Delhi Police — Set 23

Correct Answer: C. Assam

Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India, accounting for more than half of the country's total output. The Brahmaputra valley provides the ideal climate and soil for tea cultivation. India is one of the top tea exporters in the world.

Correct Answer: A. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol

HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, which is the foundation of data communication for the World Wide Web. It defines how messages are formatted and transmitted across the internet. It is a request-response protocol in the client-server computing model.

Correct Answer: C. Qutub-ud-din Aibak

Qutub-ud-din Aibak founded the Slave Dynasty (Mamluk Dynasty) in 1206. He was a general of Muhammad Ghori and the first Muslim ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. He also started the construction of the famous Qutub Minar.

Correct Answer: B. Damodar River

The Damodar River was traditionally known as the Sorrow of Bengal due to its frequent devastating floods. However, the construction of several dams has now controlled these floods. It flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal.

Correct Answer: B. Bachendri Pal

Bachendri Pal became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984. She was born in a small village in Uttarakhand. She was later honored with the Padma Bhushan for her mountaineering achievements.

Correct Answer: C. Argon

Argon is commonly used in electric bulbs to prevent the tungsten filament from burning out. It is an inert gas that does not react with the hot filament. Sometimes, a mixture of nitrogen and argon is also used for this purpose.

Correct Answer: C. Part IV

Part IV of the Constitution contains the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) from Article 36 to 51. These principles are guidelines for the government to establish social and economic justice. They are non-justiciable in nature.

Correct Answer: B. Delhi

The Red Fort is a historic fort in Old Delhi that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. It was constructed by Shah Jahan in 1639. Every year on Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the national flag here.

Correct Answer: B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Patel is called the Iron Man of India for his pivotal role in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is dedicated to him.

Correct Answer: B. Concave Mirror

Dentists use concave mirrors because they produce a magnified and upright image of an object held close. This helps in identifying small cavities or issues in the teeth. They are also used as shaving mirrors for the same reason.

Correct Answer: C. Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and its fourth-largest city. It is located in the province of Ontario on the banks of the Ottawa River. It houses the Parliament Hill and many national museums.

Correct Answer: B. 8th Schedule

The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists 22 official languages recognized in the country. Originally, there were only 14 languages in this schedule. It includes languages like Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, and Sanskrit.

Correct Answer: D. Mercury

Mercury is the smallest and innermost planet in our solar system. It orbits the Sun faster than any other planet, taking only 88 Earth days. It has no atmosphere and experiences extreme temperature fluctuations.

Correct Answer: B. Abhinav Bindra

Abhinav Bindra won the gold medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He was the first Indian athlete to win an individual Olympic gold. Neeraj Chopra became the second one in 2021.

Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad

The Charminar is a famous monument and mosque located in the heart of Hyderabad, Telangana. It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591. The structure is known for its four grand arches and minarets.

Correct Answer: C. Acetic Acid

Vinegar typically contains 5-8% acetic acid, which gives it a pungent smell and sour taste. It is produced by the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. It is widely used in cooking and food preservation.

Correct Answer: C. Ionosphere

The Ionosphere is a region of the upper atmosphere that is ionized by solar radiation. It plays a critical role in long-distance radio communication. This layer allows radio signals to bounce back to the Earth's surface.

Correct Answer: A. Atmaram Pandurang

Atmaram Pandurang founded the Prarthana Samaj in 1867 in Bombay. The movement focused on social reforms like widow remarriage and the abolition of the caste system. M.G. Ranade later became its most influential leader.

Correct Answer: B. Giddha

Giddha is a popular folk dance performed by women in the Punjab region. It is a vibrant dance accompanied by rhythmic clapping and traditional songs called 'Boliyan'. Bhangra is the male counterpart of this folk dance.

Correct Answer: C. Pound Sterling

The Pound Sterling (£) is the official currency of the United Kingdom. It is one of the oldest currencies still in use today. It is issued by the Bank of England.

Correct Answer: B. Liver

Jaundice is a condition where the skin and eyes turn yellow due to high bilirubin levels in the blood. It is a sign of liver dysfunction or infection like Hepatitis. The liver is unable to process the waste properly.

Correct Answer: C. West Bengal

The Tebhaga Movement was a peasant agitation in Bengal in 1946-47. Sharecroppers demanded two-thirds of the harvest instead of half. It was led by the All India Kisan Sabha.

Correct Answer: B. Bengaluru

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in 1969 to develop India's space program. Bengaluru is also known as the space city of India.

Correct Answer: C. Annie Besant

Annie Besant presided over the Calcutta session of Congress in 1917. She was the first woman ever to hold the post of INC President. Sarojini Naidu was the first 'Indian' woman to hold this post.

Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is the only producer of saffron in India. The town of Pampore is world-famous for its high-quality saffron crops. It is one of the most expensive spices in the world by weight.

Correct Answer: A. Silicon

Silicon is a semiconductor used to make the solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity. It is the second most abundant element on Earth's crust. Most modern solar panels are made from silicon wafers.

Correct Answer: B. Edwin Lutyens

Sir Edwin Lutyens designed New Delhi, including iconic buildings like the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He worked alongside Herbert Baker to plan the city in the early 20th century. The central administrative area is still called the Lutyens Zone.

Correct Answer: B. Article 21

Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty) cannot be suspended even during a National Emergency. This was established by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act. It ensures the basic protection of an individual's life by the law.

Correct Answer: C. 7th

India is the 7th largest country in the world by geographical area. Russia is the largest, followed by Canada and China. India accounts for about 2.4% of the total land surface area of the Earth.

Correct Answer: C. Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide ($CO_2$) is a primary greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere. This process leads to the warming of the Earth's surface, known as global warming. Human activities like burning fossil fuels have increased its concentration.

Correct Answer: B. Kalidasa

Kalidasa, the great Sanskrit poet, wrote the world-famous play Abhigyan Shakuntalam. He was one of the 'Nine Gems' in the court of Chandragupta II. His works are considered classics of Indian literature.

Correct Answer: B. Nile

The Nile River in Africa is widely considered the longest river in the world. It flows through 11 countries and drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The Amazon River is the largest by water volume.

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi

The National Police Museum is located in Lutyens' Delhi. It showcases the history, uniforms, and weapons used by the Indian police forces. It provides insight into the evolution of policing in India.

Correct Answer: C. CPU

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is known as the brain of the computer. It performs all the calculations and processes instructions from software. Every action you take on a computer is handled by the CPU.

Correct Answer: B. Sri Lanka

The Palk Strait is a strip of water between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal with the Palk Bay. It is named after Robert Palk, a former Governor of Madras.

Correct Answer: C. Reita Faria

Reita Faria won the Miss World title in 1966, becoming the first Indian and Asian woman to do so. After her win, she chose to pursue her medical studies and became a doctor. Sushmita Sen was the first Indian to win Miss Universe.

Correct Answer: A. Vitamin A

Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, especially in low light. Its deficiency can cause night blindness, making it hard to see in the dark. Carrot and green leafy vegetables are good sources of Vitamin A.

Correct Answer: A. Lala Hardayal

Lala Hardayal founded the Ghadar Party in 1913 in San Francisco, USA. The party aimed to liberate India from British rule through armed revolution. Its members were primarily Punjabi immigrants living in North America.

Correct Answer: A. 28th February

National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman. For this discovery, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930. The day aims to spread the importance of science in daily life.

Correct Answer: C. New Delhi

Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, located in New Delhi on the banks of the Yamuna. It marks the spot where his last rites were performed in 1948. It is a simple black marble platform with the words 'He Ram' inscribed on it.