Maharashtra Police SI Prelims Mock Test - 1 - Maharashtra Police SI MCQ

The correct answer is A-IV, B - I, C - II, D - III.

The correct match:

Additional Information

• Nitrogen (N₂) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless gas that makes up 78.09% (by volume) of the air we breathe.
• It is nonflammable and it will not support combustion.
• Chlorofluorocarbon formerly used as a refrigerant and as a propellant in aerosol cans.

After the Soviet Union's disintegration, India, under Narasimha Rao, adapted its foreign policy to the new global dynamics, diversifying relations with various countries.

The US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF) has appointed former Revenue Secretary and former Secretary of Economic Affairs Tarun Bajaj as the head of the US-India Tax Forum. A 1988 batch Haryana cadre IAS officer, Tarun Bajaj has served as Revenue Secretary. The US-India Tax Forum was officially launched on February 25, 2020.

The total surface area of a cylinder = 2πrh + 2πr² = 2πr(h + r)

Hence, Option D is correct.

India has several industrial regions like Mumbai- Pune cluster, Bangalore-Tamil Nadu region, Hugli region, Ahmedabad-Baroda region.

D is the correct option.Sena Dynasty ruled Bengal for little over a century (c 1097-1225).  Sena rule in Bengal is that the whole of Bengal was brought under a single rule .Senas came to Bengal along with some invaders from the Deccan.

The correct answer is 15th July, 1997.

Key Points

• Jhajjar was separated from Rohtak district on 15th July 1997 (officially).
• Jhajjar district was created out of Rohtak district by carving out Jhajjar and Bahadurgarh tahsils on 25th June 1997. 
• During the period of 1991-2001, the following jurisdictional changes were observed.:
  • Bahadurgarh tahsil contained 62 villages and Bahadurgarh Town.
  • Jhajjar tahsil contained 199 villages and two towns, namely, Jhajjar and Beri, and these were part of Rohtak district.
  • Beri tahsil was newly created on 27th July 1995 by transferring 39 villages and Beri Town from Jhajjar tahsil.
  • Bahadurgarh tahsil gained 9 villages from Jhajjar tahsil and lost 2 villages to Rohtak tahsil (Rohtak district).

Key Points

The two major sources of energy can be classified:

• Conventional Sources
• Non-Conventional Sources

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• Conventional sources of energy are those energies that have been predominantly in use for the better part of civilization.
• Non-conventional sources of energy are the up-and-coming energy sources.

Important Points

Difference Between Conventional and Non-conventional Sources of Energy: 

MU is addition to TU when an MU becomes -ive TU falls.

Statement 1: Rajiv Gandhi introduced significant reforms in the telecommunication sector.

This statement is true. During Rajiv Gandhi's tenure as Prime Minister (1984-1989), he played a pivotal role in liberalizing and modernizing the telecommunication sector in India.

Statement 2: The Rajiv Gandhi government established the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

This statement is also true. The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) was established in 1985, during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure as Prime Minister. The university aimed to provide education through open and distance learning methods.
Therefore, both statements are true, and there is a connection between the reforms in the telecommunication sector and the establishment of IGNOU during Rajiv Gandhi's government. The correct answer is A) Both statements are true.

G. Sathiyan made history by winning the men's singles trophy at the WTT Feeder Beirut 2024 event, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat in a World Table Tennis Feeder Series tournament. This victory showcased his exceptional skills and talent in table tennis on the international stage.

Indian National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval convened with his Russian counterpart, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev, in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 24, 2024. They addressed key bilateral issues, focusing on counterterrorism, cyber security, and defense cooperation. Doval attended the 12th International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters, hosted by Russia from April 22-25, 2024, gathering senior officials from 106 countries to discuss global security challenges, underscored by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s emphasis on combatting international terrorism

Absolute poverty is when household income is below a certain level, which makes it impossible for the person or family to meet basic needs of life including food, shelter, safe drinking water, education, healthcare, etc

The WHO was established by constitution on 7 April 1948, which is celebrated as World Health Day.

Concept:

Energy:

• The energy possessed by an object is thus measured in terms of its capacity of doing work.
• The unit of energy is measured by joule (J).

Explanation:

Wood and animal dung:

• Animal manure and wood are two popular energy sources in Indian villages.
• It can be used to produce biogas.
• Biogas is a term used to describe a variety of gases that are created when organic matter breaks down in the absence of oxygen.
• Agricultural waste, manure, municipal trash, plant material, sewage, green waste, and food waste are some of the raw materials that can be used to make biogas.
• In some rural locations, biogas plants can be installed adjacent to homes as simple structures to provide a source of gas for cooking and lighting.

Thus, the common energy source in an Indian village is wood and animal dung.

Additional InformationElectricity:

• Electricity is one of the most commonly used forms of energy.
• The term electricity comes from the Greek word electron which means amber.
• It is converted from mechanical to electrical energy with the help of a prime mover i.e., from the turbine to the generator.

Coal:

• Coal is one of the fuels used to cook food.
• Earlier, it was used in railway engines to produce steam to run the engine.
• It is also used in thermal power plants to produce electricity.

Sun:

• Solar energy, one of the renewable sources of energy, is defined as the transformation of solar energy.

consumer equilibrium is a state of balance  for the consumer from where he doesn’t want to move either forward or backward. This is achieved when consumer gets maximum satisfaction with given income and he doesn’t want to change his way of existing expenditure.

The correct option is B.
 Khan was defeated and killed by a coalition of Baz Bahadur, Khandesh Sultanate, and Berar Sultanate, leading to Baz Bahadur regaining Malwa for a brief period in 1562 before renewed Mughal attacks.

The Asian Wrestling Championship 2024 is being held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In this championship, India's Udit won the silver medal in men's freestyle 57 kg. While Abhimanyu gave India the second medal in 70 kg.  

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• The SDGs were set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly (UN-GA) and are intended to be achieved by 2030.
• They are included in a UNGA Resolution called the 2030 Agenda or what is colloquially known as Agenda 2030.
• These or Global Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a "blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all".
• The SDGs were developed in the Post-2015
• Development Agenda as the future global development framework to succeed in the Millennium Development Goals which ended in 2015.

Hence the number of Sustainable Development Goals is 17.

As a result of Nur Jahan's machinations against Jahangir, Mahabat Khan decided to take action, and so in 1626, he led an army of loyal Rajput soldiers to Punjab. He had also brought the wives and families of many of them, so that, if driven to extremity, they would fight to the last for the lives and honour of themselves and their families. Meanwhile, Jahangir and his retinue were preparing to head to Kabul, and were encamped on the banks of the River Jhelum. Mahabat Khan and his forces attacked the royal encampment, and successfully took the emperor hostage; Nur Jahan, however, managed to escape.

India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) recorded a three-month low of minus 0.52% in October, marking the seventh consecutive month of deflation and indicating a downward trend in WPI-based inflation.

Analysis of Correct Matches

• SAARC - Kathmandu: SAARC comprises eight member states with its headquarters and secretariat located in Kathmandu. The SAARC Charter was ratified in Dhaka on December 8, 1985.
• Act East Policy - Narasimha Rao: The Look East Policy was replaced by the Act East Policy, unveiled in November 2014 by the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shangrila dialogue.
• Neighbourhood first policy - Narendra Modi: India's foreign policy has always prioritized "Neighbourhood First," with Narendra Modi emphasizing the importance of friendly connections and synergistic economic growth.
• Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank - Kualalampur: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was founded in 2015 to enhance social and economic outcomes in Asia. It commenced operations in January 2016 with its headquarters in Beijing.

Therefore, the correct matches are A and C Only.

Additional Information

• The Look East Policy was replaced by the Act East Policy in 2014.
• The Act East Policy was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Shangrila dialogue.
• The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) aims to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and was established in 2015 with headquarters in Beijing.

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.
 

• First Session of the Indian National Congress: The first session of the Indian National Congress was held in December 1885 in Bombay.


• Presided over by W.C. Banerjee: The session was presided over by Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee.


• Number of Delegates: There were a total of 72 delegates who attended the first session of the Indian National Congress.


• Significance: This session marked the beginning of the Indian National Congress as a political party that played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement.

NASA and Japan’s space agency, JAXA, are planning to launch the world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, in 2024. The satellite is designed to reduce space debris and is made of biodegradable magnolia wood, known as Hoonoki in Japanese. The satellite is being developed by scientists at Kyoto University. First tests have been performed in space-simulating laboratories, and wood samples found no signs of damage, decomposition, or mass changes. The initiative aims to make spaceflight operations more sustainable and pave the way for a more sustainable future in orbit.