General Studies Practice Quiz Set 39

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General Studies - Multiple Choice Questions - SET 39

Useful for UPSC related exams, SSC-CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, RRB, CDS, and State Level Group-1 & Group-2 exams.

Source of Questions - NCERT 6th to 12th Textbooks and

Questions Included from UPSC previous year papers, State level Group-1 and group-2 Previous Papers

1Q) The Suez Canal connects which two water bodies?

(A) Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea

(B) Mediterranean Sea and Pacific Ocean

(C) Tyrrhenian Sea and Pacific Ocean

(D) Arabian Sea and Aegean Sea

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⇨ The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway in Egypt that connects the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.

⇨ The Suez Canal was opened in 1869.

⇨ Ferdinand de Lesseps, a French diplomat, and entrepreneur, played a crucial role in the construction of the Suez Canal.

⇨ The Suez Canal stretches for approximately 193 kilometers (120 miles).

⇨ It runs through the Isthmus of Suez, a narrow strip of land between Africa and Asia.

⇨ The canal separates the African continent from Asia.

2Q) Which of the following is not one of the Great Lakes in North America?

(A) Lake Superior

(B) Lake Victoria

(C) Lake Huron

(D) Lake Michigan

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⇨ Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area and the third largest by volume, containing 10% of the world's surface freshwater. It is located in Central North America.

⇨ Lake Victoria is located in East Africa and is not part of the Great Lakes system in North America.

⇨ Lake Huron is located in the North America.

⇨ Lake Michigan is located in the North America.

⇨ The five Great Lakes of North America are:

⇨ (1) Lake Superior

⇨ (2) Lake Michigan

⇨ (3) Lake Huron

⇨ (4) Lake Erie

⇨ (5) Lake Ontario

3Q) The Bandipur National Park, a tiger reserve, is located in which of the following state of India?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Tamil Nadu

(C) Kerala

(D) Telangana

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⇨ The Bandipur National Park is located in the state of Karnataka.

⇨ It is one of the premier tiger reserves in India and forms a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

4Q) Gerosoppa Falls is located in which of the following state of India?

(A) Karnataka

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Goa

(D) Andhra Pradesh

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⇨ The Jog Falls, also known as Gerosoppa Falls, is located in the state of Karnataka.

⇨ It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India and is formed by the Sharavathi River.

5Q) The ancient trade route connecting India with Central Asia and the Mediterranean region is known as:

(A) Silk Road

(B) Spice Route

(C) Incense Route

(D) Amber Road

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⇨ The ancient trade route connecting India with Central Asia and the Mediterranean region is known as the Silk Road.

⇨ The Silk Road was a network of Eurasian trade routes active from the second century BCE until the mid-15th century.

⇨ The Silk Road was a network of ancient trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty of China in 130 BCE.

⇨ The Spice Routes, also known as Maritime Silk Roads, is the name given to the network of sea routes that link the East with the West.

⇨ They stretch from the west coast of Japan, through the islands of Indonesia, around India to the lands of the Middle East - and from there, across the Mediterranean to Europe.

⇨ The Incense Route was a network of trade routes extending over two thousand kilometers to facilitate the transport of frankincense and myrrh from Yemen and Oman in the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean.

⇨ The Amber Road was an ancient trade route for the transfer of amber from coastal areas of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea.

⇨ Prehistoric trade routes between Northern and Southern Europe were defined by the amber trade.

6Q) The Battle of Kalinga, fought by Ashoka, resulted in:

(1) A decisive victory for Ashoka

(2) The spread of Buddhism in Kalinga

(3) The adoption of a policy of non-violence by Ashoka

(4) A destructive war causing immense loss of life and suffering

(A) Only 2 and 3

(B) Only 1, 2 and 3

(C) Only 2, 3, and 4

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ The Battle of Kalinga resulted in a destructive war causing immense loss of life and suffering.

⇨ It had a profound impact on Ashoka, leading to his conversion to Buddhism and the promotion of non-violence.

7Q) Who authored the book "Discovery of India"?

(A) Subhash Chandra Bose

(B) Rabindranath Tagore

(C) Jawaharlal Nehru

(D) Mahatma Gandhi

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⇨ "Discovery of India" is a book written by Jawaharlal Nehru while he was incarcerated in 1942–1945 at Ahmednagar jail, Maharashtra for participating in Quit India Movement.

⇨ It provides an insightful account of India's rich history, culture, and philosophy.

⇨ he included in the book the various aspects of India's 'Unity in Diversity'.

⇨ One television series titled “Bharat Ek Khoj” was also released in 1988, which was based on this book.

⇨ Some Other works authored by Jawaharlal Nehru :

⇨ Letters for a Nation

⇨ The Unity of India Collected Writings 1937-1940

⇨ A Bunch of Old Letters

⇨ Nehru’s India: Select Speeches

⇨ Words of Freedom: Ideas of A Nation

⇨ An Autobiography: Toward Freedom

⇨ Letters from a Father to His Daughter

⇨ The Struggle for Civil Liberties

8Q) The August Kranti Movement was launched in which year?

(A) 1935

(B) 1938

(C) 1942

(D) 1945

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⇨ The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Kranti Movement, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress on 8 August 1942, demanding immediate British withdrawal from India.

⇨ Gandhi made a call to Do or Die in his Quit India movement delivered in Bombay on 9 August 1942.

⇨ The Indian flag was raised at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai during the Quit India Movement by Aruna Asaf Ali, who is known as the “Grand Old Lady” of the Independence Movement.

⇨ The slogan "Quit India" was coined by Yusuf Meherally, a socialist and trade unionist.

⇨ Meherally had also coined the slogan “Simon Go Back”.

9Q) Which of the following atmospheric gases are normally considered in calculating the value of the Air Quality Index in India?

(1) Carbon dioxide

(2) Carbon monoxide

(3) Nitrogen dioxide

(4) Sulphur Dioxide

(5) Methane

(A) Only 1, 2, and 3

(B) Only 2, 3, and 4

(C) Only 3, 4 and 5

(D) Only 1, 2, 3, and 4

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⇨ In India, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) calculates the Air Quality Index (AQI).

⇨ It considers eight pollutants for calculating the AQI: PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, NH3, and Pb.

⇨ In the above eight pollutants, atmospheric gases are carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulphur dioxide (SO2).

10Q) Which of the following are known as the lighthouse of the universe?

(A) Comets

(B) Meteoroids

(C) Pulsars

(D) Quasars

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⇨ Pulsars are indeed often referred to as the "lighthouses of the universe" due to their distinctive characteristics and the important role they play in astronomy. Here are a few reasons why pulsars are considered as such:

⇨ Pulsating Signals:

⇨ Pulsars are highly magnetized rotating neutron stars that emit beams of electromagnetic radiation. These beams are emitted along the magnetic axis of the neutron star and are only visible when they are aligned with Earth. As the neutron star rotates, the beam of radiation appears to pulse on and off, creating a regular pattern of signals. This pulsating nature of their emissions is similar to the way a lighthouse emits periodic flashes of light, hence the comparison.

⇨ Precise Timing:

⇨ Pulsars exhibit an exceptional regularity in their pulsations. The intervals between pulses are incredibly stable, making them reliable celestial clocks. Astronomers can use pulsars to accurately measure time intervals, much like how a lighthouse's beam serves as a reference for measuring time. This precision allows for a wide range of scientific studies, including tests of general relativity, studies of stellar evolution, and even the search for gravitational waves.

⇨ Navigation and Spacecraft Positioning:

⇨ The precise timing of pulsar signals can be used for navigation and spacecraft positioning. Just as ships and aircraft use lighthouses as navigational aids, spacecraft can utilize the signals from pulsars to determine their position in space. Pulsar-based navigation, known as X-ray pulsar-based navigation (XNAV), has the potential to provide autonomous navigation for deep-space missions.

⇨ Cosmological Probes:

⇨ Pulsars are excellent tools for probing various cosmological phenomena. They can be used to study the interstellar medium, the behavior of matter under extreme conditions, and the properties of gravity. Pulsars in binary systems have been instrumental in the detection and confirmation of gravitational waves, which are ripples in the fabric of spacetime caused by the merger of massive objects.

⇨ Astronomical Timekeeping:

⇨ Pulsars serve as valuable natural clocks in the universe. The stability and predictability of their pulses make them useful for calibrating and verifying the accuracy of terrestrial atomic clocks used in astronomy and other scientific measurements. Pulsar observations have been used to refine our understanding of timekeeping systems and to improve the accuracy of atomic clocks.

⇨ These factors, among others, contribute to the comparison of pulsars as the "lighthouses of the universe." Their distinct properties make them invaluable tools for studying the cosmos, navigating in space, and advancing our knowledge of fundamental physics.

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