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BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 1

Which of the following scientists invented the radio?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 1

Radio owes its development to two other inventions: the telegraph and the telephone. All three technologies are closely related, and radio technology actually began as "wireless telegraphy." Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio. Guglielmo Marconi was an Italian inventor, proved the feasibility of radio communication. He sent and received his first radio signal in Italy in 1895.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 2

Which one of the following clouds is formed at the highest altitude in the sky?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 2
Cirrus clouds are formed at high altitudes (8,000-12,000 m). They are thin and detached clouds having a feathery appearance.

Cumulus It looks like cotton wool. They are generally formed at a height of 4,000-7000 m. They exist in patches and can be seen scattered here and there.

Nimbus These are black or dark grey. They form at middle levels or very near to the surface of the earth.

Stratus, These are layered clouds covering large proportions of the sky. These clouds are generally formed either due to loss of heat or the mixing of air masses with different temperatures.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

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BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 3

Which one of the following is a sedimentary rock?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 3
Depending upon the mode of formation, sedimentary rocks are classified into three major groups

(i) Mechanically formed — sandstone, conglomerate, limestone, shale, loess etc. Are some examples,

(ii) Organically formed— geyserite, chalk, limestone, coal etc. Are some examples,

(iii) Chemically formed — chert, limestone, halite, potash etc. Are some examples.

Granite is an igneous rock.

Gneiss and slate- metamorphic rock.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 4

Which among the following is the World’s largest Wetland System?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 4
Pantanal: World’s largest wetland system is present in South America covering 200,000km (during the wet season) through Brazil, Paraguay and Bolivia (80% is concentrated in Brazil). It consists of flooded grasslands, savannas and tropical forests.

Other Ramsar listed wetlands location:

Camargue – France

Okavango – Botswana

Everglades – USA

Sunderban - India

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 5

Which of the following Hydropower plants has been inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bhutan?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 5
Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project was formally inaugurated by the Indian & Bhutanese Prime Ministers from the capital city Thimpu, under the aegis of Bhutan-India Friendship Project.

Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project was successfully commissioned by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL).

It is one of the major projects under Bhutan's initiative to generate 10,000 MW hydropower by 2020 with the support of the Government of India (GOI).

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 6

Among the following which Mahajanpadas Bimbisara had not a friendly relationship?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 6
Rajgir was the early capital of Magadh Janapada, which was ruled by Bimbisara during Buddha's time. Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. He consolidated his position by matrimonial alliances. His first matrimonial alliance was with the ruling family of Kosala. He defeated Brahmadatta of Anga and annexed that kingdom. Bimbisara was a contemporary of both Vardhamana Mahavira and Gautama Buddha. However, both religions claim him as their supporter and devotee.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 7

Barauni refinery was established in which of the following year, with the help of erstwhile USSR?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 7
This refinery is located in Barauni in Begusarai district. It was established in 1964 with the help of erstwhile USSR. At present, this refinery is owned by India Oil Corporation (IOC). Barauni Refinery was built in collaboration with Russia and Romania and situated 125 kilometers from Patna, it was built with an initial cost of Rs.49.40 crore.
  1. Barauni Refinery was commissioned in 1964 with a refining capacity of 1 Million Metric Tonnes per Annum (MMTPA) and it was dedicated to the Nation by the then Union Minister for Petroleum, Prof. Humayun Kabir in January 1965. After de-bottlenecking, revamping and expansion project, its capacity today is 6 MMTPA.

  2. Matching secondary processing facilities such as Reside Fluidized Catalytic Cracker (RFCC), Diesel Hydrotreating (DHDT) and Sulphur Recovery Unit (SRU) have been added. These state of the art eco-friendly technologies have enabled the refinery to produce environment-friendly green fuels complying with international standards.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 8

The Vindhyan Rock are confined in which of the following part of Bihar?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 8
They are horizontally bedded sedimentary rocks like sandstone, quartzites, limestones, dolomites and shales. A large part of this system is represented by Kaimur series. Vindhyan rocks are important for building purpose.

They are confined in South-Western part of Bihar in between Kaimur district and Sone river valley in Rohtas district.

  1. The Vindhyan Mountains form a dividing line between the Ganges plain and Deccan Plateau. The Vindyan system is named after Vidhyan Mountains. This system rocks are extensively distributed in India from Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) to Sasaram (Bihar).

  2. The Vindhyan System is separated from Aravallis by the Great Boundary Fault. They are famous sources of Red Sandstone and other building material.

  3. The well-known Panna and Golconda diamonds are found in this formation. The important series of this system are Bhander series, Bijwar series and Kaimur series. All are rich sources of Building material.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 9

Which among the following local storms is/are associated with hot weather season in India?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 9
All are related to local storms. So, Options are correct.
  1. Nor Westers: These are dreaded evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam. Their notorious nature can be understood from the local nomenclature of ‘Kalbaisakhi’, a calamity of the month of Baisakh. These showers are useful for tea, jute and rice cultivation. In Assam, these storms are known as “Bardoli Chheerha”.

  2. Mango Shower: Towards the end of summer, there are pre-monsoon showers which are a common phenomenon in Kerala and coastal areas of Karnataka. Locally, they are known as mango showers since they help in the early ripening of mangoes.

  3. Blossom Shower: In Karnataka, the pre-monsoon showers called cherry blossoms are beneficial for coffee plantation.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 10

Who discovered Mitochondria?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 10
  1. Mitochondria were discovered by R. Altman in 1890.

  2. The term Mitochondria was coined by Carl Benda.

  3. Mitochondria is bounded by a double membrane.

  4. The inner membrane has many folds, called the cristae.

  5. Fluid (called matrix) is present on interior, which contains many enzymes and coenzymes.

  6. It is a semi-autonomous organelle and is called powerhouse of the cell.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 11

Which of the following options is correct regarding sunspots?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 11
  1. Sunspots are temporary phenomena on the Sun's photosphere that appear as spots darker than the surrounding areas.
  2. They are regions of reduced surface temperature caused by concentrations of magnetic field flux that inhibit convection. Sunspots usually appear in pairs of opposite magnetic polarity
  3. Individual sunspots or groups of sunspots may last anywhere from a few days to a few months, but eventually, decay. Sunspots expand and contract as they move across the surface of the Sun, with diameters ranging from 16 km (10 mi)to 160,000 km (100,000 mi).
  4. Larger sunspots can be visible from Earth without the aid of a telescope.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 12

Which of the following is not true about Buddhism?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 12

Hinayana: It believes in the original teaching of Buddha or Doctrine of Elders. It does not believe in Idol worship and tries to attain individual salvation through self-discipline and meditation. The ultimate aim of Hinayana is thus nirvana. Asoka Patronized Hinayana.

Mahayana: Mahayana or “great vehicle” believes in the heavenliness of Buddha and Idol worship of Buddha’s and Bodhisattvas embodying Buddha Nature. It believes in Mantras. Language of Mahayana was predominantly Sanskrit.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 13

Which of the following empires was an offshoot of Bahmani Kingdom?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 13
  1. Bahmani Kingdom was the first independent Muslim kingdom in South India.

  2. Bahmani Kingdom later split into five offshoots that were collectively known as the Deccan sultanates: Ahmadnagar, Berar, Bidar, Bijapur, and Golkonda.

  3. Hence Ahmadnagar and Berar were offshoots of Bahmani Kingdom.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 14

Which is the only city in India to have longest Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) network?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 14
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani inaugurated the newly expanded Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) route from Kumbhariya to Kadodara, Surat virtually from Gandhinagar. With the opening of this BRTS corridor, Surat became the only city in the country to have Longest BRTS network with 108kms. The newly inaugurated 5.08 Km corridor Kumbhariya to Kadodara has been completed at a cost of INR 28 crore.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 15

Who was the 24th Jain Tirthankaras?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 15
Jainism is a very ancient religion. As per some source it is as old as Vedic religion but the origin of it is still not confirmed. There were 24 Tirthankaras, the last was Vardhaman Mahavira. The first Tirthankara was Rishabhdev and 23rd was Pashvantha, was born in Varanasi. All of them were Kshatriyas by birth.

Mahavira was considered as the last Tirthankara, born at kundagrama at Vaishali. His father, Siddhartha (head of the jnatrika clan) and mother Trishala (sister of Lichchhavi chief Chetaka). He was married to Yasoda and had daughter Anojja or Priyadarshana.

At the age of 30 he left his home and opted for life of a wandering ascetic. After 13 years, he attained the highest spiritual knowledge at Jimbhikagrama village under Sal tree aged 42. Thereafter, he was called Mahavira, jina, Jitendriya and Nirgrantha .

He died at Pava near Rajgriha at the age of 72.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 16

If 2y=x+z and B2=AC, then what is Ay−zBz−xCx−y equal to?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 16

2y = x + z

y − x = z − y

Ay−zBz−xCx−y = Ax−yBz−xCx−y

= (AC)x−yBz−x

= B2(x−y)Bz−x

= B2x−2y+z−x

= Bx+z−2y = B0 = 1

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 17

What percentage is 1 minute and 12 seconds of 1 hour?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 17

Second in 1 min 12 seconds =72

Second in 1 hour = 3600

Required Ratio

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 18

Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, a famous poet who was born in Begusarai district of Bihar. Which of the following is not his literary work?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 18
Ramdhari Singh "Dinkar" (23rd of September 1908 – 24th of April 1974) was an Indian Hindi poet, essayist, patriot and academic, who is considered as one of the most important modern Hindi poets.

Dinkar's first published poetical work was Vijay Sandesh (1928). His other works are:

  1. Renuka

  2. Rasavanti

  3. Kurukshetra

  4. Dhoop Chhah

  5. Dhup aur Dhuan

  6. Rashmirathi

Madhushala is written by Harivansh Rai Bachchan.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 19

Which of the following is the highest peak of Naga Hills?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 19
Naga Hills, part of the complex mountain barrier on the border of India and Myanmar (Burma). A northern extension of the Arakan Yoma system, the Naga Hills reach a height of 3,840 m in Mount Saramati on the India-Myanmar frontier.

The part of the range within India constituted the Naga Hills district of Assam until 1961 and since 1963 has been part of Nagaland. The hills receive a heavy monsoon rainfall and are naturally clothed with dense forest. Placed throughout the hills are villages of the Naga tribes.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 20

Which economist has given the income method to calculate GDP of a country?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 20
Simon Kuznets has given the method to calculate national income. In 1971 he received Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science. Kuznets had success to solve numerous problems ranging from lack of source and bias assessment to the development of theoretical concept of natural income.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 21

Who was the first Satyagrahi of Individual Satyagraha in Bihar?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 21
The Individual Satyagraha Movement or Personal Satyagraha Movement was launched by the Indian National Congress as proposed by Mahatma Gandhi on October 17, 1940. This movement constituted of individual Satyagrahis as selected by Gandhiji speaking against the inclusion of India in the Second World War in a public place, in a nonviolent manner. The first satyagraha thus selected was Acharya Vinoba Bhave, who was arrested and jailed for three months.

Srikrishna Singh was the first Satyagrahi of Individual Satyagraha in Bihar. Anugrah Narayan was the second Satyagrahi.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 22

When was the “World Osteoporosis Day (WOD)” observed annually?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 22
The World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) is annually observed across the globe on 20th October to raise awareness on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Osteoporosis. The day aims to make the prevention of Osteoporosis and fractures a global health priority by reaching out to healthcare professionals, patients, media and the general public.

The first WOD was celebrated on 20th October 1996. The year-long campaign of WOD 2020 will feature “That’s Osteoporosis” as the headline, and highlight the visuals that impact the emotions and the stories of the Osteoporosis patients. Since 1996, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) has been organizing the events of the WOD.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 23

The greatest of the Vijayanagar rulers, Krishna Deva Raya belonged to which of the following countries?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 23
Krishnadevaraya was an emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire who reigned from 1509–1529. He is the third ruler of the Tuluva Dynasty. Presiding over the empire at its zenith, he is regarded as an icon by many Indians. He became the dominant ruler of the peninsula of India by defeating the Sultans of Bijapur, Golconda, the Bahmani Sultanate and the Gajapatis of Odisha, and was one of the most powerful Hindu rulers in India.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 24

In case of difference of opinion amongst the Chief Election Commissioner and/or two other election commissioners, how is the matter decided?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 24
The Election Commission [article 324] has been functioning as a multi-member body consisting of three election commissioners.

The chief election commissioner and two other election commissioners have equal powers and receive the same salary, allowances, which are similar to those of a judge of the Supreme Court.

In case of difference of opinion among the Chief Election Commissioner and two other election commissioners, the matter is decided by the Commission by majority vote.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 25

What is the name of free-living bacterium that helps in nitrogen fixation in soil?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 25
These prokaryotes include aquatic organisms, such as cyanobacteria, free-living soil bacteria, such as Azotobacter, bacteria that form associative relationships with plants, such as Azospirillum, and most importantly, bacteria, such as Rhizobium and Bradyrhizobium, that form symbioses with legumes and other plants.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 26

Which of the following is the apex body for implementing Ayushman Bharat Scheme?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 26
National Health Authority(NHA) is the apex body for implementing this scheme and states will be required to form State Health Authority(SHA) to implement scheme and at the district level also structure for its implementation will be set up.

The Ayushman Bharat scheme has two sub-components:

  1. PM-JAY- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana which is a health insurance scheme for 10.74 crore families identified through SECC database.

  2. Health and Wellness Centers- Delivery of the comprehensive Primary health care through Health and Wellness centers covering prevention, promotion and ambulatory care at the primary level.

To expand access to Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC), Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs), Sub Health Centers (SHCs) and Primary Health Centers (PHCs) are being strengthened as Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) under the Ayushmann Bharat Scheme.

These Health and Wellness Centers aim to provide preventive, promotive, rehabilitative and curative care for an expanded range of services encompassing reproductive and child health services, communicable diseases, non-communicable diseases, palliative care and elderly care, oral health, ENT care, and basic emergency care.

Hence, the correct option is (a).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 27

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

Cyclones Region:

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 27
Hurricanes are tropical storms that form over the North Atlantic Ocean and Northeast Pacific. Cyclones are formed over the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Typhoons are formed over the Northwest Pacific Ocean.
  1. Hurricane: A tropical cyclonic storm having minimum winds of 74 mph (64 knots, 119 km/h). Hurricanes occur in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, and sometimes move into temperate latitudes. Variant names given to the same type of storm in other areas of the world include typhoon (western Pacific, eastern Asia), cyclone (Indian Ocean), willy-willy (Australia), and baguio (China Sea).

  2. Typhoon: The name for a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots, 119 km/h) or greater in the western North Pacific Ocean. This same tropical cyclone is known as a hurricane in the eastern North Pacific and North Atlantic Ocean, and as a cyclone in the Indian Ocean.

Hence, the correct option is (d).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 28

‘Jaduguda Mine' is known for

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 28
The Jaduguda Mine (also spelt as Jadugoda or Jadugora) is a uranium mine in Jaduguda village in the Purbi Singhbhum district of the Indian state of Jharkhand. It commenced operation in 1967 and was the first uranium mine in India.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 29

The Right to constitutional remedies is a

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 29
It is referred to as the ‘conscience’ of the constitution because without this right all rights stand without merit. In case of any of the fundamental rights being denied to the citizen, the individual or the party has the right to present their case in a court of law.

In this case, the court has the flexibility to assign writs to the public in the form of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari.

In the case of a national emergency, the government has the flexibility to suspend the enforcement of fundamental rights

Supreme Court can issue orders or writs only for the enforcement of the Fundamental right and whereas High court can issue writs for Legal rights also.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 30

Which amendment added Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law) in Indian Constitution?

Detailed Solution for BPSC Practice Test - 11 - Question 30
The tenth schedule of the constitution of India which deals with the Anti-defection law was added later by 52nd constitutional amendment act, 1985. It is aimed at restricting the frequency of political leaders from one party to another. It lays the ground on which a member of parliament can be disqualified in case of defection.

Hence, the correct option is (c).

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