RRB NTPC General Awareness Test - 5 - RRB NTPC/ASM/CA/TA MCQ

The correct answer is Latent heat of fusion.
Key Points
Latent heat of Fusion:

• It is defined as the amount of heat energy that is required to change 1 kg of a solid into liquid at atmospheric pressure at its melting point. Or
• The amount of heat required per unit mass of a substance at the melting point to convert it from the solid to the liquid state is called the latent heat of fusion of solid.
• Its unit is cal/gram.
• Example: Latent heat of fusion of ice
  • The amount of heat required to convert per unit mass of the ice into the water at 0°C temperature is called the latent heat of fusion of ice.
  • Latent heat of fusion of ice (L) = 80 cal/gram

Additional Information

• Latent heat of vaporization of liquid:
  • The amount of heat required to vaporize a unit mass of liquid at its boiling point is called the latent heat of vaporization.
  • Example: Latent heat of vaporization of water or latent heat of steam
    • The amount of heat required to convert into the steam of a unit mass of water at its boiling point (100°C) is called the latent heat of vaporization of water or latent heat of steam.
    • Latent heat of steam(L) = 540 cal/gram
• ​Latent heat of condensation:
  • The conversion of water vapour into the water is caused by the loss of heat called Latent heat condensation.
  • Condensation depends upon the amount of cooling and the relative humidity of the air.
• Latent heat of sublimation:​​
  • The amount of heat required to convert the unit mass of the solid to vapour is called the latent heat of sublimation. ​
  • When a solid is heated at a constant pressure, which is lower than that of the triple point, it does not melt but gives of its vapour directly, this process is known as sublimation.
  • The system consists of two phases, the solid and the vapour.
  • The resulting two-phase system behaves essentially identically with the other two types of two-phase systems.
  • The intensive state of the system has one degree of freedom.
  • The process of sublimation at constant pressure and temperature, like the process of melting or evaporation, requires the addition of the latent heat of sublimation.

The correct answer is Viceroy Lytton.

Key Points

Viceroy Lytton:-

• Viceroy Lytton, also known as Edward Robert Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, was an English statesman, Conservative politician, and poet who served as Viceroy of India from 1876 to 1880.
• The proclamation on behalf of Queen Victoria at the Delhi Durbar in 1877 was read by the Viceroy of India, Viceroy Lytton.
• Lytton read the proclamation in English and Urdu, and it was translated into other Indian languages as well.
• The proclamation promised to uphold the principles of liberty, equity, and justice for all of India's subjects.
• In her message, she expressed her love for India and her commitment to its welfare. She also promised to rule India justly and wisely.

Delhi Durbar of 1877:-

• It was a significant event in the history of British India.
• It marked the formal transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown, and it also affirmed Queen Victoria's status as Empress of India.
• The Durbar was held on January 1, 1877, to mark the proclamation of Queen Victoria as Empress of India.
• The Durbar was a lavish and impressive spectacle, and it was intended to demonstrate the power and authority of the British Empire.
• However, it also served to alienate many Indian people, who saw it as a symbol of British dominance.

Additional Information

Viceroy Mayo (1869-1872):

• He was the fourth Viceroy of India. He was assassinated by a Wahabi fanatic in 1872.
• He introduced financial distribution between the center and the states, established the Mayo College for the royal elite, and conducted the first census in India.

Viceroy Curzon (1899-1905):

• He was the 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston and the 7th Viceroy of India.
• He was known for his ambitious and controversial policies, such as the partition of Bengal and the construction of the North-West Frontier Railway.
• He also played a major role in the 1905 Simla Conference, which was an attempt to resolve the growing tension between the British and the Indian nationalists.

Viceroy Elgin (1862-1863):

• He was the 8th Earl of Elgin and the 2nd Viceroy of India.
• He was responsible for the destruction of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing during the Second Opium War.
• He also introduced a number of reforms in India, such as the establishment of the Indian Civil Service and the Indian Councils Act of 1861.

• Cells were discovered in 1665 by Robert Hooke.
• In addition, Hooke enhanced the configuration of the pre-existing compound microscope, which enlarged and illuminated specimens with the use of three lenses and a stage light.
• Under his invention, a British scientist examined cells in a slice of cork. After noticing what appeared to be honeycomb-like compartments, Hooke gave them the name "cells," which derives from the Latin word cellula, which means "a hollow space".

Important Points

• Robert Brown made the discovery of the cell nucleus.
• The discovery of penicillin is credited to Scottish physician-scientist Alexander Fleming.
• Significant chemical discoveries were also made by Louis Pasteur, chief among these being the understanding of the molecular causes of racemization and the asymmetry of some crystals.

The correct answer is option B i.e. Sikkim Himalayas.
Sikkim Himalayas

• Sikkim Himalayas is a part of Greater Himalayas (also knowns as Himadri).
• The extent of this range is between the Nanga Parbat peak in the west and the Namcha Barwa peak in the east.
• The highest peak of the world Mount Everest is situated in this range.
• Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna are some of the other peaks which are situated in this Range.
• The Himadri range is snow-covered throughout the year.
• That is why there is a large number of glaciers are found in this range.
• Greater Himalayas has many passes like Zojila, Shipkila, Lipulekh, Nathula and Jelep-La etc

• Jelep-La is a high mountain pass between India and Tibet in Sikkim Himalayas. Hence option B is correct.

The Correct Answer is Indore.

In News

• Indore bags Best Smart City spot at National Smart Cities Conclave 2023.

Key Points

• After being ranked as the cleanest city five times, Indore has bagged the top spot for the ‘Best Smart City’ in India at the National Smart Cities Conclave 2023.
• Gujarat’s Surat came in second, while Agra in Uttar Pradesh secured the third position among the smart cities of India.
• Madhya Pradesh was adjudged the Best State in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu. Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh together bagged the third position.
• President Droupadi Murmu felicitated the winners of the fourth edition of the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC) 2022.
• The ISAC has been organised under the Smart Cities Mission, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, since 2018.

The correct answer is Lord Hardinge II.

Key Points

• Partition of Bengal (1905):
  • The partition separated the largely Muslim eastern areas from the largely Hindu western areas on 16 October 1905 after being announced on 19 July 1905 by Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India.
  • To appease Bengali sentiment, Bengal was reunited by Lord Hardinge II in 1911, in response to the Swadeshi movement's riots in protest against the policy and they began an angry agitation, featuring belief among Hindus that East Bengal would have its own courts and policies.

Additional Information

• Lord Hardinge II (1910 – 1916):
  • Transfer of Capital from Calcutta to Delhi.
  • Hindu Mahasabha was established by Madan Mohan Malaviya.
• Lord Curzon (1899 – 1905):
  • Indian Universities act – to control Indian Universities.
  • Partition of Bengal.
• Lord Lytton (1876 – 1880):
  • Vernacular Press Act, 1878.
  • Arms Act, 1878.
  • Ignored severe famine and organized durbar. Proclaimed Queen Victoria “The Empress of India”.
  • Abolished tax on cotton for British traders.
  • The maximum age to take up the civil services exam is lowered from 21 to 19.
• Lord Minto (1905 – 1910):
  • Morley – Minto reforms

The correct answer is Water.

Key Points

• Surface tension is the measure of the force required to stretch or break the surface of a liquid.
  • The SI unit of Surface Tension is Newton per Meter or N/m.
  • It is important to note that the surface tension of a liquid is dependent on factors such as temperature, pressure, and impurities.
• Water (H₂O) has the highest surface tension among the given options due to its strong hydrogen bonding between the water molecules.
  • This results in a strong cohesive force between the molecules, making it difficult to break the surface.

Additional Information

• Ethanol (CH₃CH₂OH) is a volatile, colorless liquid that has a slight odor.
  • It burns with a blue flame that is smokeless and sometimes invisible in normal light.
• Ethane (C₂H₆) is a gas at room temperature and does not have a surface tension value.
  • At standard temperature and pressure, ethane is a colorless, odorless gas. ​
• Methanol (CH₃OH), also known as wood alcohol, is considered an alternative fuel.
  • It is often used as a low surface tension testing substance in calibration and/or testing of new apparatuses or methods to measure surface tension.

Important Points

Boiling points of some compounds at atmospheric pressure 1 atm :

The correct answer is Gross domestic product.

Key Points

• Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific period, usually a year.
• It is calculated by summing up the value of all final goods and services produced in the economy, including consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.
• GDP is an important indicator of the health of an economy, as it reflects the level of economic activity.
• GDP can be used to compare the performance of different countries or regions.
• National Income at Factor Cost (NIFC) is the total income earned by all factors of production in an economy, including wages, salaries, rent, interest, and profits.
• Net Value Added (NVA) is the value of output produced by a firm after deducting the cost of intermediate inputs, such as raw materials and energy.
• Net National Product (NNP) is the total value of all goods and services produced by the citizens of a country, including those produced abroad, minus the depreciation of capital goods.

Additional Information

• National Income at Factor Cost (NIFC) is calculated by deducting indirect taxes and adding subsidies from GDP.
• Net Value Added (NVA) is a measure of the contribution made by a firm to the economy, and it is calculated by subtracting the value of intermediate inputs from the total value of output.
• Net National Product (NNP) is calculated by deducting depreciation from Gross National Product (GNP), which is the total value of all goods and services produced by the citizens of a country, including those produced abroad.
• In the given question, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the correct answer as it is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific period.

The correct answer is Uttarakhand High Court.

In News

• Justice Ritu Bahri has been appointed First Woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand HC.

Key Points

• She was administered the oath by Governor Lt Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh at a ceremony held in Dehradun.
• The appointment was notified by the Centre on February 2, following the retirement of former Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi.
• Justice Bahri's appointment marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court.
• Her previous role was as the acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court before her appointment to the Uttarakhand High Court.

• The correct answer is H₂O.
• When sulphur dioxide is dissolved in water it forms sulfurous acid, the chemical equation is as follow:
• SO₂ + H₂O ⟶ H₂SO₃

Key Points

• Sulfurous acid
  • Sulfurous acid is a good reducing agent.
  • Sulfurous acid is a colourless liquid.
  • Sulfurous acid is unstable and has never been isolated in its pure state. It decomposes readily into water and sulfur dioxide.
  • Sulfurous acid being powerful reducing agents, it is used as a disinfecting agent.
  • It is also used as a mild bleaching agent for applications having chlorine sensitive elements.

Additional Information

• Sulphur Trioxide
  • It reacts violently with water to form sulfuric acid with the release of heat.
• Sulphur Pentaoxide
  • No direct reaction.
• Sulphuric Acid
  • Water is less dense than sulfuric acid and will tend to float above the acid.
  • The reaction is best thought of as forming hydronium ions.

The correct answer is Chandragupta Maurya.

Key Points

• Chandragupta Maurya with the help of Kautilya, overthrew Dhanananda, the last Nanda ruler, in 322 BC.
• Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire.
• He, at the young age of 25, captured Pataliputra from the last ruler of the Nanda dynasty, Dhanananda. In this task, he was assisted by Kautilya, who was also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta.
• Located on the hills of Kaimur, the city of Pavapuri, also known as Paava, is located near Rajgir and Bodh Gaya in Nalanda district of Bihar.
• This holy city for the followers of Jainism.
• Along with being the birthplace of Lord Mahavira, Vaishali is a city built out of Muzaffarpur Bihar. The main language here is Vajjika.
• Kushinagar, a city known as the Parinirvana Sthal of Mahatma Buddha, is located in the eastern frontier of Uttar Pradesh, whose former name is Kasia Bazaar.

Additional Information

• Ashoka the Great belonged to the Maurya Dynasty.
  • The great ruler Ashoka ruled between 273 – 232 BC.
  • This dynasty was formed by Chandragupta Maurya, in the present-day Bihar, after Defeating the Nanda dynasty ruler-Dhanananda.
• The full name of Akbar is "Abul-Fath Jala-ud-din Muhammad Akbar".
  • He was born on 15 October 1542.
  • He was the third Mughal emperor.
  • He got the title "Akbar - The Great".
  • The Mansabdari administrative system was introduced by Akbar.
• Kalashoka is also called Kakavarna.
  • Kalashok became the successor of Shishunaga and the ruler of Magadha.
  • After Shishunag, his son Kalashok died in 394 BC. He ascended the throne and ruled for about 28 years.
  • Kalashok made Pataliputra his capital instead of Vaishali.

The correct answer is September 1932.

Key Points

• Poona Pact: (1932)
  • Poona Pact was signed in the year 1932.
  • The reason for the Poona Pact was the Communal Award of August 1932 which provided a separate electorate for depressed classes.
  • Poona pact signed between Dr B R Ambedkar and Gandhiji.
  • Poona pact was signed on September 24, 1932, at Yerwada Jail in Pune.
  • Madan Mohan Malaviya signed it on behalf of upper-caste Hindus and Gandhi.
  • Ambedkar signed on behalf of depressed classes.
  • The final outcome of the Poona pact was 147 electoral seats.
• Provisions of the Poona Pact:
  • Seats would be reserved for the ‘Depressed classes’ in the Provincial Councils.
  • The number of seats reserved for the provinces depended on the strength of the provinces:
  • Madras: 30; Punjab: 8; Bombay and Sindh: 15; Central Provinces: 20; Bihar and Orissa: 18; Bengal: 30; United Provinces: 20; and Assam: 7 (Total reserved: 148)
  • In the Central Legislature, 19% of the seats would be reserved for the Depressed Classes.
  • The members of the depressed classes who were eligible to vote would form an electoral college.
  • This College would elect four candidates among the depressed classes on the basis of a single vote.
  • That is, the candidates with the four highest numbers of votes would form the panel of four).
  • Then, these four candidates would stand for election with the general candidates for election to the assembly.
  • This time, the general electorate would vote. Thus, in effect, the depressed classes got a ‘double vote’ since they formed part of the general electorate also.
    This principle of ‘Joint electorate and reserved seats’ was to be followed in the Central Assembly too.
  • It was agreed that this system would continue for ten years unless it was ended by mutual consent sooner.
  • It was also agreed upon to allocate a certain portion of money from the educational grant for the education of the depressed classes in all the provinces.
  • Nobody would be discriminated against because they belonged to the depressed classes in the matter of election to the local bodies or appointment to government service.

The Correct Answer is Gujarat.

In News

• Second fruit from Gujarat, 'Kachchhi Kharek' receives GI Tag.

Key Points

• Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous dates of Kutch, secures Geographical Indication (GI) tag from CGPDT of India.
• Certificate awarded to Unidates Farmer Producer Company Limited (UFPCL) after application initiated by Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agriculture University (SDAU).
• In 2011, Gir kesar mango — grown in present-day Junagadh, Gir Somnath and Amreli districts of Saurashtra — was given the GI tag.
• The same year, Bhalia wheat grown in Bhal region abutting central Gujarat and Saurashtra regions of Gujarat was also awarded the tag.

The correct anwer is Daman.

Key Points

• Daman is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• The union territory Dadar and Nagar Haveli was merged with the neighbouring union territory of Daman and Diu to form the new union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on January 26, 2020.
• The territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli then became one of the three districts of the new union territory, as the Dadra and Nagar Haveli District.

Additional Information

Union Territories and their Capitals

The correct answer is Mohammad bin Tughlaq.

Key Points

• Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was succeeded by his son Mohammad Bin Tughlaq.
• Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq was the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty.
• He founded Tughlaqabad city and constructed the Tughlaqabad fort.
• He made reforms in the field of judiciary, irrigation, and agriculture.
• He died in 1325 by collapsing a building during a celebration of his victory.

Additional Information

Mohammad Bin Tughlaq

• He was also known as Prince Jauna
• He is well known for his disastrous decision of transferring his capital from Delhi to Devagiri.
• Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the nephew of Mohammad Bin Tughlaq ruled from 1351 to 1388.
• Naseeruddin Mohammad Shah Tughlaq was the last ruler of Tughlaq dynasty .
• The Tughlaq Dynasty lasted from 1320 to 1414 AD.

The correct answer is Tartaric acid
Key Points

• The most abundant acid found in grapes is Tartaric acid.
• Tartaric acid is a naturally occurring organic acid that can be found in several fruits. In grapes, it is the most prevalent.
• It significantly influences the taste of grape-based products, like wine, due to its strong acidity.
• Tartaric acid plays a critical role in winemaking as it helps stabilize the pH of the wine, an important factor in preventing the growth of most bacteria and undesirable yeasts.
• It is resistant to microbial decomposition, and so it remains in the grapes even after the fermentation process of winemaking.
• Tartaric acid can interact with potassium to form a salt named potassium bitartrate, which can precipitate out of the wine and form 'wine crystals' within the bottle or on the cork.

Additional Information

• Malic Acid : Although malic acid is present in grapes, its concentration is usually lower than that of tartaric acid. During winemaking, this acid can get converted into lactic acid through a process known as malolactic fermentation, enhancing the wine's taste and stability.
• Oxalic Acid : Oxalic acid is not found in high concentrations in grapes. It is more common in vegetables like rhubarb and spinach. When consumed excessively, the acid can form crystals that contribute to the formation of kidney stones.
• Sulfuric Acid : Sulfuric acid isn't naturally present in grapes. However, sulfur dioxide, which doesn't contribute to the fruit's acidity, is often used in winemaking as a preservative and antioxidant.

Conclusion:-

So the most abundant acid found in grapes is Tartaric acid

The correct answer is Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Key Points

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) is a flagship housing scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015 to provide affordable housing to the urban poor.
• The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is responsible for the implementation of PMAY-U. The ministry was created in 2017 by merging the Ministry of Urban Development and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation.
• The scheme aims to provide "Housing for All" by 2022, which means constructing 2 crore (20 million) houses for the urban poor. The beneficiaries of the scheme include slum dwellers, low-income groups, and middle-income groups.

Additional Information

• PMAY-U has two components: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) - Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) - Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP). The former provides interest subsidy on home loans for the beneficiaries, while the latter involves public-private partnerships for the construction of affordable houses.
• The other options in the question are incorrect. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for managing the finances of the government and formulating economic policies. The Ministry of Human Resource Development is responsible for education-related policies and programs. The Ministry of Rural Development is responsible for rural development-related policies and programs.

The correct answer is Al-Biruni.

Key Points

• Al-Biruni
  • Alberuni wrote the book Tahqiq-i-Hind.
  • This is one of the literary foreign sources of Indian history.
  • It is a scientific treatise also known as 'An Enquiry into India'.
  • Tahqiq-i-Hind provides information about the culture and economy of medieval India.
  • It was written by a Persian traveler, Alberuni.

Additional Information

• Amir Khusro
  • The real name of Amir Khusro was Abul Hasan Amir Khusro.
  • Amir Khusro is known as Parrot of India.
  • He is also known as ‘Tuti-e-Hind’.
  • He was born in Patiyali town of U.P.
  • Amir Khusro got the protection of all rulers of Delhi sultanate from Balban to Gayasuddin
  • He innovated Khayal (a style of singing).
  • In his book Tarikh-i-Alai, he gave an account of the conquest of Alauddin Khilji.
• Ziauddin Barani
  • Ziauddin Barani was a Muslim political thinker of the Delhi Sultanate in modern-day Northern India.
  • He was best known for writing the Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi, a work on medieval India that covers the period from Ghiyas ud din Tughluq's reign to the first six years of Firoz Shah Tughluq's reign, and the Fatwa-i-Jahandari, which promoted a hierarchy among Muslim communities in the Indian subcontinent.
• Abdur Razzaq
  • ​Abdur Razzaq was a Persian traveller.
  • His narratives are rich and colorful and gives a detailed description of Vijayanagara times.
  • He describes the city of Vijayanagara teeming with temples,gardens and palaces.
  • Governed by an able king its territories extended from Ceylon to Gulbarga and from Bengal to Malabar.

The correct answer is Option B

Key Points

Rani Jhansi Regiment:

• The Rani of Jhansi Regiment was the women's regiment of the Indian National Army, the armed force formed by Indian nationalists in 1942 in Southeast Asia.
• Aim of overthrowing the British Raj in colonial India, with Japanese assistance.
• It was one of the all-female combat regiments of the Second World War on all sides.
• Led by Captain Lakshmi Swaminathan (better known as Lakshmi Sahgal), the unit was raised in July 1943 with volunteers from the expatriate Indian population in Southeast Asia.
• The unit was named the "Rani Jhansi Regiment" after Rani Lakshmi Bai, Rani of Jhansi, a renowned Indian queen and freedom fighter.

The correct answer is ATP.

Key Points

• It is often referred to as the "energy currency" of the cell, as it is used to power many cellular processes and is essential for life.
• ATP is formed through a process called cellular respiration, which occurs in the mitochondria of our cells.
• During cellular respiration, glucose and other molecules are broken down in a series of chemical reactions, and the energy released is used to create ATP from adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and inorganic phosphate (Pi).
• This process is often referred to as oxidative phosphorylation. ATP is used to power many cellular processes, including muscle contraction, protein synthesis, and active transport across cell membranes.
• When ATP is used, it is hydrolyzed back into ADP and Pi, releasing energy that can be used to power these processes.

The energy stored in ATP can also be transferred to other molecules, such as enzymes, to drive chemical reactions. Overall, ATP is a crucial molecule that plays a central role in many cellular processes and is essential for the survival of all living organisms.

The correct answer is Vice President.

Key Points

• Vice President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• ​The term of the Vice President of India is 5 years.
• The oath of office to the Vice President is administered by the President.
• The Vice President of India gives his resignation letter to the President.​

Additional Information

• Prime minister
  • The prime minister is the de facto executive authority and head of government.
  • The Prime Minister is the ex-officio chairman of the NITI Aayog, the National Integration Council, and the Inter-State Council.
  • The Prime Minister is administered the oath of office by the President.​
• President
  • The President of India is the head of state of the Republic of India.
  • The President is the legislative or constitutional head of the state.
  • The President is elected for a term of 5 years.
  • The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India.
  • The President gives his resignation letter to the Vice President.​

The correct answer is Chauri Chaura incident.
Non-Cooperation movement:

• The movement originated in the year 1920 in response to the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
• It was the first large-scale movement organized by Gandhiji and the movement acquired more strength as he supported the Khilafat movement of the Muslims.
• Gandhiji asked people to resign from their titles; boycott government educational institutions, the courts, government service, foreign goods, and elections; and, eventually, refuse to pay taxes; and all this to be done in a non-violent manner.
• In addition to this, Gandhiji advocated the need to be self-reliant, for example by spinning khadi and buying Indian-made goods.

Key Points

• Chauri Chaura incident
  • Some people took the message of Gandhiji differently and resorted to violence by clashing with policemen at a place called Chauri Chaura, near Gorakhpur.
  • In February 1922, people who were protesting were beaten by the police and many of their leaders were arrested and detained at the Chauri Chaura police station.
  • This led to a furious situation where people set the police station on fire, killing many of the police officials.
  • The British imposed martial law and nd arrested hundreds of people.
  • Seeing the situation going out of control, Gandhiji decided to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement on 12 February 1922.

Important Points

• Rowlatt Act and Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
  • The incident occurred on April 13, 1919.
  • Gandhiji and his followers decided to protest against the Rowlatt Act which gave the British the power to arrest any person without any trial.
  • General Dyer opened fire on the peaceful protestors killing hundreds of people.
• Dandi March
  • Also known as Salt Satyagrah, the march started from the Sabarmati Ashram on 12 March 1930 and concluded at Dandi on 6 April 1930.
  • The march was against the British Salt monopoly.

The correct answer is Manila (Philippines).

Key Points

• Manila North Harbor is located in the Tondo district on the north side of the Pasig river,
• Manila South Harbor in the Port Area district on the south side.
• Situated between these two, the Manila International Container Terminal is the 38th busiest container port in the world.
  • Hence it is not located in the Indian ocean.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only
Key Points
List of Leaders and the Centres of Revolt -

Hence the correct answer is option B.

The correct answer is the Government of India Act of 1935.Key PointsGovernment of India Act of 1935-

• It provided for a new system of government for the provinces on the basis of provincial autonomy.
• Abolished Dyarchy in the provinces and introduced provincial autonomy.
• It provided for the adoption of Dyarchy at the center in which the federal subjects were divided into reserved and transferred subjects.
• It provided for the establishment of an all-India Federation
• They divided the powers between the center and states based on three lists- Federal list, provincial list, and concurrent list.
• Residuary powers were given to the viceroy.

Additional Information

• Government of India Act, 1892
  • The Indian Council Act of 1892 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that empowered legislative councils in British India by increasing their size which laid the foundation of the Parliamentary system in India.
  • The Act received royal assent on 20th June 1892.
• Charter Act of 1853-
  • Charter Act of 1853 was the last Charter Act passed for the East India Company.
  • The Charter Act of 1853 provided for the appointment of a new Governor, distinct from the Governor-General, for the Presidency of Bengal.
  • The Charter Act; of 1853 provided for the creation of the Governor General's Council for legislative purposes.
• Indian Independence Act of 1947
  • In 1947, the Indian Independence Act was passed. India and Pakistan became separate nations as a result of the act.
  • The Act abolished the usage of the title "Emperor of India" for the British Crown, as well as any previous treaties with princely nations.
  • Lord Mountbatten remained Governor-General, and Jawaharlal Nehru was named India's first Prime Minister.
  • Muhammad Ali Jinnah was named Governor-General of Pakistan, and Liaquat Ali Khan was named Prime Minister.

The correct answer is Football.
Key Points

• Merdeka Cup is associated with football.
• The tournament is organized by Malaysia.
• The first independent competition was held in Malaya (now Malaysia) in August and September 1957.
• It was won by the Hong Kong championship and most of the teams were from the Oriental Sports Club, which plays friendly matches in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Singapore won the consolation match for the teams that did not qualify for the final.

Additional Information

The correct answer is They have low boiling.
Key Points

• Group 17 elements, also known as halogens, include fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At).
• Halogens have distinct characteristics that define their behavior and properties.
• The characteristic property of halogens in Group 17 will be identified.
• Halogens in Group 17 have low boiling points compared to many other elements.
• The low boiling points are due to the weak intermolecular forces between halogen molecules, which are primarily van der Waals forces.
• Halogens exist as diatomic molecules in their elemental form (e.g., F2, Cl2, Br₂, I2), and the weak forces between these molecules result in relatively low boiling points.
• The boiling points of halogens increase down the group from fluorine (F) to iodine (I) due to the increase in the size and molecular weight of the atoms.
• While halogens are not good conductors of electricity in their elemental form, they can participate in redox reactions and readily accept an electron to form negative ions.
• Halogens are not abundant in the Earth's crust. They are more common in the form of compounds rather than as pure elements.

Additional Information

• Halogens are highly reactive nonmetals.
• They have seven valence electrons in their outermost energy level, resulting in a strong tendency to gain one electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
• Halogens readily form negative ions (anions) by accepting an electron to complete their octet, rather than forming positive ions (cations).
• Halogens are often found in compounds such as metal halides (e.g., sodium chloride, NaCl) or organic halides (e.g., chloroform, CHCl₃).
• They exhibit a range of colors, with fluorine being pale yellow, chlorine greenish-yellow, bromine red-brown, and iodine purple.

The correct answer is Tropical Deciduous Forests.
Key Points

• Tropical Deciduous Forests
  • These are the most widespread forests in India.
  • They are also called the monsoon forests because the trees in these forests shed their leaves during the dry season and re-grow during the monsoon.
  • They spread over regions that receive rainfall between 70-200 cm.
  • The average temperature of Tropical Deciduous forests is 30oC.
  • The humidity in these forests lies in the range of 80-90 per cent.
  • The prime feature of these forests as trees shed their leaves in the dry season and grow back leaf in rainy seasons.
  • Major states where tropical deciduous forests are found:
    • Madhya Pradesh
    • Uttar Pradesh
    • Chhattisgarh
    • Jharkhand
    • Odisha
    • Maharashtra
    • Some parts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
  • On the basis of the availability of water, these forests are further divided into
    • Moist Deciduous
    • Dry Deciduous
• Moist Deciduous forests
  • They spread over regions that receive rainfall between 100-200 cm.
  • These forests are found in the northeastern states along the foothills of the Himalayas, eastern slopes of the Western Ghats, and Odisha.
  • Teak, Sal, Shisham, Hurra, Mahua, Amla, Semul, Kusum, and Sandalwood, etc. are the main species of these forests. Hence, Statement 3 is correct.​
• Dry Deciduous forests
  • They spread over regions that receive rainfall between 70-100 cm.
  • These forests are found in the rainy areas of Peninsular India, Plains of Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
  • In the higher rainfall regions of the Peninsular plateau and the northern Indian plain, these forests have a parkland landscape with open stretches in which teak and other trees interspersed with patches of grass are common.
  • As the dry season begins, the trees shed their leaves completely and the forest appears like a vast grassland with naked trees all around.
  • Tendu, Palas, Amaltas, Bel, Khair, Axlewood, etc. are the common trees of these forests.

The correct answer is Only I.Key Points

• The literacy rate at all Indian levels was 74.04%.
• The literacy rate for females is 65.46 % and for males is 82.14%.
• The literacy rate of females in rural areas has observed an improvement in literacy rate of about 24%.
• The male and female literacy rate was higher in Kerala and lower in Bihar.
• The gap in literacy rates between females and males was low in Meghalaya, Kerala, and Mizoram.
• The gap was higher in Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Chattisgarh.​

Additional Information

• A census is official data on the population.
• Indian census includes demographic, social, and economic data.
• It is held periodically after every tenth year.
• The first census took place in 1872.

The correct answer is the Peninsular plateau.Key Points

• Karbi Anglong Plateau is an extension of the Peninsular plateau.
• It is an extension of the Deccan plateau and thus a part of the Meghalaya plateau.
• A plateau is a flat, elevated landform that rises sharply above the surrounding area on at least one side.
• The relief pattern of the Karbi plateau widely varies from denuded plains to hills. Thus it can be divided into the following relief types:
  • Hills
  • Plateau
  • High plains
  • Foothills
  • Low plains and valleys
• The Chenge-Arnam Plateau covers around 60% of Eastern Karbi Anglong and most of this part lies at a height of 450 m and 751m above the sea level.
• The three tributaries of the river Brahmaputra i.e. Kalong, Kopili, and Dhansiri along with their feeder streams form the most important river system of Karbi Anglong.