SSC CGL — Set 27

Correct Answer: B. Petroleum

Petroleum is often called Liquid Gold due to its high value in the global economy. It is a vital source of energy and raw materials for various industries. The term reflects its scarcity and the wealth it generates for producing nations.

Correct Answer: B. Non-Cooperation Movement

The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 after Gandhi suspended the Non-Cooperation Movement due to the Chauri Chaura incident. C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru wanted to enter the legislative councils to oppose British policies from within. This marked a significant shift in the strategy of the Indian National Congress.

Correct Answer: B. Article 280

Article 280 provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission every five years by the President. Its primary role is to recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the States. The 15th Finance Commission was headed by N.K. Singh.

Correct Answer: C. Godavari

Godavari is the largest peninsular river and is often referred to as the 'Dakshin Ganga'. It originates from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra and flows into the Bay of Bengal. Its basin covers approximately 10% of India's total geographical area.

Correct Answer: B. Increase in Greenhouse gases

Global warming is caused by the trapping of heat in the atmosphere by gases like Carbon dioxide and Methane. These greenhouse gases absorb infrared radiation, leading to a gradual rise in Earth's temperature. Human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation are major contributors.

Correct Answer: B. Pt. Ravi Shankar

Pt. Ravi Shankar won his first Grammy in 1967 for the album 'West Meets East'. He was a legendary Sitar player who popularized Indian classical music globally. Over his career, he won a total of five Grammy Awards.

Correct Answer: A. Hydrogen

Hydrogen gas is produced during the charging process of lead-acid storage batteries. It is highly flammable and requires proper ventilation to prevent accidents. Most modern batteries use sulfuric acid as an electrolyte.

Correct Answer: C. Muhammad bin Tughlaq

Ibn Battuta was a Moroccan traveler who arrived in India in 1333. Muhammad bin Tughlaq was impressed by his scholarship and appointed him as the Qazi (Judge) of Delhi. He wrote about his travels in the famous book 'Rihla'.

Correct Answer: B. Cerebrum

The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and controls voluntary actions and thinking. It is divided into two hemispheres that process sensory information. Higher functions like reasoning and learning are localized in the cerebral cortex.

Correct Answer: B. Kanpur

The IIPR is a premier national institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It focuses on the development of high-yielding varieties of pulses. India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in the world.

Correct Answer: C. 30 years

Article 84 of the Constitution specifies that a person must be at least 30 years old to be a member of Rajya Sabha. For Lok Sabha, the minimum age requirement is 25 years. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.

Correct Answer: C. Machinery

Capital goods are physical assets used in the production of other goods and services. Machinery, tools, and buildings are common examples of capital goods. They are not consumed immediately and are part of the investment in an economy.

Correct Answer: C. Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can spread to other parts of the body. Polio and Measles are viral diseases, while Malaria is caused by a protozoan.

Correct Answer: B. 1942

The Cripps Mission visited India in 1942 and was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps. The 1942 mission was sent by the British government to negotiate Indian support for World War II in exchange for post-war dominion status. The Cripps Mission arrived in India in March 1942 but its proposals were rejected by the Indian National Congress. The failure of the 1942 Cripps Mission directly led to Mahatma Gandhi launching the Quit India Movement in August 1942.

Correct Answer: A. Knot

A knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour. It is widely used in maritime and aviation navigation. One knot is approximately 1.852 kilometers per hour.

Correct Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh

Arunachal Pradesh has a population density of only 17 persons per square kilometer. This is due to its mountainous terrain and dense forest cover. Bihar has the highest population density among Indian states.

Correct Answer: B. Hyderabad

The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy is located in Hyderabad. It is the premier training institution for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers. The academy was established in 1948 to professionalize the police force.

Correct Answer: B. Akbar

Akbar abolished the Jizya tax on non-Muslim subjects in 1564 to promote religious harmony. This was part of his policy of 'Sulh-i-kul' or universal peace. The tax was later reintroduced by Aurangzeb in 1679.

Correct Answer: C. Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium Hydroxide, or Milk of Magnesia, is commonly used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid. It is also used as a laxative to treat occasional constipation. It is a white, milky liquid that is poorly soluble in water.

Correct Answer: B. Gujarat

The Modhera Sun Temple was built in 1026 CE by King Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty. It is situated on the banks of the river Pushpavati in Gujarat. The temple complex is known for its intricate carvings and a large stepped water tank.

Correct Answer: B. Concave Mirror

Concave mirrors are used to concentrate sunlight onto a small area to generate high temperatures. This focused energy can be used for melting metals or producing steam for power. The large surface area of the mirror captures a significant amount of solar radiation.

Correct Answer: B. Indira Gandhi

Indira Gandhi became the first female recipient of the Bharat Ratna in 1971. She served as the first woman Prime Minister of India. M.S. Subbulakshmi was the first musician to receive this honor.

Correct Answer: B. Calcutta High Court

The Calcutta High Court has a circuit bench at Port Blair to serve the Union Territory. This is one of the oldest High Courts in India, established in 1862. It exercises jurisdiction over West Bengal and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Correct Answer: B. Tesla

Tesla (T) is the SI unit used to measure the strength of a magnetic field. It is named after the inventor Nikola Tesla. One Tesla is equal to one Weber per square meter.

Correct Answer: B. Football

The Santosh Trophy is a premier Indian football tournament contested by regional state associations. It was started in 1941 and named after the late Maharaja Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhary of Santosh. West Bengal has won the trophy the most number of times.

Correct Answer: B. Methyl Isocyanate

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred in 1984 when Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) leaked from a Union Carbide pesticide plant. It is considered one of the world's worst industrial disasters. Thousands of people died due to the toxic effects of the gas.

Correct Answer: A. Bimbisara

Bimbisara founded the Haryanka dynasty and established his capital at Rajgir. He expanded his kingdom through military conquests and matrimonial alliances. He was a contemporary of Lord Buddha.

Correct Answer: C. Pluto

Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet by the International Astronomical Union in 2006. It is located in the Kuiper belt, a region of icy objects beyond Neptune. Other dwarf planets include Eris, Haumea, and Makemake.

Correct Answer: C. Article 324

Article 324 provides for the establishment of an independent Election Commission to ensure free and fair elections. It oversees the conduct of elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures. The Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners.

Correct Answer: B. Statistics

Mahalanobis distance is a measure used in statistics to find the distance between a point and a distribution. It was introduced by P.C. Mahalanobis in 1936. It is widely used in pattern recognition and cluster analysis.

Correct Answer: C. Filtration of blood

Kidneys remove waste products and excess water from the blood to form urine. They also help regulate blood pressure and maintain electrolyte balance. The structural unit of the kidney is the nephron.

Correct Answer: C. HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank is a private sector bank, while the others are owned by the government. Public sector banks are those where the government holds a majority stake. HDFC is one of the largest private banks in India by assets.

Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra

Jawaharlal Nehru Port is the largest container port in India, located east of Mumbai in Maharashtra. It was commissioned in 1989 to relieve pressure on the Mumbai Port. It handles a significant portion of India's containerized cargo.

Correct Answer: B. Stratosphere

The stratosphere is ideal for flying because it is free from weather disturbances like clouds and turbulence. It contains the ozone layer and has stable air conditions. Most commercial jets fly in the lower stratosphere to improve fuel efficiency.

Correct Answer: A. Satyendranath Tagore

Satyendranath Tagore, the elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, cleared the ICS exam in 1863. He was the first Indian to break the British monopoly in the civil services. He served as an officer in the Bombay Presidency.

Correct Answer: C. Sodium Chloride

Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is the ionic compound commonly known as salt. It is essential for human life and is used as a seasoning and preservative. Large deposits are found in seawater and underground salt mines.

Correct Answer: B. Asiatic Lion

Gir National Park in Gujarat is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions are found in the wild. The population has seen a steady increase due to successful conservation efforts. The park's ecosystem also supports leopards, hyenas, and diverse bird species.

Correct Answer: B. Bertha von Suttner

Bertha von Suttner won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1905 for her anti-war novel 'Lay Down Your Arms'. She was a prominent peace activist and influenced Alfred Nobel to establish the peace prize. Malala Yousafzai is the youngest-ever Nobel laureate.

Correct Answer: C. Goods and Services Tax

GST is an indirect tax applied on the supply of goods and services. It replaced multiple indirect taxes like VAT and Excise Duty in India. The tax is collected by the seller but ultimately paid by the consumer.

Correct Answer: A. Apsara

Apsara was Asia's first nuclear research reactor, commissioned in 1956 at Trombay. It was designed and built by Indian scientists with assistance from the UK. It played a crucial role in India's early nuclear energy research.