Match List . I with List . II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List . I (National Park/ Wildlife Sanctuary) List I: A. Chandra Prabha, B. Karera, C. Jaisamand, D. Nahargarh List II: 1. Jaipur, 2. Jhansi, 3. Agra, 4. Varanasi, 5. Udaipur

The correct answer is C based on the geographical locations of these protected areas. Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chandauli district near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Karera Wildlife Sanctuary was historically associated with the Shivpuri region near Jhansi, Madhya Pradesh. Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Udaipur, Rajasthan, surrounding the Jaisamand Lake. Nahargarh Biological Park is located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, near the Nahargarh Fort. Matching these gives A 4, B 2, C 5, and D 1, which corresponds to option C.

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Well. Known Company Major Area of Work

Option C is the correct answer because Genpact is not involved in power generation. Genpact is a global professional services firm that focuses on business process outsourcing, data analytics, and digital transformation. It originally started as a business unit within General Electric but its primary area of work is Information Technology Enabled Services rather than the energy sector. All other options are correctly matched to their respective industries.

Sasken: Communication technology

Match List . I with Likst . II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List . I (Place of (State) Archaeological Monument) List I: A. Sisupalgarh, B. Piprahwa, C. Goalpara, D. Bishnupur List II: 1. Assam, 2. Manipur, 3. Orissa, 4. Uttar Pradesh

The correct option is C because of the following matches: A. Sisupalgarh is located in Odisha (Orissa). It is an ancient fortified city near Bhubaneswar. B. Piprahwa is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is a famous Buddhist archaeological site in the Siddharthnagar district, known for its stupa. C. Goalpara is located in Assam. It is a town and district known for its historical ruins and archaeological remains. D. Bishnupur is located in Manipur. It is known for its ancient temples, specifically the Vishnu temple built in the 15th century. Therefore, the matching sequence is A-3, B-4, C-1, and D-2, which corresponds to option C.

In which one among the following is the speed of sound maximum?

The speed of sound depends on the density and elasticity of the medium through which it travels. Sound travels fastest in solids, slower in liquids, and slowest in gases. This is because molecules in solids are packed closely together, allowing vibrations to transfer more rapidly. In this question, air is a gas and water is a liquid. Wood is a solid. Therefore, sound travels faster in wood than in water or air. Among the given options, wood provides the most rigid and elastic medium, resulting in the maximum speed of sound.

Consider the following chemicals: 1. Benzene 2. Carbon tetrachloride 3. Sodium Carbonate 4. Trichloroethylene Which of the above is/are used as dry-cleaning chemicals?

The correct answer is C because Benzene, Carbon tetrachloride, and Trichloroethylene have all been used as dry-cleaning chemicals. 1. Benzene: Was historically used as a dry-cleaning solvent, though its use has largely been discontinued due to its flammability and toxicity. 2. Carbon tetrachloride: Was a common non-flammable dry-cleaning solvent but its use has been phased out due to its toxicity and ozone-depleting properties. 3. Sodium Carbonate: This is washing soda, an alkaline salt used in traditional wet washing (laundry detergents) to soften water and aid cleaning. It is not a solvent for dry cleaning, which by definition uses non-water-based solvents. 4. Trichloroethylene: A chlorinated solvent that was used in dry cleaning, particularly for industrial applications, but its use has also declined due to health concerns. Therefore, 1, 2, and 4 are correct, making C the right option.

Consider the following statements: 1. Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee is a diuretic. 2. Citric acid is used in soft drinks. 3. Ascorbic acid is essential for the formation of bones and teeth. 4. Citric acid is a good substitution for ascorbic acid in our nutrition. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Statement 1 is correct because caffeine is a known diuretic, meaning it increases the production of urine and helps the body eliminate excess water. Statement 2 is correct because citric acid is widely used in the food and beverage industry, particularly in soft drinks, to provide a sour taste and act as a preservative. Statement 3 is correct because ascorbic acid, also known as Vitamin C, plays a vital role in the synthesis of collagen, which is essential for the structural integrity and health of bones, teeth, and skin. Statement 4 is incorrect because while both are acids found in fruits, they serve different biological functions. Citric acid cannot replace ascorbic acid in nutrition because citric acid is not a vitamin and cannot prevent deficiency diseases like scurvy. Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct, making option B the right answer.

Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of Indian?

The correct answer is A because the regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields is explicitly mentioned under Entry 55 of the Union List in the Seventh Schedule. This gives the Central Government exclusive power to legislate on this subject to ensure uniform safety standards across the country. In contrast, the other options belong to the State List. Agriculture is under Entry 14, Fisheries is under Entry 21, and Public health is under Entry 6 of the State List. Therefore, the State Governments have the primary power to legislate on these three subjects.

Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields

Consider the following statements: 1. No provision in Constitution to encourage equal pay for equal work for men and women. 2. Constitution does not define backward classes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 39 d of the Directive Principles of State Policy explicitly directs the State to ensure that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women. Therefore, the Constitution does contain a provision to encourage this principle. Statement 2 is correct because while the Constitution mentions backward classes in various articles such as Article 15 4, Article 16 4, and Article 340, it does not provide a specific definition for who constitutes a backward class. The identification is left to the executive or commissions appointed for this purpose. Since only the second statement is true, the correct option is B.

What is the new administrative capital proposed for Myanmar?

The correct option is D because Pyinmana is the administrative district where the new capital city, Naypyidaw, was built. In November 2005, the military government of Myanmar began moving its administrative headquarters from the former capital, Yangon, to a site near Pyinmana. Naypyidaw was officially unveiled as the new capital in March 2006. The other options, Bassein, Mandalay, and Myitkyina, are established cities in Myanmar but were never designated as the new administrative capital.

Consider the following statements: 1. Sikkim has the minimum area among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). 2. Chandigarh has the highest literacy rate among Pondicherry, NCT of Delhi and other Union Territories. 3. Maharashtra has the highest population after Uttar Pradesh among the 28 Indian States (Delhi and Pondicherry not included). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement 1 is incorrect because Goa, not Sikkim, is the state with the smallest area in India. Sikkim is the smallest state in terms of population, but it is larger than Goa in terms of geographical area. Statement 2 is incorrect because according to the 2011 Census, Lakshadweep has the highest literacy rate among the Union Territories, surpassing Chandigarh, Delhi, and Puducherry. Statement 3 is correct because Maharashtra is the second most populous state in India, following Uttar Pradesh. Since only statement 3 is true, the correct option is D.

Match List . I with Likst . II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List . I List . II Centre of (State) Handicrafts) List I: A. Mon, B. Nalbari, C. Pasighat, D. Tura List II: 1. Arunachal Pradesh, 2. Assam, 3. Meghalaya, 4. Nagaland

The correct answer is A because of the following geographical matches of the centers to their respective states in Northeast India: A. Mon is a prominent district in Nagaland, known for its Konyak Naga heritage and wood carving handicrafts. This matches with 4. B. Nalbari is a district in Assam, famous for its traditional bamboo and cane products as well as Japi making. This matches with 2. C. Pasighat is one of the oldest towns in Arunachal Pradesh and serves as a major cultural and handicraft hub for the East Siang district. This matches with 1. D. Tura is the largest town in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya, known for indigenous textiles and bamboo crafts. This matches with 3. Therefore, the sequence 4 2 1 3 is the correct match.

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

The correct option is D because the Amaravati Buddhist Stupa is located in the Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh. It was built during the Mauryan and Satavahana periods and is one of the most significant specimens of Buddhist art and architecture in India. The other options are incorrect for the following reasons: Vikramsila Monastery is located in Bihar, not Uttar Pradesh. It was founded by the Pala king Dharmapala. Hemkund Gurudwara is located in Uttarakhand, specifically in the Chamoli district, not Himachal Pradesh. Udayagiri Caves are located in Odisha near Bhubaneswar and also in Madhya Pradesh near Vidisha, but they are not located in Maharashtra. The famous caves in Maharashtra are Ajanta, Ellora, and Kanheri.

Vikramsila Monastery: Uttar Pradesh

Hemkund Gurudwara: Himachal Pradesh

Amaravati Buddhist Stupa: Andhra Pradesh

Consider the following statements: 1. Rajya Sabha alone can declare it's in national interest for Parliament to legislate on State List matters. 2. Resolutions approving Emergency Proclamations are passed only by Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is A because of the following reasons: Statement 1 is correct. Under Article 249 of the Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has the exclusive power to pass a resolution supported by not less than two thirds of the members present and voting, declaring that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest that Parliament should make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List. Statement 2 is incorrect. Every proclamation of Emergency must be laid before both Houses of Parliament and must be approved by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha within a specified period. It is not an exclusive power of the Lok Sabha. Therefore, only the first statement is true.

What is the name of the vessel that delivers the nutrient rich blood from the stomach | small intestine to the liver?

The correct answer is D, the Hepatic portal vein. Unlike most veins that carry blood back to the heart, the hepatic portal vein transports blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen directly to the liver. This blood is rich in nutrients absorbed during digestion from the stomach and small intestine. The liver then processes these nutrients and filters toxins before the blood is released into the general circulation. Options A and C are arteries that provide oxygenated blood to the liver, while Option B, the hepatic vein, carries deoxygenated and processed blood away from the liver toward the heart.

Consider the following statements with reference to human body: 1. Common bile duct releases contents into stomach. 2. Pancreatic duct releases contents into duodenum. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is B because of the following reasons: Statement 1 is incorrect because the common bile duct does not release its contents into the stomach. Instead, it joins with the pancreatic duct to empty bile into the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. Statement 2 is correct because the pancreatic duct transports digestive enzymes from the pancreas and releases them directly into the duodenum. Both the bile duct and the pancreatic duct typically enter the duodenum through a shared opening called the Ampulla of Vater. Therefore, only statement 2 is factually accurate regarding human anatomy.

Assertion (A): Balance of Payments represents a better picture of a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world than the Balance of Trade. Reason (R): Balance of Payments takes into account the exchange of both visible and invisible items whereas Balance of Trade does not.

Assertion (A) is true because the Balance of Payments (BOP) is a comprehensive record of all economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world, making it a broader and more complete indicator than the Balance of Trade (BOT). Reason (R) is true because BOP includes both visible items (goods) and invisible items (services, income, transfers, capital flows). In contrast, BOT primarily focuses only on visible items (goods). Reason (R) correctly explains Assertion (A) because the very reason BOP provides a better picture is its inclusion of a wider range of transactions, specifically both visible and invisible items, which BOT excludes or only partially covers. Therefore, the expanded scope of BOP (as described in R) directly leads to its superior representational ability (as stated in A).

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A