SSC GD — Set 22

Correct Answer: B. Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer of sugarcane in India. It accounts for nearly half of the total production in the country. The state has a vast area under fertile alluvial soil which is ideal for this crop.

Correct Answer: A. Pushyamitra Shunga

Pushyamitra Shunga founded the Shunga Dynasty after assassinating the last Maurya ruler. He was the commander-in-chief of the Mauryan army. The dynasty ruled primarily in the Magadha region.

Correct Answer: C. Article 21A

Article 21A provides for free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. It was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002. This article makes education a Fundamental Right in India.

Correct Answer: C. Cyanocobalamin

The chemical name of Vitamin B12 is Cyanocobalamin. It is essential for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system. This vitamin is primarily found in animal products like meat and eggs.

Correct Answer: C. Gujarat

The Silchar-Saurashtra highway terminates at Porbandar in the state of Gujarat. It is part of the East-West Corridor of the Golden Quadrilateral project. This corridor connects the eastern part of India to the western coast.

Correct Answer: B. Sarojini Naidu

Sarojini Naidu presided over the Kanpur session of the Congress in 1925. While Annie Besant was the first woman president, Naidu was the first Indian woman to hold the post. She is also known as the 'Nightingale of India'.

Correct Answer: C. Watt

The SI unit of power is the Watt, named after the engineer James Watt. One Watt is defined as the rate of doing work at one joule per second. Power is a scalar quantity measuring how fast work is done.

Correct Answer: B. Eye

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve. It is often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent blindness.

Correct Answer: A. R.K. Narayan

R.K. Narayan wrote 'The Guide', which is set in his fictional town of Malgudi. The novel won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1960. It was also adapted into a famous Bollywood movie.

Correct Answer: C. Nagaland

The Hornbill Festival is celebrated every year in Nagaland from December 1st to 10th. It is known as the 'Festival of Festivals' in the state. It showcases the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Naga tribes.

Correct Answer: C. 6 years

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected for a term of six years. One-third of the members retire every second year. It is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved by the President.

Correct Answer: B. Saturn

Saturn is currently recognized as the planet with the highest number of moons in our solar system. It has 146 confirmed moons as per recent astronomical discoveries. Jupiter follows closely as the second planet with the most moons.

Correct Answer: D. Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, founded the Khalsa in 1699. He introduced the 'Five Ks' for the members of the Khalsa. This community was established to protect the innocent from religious persecution.

Correct Answer: B. Acetylene

Acetylene gas, often produced from calcium carbide, is used for the artificial ripening of fruits. It mimics the effect of ethylene, which is the natural ripening hormone in plants. However, the use of calcium carbide for this purpose is restricted in many countries due to health risks.

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Kanha National Park is one of the largest national parks in Madhya Pradesh. It is a well-known Tiger Reserve and is famous for its population of Royal Bengal Tigers. This park also provided inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.

Correct Answer: C. K2 (Godwin-Austen)

K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the second-highest peak in the world. It is the highest point in the Karakoram Range and is located on the China-Pakistan border. It is famously known as the 'Savage Mountain' among climbers.

Correct Answer: B. Sirimavo Bandaranaike

Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka became the world's first female Prime Minister in 1960. She served three terms as the Prime Minister of Ceylon/Sri Lanka. She was the mother of Chandrika Kumaratunga, who also became President of Sri Lanka.

Correct Answer: B. Red Blood Cells

Red Blood Cells (RBCs) contain a protein called hemoglobin that binds to oxygen. They transport oxygen from the lungs to all tissues of the body. RBCs are also known as erythrocytes and lack a nucleus.

Correct Answer: A. 1905

The partition of Bengal was announced by Lord Curzon in 1905. It was done primarily to divide the Hindu and Muslim populations and weaken the nationalist movement. The partition was later annulled in 1911.

Correct Answer: C. Canberra

Canberra is the capital city of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne. It is a completely planned city located in the Australian Capital Territory. The name 'Canberra' is thought to mean 'meeting place'.

Correct Answer: B. K.D. Jadhav

K.D. Jadhav won a bronze medal in wrestling at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. He was the first athlete from independent India to win an individual Olympic medal. He is fondly remembered as the 'Pocket Dynamo'.

Correct Answer: A. Bihar

According to the 2011 Census, Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India at approximately 61.8%. The state has been working on various schemes to improve educational outcomes. Literacy is defined as the ability of a person aged 7 and above to read and write.

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 and allows for movement of the leg. It is located between the hip and the knee joint.

Correct Answer: C. Ibrahim Lodi

Ibrahim Lodi was the last ruler of the Lodi Dynasty and the Delhi Sultanate. He was defeated by Babur in the First Battle of Panipat in 1526. His death marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire in India.

Correct Answer: B. Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide is a highly toxic gas that has no color or smell. It is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels like coal and wood. It binds to hemoglobin more strongly than oxygen, leading to suffocation.

Correct Answer: B. India and Sri Lanka

The Palk Strait is a strait between the Tamil Nadu state of India and the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. It connects the Bay of Bengal in the northeast with Palk Bay in the southwest. It is named after Robert Palk, a governor of Madras Presidency.

Correct Answer: C. 65 years

A Judge of the Supreme Court of India holds office until he attains the age of 65 years. For High Court judges, the retirement age is 62 years. These ages are specified in the Indian Constitution.

Correct Answer: C. Gopala

Gopala founded the Pala Dynasty in the 8th century through an election by local chieftains. The dynasty ruled over the regions of Bengal and Bihar for several centuries. The Palas were great patrons of Buddhism and education.

Correct Answer: C. Troposphere

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather phenomena occur. It extends up to about 8 to 15 kilometers from the surface. It contains roughly 80% of the total mass of the atmosphere.

Correct Answer: B. Dhanbad

Dhanbad is called the Coal Capital of India due to its large number of coal mines. It is home to the Jharia coalfield, one of the largest in the country. Many major coal-related industries and institutions are located here.

Correct Answer: A. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

In 1954, the Bharat Ratna was first awarded to three people: C. Rajagopalachari, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, and C.V. Raman. It is the highest civilian award given for exceptional service. All three individuals were pioneers in their respective fields.

Correct Answer: C. Sunlight

Sunlight is the ultimate source of energy that drives photosynthesis in plants. Plants convert solar energy into chemical energy, which then flows through the food chain. Without sunlight, most life on Earth could not exist.

Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir

Wular Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia and is located in Jammu and Kashmir. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity. It acts as a natural reservoir for the Jhelum River.

Correct Answer: B. Lactometer

A lactometer is used to check the purity of milk by measuring its specific gravity. It works on the principle of Archimedes' law. If the milk is diluted with water, the reading on the lactometer changes.

Correct Answer: B. Dehradun

The Indian Military Academy is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in 1932 to train officers for the Indian Army. The academy is famous for its Chetwode Building and rigorous training.

Correct Answer: C. Lord William Bentinck

Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India under the Charter Act of 1833. He is well-known for his social reforms, including the abolition of Sati. He also introduced English as the medium of higher education.

Correct Answer: A. Earth

Earth is called the Blue Planet because about 71% of its surface is covered with water. From space, the abundance of water gives the planet its blue appearance. It is the only known planet to support life.

Correct Answer: B. Rouble

The Russian Rouble is the official currency of the Russian Federation. It is one of the oldest currencies in the world. The symbol for the rouble is ₽.

Correct Answer: A. Lala Hardayal

Lala Hardayal founded the Ghadar Party in 1913 in San Francisco. The party's objective was to liberate India from British rule through armed revolution. Its members were mostly Punjabi immigrants in North America.

Correct Answer: A. Bombay Stock Exchange

BSE stands for Bombay Stock Exchange, located on Dalal Street in Mumbai. It is Asia's oldest stock exchange, established in 1875. The Sensex is the benchmark index of the BSE.