Question 1

The 'Battle of Chausa' (1539) was fought between Sher Shah Suri and which Mughal Emperor?

Accepted Answer

Humayun. Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun in the Battle of Chausa, forcing him to flee from India. This victory allowed Sher Shah to establish the Suri Empire with its capital at Delhi. Humayun eventually regained the throne fifteen years later with Persian assistance.

Question 2

Which of the following is a vestigial organ in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Appendix. The vermiform appendix is considered a vestigial organ as it has lost its original ancestral function. In humans, it is a small tube-like structure attached to the large intestine. Many scientists believe it once helped in the digestion of cellulose from plant-based diets.

Question 3

Under which Amendment Act was the 'Right to Property' removed from the list of Fundamental Rights?

Accepted Answer

44th Amendment. The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 converted the Right to Property into a legal right under Article 300A. This change was made to facilitate land reforms and equitable distribution of resources in the country. It is no longer protected under Part III of the Indian Constitution.

Question 4

Which of the following mountain ranges is the oldest in India?

Accepted Answer

Aravalli Range. The Aravalli Range is one of the oldest fold mountain systems in the world, dating back to the Proterozoic era. It stretches across northwestern India, primarily through Rajasthan and ending near Delhi. Over millions of years, weather erosion has reduced these mountains to residual hills.

Question 5

What is the phenomenon of light bending as it passes from one medium to another called?

Accepted Answer

Refraction. Refraction occurs because light changes its speed when entering a medium with a different optical density. This effect is why a straw appears bent when partially submerged in a glass of water. The degree of bending depends on the refractive index of the materials involved.

SSC CGL — Set 10