SSC Havaldar Session II Mock Test - 9 - SSC Havaldar MCQ

The correct answer is Nandini Gupta.

Key Points

• Nandini Gupta was crowned Miss India World 2023.
• The event was held at Imphal, Manipur.

• Delhi's Shreya Poonja was declared Femina Miss India 2023 first runner-up and Manipur's Thounaojam Strela Luwang emerged as the second runner-up.
• She was crowned by Karnataka's Sini Shetty, the Miss India winner of 2022.
• The event featured multiple rounds of fashion sequences featuring the 30-state winners dressed in a collection by Namrata Joshipura for Trends, Rocky Star and Robert Naorem showcasing traditional costume.

The correct answer is Article 368.

Key Points

• Article 368:
  • ​Article 368 is part of  Article XX of the Constitution of India provides for two amendments, Special majority in parliament Passed by Parliament with a majority vote, approved half of all states.
  • Amendments to certain provisions of the Constitution require amendments by a simple majority of each house attending and voting. These changes are not considered amendments under Article 368.
  • Many of the provisions of the Constitution can be amended by a simple majority of two houses of parliament outside the scope of section 368.

Important Points

• The amendment is nothing but a modification of the Constitution.
• The amendment of the Indian constitution is mentioned in PART XX of the constitution.
• Methods are mentioned to Amendment of the constitution:
  • Article 368 provides for two types of amendments,
  • By a special majority of the Parliament.
  • By a special majority of the Parliament and consent by at least half the states by simple majority.
  • Some other articles in the Constitution also provide for the amendment of the Constitution
  • Note: Please remember Article 368 provided 2 methods only. Amendment with a simple majority is mentioned outside the purview of Article 368 where ever it is required.

Additional Information

The correct answer is ​1965.

Key Points

• Green Revolution:
  • ​Father of the Green Revolution in worldwide- Norman Borlaug.
  • Father of the Green Revolution in India- M.S. Swaminathan.
  • This revolution led to an increase in food grain production.
  • In the year 1965, the government of India launched the Green Revolution.
  • India adopted a new strategy in agriculture, which resulted in the Green Revolution especially in the production of wheat and rice.
  • The movement of the green revolution was a great success and changed the country's status from a food-deficient economy to one of the world's leading agricultural nations.

The correct answer is the Sardar Hukum Singh committee.

• Haryana became the 17th state of India in 1966 on the recommendation of the Sardar Hukum Singh committee.

Key Points

• After the independence of India in 1947, Haryana remained part of Punjab.
• But Hindus and Sikhs both demanded separate states.
• This movement gained momentum after 1955 and had its full intensity in 1960.
• Haryana was separated from Punjab in 1966 with the passage of the Punjab reorganization act and on the recommendation of the Sardar Hukum Singh parliamentary committee.
• This committee was formed in 1965.

There are four main agents of erosion. Moving water, wind, gravity, and ice wear away or break up rocks, sediments, and soil from the land's surface. When these materials are deposited or dropped in new places, it is called deposition. Erosion and deposition work together.

The Earth and Venus do often get called planetary twins because:

• They are very close to being the same mass.
• Both are rocky planets, therefore they have effectively the same density and resulting very close resemblance of physical size.
• They have significant atmospheres surrounded their surfaces.

The correct answer is NaHCO3.

Key Points

• Chemically known as sodium bicarbonate, the formula of baking soda is NaHCO3.
• Baking soda is a white and crystalline salt that is made up of bicarbonate anion and sodium cation.

Additional Information

Alaska has a lot of minerals and thereby becomes attractive location.

The correct answer is Kanishka.

 Key Points

• Kanishka
  • Gautam Buddha was elevated to the position of God by the time of Kanishka.
  • Kanishka was the rular of Kushan dynasty and adopted the title of Devputra.
  • During his reign the 4th Buddhist council was held in Kundalavana, Kashmir.
  • Kanishka was also known as 'Second Ashoka'.

 Additional Information

• Ashoka
  • He was the third emperor of the Mauryan dynasty.
  • Ashoka is called Chakrawarti Samrat which means emperor of the emperors.
  • He fought the Kalinga war and conquered Kalinga, but he was deeply sadenned by the loss of lives and sufferings.
  • Ashoka sent his son to Srilanka as a missionary for the spread of Buddhism in South.
• Chandragupta Vikramaditya
  • He was the son of Samudragupta and grandson of Chandragupta I.
  • Vikramaditya was the one of the most powerful emperors of Gupta Empire.
  • The conquest of Sakas was one of the most significant event of his reign.
  • In the moemory of his victory over Sakas, he issued the silver coins and became the first gupta ruler to issue the silver coins.
• Harsha
  • He was the ruler of Pushyabhuti dynasty and ruled from 606 - 647 CE.
  • Harsha was the son of Prabhakarvardhana.
  • His famous biography Harshacharitra was written by famous Sanskrit poet Banabhatta.
  • Dhruvabhata, Vallabhi king of Gujarat was also defeated by Harsha.

The information and communication (ICT) services sector includes information technology activities like software development; telecommunications activities; publishing activities, including software publication; motion picture and sound recording activities; radio and TV broadcasting and programming; and other information service activities. 

The mode through which the borrower will repay the loan must be clearly mentioned. Interest rate, collateral and documentation requirement and the mode of repayment together comprise what is called the terms of credit.

Chakali ailamma was a revolutionary leader during Telangana Rebellion. She fought against the atrocities of feudal lord, Zamindar Ramachandra Reddy, known as Visnoor Deshmukh, to save her four acres of land. Chityala Ailamma was born at Krishnapuram village in Rayaparthi Mandal Warangal district of Telangana State. She joined Andhra Maha Sabha and Communist party.
The regular army was called paga, while the loose auxiliaries called silahdars were supervised by havaldars who received fixed salaries. The forts were carefully supervised, Mavali foot soldiers and gunners being appointed there.
Thalkari or Mirasdars: Thalkari or Mirasdar paid land revenue, but were not officials and formed a large part of the village community, and were hereditary owners of the land.
 

Muhammad Tughluq believed that he was the shadow of God. Some of the inscriptions on his coins read as “Sovereignty is not conferred upon every man, but is placed on the elect.” “He who obeys the Sultan truly obeys God.” “The Sultan is the shadow of God” and “God is the supporter of the Sultan.” He dropped all references to the Khalifa.

The correct answer is 1907

Key Points

• The Surat session of the Indian National Congress concluded on 26 December 1907.
• Due to differences between the Naram dal and Garam dal, the Congress was split into two parts in this session.
• In the Lucknow session in 1916, the two parties, the Naram dal, and Garam dal, became one.
• The Surat session was presided over by Dr Rasbihari Bose in 1907.
• The Lucknow session was presided over by Ambika Charan Mazumdar in 1916

Endow is to provide with something desirable.

One word substitute is Imposter.

Imposter: a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, especially for fraudulent gain.
Liar: a person who tells lies.
Rogue: a dishonest or unprincipled man.
Magician: a person with magical powers.

Cardinal means of the greatest importance; fundamental

Complacency would be India's cardinal sin

When used as verbs, admonish means to warn or notify of a fault, whereas reprimand means to reprove in a formal or official way. Reprimand is also noun with the meaning: a severe, formal or official reproof.

Inhibit means hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process)

This discovery was subsequently used to inhibit the formation of these proteins
The residual dream feelings may either reinforce or inhibit contemplated action

Trivial means of little value or importance
Some of the synonyms are unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor
What may seem trivial to you may turn out to be inspiring and helpful to others
Even today, when adding video to a phone is a trivial cost, consumers may rebel

GERMANE - Relevant to a subject under consideration.

1. Responsible: Being accountable or dependable for one's actions or duties.
2. Logical: Following a rational and coherent sequence of reasoning or thought.
3. Possible: Capable of occurring or being achieved under given circumstances.
4. Relevant: Connected or pertinent to the matter at hand; bearing significance or importance to a particular situation or topic.

Option D is correct.

One word substitution is Dotage.

Imbecility: Stupid or insane behaviour.

Youth: The period between childhood and adult age.

Dotage: The period of life in which a person is old and weak, especially with some loss of mental ability.

Superannuation: Regular payment made into a fund by an employee towards a future pension.

The given sentence is of present perfect tense and it is in active form.

The structures for active/passive voices are:

Active: Subject + has/have + verb (IIIrd form) + object...

Passive: Object + has/have + been + verb (IIIrd form) + by + subject...

The active voice statement is in present perfect tense, thus the passive voice statement has to be in present perfect tense itself.

Out of the available options, only option (d) satisfies this criterion and thus, is the correct response.

Insolvent and bankrupt are often used interchangeably to refer to financial situations where an individual or entity is unable to meet financial obligations. They both imply a lack of ability to pay debts. So, in this case, "bankrupt" is a synonym for "insolvent."

Let’s look at the meanings of the given words:
A. irony- a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result.
B. solidarity- unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
C. enervate- make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.
D. sheer- nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).
E. embrace- accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
F. patriarchy- a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
Given the context, the only words that can fit the blanks are respectively irony, embrace and patriarchy.
So, the correct order of the fitting words is: irony, embrace and patriarchy.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

Venue: This term typically refers to a specific location where an event or activity takes place. It often carries the connotation of being chosen or designated for a particular purpose, such as a concert venue, a wedding venue, or a courtroom.

Place: "Place" is a more general term that can refer to any location or area, whether specific or undefined.

A prima facie case is the establishment of a legally required rebuttable presumption. A prima facie case is a cause of action or defense that is sufficiently established by a party's evidence to justify a verdict in his or her favor, provided such evidence is not rebutted by the other party.

The given sentence is in the active voice: "Why did you not agree to my proposal?"

The correct transformation of this sentence into the passive voice is: "Why was my proposal not agreed to by you?"

Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "Why was my proposal not agreed to by you?"

Recuse means excuse oneself from a case because of a potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality
Despite being a member of the lodge, Murphy did not recuse himself from the case
Despite being a member of the lodge, Murphy did not recuse himself from the case

Straw in the wind: something believed to be a sign or warning of a future event.
Shot in the arm: something that has a sudden and positive effect on something, providing encouragement and new activity.
Stroke of luck: a fortunate occurrence that could not have been predicted or expected.
Plain sailing: smooth and easy progress in a process or activity.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.