SSC MTS — Set 22

Correct Answer: A. Odisha

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century temple located in Odisha. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is shaped like a giant chariot with stone wheels and pillars.

Correct Answer: A. Meira Kumar

Meira Kumar became the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha in 2009. She is a former diplomat and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. She served as the Speaker during the 15th Lok Sabha.

Correct Answer: B. Narmada

The Narmada river is considered the lifeline of Madhya Pradesh due to its huge contribution to the state. It flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. It is the fifth longest river in India.

Correct Answer: C. 1576

The Battle of Haldighati took place on June 18, 1576. It was fought between Maharana Pratap and the Mughal Emperor Akbar's forces led by Man Singh I. The battle was a significant event in the history of Rajasthan.

Correct Answer: B. Lactometer

A lactometer is a small glass instrument used to test the purity of milk. It works on the principle of specific gravity of milk. It helps in determining the water content added to the milk.

Correct Answer: B. Chanakya

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, wrote the Arthashastra. It is an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy. He was the chief advisor to Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.

Correct Answer: A. Vishnu Sharma

Vishnu Sharma is credited as the author of the Panchatantra. It is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables in Sanskrit verse and prose. These stories were written to teach wisdom and worldly conduct.

Correct Answer: A. Ethylene

Ethylene is a plant hormone used commercially for the artificial ripening of fruits. Acetylene gas produced from calcium carbide is also commonly used for this purpose. It helps fruits reach a mature color and soft texture faster.

Correct Answer: A. Mother Teresa

Mother Teresa was the first Indian woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She was recognized for her work in helping the poor and suffering in the slums of Calcutta. She was later canonized as Saint Teresa of Calcutta.

Correct Answer: B. 7

Pure water has a pH value of 7, which makes it chemically neutral. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with values below 7 indicating acidity and above 7 indicating alkalinity. A pH of 7 means equal concentrations of hydrogen (H⁺) and hydroxide (OH⁻) ions. Pure water's neutral pH of 7 makes it an important reference point on the pH scale.

Correct Answer: B. Coaches

The Dronacharya Award is given by the Government of India to sports Coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons to achieve excellence. It was instituted in 1985 and is named after Dronacharya, the legendary teacher of the Mahabharata. The award is presented on National Sports Day, August 29.

Correct Answer: A. 1919

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, in Amritsar. British troops under General Dyer fired on a peaceful gathering of protesters. This event became a turning point in the Indian freedom struggle.

Correct Answer: B. Gobi

The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, spanning parts of northern China and southern Mongolia. It is a cold desert known for its rocky terrain and extreme temperatures. The Thar Desert is the largest in India.

Correct Answer: B. Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C. It is a water-soluble vitamin found in citrus fruits and green vegetables. Deficiency of Vitamin C leads to a disease called scurvy.

Correct Answer: B. Rakesh Sharma

Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian citizen to travel in space in 1984. He spent eight days aboard the Soviet space station Salyut 7. He famously told Prime Minister Indira Gandhi that India looked 'Sare Jahan Se Achha' from space.

Correct Answer: A. Part IX

Part IX of the Indian Constitution, consisting of Articles 243 to 243-O, deals with Panchayats. It was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. It provides a three-tier system of local governance in rural areas.

Correct Answer: B. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rani Jhansi Marine National Park is situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It was established in 1996 and consists of coral reefs and mangrove forests. It protects a variety of marine life including sea turtles.

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 output of electrical devices.

Correct Answer: B. Humayun

Humayun was the first Mughal ruler to introduce gold coins during his reign. However, it was Akbar who standardized the Mughal coinage system significantly. The gold coins of the Mughals were known as 'Ashrafi' or 'Mohur'.

Correct Answer: B. Saturn

Saturn currently holds the record for the most moons in our solar system, with 146 confirmed satellites. It overtook Jupiter recently as more small moons were discovered around it. Jupiter remains in second place with 95 moons.

Correct Answer: A. Mumbai

Mumbai is the correct answer to this question. It is the financial capital of India and the most populous city in the country. Mumbai is home to the Bombay Stock Exchange, Bollywood film industry, and is a major port city on the Arabian Sea coast.

Correct Answer: C. 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: B. Rabindranath Tagore

Rabindranath Tagore wrote 'Amar Shonar Bangla', which is the national anthem of Bangladesh. He is the only person in history to have written the national anthems of two countries (India and Bangladesh). He wrote it in 1905 during the partition of Bengal.

Correct Answer: C. Skin

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

Correct Answer: B. Karnataka

Bandipur National Park is a tiger reserve located in the state of Karnataka. It was established in 1974 as a tiger reserve under Project Tiger. It is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Correct Answer: C. Adrenaline

Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is called the emergency hormone or 'fight or flight' hormone. It is secreted by the adrenal glands during times of stress or danger. It increases heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

Correct Answer: C. Karnam Malleswari

Karnam Malleswari was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in 2000 at the Sydney Olympics. She won the bronze medal in weightlifting in the 69kg category. She was also awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.

Correct Answer: A. Automated Teller Machine

ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. It is an electronic telecommunications device that enables customers to perform financial transactions without a human clerk. It was first introduced by Barclays Bank in 1967.

Correct Answer: B. Ashoka

Emperor Ashoka referred to himself as Devenampiya Piyadassi (Beloved of the Gods) in his edicts. He was the third ruler of the Maurya Dynasty and is famous for embracing Buddhism after the Kalinga War. His edicts are found throughout the Indian subcontinent.

Correct Answer: C. Uttarakhand

The Valley of Flowers is a national park located in North Chamoli, Uttarakhand. It is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and diverse flora. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Nanda Devi National Park.

Correct Answer: B. Oxygen

Plants release oxygen as a byproduct during the process of photosynthesis. They take in carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce food (glucose). This oxygen is vital for the survival of humans and animals.

Correct Answer: A. Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Gopal Krishna Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society in 1905 in Pune. The society aimed to train Indians of different castes and religions for a life of selfless service to the nation. Gokhale was a moderate leader and political mentor to Gandhi.

Correct Answer: B. Ankara

Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, located in the central part of the country. Istanbul is the largest city and cultural center but is not the capital. Ankara replaced Istanbul as the capital in 1923.

Correct Answer: B. Seismograph

A seismograph is an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes. It measures the seismic waves produced during ground movement. The Richter scale is used to express the magnitude of the earthquake recorded.

Correct Answer: A. Kalidasa

Kalidasa, one of the greatest Sanskrit poets and playwrights, wrote Abhigyan Shakuntalam. It tells the story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala. Kalidasa is often called the 'Shakespeare of India'.

Correct Answer: B. Mercury

Mercury is the smallest and innermost planet in the solar system. It is only slightly larger than Earth's Moon. Pluto was formerly the smallest planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet.

Correct Answer: B. Thomas Munro

Thomas Munro and Alexander Read introduced the Ryotwari system in the Madras Presidency in 1820. In this system, land revenue was paid directly by the peasants (Ryots) to the government. It aimed to eliminate middlemen like Zamindars.

Correct Answer: C. Hertz

The Hertz (Hz) is the SI unit of frequency, named after the German physicist Heinrich Hertz. One hertz is defined as one cycle per second. It is commonly used to measure the pitch of sound and radio waves.

Correct Answer: C. Bengaluru

The Indian Institute of Science is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in 1909 with the support of Jamsetji Tata. It is a premier research institute for science and engineering in India.

Correct Answer: A. Wilhelm Roentgen

Wilhelm Roentgen, a German physicist, discovered X-rays in 1895. He received the first-ever Nobel Prize in Physics for this discovery in 1901. X-rays are widely used today for medical imaging and security.