SSC CHSL — Set 13

Correct Answer: C. Gujarat

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching over 1,600 kilometers. This coastline accounts for nearly 24% of the total Indian sea coast. It is dotted with many major and minor ports like Kandla.

Correct Answer: B. Marie Curie

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in 1903 for Physics. She is also the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields. Her pioneering research on radioactivity changed the world of science.

Correct Answer: A. Kerala

Silent Valley National Park is located in the Palakkad district of Kerala. It is known for its rare species of birds and animals like the lion-tailed macaque. The park is a unique preserve of tropical evergreen rain forests.

Correct Answer: B. Lord Chelmsford

Lord Chelmsford served as the Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921. The tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, during his tenure. He also introduced the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms during this period.

Correct Answer: C. Femur

The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It supports the weight of the body during activities like walking and running. The smallest bone in the body is the stapes, found in the ear.

Correct Answer: A. Adam Smith

Adam Smith, often called the 'Father of Economics', published this book in 1776. It is considered the first modern work of economics. The book discusses the relationship between free markets and national prosperity.

Correct Answer: C. Right to Constitutional Remedies

Article 32 gives citizens the Right to Constitutional Remedies if their fundamental rights are violated. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the soul because it makes all other rights enforceable. Under this article, one can directly approach the Supreme Court for justice.

Correct Answer: A. Baking Soda

Baking soda is the common name for the chemical compound Sodium Bicarbonate ($NaHCO_3$). It is widely used in baking as a leavening agent to make dough rise. It also has various cleaning and medicinal uses.

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 to achieve this feat in an individual sport. This victory inspired a new generation of Indian athletes.

Correct Answer: C. Brahmaputra

The Brahmaputra river is often called 'Luit' or 'Bor-Luit' in the Assamese language. It is one of the major rivers of Asia, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh. It is also known as the Tsangpo in Tibet.

Correct Answer: B. Pancreas

The pancreas is called a mixed gland because it performs both exocrine and endocrine functions. It secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine as an exocrine gland. As an endocrine gland, it produces hormones like insulin and glucagon.

Correct Answer: C. Shah Jahan

Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort in 1638 when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi. It is made of red sandstone and represents the peak of Mughal architecture. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Correct Answer: B. Watt

The Watt is the SI unit of power, named after the Scottish inventor James Watt. One Watt is defined as the rate of doing work at one Joule per second. It is commonly used to measure the power of electrical appliances.

Correct Answer: C. Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the 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. It is famous for its Great Red Spot, a giant storm.

Correct Answer: C. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is highly sensitive to heat and light. Boiling or long cooking times can significantly reduce the Vitamin C content in vegetables. It is best to consume citrus fruits and raw vegetables to get this vitamin.

Correct Answer: A. Bimbisara

Bimbisara founded the Haryanka Dynasty in the 6th century BCE and ruled the Magadha Empire. He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha and Vardhamana Mahavira. He used matrimonial alliances to expand his kingdom's influence.

Correct Answer: B. Karnataka

Karnataka accounts for about 70% of the total coffee production in India. The districts of Kodagu, Chikmagalur, and Hassan are the major coffee-growing regions. India is one of the top ten coffee producers in the world.

Correct Answer: C. 1976

The 42nd Amendment was passed in 1976 during the Emergency under Indira Gandhi's government. It is often called the 'Mini-Constitution' because of the massive changes it brought. It added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.

Correct Answer: B. Thiamine

Thiamine is the chemical name for Vitamin B1, which is essential for energy metabolism. Deficiency of this vitamin leads to a disease called Beriberi. Whole grains and legumes are rich sources of Thiamine.

Correct Answer: B. Seismograph

A seismograph is an instrument that detects and records the vibrations produced by earthquakes. The magnitude of these vibrations is often measured on the Richter scale. This helps scientists understand the strength and origin of the quake.

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 focus on her medical studies instead of acting. She is a qualified doctor and lives in Dublin.

Correct Answer: C. Kunchikal Falls

Kunchikal Falls in Karnataka is the highest tiered waterfall in India, with a height of 455 meters. It is formed by the Varahi River in the Shimoga district. Many people incorrectly identify Jog Falls as the highest.

Correct Answer: C. Bahadur Shah Zafar

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal Emperor and was declared the leader of the 1857 revolt. After the revolt failed, he was arrested by the British and exiled to Rangoon. His death marked the formal end of the Mughal Empire.

Correct Answer: A. Pascal

The Pascal ($Pa$) is the SI unit of pressure, named after Blaise Pascal. One Pascal is equal to one Newton per square meter. It is used to measure stress, young's modulus, and tensile strength.

Correct Answer: B. Iris

The iris is the colored part of the eye that regulates the size of the pupil. By changing the pupil's size, it controls how much light reaches the retina. This function is similar to the aperture of a camera.

Correct Answer: B. G.V. Mavalankar

Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1956. He is popularly known as 'Dadasaheb'. He played a crucial role in establishing the rules and traditions of the Indian Parliament.

Correct Answer: B. Assam

Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is famous for its one-horned rhinoceros. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and hosts two-thirds of the world's rhino population. It is also a high-density tiger reserve.

Correct Answer: A. Atmaram Pandurang

Prarthana Samaj was founded by Atmaram Pandurang in Bombay in 1867. The movement aimed at rational worship and social reforms like women's education. Later, Mahadev Govind Ranade also became a prominent leader of this Samaj.

Correct Answer: B. Venus

Venus and Uranus are the only two planets in our solar system that rotate from east to west. This is known as retrograde rotation. On Venus, the sun rises in the west and sets in the east.

Correct Answer: C. Tartaric Acid

Tamarind contains a high amount of Tartaric acid, which gives it a distinct sour taste. This acid also acts as an antioxidant and is used in various food preparations. It is also found in grapes and bananas.

Correct Answer: C. Ottawa

Ottawa is the capital city of Canada and is located in the province of Ontario. It was chosen as the capital by Queen Victoria in 1857. It is the political and administrative center of the country.

Correct Answer: A. C. Rajagopalachari

The first Bharat Ratna awards were given in 1954 to three eminent personalities. These were C. Rajagopalachari, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and scientist C.V. Raman. It is the highest civilian award in India.

Correct Answer: B. Gobi

The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia and the fifth largest in the world. It covers parts of northern China and southern Mongolia. It is a cold desert and is known for its role in the ancient Silk Road.

Correct Answer: B. Alexander Fleming

Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin in 1928, which was the world's first antibiotic. He noticed that a mold called Penicillium notatum killed bacteria in a petri dish. This discovery revolutionized the treatment of infectious diseases.

Correct Answer: B. January 25

National Voters' Day is celebrated on January 25th every year to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India. Its purpose is to encourage more young voters to participate in the political process. It has been celebrated since 2011.

Correct Answer: D. O-

O negative (O-) is known as the 'Universal Donor' because it can be safely transfused to recipients of any blood type. The absence of A, B, and Rh antigens in O- blood means it is compatible with all ABO blood groups. Hospitals maintain O- blood supplies specifically because O- is the universal donor used in critical emergencies. The rarity of universal donor O- blood (about 7% prevalence) makes blood donation by O- individuals especially valuable.

Correct Answer: A. Manila

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is headquartered in Manila, Philippines. It was established in 1966 to promote social and economic development in Asia. It has 68 member countries, including many from outside the region.

Correct Answer: B. Banabhatta

Banabhatta was the court poet of King Harshavardhana and wrote his biography, Harshacharita. It is one of the earliest examples of a historical biography in Sanskrit literature. It provides detailed information about the administration and society of that time.

Correct Answer: C. Mercury

Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system and is the closest to the Sun. It has no moons and almost no atmosphere to retain heat. It completes one orbit around the sun in just 88 days.

Correct Answer: B. 8

One byte consists of exactly 8 bits. A bit is the smallest unit of digital data, representing either 0 or 1. Eight bits grouped together form one byte, which can represent 256 different values (2 to the power of 8). The 8-bit standard for a byte is universally used to measure computer memory, storage, and data transmission rates.