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Q1. The outermost layer of the earth’s atmosphere is _______.
पृथ्वी के वायुमंडल की बाह्यतम परत _______ है।
(a) stratosphere/ समताप मंडल
(b) troposphere /क्षोभमंडल
(c) mesosphere/ मध्यमंडल
(d) exosphere/ बाह्यमंडल
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Ans.(d)
Sol.The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere (i.e. the upper limit of the atmosphere).
Sol.The exosphere is the outermost layer of Earth’s atmosphere (i.e. the upper limit of the atmosphere).
Q2. Which city is located on the banks of the river Narmada?
नर्मदा नदी के तट पर कौन सा शहर स्थित है?
(a) Bharuch/ भरूच
(b) Bhopal/ भोपाल
(c) Nagpur/ नागपुर
(d) Kota/ कोटा
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Ans.(a)
Sol.Bharuch, formerly known as Broach, or Bhrugukachchh is a city at the mouth of the river Narmada in Gujarat in western India.
Sol.Bharuch, formerly known as Broach, or Bhrugukachchh is a city at the mouth of the river Narmada in Gujarat in western India.
Q3. Shiva cave is located in _____.
शिव गुफा _____ में स्थित है।
(a) Ajanta Caves/ अजंता गुफाओं
(b) Ellora Caves/ एलोरा गुफाओं
(c) Elephanta Caves/ एलिफंटा गुफाओं
(d) Badami Caves/ बदामी गुफाओं
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Ans.(c)
Sol.The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley.
Sol.The Elephanta Caves are located in Western India on Elephanta Island (otherwise known as the Island of Gharapuri), which features two hillocks separated by a narrow valley.
Q4. Vikas Khanna is an award winning ___________ starred Indian chef.
विकास खन्ना एक पुरस्कार विजेता ___________ स्टार भारतीय शेफ है।
(a) Apollo/ अपोलो
(b) Michelin/ मिशेलिन
(c) Goodyear/ गुडियर
(d) Viking/ वाइकिंग
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Ans.(b)
Sol.Vikas Khanna is an Indian American chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker, humanitarian and the judge of MasterChef India Season 2, 3, 4, 5 and Masterchef Junior.Michelin stars are a rating system used by the red Michelin Guide to grade restaurants on their quality.
Sol.Vikas Khanna is an Indian American chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer, filmmaker, humanitarian and the judge of MasterChef India Season 2, 3, 4, 5 and Masterchef Junior.Michelin stars are a rating system used by the red Michelin Guide to grade restaurants on their quality.
Q5. Triton is the moon of which planet?
ट्राइटन किस ग्रह का चंद्रमा है?
(a) Neptune/ नेप्च्यून
(b) Uranus/ यूरेनस
(c) Saturn/ शनि
(d) Venus/शुक्र
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Ans.(a)
Sol.Triton is the largest natural satellite of the planet Neptune, and the first Neptunian moon to be discovered.
Sol.Triton is the largest natural satellite of the planet Neptune, and the first Neptunian moon to be discovered.
Q6. Deepika Kumari is related to which of the following sports?
दीपिका कुमारी निम्नलिखित में से किस खेल से संबंधित है?
(a) Tennis/ टेनिस
(b) Chess /शतरंज
(c) Shooting/ शूटिंग
(d) Archery/ तीरंदाजी
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Ans.(d)
Sol. Deepika Kumari is an Indian athlete who competes in the event of Archery, is currently ranked World No. 5, and is a former world number one. She won a gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth games in the women’s individual recurve event.
Sol. Deepika Kumari is an Indian athlete who competes in the event of Archery, is currently ranked World No. 5, and is a former world number one. She won a gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth games in the women’s individual recurve event.
Q7. Supa Dam is in which of the following state?
सुपा बांध निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में है?
(a) Madhya Pradesh/ मध्य प्रदेश
(b) Tamil Nadu/ तमिलनाडु
(c) Kerala/ केरल
(d) Karnataka/ कर्नाटक
सुपा बांध निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में है?
(a) Madhya Pradesh/ मध्य प्रदेश
(b) Tamil Nadu/ तमिलनाडु
(c) Kerala/ केरल
(d) Karnataka/ कर्नाटक
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Ans.(d)
Sol. Supa Dam is built across Kalinadi or Kali river in state of Karnataka in India. The dam is situated in Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district. The power house at the foot of the dam has two electricity generators of fifty megawatt each.
Sol. Supa Dam is built across Kalinadi or Kali river in state of Karnataka in India. The dam is situated in Joida taluk of Uttara Kannada district. The power house at the foot of the dam has two electricity generators of fifty megawatt each.
Q8.What is the Currency of Comoros?
कोमोरोस की मुद्रा क्या है?
(a) Maluti/ मालुति
(b) Franc/ फ्रैंक
(c) Kuna/ कुना
(d) Ruble/ रूबल
कोमोरोस की मुद्रा क्या है?
(a) Maluti/ मालुति
(b) Franc/ फ्रैंक
(c) Kuna/ कुना
(d) Ruble/ रूबल
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Ans.(b)
Sol. The franc is the official currency of Comoros. It is nominally subdivided into 100 centimes, although no centime denominations have ever been issued. Capital of Comoros is Moroni.
Sol. The franc is the official currency of Comoros. It is nominally subdivided into 100 centimes, although no centime denominations have ever been issued. Capital of Comoros is Moroni.
Q9. Gugga dance is the folk dance of which of the following state?
गुगा नृत्य निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य का लोक नृत्य है?
(a) Odisha/ ओडिशा
(b) Andhra Pradesh/ आंध्र प्रदेश
(c) Haryana/ हरियाणा
(d) Gujarat/ गुजरात
गुगा नृत्य निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य का लोक नृत्य है?
(a) Odisha/ ओडिशा
(b) Andhra Pradesh/ आंध्र प्रदेश
(c) Haryana/ हरियाणा
(d) Gujarat/ गुजरात
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Ans.(c)
Sol. Gugga dance is a ritualistic dance form practiced in the Haryana state of India. It is performed in the procession taken out in the memory of saint Gugga. In this performance, the devotees dance around the grave of Gugga Pir by singing various types of songs in his respect and praise. Gugga dance is exclusively performed by the male dancers.
Sol. Gugga dance is a ritualistic dance form practiced in the Haryana state of India. It is performed in the procession taken out in the memory of saint Gugga. In this performance, the devotees dance around the grave of Gugga Pir by singing various types of songs in his respect and praise. Gugga dance is exclusively performed by the male dancers.
Q10. Who is the Chief Minister of Kerala? / केरल के मुख्यमंत्री कौन हैं?
(a) Shivraj Singh Chouhan/ शिवराज सिंह चौहान
(b) Vijaybhai R. Rupani/ विजयभाई आर रूपाणी
(c) Okram Ibobi Singh/ ओक्राम इबोबी सिंह
(d) Pinarayi Vijayan/ पिनाराय विजयन
(a) Shivraj Singh Chouhan/ शिवराज सिंह चौहान
(b) Vijaybhai R. Rupani/ विजयभाई आर रूपाणी
(c) Okram Ibobi Singh/ ओक्राम इबोबी सिंह
(d) Pinarayi Vijayan/ पिनाराय विजयन
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Ans.(d)
Sol. Pinarayi Vijayan is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Kerala, in office since 25 May 2016. A member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), he was the longest serving secretary of the Kerala State Committee of the CPI(M) from 1998 to 2015. He also served in the government of Kerala as Minister of Electric Power and Co-operatives from 1996 to 1998.
Sol. Pinarayi Vijayan is an Indian politician and the current Chief Minister of Kerala, in office since 25 May 2016. A member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), he was the longest serving secretary of the Kerala State Committee of the CPI(M) from 1998 to 2015. He also served in the government of Kerala as Minister of Electric Power and Co-operatives from 1996 to 1998.
Q11. Garba dance is native of which Indian state?
गरबा नृत्य किस भारतीय राज्य का मूल है?
(a) Punjab/ पंजाब
(b) Maharashtra/ महाराष्ट्र
(c) Gujarat/ गुजरात
(d) West Bengal/ पश्चिम बंगाल
गरबा नृत्य किस भारतीय राज्य का मूल है?
(a) Punjab/ पंजाब
(b) Maharashtra/ महाराष्ट्र
(c) Gujarat/ गुजरात
(d) West Bengal/ पश्चिम बंगाल
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Ans.(c)
Sol. Garba is a form of dance which was originated in the state of Gujarat in India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term Garbha (“womb”) and Deep (“a small earthenware lamp”). Many traditional garbas are performed around a centrally lit lamp or a picture or statue of the Goddess Shakti.
Sol. Garba is a form of dance which was originated in the state of Gujarat in India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term Garbha (“womb”) and Deep (“a small earthenware lamp”). Many traditional garbas are performed around a centrally lit lamp or a picture or statue of the Goddess Shakti.
Q12. In Mumbai terror attacks on 26 Nov. 2008, what was the code name of security forces commando action against terrorists?
26 नवंबर 2008 को मुंबई आतंकवादी हमलों में आतंकवादियों के खिलाफ सुरक्षा बलों के कमांडो कार्रवाई का कोड नाम क्या था?
(a) Operation Vijay/ ऑपरेशन विजय
(b) Operation Shakti/ ऑपरेशन शक्ति
(c) Operation Cactus/ ऑपरेशन कैक्टस
(d) Operation Black Tornado/ ऑपरेशन ब्लैक टॉरनाडो
26 नवंबर 2008 को मुंबई आतंकवादी हमलों में आतंकवादियों के खिलाफ सुरक्षा बलों के कमांडो कार्रवाई का कोड नाम क्या था?
(a) Operation Vijay/ ऑपरेशन विजय
(b) Operation Shakti/ ऑपरेशन शक्ति
(c) Operation Cactus/ ऑपरेशन कैक्टस
(d) Operation Black Tornado/ ऑपरेशन ब्लैक टॉरनाडो
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Ans.(d)
Sol. The 2008 Mumbai attacks were a series of attacks that took place in November 2008, when 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, an Islamic militant organisation based in Pakistan, carried out a series of 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai. India’s National Security Guards (NSG) conducted ‘Operation Black Tornado’ to flush out the attackers; it resulted in the deaths of the last remaining attackers at the Taj Hotel and ending all fighting in the attacks.
Sol. The 2008 Mumbai attacks were a series of attacks that took place in November 2008, when 10 members of Lashkar-e-Taiba, an Islamic militant organisation based in Pakistan, carried out a series of 12 coordinated shooting and bombing attacks lasting four days across Mumbai. India’s National Security Guards (NSG) conducted ‘Operation Black Tornado’ to flush out the attackers; it resulted in the deaths of the last remaining attackers at the Taj Hotel and ending all fighting in the attacks.
Q13. Which water body connects Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean?
कौन सा जल निकाय भूमध्य सागर को अटलांटिक महासागर से जोड़ता है?
(a) Suez Canal/ सुएज़ नहर
(b) Panama Canal/ पनामा नहर
(c) Palk Strait /पाक जलडमरूमध्य
(d) Strait of Gibraltar / जिब्राल्टर जलडमरूमध्य
कौन सा जल निकाय भूमध्य सागर को अटलांटिक महासागर से जोड़ता है?
(a) Suez Canal/ सुएज़ नहर
(b) Panama Canal/ पनामा नहर
(c) Palk Strait /पाक जलडमरूमध्य
(d) Strait of Gibraltar / जिब्राल्टर जलडमरूमध्य
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Ans.(d)
Sol. The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow passage called the Strait of Gibraltar. It is between the southern tip of Spain and northern Morroco.
Sol. The Mediterranean Sea is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow passage called the Strait of Gibraltar. It is between the southern tip of Spain and northern Morroco.
Q14. Which Indian city is also known as Financial Capital of India?
किस भारतीय शहर को भारत की वित्तीय राजधानी भी कहा जाता है?
(a) Mumbai/ मुंबई
(b) Banglore/ बंगलौर
(c) Chennai/ चेन्नई
(d) New Delhi/ नई दिल्ली
किस भारतीय शहर को भारत की वित्तीय राजधानी भी कहा जाता है?
(a) Mumbai/ मुंबई
(b) Banglore/ बंगलौर
(c) Chennai/ चेन्नई
(d) New Delhi/ नई दिल्ली
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Ans.(a)
Sol. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra state of India. Located on the west coast of India , it is having a great natural harbor. Being the Financial capital it is the richest city of India with the Highest GDP. Mumbai is among the world’s top 10 centers of commerce if we talk about the financial Flow.
Sol. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra state of India. Located on the west coast of India , it is having a great natural harbor. Being the Financial capital it is the richest city of India with the Highest GDP. Mumbai is among the world’s top 10 centers of commerce if we talk about the financial Flow.
Q15. Kodasalli Dam is in which of the following state?
कोडासल्ली बांध निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में स्थित है?
(a) Madhya Pradesh/ मध्य प्रदेश
(b) Uttar Pradesh/ उत्तर प्रदेश
(c) Himachal Pradesh/ हिमाचल प्रदेश
(d) Karnataka/ कर्नाटक
कोडासल्ली बांध निम्नलिखित में से किस राज्य में स्थित है?
(a) Madhya Pradesh/ मध्य प्रदेश
(b) Uttar Pradesh/ उत्तर प्रदेश
(c) Himachal Pradesh/ हिमाचल प्रदेश
(d) Karnataka/ कर्नाटक
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Ans.(d)
Sol. Kodasalli Dam is built across the Kali River in Yellapura taluk of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, India. This dam was built by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited.
Sol. Kodasalli Dam is built across the Kali River in Yellapura taluk of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, India. This dam was built by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited.
