SSC CGL — Set 25

Correct Answer: B. Article 108

Article 108 empowers the President to call a joint sitting to resolve a deadlock between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over this joint session. It applies only to ordinary bills and not to Money Bills or Constitutional Amendment Bills.

Correct Answer: A. Anemometer

An anemometer is a device used for measuring wind speed and direction. It is a common weather station instrument that helps in meteorological observations. The term is derived from the Greek word 'anemos', meaning wind.

Correct Answer: B. C. Rajagopalachari

C. Rajagopalachari was the first and last Indian Governor-General of independent India. He served in this position from 1948 until the office was abolished in 1950. He was also one of the first recipients of the Bharat Ratna award.

Correct Answer: C. Vitamin C

Vitamin C and all B-complex vitamins are water-soluble. These vitamins are not stored in the body and need to be replenished through diet regularly. Excess amounts are typically excreted through urine.

Correct Answer: A. USA

The concept of 'Fundamental Rights' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the USA, specifically from the Bill of Rights. The American Constitution's Bill of Rights (1791) provided the model for including enforceable rights in India's Constitution. India's Fundamental Rights in Part III were influenced by the USA's approach of making rights judicially enforceable. Like the USA, India also made these rights justiciable, meaning courts can enforce them.

Correct Answer: C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Raja Ram Mohan Roy started the Atmiya Sabha to discuss theological truth and promote monotheism. It was a precursor to the famous Brahmo Samaj founded later in 1828. He is often called the 'Father of the Indian Renaissance'.

Correct Answer: B. Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland. However, Indira Point in the Great Nicobar Island is the southernmost point of the entire Indian territory. Kanyakumari is the meeting point of the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and Indian Ocean.

Correct Answer: B. Washing Soda

Sodium Carbonate is chemically known as washing soda with the formula Na2CO3·10H2O. It is used in the glass, soap, and paper industries. It is also effective for removing the permanent hardness of water.

Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu

Bharatanatyam is a major classical dance form that originated in the temples of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest classical dance traditions in India. It is known for its fixed upper torso, bent legs, and sophisticated hand gestures.

Correct Answer: C. National Statistical Office

The National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation releases GDP data. It uses the base year 2011-12 for current calculations. GDP represents the total market value of all finished goods and services produced within a country.

Correct Answer: B. Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, with a mass more than twice that of all other planets combined. It is a gas giant primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. The Great Red Spot is a giant storm on its surface.

Correct Answer: B. Jalaluddin Khilji

Jalaluddin Firuz Khilji founded the dynasty in 1290 after the end of the Mamluk Dynasty. He was known for his mild and generous nature. He was eventually assassinated by his nephew and son-in-law, Alauddin Khilji.

Correct Answer: B. Tesla

Tesla is the SI unit of magnetic induction (magnetic flux density). One Tesla is equal to one Weber per square meter. It is named after the inventor and electrical engineer Nikola Tesla.

Correct Answer: A. Surat Session 1907

The Congress split into two factions during the 1907 Surat Session presided over by Rash Behari Ghosh. Differences over the methods of agitation led to this historic division. The two groups were later reunited in the 1916 Lucknow Session.

Correct Answer: B. Deposition

Deposition is the phase transition in which gas transforms into solid without passing through the liquid phase. It is the reverse process of sublimation. An example is the formation of frost on a cold window pane.

Correct Answer: B. Cerebrum

The cerebrum is the largest part of the human brain and is the center of intelligence and memory. It controls voluntary actions, reasoning, and emotions. It is divided into two hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum.

Correct Answer: A. Lord William Bentinck

Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India under the 1833 Act. He is well known for social reforms such as the abolition of Sati in 1829. He also introduced English as the medium of instruction in India.

Correct Answer: B. Argon

Argon is an inert gas used in electric bulbs to prolong the life of the tungsten filament. It prevents the filament from evaporating and reacting with oxygen. Nitrogen is also sometimes used for the same purpose.

Correct Answer: B. Sapta Sindhu

The Yadu and Puru were two of the five major Aryan tribes (Panchajana) mentioned in the Rigveda. They resided in the Sapta Sindhu region (Land of Seven Rivers). These tribes played a key role in the early Vedic political structure.

Correct Answer: A. Inflation and Unemployment

The Philips curve suggests an inverse relationship between inflation and unemployment. It implies that when inflation is high, unemployment tends to be low, and vice versa. However, this trade-off is often debated in long-term economic analysis.

Correct Answer: B. Iron

Iron is the central metal atom in the heme group of hemoglobin. It binds to oxygen molecules for transport throughout the body. A deficiency of iron leads to lower hemoglobin levels and causes anemia.

Correct Answer: B. 52nd Amendment

The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 introduced the Anti-Defection Law to prevent political defections. It added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution. It lays down the conditions for disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures.

Correct Answer: B. Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu presided over the 1925 Kanpur session of the Congress. She was the first Indian woman to hold this position (Annie Besant was the first woman overall). She was a prominent poet known as the 'Nightingale of India'.

Correct Answer: A. Article 123

Article 123 allows the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. These ordinances have the same force as an Act of Parliament. They must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly.

Correct Answer: B. Liberalizing international trade

The WTO is the global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. It aims to ensure that trade flows as smoothly and freely as possible. It replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in 1995.

Correct Answer: B. Narmada

The Narmada River creates the spectacular Dhuandhar Falls at Bhedaghat in Jabalpur. The name means 'smoke-flow' because the mist created by the falling water looks like smoke. It flows through marble rocks, creating a scenic landscape.

Correct Answer: B. Acetylsalicylic Acid

Aspirin is chemically known as acetylsalicylic acid. it is widely used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains. It also serves as an antipyretic to reduce fever and an anti-inflammatory medication.

Correct Answer: A. Abul Fazl

Abul Fazl was the court historian and one of the 'Navaratnas' of Emperor Akbar. Akbarnama is the official history of Akbar's reign written in Persian. The third volume of this work is known as Ain-i-Akbari.

Correct Answer: A. Crust

The crust is the outermost and thinnest layer of the Earth. It makes up less than 1% of Earth's total volume. It is divided into oceanic crust and thicker continental crust.

Correct Answer: B. Bombay Stock Exchange

BSE stands for Bombay Stock Exchange, which is Asia's oldest stock exchange. It was established in 1875 as 'The Native Share & Stock Brokers' Association'. Sensex is the benchmark index of the BSE.

Correct Answer: B. Potassium

Potassium is an alkali metal located in Group 1 of the periodic table. These metals are highly reactive and are never found free in nature. Other examples include lithium, sodium, and rubidium.

Correct Answer: B. C.V. Raman

C.V. Raman was one of the three first recipients of the Bharat Ratna in 1954. He was awarded along with C. Rajagopalachari and S. Radhakrishnan. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the Raman Effect.

Correct Answer: C. Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur is called the Steel City because it is home to the first private iron and steel company in India, TATA Steel. It was founded by Jamsetji Tata and is located in Jharkhand. It is one of the most well-planned industrial cities in the country.

Correct Answer: B. CH4

Methane is the simplest alkane with the chemical formula CH4. It is the main component of natural gas and biogas. It is also known as 'marsh gas' as it is produced by the decomposition of plant matter in wetlands.

Correct Answer: B. West Indies

The West Indies won the inaugural Cricket World Cup by defeating Australia in the final. Clive Lloyd was the captain of the winning team. The tournament was held in England and played in a 60-over format.

Correct Answer: C. Skin

The skin is the largest organ of the human body by both weight and surface area. It protects the body from external factors and regulates temperature. The liver is the largest internal organ.

Correct Answer: C. Kelvin

Kelvin is the SI unit of thermodynamic temperature. It is one of the seven base units of the International System of Units. 0 Kelvin is the point of absolute zero where all molecular motion ceases.

Correct Answer: B. Simuka

Simuka is considered the founder of the Satavahana Dynasty in the Deccan region. The dynasty played a significant role in linking the cultures of North and South India. They were well known for their lead and copper coins.

Correct Answer: B. PAHAL

PAHAL (Pratyaksh Hanstantrit Labh) is the direct benefit transfer scheme for LPG consumers. Under this scheme, the subsidy amount is credited directly to the consumer's bank account. It aims to reduce leakages and ensure the subsidy reaches the intended beneficiary.

Correct Answer: C. Gamma rays

Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves with the highest energy and penetrating power. They can pass through thick layers of lead and concrete. Alpha particles have the least penetrating power but the highest ionizing power.