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Question : Direction: Sandeep has a brother named Ankur. Sandeep is the son of Kishan. Baljor is Kishan's father. How is Ankur related to Baljor?

Option 1: Grandson

Option 2: Brother

Option 3: Son

Option 4: Grandfather

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Correct Answer: Grandson


Solution : As per the instructions given, the family tree will be – 

 

According to the above family tree, Ankur is the Grandson of Baljor.

Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Who is the author of the book "Romancing with Life"?

Option 1: Kapil Dev

Option 2: Dev Anand

Option 3: Shashi Tharoor

Option 4: Bill Clinton

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Correct Answer: Dev Anand


Solution : The correct answer is Dev Anand.

"Romancing with Life" is an autobiography penned by Dev Anand, the iconic Bollywood actor, film director, and producer. The book offers a candid account of his life, career, and experiences in the Indian film industry. His autobiography provides a window into the golden age of Bollywood.

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Question : The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of trees in a forest.

If the forest has 7500 pine trees, then find how many trees are there in the forest.

Option 1: 22,500

Option 2: 30,000

Option 3: 27,000

Option 4: 7,500

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Correct Answer: 30,000


Solution : Number of pine trees in the forest = 7,500
Percentage of Pine trees in forest = 25%
Let the total number of trees be $x$.
25% of $x$ = 7,500
⇒ $\frac{25\times{x}}{100}$ = 7,500
⇒ 25$x$ = 7,50,000
⇒ $x$ = 30,000
$\therefore$ Total number of trees in the forest is 30,000.
Hence, the correct answer is 30,000.

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Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Option 1: Infer

Option 2: Neutral

Option 3: Apprehensive

Option 4: Maintanence

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Correct Answer: Maintanence


Solution : The incorrect spelling is in the fourth option.

Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is maintenance.

Maintenance refers to the process of preserving or keeping something in a functional or satisfactory condition. It involves regular checks, repairs, and actions taken to prevent the deterioration or breakdown of machinery, systems, buildings, or any other object or structure.

 

 

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Question : Who among the following Indian dancers was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2020 for contribution to Odissi dance?

Option 1: Brajendra Kumar Pattnaik

Option 2: Balkar Sidhu

Option 3: Rabindra Atibudhi

Option 4: Pasumarthy Vithal

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Correct Answer: Rabindra Atibudhi


Solution : The correct option is Rabindra Atibudhi.

Rabindra Atibudhi was honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2020 for his outstanding contributions to Odissi dance. He showcased his talent at prestigious festivals and cultural events. Choreographing around 50 classical dances, including the National Award-winning Odissi film "Shri Krishna Leela," he blends creative choreography with tradition.

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Question : Which of the following is called the 'land of one thousand lakes'?

Option 1: Sweden

Option 2: Greenland

Option 3: U.S.A.

Option 4: Finland

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Correct Answer: Finland


Solution : The correct option is Finland.

Finland is regarded as the land of a thousand lakes, and there are more than 160,000 lakes. It is a Nordic country and shares its borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia. Saimaa, the fourth-biggest lake in Europe, is the largest lake in Finland and is situated in the country's northeastern area. Caspian sea is the largest lake in the world.

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Question : The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003 of the Indian Constitution established which of the following Commission?

Option 1: Competition Commission of India

Option 2: National Commission for Backward Classes

Option 3: National Commission for Woman

Option 4: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

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Correct Answer: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes


Solution : The correct option is the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003, of the Indian Constitution established the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST). This amendment granted constitutional status to the NCST, ensuring safeguards and protection for the rights and welfare of Scheduled Tribes in India.

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Question :

One rupee notes are issued by the:

Option 1:

Reserve Bank of India

Option 2:

State Bank of India

Option 3: President of India

Option 4: Government of India

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Correct Answer: Government of India


Solution : The correct option is the Government of India.

Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited, a department of the Indian government, is in charge of producing and distributing one rupee note.

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Question : Which of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi ?

Option 1: Third battle of Panipat

Option 2: Second battle of Panipat

Option 3: Battle of Haldighati 

Option 4: First battle of Panipat 

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Correct Answer: First battle of Panipat 


Solution : The correct option is First battle of Panipat.

The Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi, and the Mughal army, led by Babur, engaged in the battle  that took place on April 20, 1526, near the town of Panipat in present-day Haryana.  Sultan Ibrahim Lodi was killed during the Battle of Panipat, which also brought an end to the Delhi Sultanate. Babur became the first Mughal emperor as a result of this victory, which established the Mughal Empire in India. The war marked a turning point in Indian history and paved the way for the Mughal dynasty's long-lasting dominion over a large portion of the Indian subcontinent.

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