Q1 The last in the succession of Jaina Tirthankaras was (a) Parsvanatha (b) Rishabha (c) Mahavira (d) Manisubrata Answer: (c) Mahavira Explanation: Mahavira is considered the 24th and last Tirthankara in Jain tradition. He played a pivotal role in reviving and reorganizing Jainism, and his teachings form the basis of the current Jain doctrine. Parsvanatha, …
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Q1 The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruits is (a) Carbon dioxide (b) Ethane (c) Hydrogen (d) acetylene (ethyne) Answer: (d) acetylene (ethyne) Explanation: Acetylene, also known as ethyne, is commonly used for artificial ripening of fruits due to its ethylene-like effects. When applied to green fruits, it stimulates the natural ripening process …
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Q1 Rabies is caused by a (a) Virus and it affects the nervous system (b) Virus and it affects the cardiovascular system (c) Bacteria and it affects the nervous system (d) Bacteria and it affects the cardiovascular system Answer: (a) Virus and it affects the nervous system Explanation: Rabies is caused by a virus known …
Q1. Who among the following was a revolutionary who later turned into a yogi and philosopher? (a) Bal Gangadhar Tilak (b) Aurobindo Ghosh (c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Agarkar Answer: (b) Aurobindo Ghosh Explanation: Aurobindo Ghosh was initially involved in revolutionary activities against British rule, advocating armed resistance. Later, he withdrew from politics and settled …
Q1. The original name of Mahabharata was (a) Brihit Katha (b) Sahastra Samhita (c) Jaya Samhita (d) Rajatarangini Answer: (c) Jaya Samhita Explanation: The Mahabharata was originally known as Jaya Samhita, which consisted of about 8,800 verses. Over time, it expanded into the Bharata and finally into the Mahabharata, containing over 100,000 verses. The name …
Q1. The cumulative expenditure on food and other items for a family during January May in a year is plotted in the following graph: From the graph one can conclude that the maximum total expenditure for both the items occurred in the month of (a) February (b) March (c) April (d) May Answer: (d) May …
Q1. Which of the following pairs is correct ? (a) IDBI – Short-term financing (b) NABARD – Industrial financing (c) RBI – Long-term financing (d) RRB – Dispensing rural credit Answer: (d) RRB – Dispensing rural credit Explanation: Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were established to provide credit and other financial services to rural areas, especially …
Q1. If the side of a cubical room is 13 m, then the maximum length of the pole that can be placed inside it can be (a) 213m (b) 3 m (c) 313 m (d) 9 m Answer: (b) 3 m Explanation: The maximum length of a pole that can be placed inside a cubical …
Q1. For pasteurization by the Flash Method, milk is heated to a temperature of (a) 0℃ (b) 100℃ (c) -4℃ (d) 72℃ Answer: (d) 72℃ Explanation: The Flash Method of pasteurization involves heating milk to 72℃ for 15 seconds and then rapidly cooling it. This process effectively kills harmful microorganisms while preserving the nutritional quality …
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Q1 Rigveda, the oldest of the Vedas, chiefly contains (a) Collection of hymns to gods (b) Methods of Vedic yagnas (c) Early Aryan culture (d) Origin and works of Hindu gods Answer: (a) Collection of hymns to gods Explanation: The Rigveda is the earliest and most significant of the four Vedas. It primarily consists of …