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Q : Identify which of the following statements are correct.
1. The headquarter of the ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research is located in Junagarh.
2. The headquarter of ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed & Mustard Research is located in Bharatpur.
3. The headquarter of the ICAR-Directorate of Soybean Research is located in Indore.
(A) 2 and 3 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) 1 and 3 only
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. The headquarter of the ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research is located in Junagarh.
2. The headquarter of ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed & Mustard Research is located in Bharatpur.
3. The headquarter of ICAR-Directorate of Soybean Research is located in Indore.
Zafar Khan was a famous General of which of the following rulers of the Delhi Sultanate?
(A) Alauddin Khilji
(B) Iltutmish
(C) Muhammad bin Tughluq
(D) Balban
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Zafar Khan was the commander of Alauddin Khilji, the ruler of Delhi Sultanate.
2. Zafar Khan also took part in several other campaigns during the reign of Alauddin Khilji, including the invasion of Ranthambore in 1303, the invasion of Devagiri in 1304 and the invasion of Chedi in 1311. He was successful in all these campaigns and helped expand the territory and power of the Delhi Sultanate.
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the neighbouring countries of India?
(A) India supported Maldives in 2022 with a grant of nearly $4 billion to support the dwindling economy.
(B) India has the highest GDP in dollar terms as compared to Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
(A) Only B
(B) Neither A nor B
(C) Only A
(D) Both A and B
Correct Answer : A
Explanation :
1. Only B is correct.
2. India has the highest GDP in dollar terms as compared to Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Which of the following is essential to form haemoglobin in blood?
(A) Fats
(B) Iron
(C) Calcium
(D) Protein
Correct Answer : B
Explanation :
1. Iron is required for the formation of hemoglobin.
2. Hemoglobin is a part of red blood cells that carries oxygen and removes carbon dioxide (a waste product) from the body.
3. Iron is stored in the body mainly in hemoglobin.
Which of the following can degrade detritus into simpler inorganic substances?
(A) Algae
(B) Phytoplankton
(C) Fungal enzymes
(D) Lichens
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. Fungal enzymes decompose simple inorganic substances.
2. Fungi are a type of microorganisms that decompose organic matter.
3. Enzymes break down organic matter into smaller molecules, which can then be used by the body of the fungus.
What is the correct order of radiations in descending order of frequencies?
(A) Infrared > Microwaves > Radio waves > X-rays
(B) Radio waves > X-rays > Microwaves > Infrared
(C) X-rays > Infrared > Microwaves > Radio waves
(D) Infrared > Microwaves > X-rays > Radio waves
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
The correct order of radiations is in descending order of frequencies.
X-rays > Infrared > Microwaves > Radio waves
Which group of animals are named because of their spiny skin and a peculiar water-driven tube system that they use for moving around?
(A) Hemichordata
(B) Aschelminthes
(C) Echinodermata
(D) Mollusca
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. All the creatures of Echinodermata phylum are marine and have thorny bodies.
2. There is a mass flow system in their body.
3. A specific water-conveying canal system is found, which helps in their movement.
Deficiency of which of these vitamin causes anaemia in humans?
(A) Vitamin D
(B) Vitamin B
(C) Vitamin A
(D) Vitamin B12
Correct Answer : D
Explanation :
Symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency or folate deficiency anemia develop slowly and are similar to those of other types of anemia, such as fatigue, weakness, and pale skin. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause nerve damage, the main symptoms of which include tingling, loss of touch, and muscle weakness. Confusion can arise when Vitamin B12 becomes too low. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia in the elderly can be mistaken for dementia. This happens because of similar symptoms.
Regular freight train service started on the recently started Haldibari (West Bengal) in India and Chilahati rail route in Bangladesh. When was this train closed?
(A) 1948
(B) 1962
(C) 1965
(D) 1971
Correct Answer : C
What was the distance (around in km) covered by the first-ever train between Bombay and Thane in 1853?
(A) 38
(B) 25
(C) 34
(D) 51
Correct Answer : C
Explanation :
1. The distance covered by the first train between Bombay and Thane in 1853 was approximately 34 km.
2. This train was pulled by three steam engines named Sahib, Sultan and Sindh. The train had 14 coaches and was carrying about 400 people.
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