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Water exist in
  • a)
    gaseous phase
  • b)
    liquid phase
  • c)
    solid phase
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Water can exist as ice in solid state, as water in liquid state, and as vapour in gaseous state. These changes happen due to heating or cooling. Hence, water exists in all the given phases.

Tobacco addiction is due to
  • a)
    cocaine
  • b)
    caffeine
  • c)
    nicotine
  • d)
    histamine
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Nicotine is the addictive substance present in tobacco products. It affects the nervous system and creates dependence in users. Hence, tobacco addiction is due to nicotine.

Shining non-metal is
  • a)
    oxygen
  • b)
    hydrogen
  • c)
    sulphur
  • d)
    iodine
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Iodine is a non-metal but it shows lustre, meaning it has a shining appearance. This makes iodine an exception among non-metals. Therefore, iodine is the correct shining non-metal.

Crude petroleum can be purify by
  • a)
    separation cone
  • b)
    fractional distillation
  • c)
    distillation
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Crude petroleum contains many components with different boiling points. Fractional distillation separates these components by heating at different temperatures. Hence, crude petroleum is purified using fractional distillation.

Chitra Kathi painting is related with
  • a)
    Maharashtra
  • b)
    Andhra Pradesh
  • c)
    Bihar
  • d)
    Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Chitra Kathi is a traditional painting style from Maharashtra. It is used to depict stories and is created using natural colours. Therefore, Chitra Kathi painting is related with Maharashtra.

Kuchipudi is the dance form of
  • a)
    Manipur
  • b)
    Odisha
  • c)
    Andhra Pradesh
  • d)
    Kerala
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kuchipudi is a classical dance form that originated in Andhra Pradesh. It is known for expressive storytelling and graceful movements. Hence, the correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

Which one is ‘Rabi’ crop?
  • a)
    Rice
  • b)
    Gram
  • c)
    Pea-nut
  • d)
    Cotton
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Rabi crops are grown in the winter season and harvested in spring. Gram is a major rabi crop along with wheat, mustard, and peas. Hence, gram is the correct rabi crop.

Match the following

Codes
  • a)
    1, 4, 2, 3
  • b)
    3, 4, 2, 1
  • c)
    3, 1, 2, 4
  • d)
    1, 2, 4, 3
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Geeta Phogat is a wrestler, PV Sindhu is a badminton player, and Marykom is related to boxing. Abhinav Bindra is a shooter who won major honours for India. Therefore, the correct matching code is option A.

Agriculture is a type of activity
  • a)
    primary activity
  • b)
    secondary activity
  • c)
    tertiary activity
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Primary activities involve direct use of natural resources like land, water and soil. Agriculture is mainly related to cultivation and farming. Hence, agriculture is classified as a primary activity.

Match the following

Codes
  • a)
    4, 1, 2, 3
  • b)
    1, 4, 3, 2
  • c)
    3, 1, 4, 2
  • d)
    3, 4, 1, 2
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Muga silk is famous in Asom and Pochampally is a famous textile craft of Andhra Pradesh. Patola embroidery belongs to Gujarat and Jamdani textile is linked with West Bengal. Hence, the correct code is option C.

Find the correct statements about matter.
I. Matter have space between them.
II. There is a force of attraction between them.
III. Particles are continuously moving due to presence of kinetic energy.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • a)
    Only I
  • b)
    Only II
  • c)
    II and III
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Matter is made up of particles that have space between them which helps in mixing and diffusion. These particles attract each other due to intermolecular forces. They are also continuously moving because of kinetic energy, so all statements are correct.

The Gangaur festival is celebrated on
  • a)
    Chaitra Shukla Teej
  • b)
    Shravan Shukla Teej
  • c)
    Bhadrapada Krishnapaksha Ashtami
  • d)
    Chaitra Shukla Navami
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Gangaur is a traditional festival celebrated mainly in Rajasthan. It is observed during Chaitra month and specifically on Chaitra Shukla Teej. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

‘Kathak’ is the dance of
  • a)
    Northern India
  • b)
    Kerala
  • c)
    Andhra Pradesh
  • d)
    Tamil Nadu
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Kathak is a classical dance form that originated in North India. It is known for rhythmic footwork, spins, and storytelling through expressions. Therefore, Kathak is the dance of Northern India.

Choose the metalloid from the following
  • a)
    Sulphur
  • b)
    Iodine
  • c)
    Silicon
  • d)
    Gold
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Metalloids show properties of both metals and non-metals. Silicon behaves like a semiconductor and is widely used in electronic devices. Hence, silicon is the correct example of a metalloid.

Jallikattu is related with
  • a)
    Kerala
  • b)
    Andhra Pradesh
  • c)
    Tamil Nadu
  • d)
    Gujarat
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Jallikattu is a traditional bull-taming sport celebrated mainly in Tamil Nadu. It is commonly associated with the Pongal festival. Hence, Jallikattu is related with Tamil Nadu.

Water form by melting of ice is an example of
  • a)
    physical change of water
  • b)
    chemical change of water
  • c)
    Both (A) and (B)
  • d)
    Neither (A) nor (B)
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Melting of ice changes only the state of water from solid to liquid. No new substance is formed and the composition remains the same. Therefore, it is a physical change of water.

Butter is separated from milk by the technique
  • a)
    sedimentation
  • b)
    centrifugation
  • c)
    distillation
  • d)
    fractional distillation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Centrifugation separates substances based on density by spinning rapidly. Cream or butter separates from milk faster using this method. Hence, butter is separated from milk by centrifugation.

Consider the following statements
I. Mercury is a metal.
II. Iodine is a metal.
III. Iodine is having shining surface.
IV. Mercury is present in liquid state.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • a)
    Only II
  • b)
    I and II
  • c)
    I, III and IV
  • d)
    II, III and IV
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Mercury is a metal and it is found in liquid form at room temperature, making statements I and IV correct. Iodine is not a metal but it has a shining surface, so statement III is correct. Hence, the correct set is I, III and IV.

Which one is true about non-metals?
  • a)
    Shining surface
  • b)
    Good conductor
  • c)
    Bad conductor
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Non-metals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity compared to metals. They do not show metallic properties like ductility and malleability. Hence, non-metals are generally bad conductors.

Match the following

Codes
  • a)
    3, 4, 1, 2
  • b)
    3, 4, 2, 1
  • c)
    4, 3, 1, 2
  • d)
    2, 4, 3, 1
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Bihu is celebrated in Asom and Losar festival is associated with Sikkim. Pongal is a major festival of Tamil Nadu and Onam is celebrated in Kerala. Therefore, option A gives the correct matching.

How the grain can be separated from stalk and husk?
  • a)
    Winnowing
  • b)
    Filtration
  • c)
    Threshing
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Threshing is the process of separating grains from the stalk and husk after harvesting. It is done manually or using machines. Therefore, grain can be separated from stalk and husk by threshing.

pH is the scale for
  • a)
    acidity
  • b)
    basicity
  • c)
    Both (A) and (B)
  • d)
    Neither (A) nor (B)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The pH scale is used to measure both acidity and basicity of a substance. It ranges from 1 to 14 with 7 being neutral. Values below 7 are acidic and above 7 are basic.

Sakshi Malik is related with
  • a)
    badminton
  • b)
    wrestling
  • c)
    boxing
  • d)
    shooting
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Sakshi Malik is an Indian athlete who has represented India in wrestling competitions. She is known for winning medals in major events. Hence, Sakshi Malik is related with wrestling.

Characteristics of metals are
  • a)
    shining surface
  • b)
    malleability
  • c)
    good conductor
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Metals generally have a shining surface and can be beaten into sheets due to malleability. They also allow heat and electricity to pass through easily as good conductors. Therefore, all the given characteristics are correct for metals.

Which one is not chemical fertilizer?
  • a)
    Urea
  • b)
    Potash
  • c)
    Phosphate
  • d)
    Compost
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Compost is made from decomposed organic matter like leaves and vegetable peels. It is a natural manure and not a chemical fertilizer. Therefore, compost is not a chemical fertilizer.

Polyvinyl coating is present in wires because
  • a)
    wires are ductile
  • b)
    wires are good conductor
  • c)
    wires are bad-conductor
  • d)
    wires have shining surface
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Electric wires are usually made from metals like copper which are good conductors of electricity. Because they conduct current easily, coating is required to prevent shock. Therefore, polyvinyl coating is present because wires are good conductors.

Main occupation of people of Rajasthan is
  • a)
    mining
  • b)
    bakery
  • c)
    poultry farming
  • d)
    agriculture
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Agriculture is considered the primary occupation for a large part of the population in India, including Rajasthan. People depend on farming and related activities for livelihood. Therefore, agriculture is the main occupation mentioned here.

Which of the following places of Rajasthan does not have sugar factory?
  • a)
    Keshoraipatan
  • b)
    Nimbahera
  • c)
    Udaipur
  • d)
    Bhopal Sagen
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Nimbahera is popularly known for industries like cement rather than sugar factories. In such GK-based questions, it is identified as the place not associated with sugar industry. Hence, the correct answer is Nimbahera.

Match the following

Codes
  • a)
    1, 2, 3, 4
  • b)
    1, 2, 4, 3
  • c)
    2, 1, 3, 4
  • d)
    2, 1, 4, 3
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Brass is formed by mixing copper and zinc, while bronze is made from copper and tin. Steel is a mixture of iron and carbon, and 22 carat gold contains gold and copper. Thus, the correct matching is represented by option C.

Kashmiri gown is known as
  • a)
    Firan
  • b)
    Anarkali
  • c)
    Bugtari
  • d)
    Achkan
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
The traditional Kashmiri long gown worn in cold climate is called Firan or Phiran. It is worn by both men and women as winter clothing. Therefore, the Kashmiri gown is known as Firan.

Which one is synthetic indicator for acidity and basicity?
  • a)
    Litmus
  • b)
    Turmeric
  • c)
    Methyl orange
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Methyl orange is an artificially prepared chemical indicator used in laboratories. Litmus and turmeric are natural indicators obtained from natural sources. Hence, methyl orange is the synthetic indicator.

PV Sindhu is related with
  • a)
    cricket
  • b)
    lawn tennis
  • c)
    shooting
  • d)
    badminton
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

PV Sindhu is one of India’s most popular badminton players. She has won several international medals and represented India at the Olympics. Therefore, PV Sindhu is related with badminton.

Solid state has
  • a)
    definite volume
  • b)
    definite size
  • c)
    Both (A) and (B)
  • d)
    Neither (A) nor (B)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Solid state matter has a definite shape, fixed volume and clear boundaries. Since solids maintain both their size and volume under normal conditions, they are rigid in nature. Hence, solid state has both definite volume and definite size.

Example of metals is/are
  • a)
    iodine
  • b)
    carbon
  • c)
    sulphur
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Iodine, carbon and sulphur are all classified as non-metals. Metals include elements like iron, copper, gold and silver. Therefore, none of the given options is a metal.

Who built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory)?
  • a)
    Maharana Kumba
  • b)
    Maharana Sanga
  • c)
    Maharana Pratap
  • d)
    Maharaja Jaisingh
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Vijay Stambha is located at Chittorgarh Fort and was built by Maharana Kumbha. It was constructed to celebrate a major victory and is an important monument of Rajasthan. Therefore, the correct answer is Maharana Kumba.

Full form of ATM is
  • a)
    Automated Teller Machine
  • b)
    All Time Money
  • c)
    Automated Transfer Machine
  • d)
    Audit Teller Machine
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine which provides banking services like cash withdrawal. It allows customers to access their accounts electronically. Hence, the full form of ATM is Automated Teller Machine.

Which can show Tyndal’s effect?
  • a)
    Suspension
  • b)
    Non-colloidal solution
  • c)
    Colloidal solution
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by particles in a colloidal mixture. In a true solution, particles are too small to scatter light, so it does not show this effect. Therefore, colloidal solution shows Tyndall’s effect.

Which acid is present in curd?
  • a)
    Citric acid
  • b)
    Formic acid
  • c)
    Lactic acid
  • d)
    Oxelic acid
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Curd contains lactic acid which is produced when milk ferments. This acid gives curd its sour taste and smell. Therefore, the acid present in curd is lactic acid.

Message sent by computer is known as
  • a)
    SMS
  • b)
    Fax
  • c)
    E-mail
  • d)
    Telegram
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
A message sent using computer networks over the internet is called electronic mail or e-mail. It is a common digital communication method used worldwide. Therefore, the correct answer is E-mail.

Select the physical change from the following
  • a)
    Rotting bananas
  • b)
    Cooking of egg
  • c)
    Breaking of glass
  • d)
    Curd formation
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Physical change involves change in form without forming a new substance. Breaking of glass changes only the shape and size, not the composition. Hence, breaking of glass is a physical change.

Match the following

Codes
  • a)
    2, 1, 3
  • b)
    1, 3, 2
  • c)
    3, 2, 1
  • d)
    3, 1, 2
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Agriculture is a primary activity because it uses natural resources directly. Industry is a secondary activity as it processes raw materials into products. Banking is a service-based activity and comes under tertiary activities, so option D is correct.

Geeta Phogat is from
  • a)
    Punjab
  • b)
    Jammu and Kashmir
  • c)
    Haryana
  • d)
    Uttarakhand
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Geeta Phogat is a famous Indian wrestler known for her achievements in international wrestling. She belongs to Haryana which is well known for producing top wrestlers. Therefore, the correct answer is Haryana.

Consider the following statements
I. Suspension is a homogenous mixture.
II. Particles of suspension can be seen by naked eyes.
III. Milk is a suspension.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  • a)
    I and III
  • b)
    Only II
  • c)
    II and III
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Focus Academy answered
Suspension is a heterogeneous mixture, so statement I is incorrect. The particles of suspension are large and can be seen by the naked eye, so statement II is correct. Milk is a colloid and not a suspension, hence only II is correct.

Gandhiji prepared salt from sea water in Dandi by the process
  • a)
    decantation
  • b)
    sedimentation
  • c)
    evaporation
  • d)
    filtration
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Salt is obtained from seawater by evaporating the water content. When water evaporates, salt is left behind as residue. Therefore, Gandhiji prepared salt by evaporation.

Match the following

Codes
  • a)
    3, 1, 4, 2
  • b)
    4, 2, 3, 1
  • c)
    4, 3, 2, 1
  • d)
    3, 4, 1, 2
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Lushai tribe belongs to Mizoram, while Kuki is associated with Manipur. Munda tribe is found in Jharkhand and Meena tribe is from Rajasthan. Therefore, the correct matching is option D.

Gaseous state has
  • a)
    definite volume
  • b)
    definite size
  • c)
    Both (A) and (B)
  • d)
    Neither (A) nor (B)
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Gases do not have a fixed shape or a fixed volume and they expand to occupy all the space available. Due to weak force of attraction, gas particles move freely in all directions. Therefore, gaseous state has neither definite volume nor definite size.

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