have anti-B antibodies, so they cannot receive type B blood.
- (d) B or A: Type A is incompatible for the same reason; only B is compatible here, not A.
Which country is famously known as ‘Lady of Snow’?
A)
Russia
B)
Canada
C)
Netherland
D)
Norway
Russia is famously referred to as the ‘Lady of Snow’ because of its vast cold climate and long, severe winters, especially across Siberia and northern regions. The nickname is associated with its snowy landscape and frigid weather. Netherland is known for canals and tulips, Canada is often called the ‘Great White North,’ and Norway is known for fjords and Scandinavian scenery, but not specifically as the ‘Lady of Snow’.
Which country shares the longest international boundaries with India?
A)
China
B)
Bangladesh
C)
Pakistan
D)
Myanmar
Bangladesh shares the longest international boundary with India, at about 4,096 km, making it the longest among India’s neighboring countries. Pakistan has a shorter border with India (about 3,323 km), China’s border is also shorter (about 3,488 km), and Myanmar’s border is much shorter (about 1,643 km). Therefore, the correct answer is Bangladesh.
The amount of money received by Ngopa Village council for bagging Mizoram’s first ever National Panchayat Award 2023 is
A)
Rs 1 crore
B)
Rs 1.5 crore
C)
Rs 2 crores
D)
Rs 2.5 crores
Ngopa Village Council received Rs 1.5 crore for winning Mizoram’s first-ever National Panchayat Award 2023, so option **b** is correct. The other options are incorrect because the reported award amount was not Rs 1 crore, Rs 2 crores, or Rs 2.5 crores.
Which Article of the Indian constitutional is automatically suspended during emergency proclamation by the president?
A)
Article 17
B)
Article 18
C)
Article 19
D)
Article 21
Article 19 is the one that can be automatically suspended during a National Emergency proclaimed by the President under Article 352, but only when the emergency is declared on grounds of war or external aggression. During such an emergency, the six freedoms under Article 19 are suspended for the duration of the emergency.
Why the others are incorrect: Article 18 abolishes titles and is not suspended during emergency; Article 17 abolishes untouchability and remains enforceable; Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty) is not automatically suspended—its suspension requires a separate constitutional provision and, after the 44th Amendment, it cannot be suspended even during emergency except as permitted by law.
Due to his initiative towards protection of the environment, Mr. Pawan Kumar Chamling was often called the ‘greenest chief minister of India’. He used to be the chief minister of
A)
Arunachal Pradesh
B)
Madhya Pradesh
C)
Meghalaya
D)
Sikkim
Mr. Pawan Kumar Chamling was the Chief Minister of Sikkim, and he was widely known as the ‘greenest chief minister of India’ for his strong environmental and conservation initiatives in the state. Hence, option (d) Sikkim is correct. The other options are incorrect because he was not the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, or Meghalaya.
In the human body, red blood cells are produced in
A)
Liver
B)
Voluntary muscles
C)
Pancreas
D)
Bone marrow
Red blood cells (RBCs) are produced in the bone marrow, specifically the red bone marrow, through a process called erythropoiesis. This is the main site of blood cell formation in adults. The liver is important in fetal blood formation and in metabolism, but it does not normally produce RBCs in adults. Voluntary muscles do not form blood cells, and the pancreas is a digestive/endocrine gland, not a blood-forming organ.
What is the highest award for war-time bravery in India?
A)
Ashok Chakra
B)
Maha Vir Chakra
C)
Param Vir Chakra
D)
Kirti Chakra
Param Vir Chakra is the highest military decoration in India for wartime bravery, awarded for the most conspicuous acts of valor in the presence of the enemy. Ashok Chakra and Kirti Chakra are peacetime gallantry awards, while Maha Vir Chakra is the second-highest wartime gallantry award after Param Vir Chakra.
Winner of the women’s singles tennis title at the 2023 Australian Open is
A)
Serena Williams
B)
Danielle Collins
C)
Aryna Sabalenka
D)
Ashleigh Barty
Aryna Sabalenka won the women’s singles title at the 2023 Australian Open, defeating Elena Rybakina in the final. Therefore, option (c) is correct. The other options are incorrect because Ashleigh Barty had retired before the 2023 tournament, Serena Williams did not win the 2023 Australian Open, and Danielle Collins was not the champion that year.
What is the full form of L.L.B?
A)
Law Legume Bachelore
B)
Legum Law Bachelore
C)
Legum Baccalaureus
D)
Law Baccalareous Legume
L.L.B. stands for the Latin term "Legum Baccalaureus," which means Bachelor of Laws. So option (c) is correct. The other options are incorrect because they use wrong words or misspellings: (d) has incorrect and unrelated terms, (a) is not the standard Latin expansion, and (b) has the words in the wrong order and is not the accepted form.
In which part of our body most of the nutrients in your food gets absorbed?
A)
Large intestine
B)
Small intestine
C)
Stomach
D)
Heart
Most nutrients from digested food are absorbed in the small intestine, especially through its villi and microvilli, which provide a very large surface area for absorption into the blood and lymph. The large intestine mainly absorbs water and salts, not most nutrients. The stomach mainly digests food and absorbs only a few substances in small amounts. The heart does not absorb nutrients; it pumps blood.
Md. Sahabuddin recently took oath as the 22nd President of
A)
Bhutan
B)
Nepal
C)
Sri Lanka
D)
Bangladesh
Md. Sahabuddin (Mohammed Shahabuddin) recently took oath as the 22nd President of Bangladesh, so option d is correct. The other options are incorrect because he is not the president of Nepal, Bhutan, or Sri Lanka; those countries have their own separate heads of state.
Which country has allowed Russia to use its land for launching its invasion on Ukraine?
A)
Moldova
B)
Crimea
C)
Belarus
D)
Iran
Belarus is the correct answer. Russia used Belarusian territory as a staging ground to launch its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, including attacks from the north toward Kyiv. The other options are incorrect: Iran did not provide land for the invasion; Moldova was not used for launching the attack; and Crimea is not a separate country but a peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, not a foreign state that allowed use of its land.