SSC GD — Set 11

Correct Answer: B. Kanchenjunga

Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak located in India. It is situated on the border between Sikkim and Nepal. Mount Everest is the world's highest peak but it is in Nepal.

Correct Answer: B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj to reform Hindu society. He is known as the 'Father of Modern India'. He played a key role in the abolition of the Sati system.

Correct Answer: C. 25 years

A person must be at least 25 years old if they are a member of the Lok Sabha. For Rajya Sabha members, the minimum age to be PM is 30 years. This requirement ensures political maturity for the executive head.

Correct Answer: B. Gujarat

Gir National Park is located in Gujarat and is the only home of Asiatic lions. It was established as a sanctuary in 1965. The park is a vital part of India's wildlife conservation efforts.

Correct Answer: B. Mercury

Mercury is the only common metal that remains in a liquid state at room temperature. It is widely used in thermometers due to its uniform expansion. Its chemical symbol is Hg.

Correct Answer: C. Karnam Malleswari

Karnam Malleswari won a bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She became a pioneer for Indian women in international sports. She was also awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Correct Answer: D. Vitamin K

Vitamin K plays a critical role in helping the blood to clot or thicken. Its deficiency can lead to excessive bleeding from minor injuries. Leafy green vegetables are excellent sources of Vitamin K.

Correct Answer: C. 1942

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in August 1942. He gave the famous slogan 'Do or Die' during this movement. It was a call for immediate independence from British rule.

Correct Answer: B. Seismograph

A seismograph records the vibrations or seismic waves produced by an earthquake. The magnitude is then measured on the Richter scale. This data helps scientists study tectonic plate movements.

Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh

Kuchipudi originated in a village of the same name in Andhra Pradesh. It involves both singing and dancing by the performers. It is one of the eight major Indian classical dances.

Correct Answer: D. Troposphere

The troposphere is the lowest layer where all weather phenomena like clouds and rain occur. It contains about 75% of the atmosphere's total mass. The temperature in this layer decreases with height.

Correct Answer: C. Bahadur Shah Zafar

Bahadur Shah Zafar was the last Mughal ruler and a symbolic leader of the 1857 revolt. He was exiled to Rangoon by the British after the rebellion failed. He was also a noted Urdu poet.

Correct Answer: C. Tennis

In Tennis, 'Deuce' occurs when the score is tied at 40-40 in a game. A player must then win two consecutive points to win the game. This term is also commonly used in Badminton.

Correct Answer: C. Mitochondria

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse because they generate the cell's energy supply. This energy is stored in the form of ATP molecules. They are found in almost all eukaryotic cells.

Correct Answer: B. Vice President

The Vice President of India presides over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha. He holds this position by virtue of his office. He does not have a vote except in the case of a tie.

Correct Answer: C. Hirakud Dam

Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi river in Odisha, is the longest earthen dam. It was one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects after independence. It measures about 25.7 kilometers in length.

Correct Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913 for 'Gitanjali'. He was the first non-European to receive this prestigious honor. He also composed the national anthems of India and Bangladesh.

Correct Answer: B. Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits. It is essential for tissue repair and the production of collagen. It also acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body.

Correct Answer: B. Sahara

The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world, located in North Africa. It covers an area nearly the size of the United States. It is known for its vast sand dunes and extreme temperatures.

Correct Answer: C. West Bengal

West Bengal consistently ranks as the top rice-producing state in India. The fertile plains of the Ganga provide ideal conditions for rice cultivation. Rice is the staple food for a majority of the Indian population.

Correct Answer: B. Annie Besant

Annie Besant presided over the Calcutta session of the Congress in 1917. She was a British socialist and a supporter of Indian self-rule. Sarojini Naidu was the first 'Indian' woman to hold this post.

Correct Answer: B. Stratosphere

The stratosphere contains the ozone layer which protects the Earth from UV radiation. This layer sits above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. Jet aircraft often fly in the lower stratosphere to avoid weather.

Correct Answer: A. Dadabhai Naoroji

Dadabhai Naoroji was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and a co-founder of the INC. He was the first Indian to become a member of the British Parliament. He wrote 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'.

Correct Answer: D. Kidneys

The kidneys filter waste products and excess water from the blood to form urine. They are bean-shaped organs located in the back of the abdominal cavity. They help maintain the body's overall fluid balance.

Correct Answer: B. Taka

The Taka is the official currency used in Bangladesh. It is issued by the Bangladesh Bank, the country's central bank. One Taka is subdivided into 100 poisha.

Correct Answer: C. 1761

The Third Battle of Panipat was fought in 1761 between the Maratha Empire and the Afghan forces. Ahmad Shah Durrani led the Afghans to victory. This battle significantly weakened Maratha power in India.

Correct Answer: B. Venus

Venus is called Earth's twin because it is similar in size, mass, and composition. However, it has a very thick and toxic atmosphere. It is the hottest planet in our solar system.

Correct Answer: B. Swaran Singh Committee

The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties during the Emergency. These were added by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. They are listed in Part IV-A of the Constitution.

Correct Answer: B. Iron

Siderite is a mineral composed of iron carbonate and is a valuable ore of iron. Other common iron ores include Hematite and Magnetite. Iron is vital for industrial growth and manufacturing.

Correct Answer: C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a senior leader of the Congress and a moderate reformer. He advised Gandhi to travel across India to understand the people's problems. Gandhi held him in high regard as his mentor.

Correct Answer: B. Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is known as the Manchester of India due to its large-scale textile industry. It is the largest city in Gujarat and located on the Sabarmati river. It played a major role in India's cotton trade.

Correct Answer: B. It had no Indian members

The commission was appointed to review the Government of India Act but lacked any Indian representation. This led to widespread protests and the slogan 'Simon Go Back'. Lala Lajpat Rai died during one such protest.

Correct Answer: B. Article 21A

Article 21A was added to make free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6-14. This was introduced by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002. It aims to achieve universal literacy in India.

Correct Answer: B. Assam

Bihu is the most important festival of Assam and marks the change in seasons. There are three types of Bihu: Rongali, Kongali, and Bhogali. It is celebrated with traditional music and folk dances.

Correct Answer: B. 6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ Nm²/kg²

The value of the Universal Gravitational Constant G is 6.67 x 10 to the power minus 11 Nm squared per kg squared. This constant G = 6.67 x 10^-11 Nm2/kg2 appears in Newton's law of universal gravitation: F = Gm1m2/r2. The value 6.67 x 10^-11 was first accurately determined by Henry Cavendish in 1798. Unlike other physical constants, G is difficult to measure with high precision.

Correct Answer: B. Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh from 1947 to 1949. She was famously known as the 'Nightingale of India'. She was a prominent poet and a freedom fighter.

Correct Answer: A. Palk Strait

The Palk Strait is a narrow body of water between Tamil Nadu in India and the Mannar 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: B. 2015

NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission on January 1, 2015. It serves as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India. The Prime Minister serves as its Chairperson.

Correct Answer: B. Adam Smith

Adam Smith is considered the 'Father of Economics' and wrote this book in 1776. It is one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth. It laid the foundation for classical economic theory.

Correct Answer: C. Iodine

Goitre is the swelling of the thyroid gland due to a lack of iodine in the diet. Iodized salt is the most common way to prevent this condition. Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones.