➤ The function of the retina in the eye is to
- Lens in the camera
- Shutter in the camera
- Film in the camera
- None of these
The retina acts like the film in a camera, capturing images that are then processed by the brain.
➤ Pancreas secrete hormone which helps in
- Keeping sugar balance in body
- Growth of the body
- Production of antibodies
- Blood clotting
The pancreas secretes insulin, which helps regulate blood sugar levels in the body.
➤ White coal is
- Uranium
- Ice
- Hydroelectricity
- Diamond
White coal refers to hydroelectric power due to its clean and sustainable energy production.
➤ Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world?
- Tanganyika
- Superior
- Baikal
- Michigan
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world.
➤ What is the source of income for gram Panchayat?
- Income tax
- Sales tax
- Professional tax
- Levy duties
Gram Panchayats primarily generate income through levying duties on properties and local services.
➤ Which soil has low humus content?
- Alluvial
- Loamy
- Black
- Desertic
Desertic soils typically have low humus content due to sparse vegetation and organic matter.
➤ Who was the governor-general when the great mutiny of 1857 broke out?
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
- Lord Hardinge
Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the 1857 rebellion.
➤ Who attended all the round table conferences?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mahatma Gandhi
- BR Ambedkar
- Madan Mohan Malviya
BR Ambedkar participated in all three Round Table Conferences held in London.
➤ Which writing is a bulwark of personal freedom?
- Mandamus
- Habeas corpus
- Quo warranto
- Certiorari
The writ of habeas corpus is a critical legal instrument for protecting personal freedom.
➤ What percentage of insolation is received by the earth’s surface?
- 35%
- 45%
- 48%
- 51%
Approximately 51% of the sun’s insolation reaches and is absorbed by the Earth’s surface.
➤ The original teachings of Mahavira are contained in which of the following texts?
- Angas
- Purvas
- Tripitakas
- Jatakas
The Purvas are ancient Jain scriptures that contain the original teachings of Mahavira.
➤ Which was the birthplace of Guru Nanak?
- Anandapur
- Amritsar
- Talwandi
- Nanded
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was born in Talwandi, now known as Nankana Sahib in Pakistan.
➤ Normal temperature of human body is
- 90 degree Fahrenheit
- 98 degree Fahrenheit
- 98.4 degree Fahrenheit
- 96.4 degree Fahrenheit
The average normal body temperature is typically 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
➤ Invasion of Huns first took place during the rule of
- Mauryas
- Nandas
- Kushans
- Guptas
The Huns first invaded India during the Gupta Empire.
➤ Which crop is highly sensitive to frost?
- Rice
- Maize
- Cotton
- Barley
Cotton is particularly sensitive to frost, which can damage the crop significantly.
➤ Pressure cooker is fast in cooking rice because
- It lets the steam escape
- It does not let the heat energy escape easily
- High pressure crushes the hard covering of rice grains
- High pressure raises the boiling point of water
High pressure inside the cooker raises the boiling point of water, allowing food to cook faster.
➤ Who founded the Banaras Hindu University?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Madan Mohan Malviya
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- None of these
Madan Mohan Malviya founded Banaras Hindu University in 1916.
➤ The Himalayan mountain system belongs to which of the following?
- Fold mountain
- Volcanic mountain
- Block mountain
- None of these
The Himalayan mountain system is a classic example of fold mountains formed by the collision of tectonic plates.
➤ Vitamin C is absent in
- Strawberry
- Apricot
- Date
- Apple
Dates are low in vitamin C compared to other fruits like strawberries and apricots.
➤ Raja Rammohan Roy’s Brahmo Samaj reject
- Casteism
- Idolism
- Ritualism
- All of these
Raja Rammohan Roy’s Brahmo Samaj opposed casteism, idolatry, and ritualism, promoting a more rational and reformist approach to religion.
➤ The latest sanctioned strength of the supreme court is:
- 22
- 26
- 30
- 34
The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India is 34 judges.
➤ Which ruler is famous for building a large number of canals for irrigation?
- Qutbuddin Aibak
- Firoz Shah Tughlaq
- Mohammed bin Tughlaq
- None of these
Firoz Shah Tughlaq is known for his extensive canal-building projects for irrigation in the Delhi Sultanate.
➤ Which vegetation is associated with Argentina?
- Pampas
- Prairies
- Coniferous forest
- Equatorial forest
The Pampas are vast grasslands in Argentina known for their rich soil and agricultural productivity.
➤ Which of the following writs is a bulwark of personal freedom?
- Mandamus
- Habeas corpus
- Quo warranto
- Certiorari
The writ of habeas corpus is a critical legal instrument for protecting personal freedom.
➤ Where is the headquarters of the Western railway zone located?
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
- Vadodara
- None of these
The headquarters of the Western Railway zone is located in Mumbai.
➤ Hallucination can be caused by
- Nicotine
- Aspirin
- Caffeine
- LSD
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is a potent hallucinogen known to cause vivid hallucinations.
➤ Who designed the capital city of palaces Fatehpur Sikri?
- Shah Jahan
- Shershah Suri
- Akbar
- None of these
Emperor Akbar designed and built Fatehpur Sikri as his capital city, renowned for its architectural brilliance.
➤ Function of tongue in snakes is to
- Taste the food
- Smell the food
- Catch the food
- Detect the food
Snakes use their tongues to collect airborne particles and bring them into their mouth, where they are analyzed by the Jacobson’s organ for detecting smells.
➤ Sugar syrup is used for the preservation of fruits because it
- Mixes well with fruits
- Kills the microorganisms present in them
- Drain moisture to inhibit growth of microorganisms
- Helps to improve their taste and flavour
High sugar concentration in the syrup draws out moisture from microorganisms, inhibiting their growth and preserving the fruit.
➤ The largest state in India (area-wise) is:
- Uttar Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.
➤ Which states have a common capital?
- Punjab-Haryana
- Bihar-Orissa
- Maharashtra-Gujarat
- Punjab-Haryana
Chandigarh serves as the common capital for the states of Punjab and Haryana.
➤ How many states in India share borders with Bhutan?
- Two
- Four
- Three
- Five
Five Indian states share a border with Bhutan: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bihar.
➤ Two richest sources of edible protein are
- Milk and eggs
- Milk and vegetable
- Soybean and groundnut
- Some algae and other microorganisms
Soybean and groundnut are among the richest sources of plant-based proteins.
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