Delhi Police Constable Previous Year Paper (Held on: 2 Dec 2020 Shift 2)

The correct answer is Narmada.

• The battle of Dhramatpur was fought on the bank of river Narmada.
• Jaswant Singh united with other contingents of Rajput and the imperial guard force of the emperor.
• In this battle Mughal emperor Aurangzeb defeated Maharaja Jaswant Singh.
• The Battle of Dharmatpur was fought on 15 April 1658.

 

Key Points

• Narmada river is located in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat states in India and its flows throughout the Jabalpur and Vadodara cities.
• The source of the Narmada river is Amarkantak and its located in Madhya Pradesh.
• Amarkantak is a meeting point of Vindhya and Satpura Ranges.

 

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The correct answer is Femur.

Key Points

• The femur is related to the human skeletal structure.
• The femur is the longest and strongest bone in our body structure.
• The Femur bone is extending from the hip to the knee.
• The long, straight part of the femur is called the femoral shaft.
• Femur bone includes the head, medial and lateral condyles, patellar surface, medial and lateral epicondyles, and greater and lesser trochanters.

 

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The correct answer is E. Coli.

• E. Coli bacteria normally live in the intestine of healthy peoples and animals.
• Older adults and children are at higher risk from this infection.
• It affects the peoples with weakened immune systems.

Important Points

• Causes and Symptoms of E. Coli:

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The correct answer is Myanmar - Naypyidaw.

• Naypyidaw city is the capital of Myanmar.
• The city Naypyidaw was built in the central basin of Myanmar in the early 21st century.
• The city Yangon, also called Rangoon, was the capital of Myanmar from 1948 to November 6, 2005, when the country under military rule.

Important Points

• Famous places and temples in Myanmar:
• Golden rock.
• Shwedagon Pagoda.
• Shwenandaw Monastery.
• Taung Kalat Monastery.
• Ananda Temple.
• Inle Lake.
• Pindaya Caves.
• Htilominlo Temple.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Indus and Sutlej (Sutlej).

Key Points

• The Himalayas lying between the Indus and Sutlej rivers are known as the Punjab Himalayas.
• The Himalayas lying between the rivers Kali and Teesta are knowns as the Nepal Himalayas.
• The range comprises parts of the Siwalik Range in the south and part of the Great Himalayas in the north.

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The correct answer is Gujarat.

• Mandvi Sagar beach is situated in Gujarat state in India.
• Mandvi Beach is popular for its campaign and water sports.
• Mandvi was founded in 1574 by the King of Kutch, Khengarji, Mandvi quickly progressed as a port town.
• The main tourist attraction of Mandvi is Vijay Vilas Palace.

Key Points

• Famous place in Gujarat:
• Somnath temple.
• Dwarka.
• Rann of Kutch.
• Gir National Park.
• Marine National Park.

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The correct answer is Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana.

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is the scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation.
• Under this scheme, training is given to unemployed youths and school/college dropout students under National Skill Qualification Framework.
• Under this, Certification is given to all applicants on their skills and learning experience.
• This scheme designed to create a platform that facilitates training special job roles in Government and industry bodies.

Important Points

• Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana Scheme:
• ​Short-term Training.
• Recognition of Prior Learning.
• Special Projects.
• Kaushal and Rozgaar Mela.
• Placement Assistance.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 10.

Key Points

• As per the Representation of the People Act, 1951 in the event of a person being elected to both houses of parliament he has to notify within 10 days.
• The Representation of People Act, 1951 was passed by the Parliament in accordance with Article 327 of the Constitution of India.
• This act also talks about corruption and other illegal activities related to elections.
• It also says about the qualification as well as grounds for the disqualification of MPs and MLAs.
• The Act makes provisions for dispute redressal in matters connected to elections.

Important Points

• Salient Features of Representation of the People Act, 1951:
• A qualified voter is eligible to contest for elections to the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
• Seats that are reserved for the Scheduled Caste and Tribe communities, only that candidates belonging to those categories can contest the elections.
• If a person found guilty of any of the following shall be disqualified for a period of 6 years to contest elections after release from jail:
• ​Engaging in terrorism in any form.
• Bribery.
• Rape or other grave crimes against women.
• Spreading religious disharmony.
• Practicing untouchability.

The correct answer is Reserved.

• A budget is an estimation of revenue and expenses over a specified future period of time and is usually compiled and re-evaluated on a periodic basis.
• Budget is a microeconomic concept that shows the trade-off made when one good is exchanged for another.
• Budget can also aid in setting goals, measuring outcomes, and planning for contingencies.
• A budget is said to be a surplus budget if the expected income is more than the estimated expenditure in a financial year.

Important Points

• Types of budgets:
• Balanced Budget:
• A budget is said to be a balanced budget if the estimated government expenditure is equal to expected government receipts in a particular financial year.
• Surplus Budget:
• ​If the expected government revenues exceed the estimated government expenditure in a particular financial year.
• Deficit Budget:
• If the estimated government expenditure exceeds the expected government revenue in a particular financial year.

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The correct answer is Ibn Battuta.

• Ibn Battuta was born in Tangier, Morocco, on the 24th of February 1304 C.E.
• Ibn Battuta has spent his 30 years traveling across the Middle East, India, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
• Ibn Battuta in 1333 visited India and he met Sultan Muhammad Bin Tughlaq.
• Mohammad bin Tughlaq appointed Battuta as a judge and expert on Islamic Law.
• Ibn Battuta wrote a famous travel book Rihlah (Arabic).

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The correct answer is Digambar.

• Digambar is the sect of Jainism.
• The Digambar sect is named after one particular practice of its Monk.
• The Digambar Monks live naked they don't wear any clothes.
• Characteristics of Digambara sect:
• Monk:  Muni they don't wear any clothes they live naked.
• Novice:  Ailaka they wear a white loincloth.
• Junior Novice: Ksullaka they wear three white clothes.
• Nun: Aryika wears a white sari.

Important Points

• There are 2 sects in Jainism:
• Digambar.
• Svetambara.
• Svetambar Murti Pujaka.
• Svetambar Stanaka Vasin.
• Svetambar Terapanthi.

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The correct answer is Sikkim.

• Sikkim peoples celebrate the Pun Lhabsol festival.
• Pang Lhabsol festival is celebrated to offer respect and homage to the mountain of Mount Kanchenjunga.
• Pung Lhabsol festival have been started in the 13th century under the reign of Chakdor Namgyal.
• The Pung Lhabsol festival celebrations are held on the 15th day of the 7th month of the Tibetan Lunar Calendar every year.

 

Key Points

• Sikkim is a state in Northeast India and its capital is Gangtok.
• Sikkim state shares its border with Tibet, Bhutan, Nepal, and West Bengal.
• Sikkim is one of the smallest states in India and its total area 7,096 km².

 

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The correct answer is  Kalhan: Ramcharitam.

• The Ramacharitam is a Sanskrit epic poem written in Arya metre by Sandhyakar Nandi during Pala Empire.

Key Points

• Kalhan was the great Sanskrit poet who wrote a famous Sanskrit poem Rajatarangini describing the history of Kashmir.
• It took him two years to complete the book which he finally completed in 1150AD.
• He was born in Parihaspura (Now in the Baramulla district of J&K).
• He was the son of Chanpaka, A minister in the rule of King Harsha of Kashmir (1089-1101).

Additional Information

The correct answer is Bilhan.

Key Points

• Vikramaditya, who is described in Vikramankadeva Charit, is written by Kashmiri poet Bilhan.
• Bilhan was an 11th century Kashmiri poet.
• Bilhan is known for his Love poem the Caurapancasika.
• Vikramaditya VI appointed Bilhan in his empire as a Vidhyapathi.
• Bilhan's great poem Caurapancasika was first translated into the European language French in 1848.

Additional Information

• Kalhan:
• ​Kalhan was a famous historian in Indian history in the 12th Century.
• Kalhan has written Rajtrangini - the river of the king.
• Kalhan has sketched the detailed history of Kashmir.
• Rajatrangini is written in the Sanskrit language in the 12th century AD.

The correct answer is Its surface temperature.

• The color of the planet is determined by the surface temperature .
• The color of each planet is determined by what they are made up of or how their atmosphere absorbs and reflects light from the Sun.

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• Venus is entirely covered with a thick carbon dioxide atmosphere and sulphuric acid clouds which give it a light yellowish appearance.
• Earth shows its blue oceans and white clouds as well as its green and brownish land.
• Mars is covered with fine dust that contains iron oxide.

The correct answer is November 2016.

Key Points

• In November 2016, the decision of Demonetisation was taken by the Government of India.
• Demonetization means is the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender.
• ​ It occurs whenever there is a change of national currency.
• In the current form or forms of money is pulled from circulation and retired, often to be replaced with new notes or coins.
• On 8th November 2016 Government of India announced the demonetization of all 500 and 1000 banknotes.
• The purpose of demonetization was to move India from a tax noncompliant society to a compliant society.

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The correct answer is White.

• The White color ring is not included in Olympic Symbols and the first Olympic games held on 6th April 1896 in Greece.
• Pierre de Coubertin became IOC president in the 1896  Olympic Games.
• The Olympic symbol says the activity of the Olympic Movement and represents the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world at the Olympic Games.
• The Five rings represent the Five-part of the world.

Important Points

Additional Information

• Major Things of First modern Olympics:
• ​The swimming events were held in the open sea.
• The winners didn’t receive gold medals.
• It was the only Olympics with no female competitors.
• A 10-year-old participated in the gymnastics competition.

The correct answer is Battle of Seringapatam.

• The Anglo-Mysore War ended with the battle of Seringapatam.
• The Anglo-Mysore Wars was a series of four military confrontations in India between the British and the rulers of Mysore.
• The British won a decisive victory at the Battle of Seringapatam (1799).
• Tipu was killed during the defense of the city.
• The Governor-General of the British Army in 1799 was Lord Wellesley.

Important Points

• The third Anglo-Mysore War came to an end with the Treaty of Seringapatam in 1792.
• Tipu Sultan, the de-facto ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore ceded half his kingdom to the British which included the areas of Malabar, Coorg, Baramahal, and Dindigul.
• In this war, Tipu Sultan used Mysorean rockets which were the first Ircon-Cased rocket used by the Mysorean army.
• After the war, Tipu Sultan territories divided between Hyderabad and the British.
• Seringapatam is a town located in the Mandya district state of Karnataka.
• Seringapatam is famous for Sri Ranganathswamy Temple, Daria Daulat Bagh, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, and Tipu Sultan Palace.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Wrestling.

• Sakshi Malik is an Indian wrestler who won a bronze medal in Wrestling at the 2016 Olympics.
• In the 2014 Commonwealth games, Sakshi Malik won a Silver medal.
• Sakshi Malik first Indian women wrestler to win a medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
• In 2016 Sakshi Malik received Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and in 2017 she received the Padma Shri award.

 

Key Points

Sakshi Malik major achievements:

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The correct answer is Alcohol for human consumption.

• On June 30, 2020, India has excluded GST on Alcohol for human consumption.
• The cost of beer and liquor had increased due to the increase in input taxes.
• The Government of India is levying an 18% GST tax on alcohol (liquor) all over India.

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The correct answer is Tapi.

• The Kakrapar Irrigation project is situated near Kakrapar, 80 km upstream from the city of Surat in Gujarat.
• This project is on the river of Tapi.
• This is an irrigation project that is financed by the Government of Gujarat.
• The place is also famous for the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station.

Important Points

• Tapi River flows through the cities of Surat, Bhuranpur, Betul, Songadh, Bhusawal, and Dhule in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
• The source of the Tapi river is the Satpura Range and its total length is 724 Km.
• It drains into the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Khambhat.

Additional Information

 

The correct answer is 22 March.

Key Points

• World Water Day every year celebrates on March 22.
• World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the billion people living without access to safe water.
• Every year World Water Day campaign is promoted by the UN agencies to encourage the people, make them understand the water issues.
• The World Water Day is decided by United Nations General Assembly to celebrate this day as an annual event.
• It was first added in schedule 21 of the 1992 year United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
• The first World Water Day celebrated on March 22, 1993.

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The correct answer is Shipra (Kshipra).

• Ujjain is situated on the malwa plateau on the east side of the Shipra river.
• Ujjain is located in Madhya Pradesh and is famous for Historical buildings and famous temples.
• The famous temples Ujjain includes - Shree Mahakaleshwar, Shri Chaubis Khamba Mata Temple, Shaktipeeth maa harsiddhi temple, etc.

Important Points

• Shipra River also knows as Kshipra and it flows through the cities of Ujjain, Dhar, Mandsaur, and Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh.
• The source of the Shipra river is the Vindhya Range and its total length is 195 Km.
• It drains into the Chambal River in the Mandsaur district.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Tiger Woods - Snooker.

• Tiger Woods is a famous golfer from the United States of America.
• He was born in the year 1975.
• He was awarded the Presidential medal of freedom in 2019.

Key Points

 

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The correct answer is Kerala.

• Kerala has linked with Himachal Pradesh under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
• The program aims to actively enhance interaction between people of diverse cultures living in different States and UT's in India.
• This is a part of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat activities, Ministry of Tourism.

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Key Points

• The mission of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat:
• ​To Celebrate the Unity in the Diversity of our Nation and to maintain and strengthen the fabric of traditionally existing emotional bonds between the people of our Country.
• To promote the spirit of national integration through a deep and structured engagement between all Indian States and Union Territories.
• To Showcase the rich heritage and culture, customs, and traditions of either State for enabling people to understand and appreciate the diversity that is India.
• To establish long-term engagements and, to create an environment that promotes learning between States/UTs by sharing best practices and experiences.

The correct answer is Supreme Court Judge..

Additional Information

• The Attorney General of India is the highest law officer in the country.
• The President shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court to be Attorney-General for India.
• The Attorney General of India is the chief legal advisor to the government and is the primary lawyer in the Supreme Court of India.
• The Attorney General's duty is to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, which are referred to him by the President.
• The Attorney General of India appears before the Supreme Court and various high courts in cases involving the Government of India.
• The Attorney General of India should have the qualification to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
• That means, he should be a citizen of India and a judge of some high court for five years or an advocate of some high court for ten years or should be an eminent jurist, in the opinion of the president.
• The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President and holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
• The Attorney General of India is removed from his office by the President.
• The term of office of the  Attorney General of India is not fixed by the Constitution.
• The Attorney General of India is not a member of the Cabinet.
• He has the right to speak in either House of the Parliament, but he has no right to vote.

Important Points

• The current Attorney General of India - R. Venkataramani
• The first Attorney General of India - M. C. Setalwad.
• The longest-serving Attorney General of India - M. C. Setalwad.
• Article 76 - Provides the office of Attorney General of India.

The correct answer is Dolphins.

Additional Information

• Paving the way for regional cooperation, experts from the four nations- India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar, have come together to enhance the conservation of river dolphins in the region.
• The issue of river dolphin conservation was discussed during a webinar on "Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the ecosystem health of rivers and its dolphin population: Present status and future strategy for conservation in India-Bangladesh-Myanmar-Nepal” organized by the Inland Fisheries Society of India (ICAR), a Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PFGF) and Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management Society.
• River Dolphins, a unique species found mainly in rivers of Asia and South America, are vanishing rapidly.
• The Gangetic Dolphin has been declared endangered by International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
• The aims of this webinar would enhance dolphin conservation in the South East Asian Regional Countries.
• National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), shared his experiences on Dolphin Conservation linking its importance in the rejuvenation of the Ganga.
• While working on the rejuvenation of the river Ganga, continuous efforts in the NamamiGangeprogrammeto bring Dolphin Conservation to national attention has resulted in the announcement of “Project Dolphin” by the Hon'ble Prime Ministry under the Ministry of Environment and Forest.
• Sunderban delta is a unique ecological space where Gangetic, as well as Irrawaddy dolphins, are present spread over India as well as Bangladesh.
• The latest conference gave a unique opportunity for experts to share experience on the dolphins.
• Experts say the discussion would be very helpful in developing the contours of ‘Project Dolphin’ in India.

Important Points

• The Gangetic Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India,

The correct answer is Hoshang Shah's Tomb - Delhi.

Key Points

Hoshang Shah's Tomb - Mandu

• Hoshang Shah tomb was built by Hoshang Shah Ghori and is located at Mandu in Madhya Pradesh.
• Hoshang Shah tomb is considered the first marble tomb made in loving memory of Hoshang Shah.
• Hoshang Shah was the first Islamic king of the Malwa region of Central India and he was also known as Alp Khan before he took the title Hoshang Shah Gori after being crowned the ruler of Malwa.
• This tomb is reputed as the oldest marble mausoleum and it corned with the tiny crescent which is believed to be imported from Persia or Mesopotamia.
• The tomb of Hoshang Shah was impressed by Shah Jahan and he decided to send four of his architects before the construction of the Taj Mahal.

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Kanheri Caves - Mumbai

• Kanheri Caves is located in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park at  Borivali near Mumbai.
• The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments comprise 109 basalt grottos that were carved between the first century BC and the 10th century AD.
• The Kanheri Caves are accessible by steep stone steps.
• The first cave visitors reach is Great Chaitya, featuring a large meditation hall full of intricate stone carvings and pillars.
• The two caves on both sides of Chaitya contain small stupas and more beautifully preserved carvings.

​Hazara Ram Temple-Hampi

• Hazara Rama Temple is located at Hampi in Karnataka.
• Hazara Rama Temple is an important shrine in Hampi. 
• This small but beautiful temple is located at the center of the royal area.
• The temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, a Hindu deity.
• It was once the private temple of the kings and the royal family of Vijayanagara.
• The temple is famous for the lovely bas relics and panels depicting the story of the epic Ramayana.

​Kandariya Mahadev Temple - Khajuraho

• Kandariya Mahadev Temple is located in the Khajuraho village in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh and was built by the powerful Chandela king Vidyadhara
• Kandariya Mahadev Temple is one of the most imposing structures in the Western group of Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Kandariya Mahadev Temple is the largest, tallest, and most ornate temple of the surviving temples at Khajuraho.
• This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• This stunning temple is around 31m tall, and is one of the western groups of temples, apart from Matangeswara and Vishwanatha temples.

The correct answer is 129th.

• According to Human Development Index 2019, India ranks 129th.

Additional Information

• Human Development Index (HDI) is a new way of measuring development by combining indicators of life expectancy, educational attainment, and income.
• Human Development Index is a relative measure of Human Development with emphasis on both social and economic indicators.
• HDI is a standard measurement for distinguishing whether the country is developed, developing, or an underdeveloped country.
• HDI was launched by Indian Economist Amartyasen and  Pakistani Economist Mahbub-ul-Haq in 1990.
• First rank in Human Development Index 2019 - Norway.

Additional Information

• Out of 189 countries, India has ranked 131 on the Human Development Index 2020.
• It is prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
• Norway topped the index, followed by Ireland, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Iceland.
• Life expectancy of Indians at birth in 2019 was 69.7 years while Bangladesh has a life expectancy of 72.6 years and Pakistan 67.3 years, the 2020.

The correct answer is Down's Syndrome.

Key Points

• Down's Syndrome is a chromosomal disorder.
• Down's Syndrome is also known as trisomy 21.
• Down syndrome is a condition in which a child is born with an extra copy of their 21st chromosome.
• Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to serious physical and mental developmental delays and disabilities.

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Haemophilia

• Haemophilia is a hereditary bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly.
• It is caused when blood does not have enough clotting factors.
• Haemophilia is known as Christmas disease and royal disease.
• The major types of this condition are Hemophilia A (also known as classic hemophilia or factor VIII deficiency) and Hemophilia B (also known as Christmas disease or factor IX deficiency).

Sickle cell anaemia

• Sickle cell anemia is an inherited red blood cell disorder in which there aren't enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout your body.
• Normally, RBCs are shaped like discs, which gives them the flexibility to travel through even the smallest blood vessels.
• In sickle cell anemia, the RBCs are shaped like sickles or crescent moons.
• This makes them sticky and rigid and prone to getting trapped in small vessels, which blocks blood from reaching different parts of the body. This can cause pain and tissue damage.

Cystic fibrosis

• Cystic fibrosis is a serious hereditary disease that damages the respiratory system and digestive systems.
• The body produces thick and sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas.
• Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce sweat, mucus, and digestive enzymes.
• Cystic fibrosis can be life-threatening, and people with the condition tend to have a shorter-than-normal life span.

The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Key Points

Bicameral

• The Bicameral system of Government divides the legislature into two separate assemblies, chambers or houses.
• The two houses are the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) and  Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
• The Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is known as the Lower house. 
• It is analogous to Lok Sabha.
• The Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) is known as the Upper House.
• It is analogous to Rajya Sabha.
• Article 169 - Abolition or creation of Legislative Council in States.
• Article 171 - The Legislative Council.
• The members of the Legislative Council are indirectly elected and nominated.
• The maximum strength of the council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the assembly and the minimum strength is fixed at 40.
• Like Rajya Sabha, the Legislative Council is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
• One-third of its members retire every two years.
• The tenure of a member of the Legislative Council is 6 years.
• Presiding Officers - The Chairman/ Deputy Chairman (Article 182).
• There are six states that have a Bicameral legislature.
• The bicameral states are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh.
• The idea of Bicameralism is borrowed from the UK constitution.

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Unicameral

• Unicameral system of Government, the state has only one house known as the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha).
• Article 170 - The Legislative Assembly.
• The members of the Legislative Assembly are directly elected by the people.
• The maximum strength of the Legislative Assembly is fixed at 500 and the minimum strength is 60.
• The Governor can nominate one member from the Anglo-Indian community.
• Like Lok Sabha, the Legislative Assembly is not a permanent body and is subject to dissolution.
• The tenure of a member of the Legislative Assembly is 5 years.
• Presiding Officers - The Speaker/ Deputy Speaker (Article 178).
• There are 24 states that have a Unicameral legislature.
• The Unicameral states are Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand, West Bengal.

The correct answer is Aurangzeb.

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb took Bijapur and Golconda under him.

Key Points

Golconda Fort

• Golconda fort is located in the western part of Hyderabad in Telangana State.
• The name of the fort has been derived from the Telugu words "Golla" and "Konda" which together means 'Shepherd's Hill'.
• It was originally known as Mankal and built on a hilltop in the year 1143.
• It was originally a mud fort under the reign of Rajah of Warangal.
• Later it was fortified between 14th and 17th centuries by the Bahmani Sultans and then the ruling Qutub Shahi dynasty.
• This massive Golconda Fort with eight gates and 87 bastions.
• The outer fort occupies an area of three square kilometers, which is 4.8 kilometers in length.
• The inner fort contains ruins of palaces, mosques, and a hilltop pavilion, which rises about 130 meters high and gives a bird’s eye view of other buildings.

Bijapur

• Bijapur, officially known as Vijayapura (City of Victory).
• Bijapur is located in Karnataka state.
• Bijapur was a major site of Islamic architecture from the early Muslim period in India.
• The city was established in the 10th-11th century by the Kalyani Chalukyas.
• Gol Gumbaz is the largest Dome in India is situated in Bijapur

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Akbar (AD 1556-1605)

• Akbar was the eldest son of Humayun and ascended the throne at the age of 14 at Kalanaur in 1556.
• He defeated Hemu in the Second Battle of Panipat in 1556 with the help of Bairam Khan.
• He defeated Rana Pratap of Mewar in the Battle of Haldighati in 1576.
• Buland Darwaza was constructed at Fatehpur Sikri at Agra after Akbar's victory over Gujarat in 1572 AD.
• Akbar built Agra Fort, Lahore Fort, and Allahabad Fort
• He built Humayun Tomb in Delhi.
• The Navratnas or the nine jewels of Akbar’s court were Raja Todar Mal (Finance Minister), Birbal (Administrator), Abul Fazal (scholar and statesman), Faizi (scholar and statesman), Tansen (Musician), Abdur Rahim Khana-i-Khana (statesman and Hindi poet), Mullah-do-Pyaza (Chief Advisor), Raja Man Singh (Mansabdhar and trusted General), and Fakir Aziao-Din (Chief Advisor).
• Abul fazl wrote Akbarnamah.
• Akbar is considered 'the real founder of the Mughal Empire'.
• He was buried at Sikandara near Agra.

Jahangir (AD 1605-1627)

• In 1605, Prince Salim succeeded with the title Jahangir (Conqueror of World) when he assumed the throne after the death of Akbar.
• He issued 12ordinances. He is known for his strict administration of justice.
• He established Zanjir-i-Adil (chain of justice) at Agra for the seekers of royal justice.
• He is the eldest son of Akbar was born at Fatehpur Sikri near Agra in 1596.
• He married Mehr-un-Nisa whom he gave the title of Nur Jahan (light of the world).
• Nurjahan exercised tremendous influence over state affairs. She was made the official Badshah Begum.
• Jahangir issued coins jointly in Nurjahan's name and his own.
• He defeated and imprisoned his son, Khusrau Mirza.
• He also beheaded Guru Arjun, the 5th Sikh Guru and one of the supporters of Khusrau Mirza.
• Captain Hawkins (1608-1611) and Sir Thomas Roe (1615-1616) visited Jahangir's court.
• Production of Tobacco started in his reign.
• He wrote his autobiography Tuzuk-i-Jahangir.
• He was buried in Lahore in 1627.

​Shah Jahan (AD 1628-1658)

• Shahjahan was born to Jodhabai or Jagat Gosain in Lahore in 1592.
• Shahjahan ascended the throne in 1628.
• He was the youngest Prince to be appointed as the Governor of Deccan, at the age of 15.
• He was best known for his Deccan and foreign policies.
• Ahmedabad was annexed while Bijapur and Golconda accepted his suzerainty.
• In AD 1612, he got married to Arjamand Bano Begum (known as Mumtaz Mahal).
• Shahjahan's reign is said to have marked the pinnacle of the Mughal dynasty and empire.
• He is known for the promotion of art, culture, and architecture, during his reign.
• The Taj Mahal, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort are some of the magnificent structures built during his reign.
• He was imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb in Agra fort and died in captivity in AD 1658.
• Shahjahan was buried at Taj Mahal (Agra) besides his loving wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Aurangzeb (AD 1658-1707)

• Aurangzeb was the third son of Shahjahan born in the city of Dahod, Gujarat.
• He defeated Dara at Dharmat (1658), Samugarh (1658), and Deorai in which Samugarh was the decisive one and Deorai was the last one.
• He took the title of Alamgir in 1659.
• He captured Guru Teg Bahadur, the 9th Guru of Sikhs in 1675 and execute him when he refused to embrace Isalm.
• The 10th and last Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh son of Guru Teg Bahadur organized his followers into a community of warriors called Khalsa.
• He was called Zinda Pir or the living Saint.
• He built Bibi Ka Maqbara similar to Taj Mahal in Aurangabad.
• He died in 1707 and was buried at Khuldabad (Daulatabad).

The correct answer is Rs. 35,600 Crore.

According to the budget 2020-21, Rs. 35,600 Crore amount has been proposed for nutrition-related programs for the financial year 2020-21.

Key Points

• Recently, the Minister of Finance presented the Union Budget 2021-22.
• This was the first-ever digital Union Budget.
• It is based on six pillars - 
• Health and well-being.
• Physical and Financial capital and Infrastructure.
• Inclusive Development for Aspirational India.
• Reinvigorating Human capital.
• Innovation and R&D.
• Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.

Additional Information

• The Constitution refers to the Budget as the 'Annual Financial Statement'.
• The budget is laid before Parliament in the name of the President.
• The central ministry decided to merge the General Budget and the Railway Budget on 21st September 2016.
• The General Budget has a total of 109 demands (103 for civil expenditure and 6 for defence expenditure).
• The Railway Budget has 32 demands.
• The Union Finance Minister presents the Union Budget every year in the Parliament that contains the Government of India revenue and expenditure for one fiscal year which begins on 1^st April and ends on 31^st March of the following year.
• India's first Union Budget was presented by the first Finance minister, RK Shanmukham Chetty on November 26, 1947.
• Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was the first Indian woman Finance minister and to have presented the budget in her capacity as the Prime Minister of India in 1978.
• C. D. Deshmukh was India's first Governor of RBI to have presented the interim Budget for the year  (1951-1952).
• The budget of 1973-1974 is known as the 'Black Budget' due to the budget deficit.

Stages of Enacting the budget

• Presentation of the budget.
• General discussion.
• Scrutiny by departmentally related standing committees.
• Voting on demands for grants.
• Passing of Appropriation Bill (Article 114).
• Passing of Finance Bill.

Important Points

• Father of Indian Budget - P. C. Mahalanobis.
• Current Union Finance Minister - Nirmala Sitaraman​.
• Article 112 - Annual Financial Statement.
• The Union Finance Minister to present the maximum number of budgets - Moraji Desai (10 times).
• The first budget of the Republic of India was presented by John Mathai on 28th February 1950.

The correct answer is 61st.

Key Points

• In India, the voting age has been reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.
• It comes into force by amending Article 326.
• The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 15^th December 1988.
• The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 20th December 1988.
• The bill was assented by President Venkaraman on 28th March 1989.
• The bill came into force on 28th March 1989.
• The Prime Minister who reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years - Rajiv Gandhi.
• The first general elections to the Lok Sabha were held in India - Between 25th October 1951 and 21st February 1952.

Additional Information

60thConstitutional Amendment Act 1988

• It amended article 276 of the Constitution specifies that the total amount payable in respect of any one person to the State or to any one municipality, district board, local board, or other local authority in a State by way of taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments leviable by a State Legislature.

62nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1989

• ​It provided for the extension by another 10 years of reservation of seats in the Parliament and State Assemblies for the Scheduled Castes and Tribes and reservation for the Anglo Indian community by nomination.

63rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1989

• It repealed Amendment 59 which empowered the government to impose an emergency in Punjab.

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Important Points

• Article 326 - The Constitution provides that the elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assembly of every State shall be on the basis of adult suffrage.
• Article 324 of the Indian Constitution deals it the power and authority to conduct, control, and supervise the entire election process in the country including elections to the Parliament, the Legislatures of every state, and to the offices of the President and Vice-President.

The correct answer is 7.

Key Points

• Kabaddi is a popular contact sport in Southern Asia that first originated in Ancient India.
• It is played across the country and is the official game in the states of Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
• In the kabaddi game, each side has 7 players when the game starts.
• There will be 5 substitutes for each side as well.
• The games in Kabaddi are 40 minutes long.
• Each side gets alternating turns to send any one player to the opponent’s side. This player is called the raider and each player on the opposing team is called a defender.
• The two teams alternate between raiding and defending for two halves of twenty minutes each (with a five-minute break between halves and newly introduces small timeouts for teams that are used to generate advertisement revenue).
• After halftime, the two teams switch sides of the court.
• The Lobby is the area of the court which is considered active only when contact has been made between the raider and a defender. Else, it is considered out of bounds for both raider and the defenders.
• The team with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Important Points

• The International Federation of Kabbadi is the governing body of Kabbadi.
• The International Federation of Kabbadi was formed in 2004.
• The founder and current President of the International Federation of Kabbadi is Janardhan Singh Gehlot.
• Kabbadi World Cup Winner 2016 - India.
• Kabbadi Asia Cup Winner 2017 - India.
• Kabbadi Asia Games Winner 2018 - Iran.
• Pro Kabbadi League Winner 2019 - Bengal Warriors.
• Pro Kabbadi League Winner 2021–22- Patna Pirates

The correct answer is 10.

Additional Information

• PAN stands for Permanent Account Number.
• PAN card is issued by the Income Tax Department under the supervision of the Central Board of Direct Taxes.
• PAN enables the department to link all transactions of the "person" with the department.
• PAN Card is an electronic system in which all the tax-related information of a person or company is recorded against a single PAN number.
• PAN is a 10 digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department under the Indian Income Tax Act 1961.
• The first three characters are normal letters starting from AAA to ZZZ.
• The Department of I.T allocates the digits randomly which is a combination of the letters like AZT or ZRT.
• The fourth character represents the status of the PAN cardholder. It is one of the most important characters and those who deal in PAN cards usually look at this character to identify the status of that particular person.
• The fourth character for a majority of PAN holders is the letter “P”, which stands for “person”.

• The fifth character represents the first alphabet of the PAN holder’s last name or surname.
• The sixth to ninth four characters are sequential numbers starting from 0001 to 9999.
• The tenth character in the PAN card is an alphabetic check digit which can be any alphabet.

The correct answer is 2020-2025.

• The Government of India has constituted the Fifteenth Finance Commission with 2020-2025 as its operating period.
• The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XVFC) led by Chairman Sh N K Singh, submitted its Report for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26 to the Hon’ble President of India.

Key Points

• The Finance Commission in India is constituted by the President.
• The first finance commission was constituted in 1951.
• Finance Commission is a constitutional body for the purpose of allocation of certain revenue resources between the Union and the State Governments.
• It functions as a quasi-judicial body.
• The finance commission is appointed every five years.
• The President lays the reports of the Finance commission before both the Houses of the Parliament.
• The finance commission recommends to the President relating to the distribution of the net taxes to be shared between the centre and the states.
• The finance commission consists of a Chairman and four members.

Additional Information

• Article 280 of the Constitution deals with Finance Commission.
• The first chairman of Finance Commission - K.C Neogy.
• The Chairman of 15th Finance Commission - Nand Kishore Singh.
• Members of 15th Finance Commission - Ashok Lahiri, Ajay Narayan Jha, Anoop Singh and Ramesh Chand.
• The 15th Finance Commission has released a report titled ‘Finance Commission in COVID Times’ on 1st February 2021.
• The financial year runs from 1st April to 31st March next year.
• Finance Secretary - Ajay Bhushan Pandey
• Article 360 - Financial Emergency
• No Financial Emergency has been declared so far in India.

The correct answer is C. V. Raman.

Key Points

• The first scientist to receive Bharat Ratna - C. V. Raman (1954).
• C. V. Raman was an Indian Physicist.
• He discovered a Scattering of Light.
• On 28th February 1930, He got the Nobel Prize for Physics for the discovery of the Raman Effect
• National Science Day is celebrated in India on 28^th February each year to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect.

Additional Information

• Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of the Republic of India.
• Bharat Ratna was introduced on 2^nd January 1954.
• The first three recipients of Bharat Ratna - C. Rajagopalachari, S. Radhakrishnan, and C. V. Raman.
• The first person to receive Bharat Ratna - C. Rajagopalachari.
• The first scientist to receive Bharat Ratna - C. V. Raman (1954).
• The first Prime Minister to receive Bharat Ratna - Jawaharlal Nehru (1955).
• The first President to receive Bharat Ratna - Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1962).
• The first person to receive Bharat Ratna posthumously - Lal Bahadhur Shastri (1966).
• The first woman to receive Bharat Ratna - Indira Gandhi (1971).
• The first foreigner to receive Bharat Ratna - Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan (1987).
• The second foreigner to receive Bharat Ratna - Nelson Mandela (1990).
• The first woman to receive Bharat Ratna posthumously - Aruna Asif Ali (1997).
• The first sportsperson and youngest person to receive Bharat Ratna - Sachin Tendulkar (2014).
• In 2019, three persons to receive Bharat Ratna Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hasrika (posthumously), and Nanaji Deshmukh.

Important Points

• The 2024 Bharat Ratna award recipients are: 
• Karpoori Thakur: Former Chief Minister of Bihar
• Lal Krishna Advani: Veteran BJP leader
• P. V. Narasimha Rao: Former Prime Minister
• Charan Singh: Former Prime Minister
• M. S. Swaminathan: Agronomist known as the "Father of the Green Revolution

The correct answer is Lucknow.

Key Points

• Lucknow is the bench of Allahabad High Court established.
• The High Court has the most number of judges is the Allahabad High Court.
• Justice Pritinker Diwaker

 

is the current Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.

Additional Information

High Court 

• High Court is the highest judiciary court in an Indian State.
• The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed by the President after the consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State concerned.
• Judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President.
• The oath of affirmation to the judges of the High Court is administered by the Governor of the State.
• A judge of the High court can resign his office by writing a letter to the President.
• The judges of the High court shall hold the office till he attained the age of 62 years.
• The Parliament can establish a common High Court for two or more states and Union Territories.
• Indian High Court Act was passed in 1861 during the period of Lord Canning.
• The institution of the High Court was originated in India in 1862 when the three High Courts at Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras.
• Delhi is the only one union Territory having a High Court.
• Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India.

 

Important Points

• Article 214 - High Court for each state.
• Article 226 - Empowers the high court to issue writs.
• The first Indian to become the Chief Justice of High court - P. B. Chakravarthi (Calcutta High Court).
• The first Indian to become the judge of the High court - Sambhunath Pandit (Calcutta High Court).
• The first woman Chief Justice of High court - Leila Seth (Himachal Pradesh).
• The first woman to become the judge of the High court - Anna Chandi (Kerala).
• The total number of High Courts in India - 25.

The correct answer is 7.

Key Points

• As of August 2020, the Ministry of Culture has announced 7 new divisions of the Archaeological Survey of India.
• The new circles of the Archaeological Survey of India have been created in the states of  Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
• The new divisions are Raiganj, Trichy, Meerut, Rajkot, Jhansi, Jabalpur, and Hampi.

 

Additional Information

• The  Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the premier organization for  Archaeological researches and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation under the Ministry of Culture.
• Archaeological Survey of India was established in 1861 by Alexander Cunningham.
• Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance is the prime concern of ASI and the entire country divided into **24 circles.**​
• The Ministry of Culture is the Indian government ministry charged with the preservation and promotion of the art and culture of India.

 

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Important Points

• V. Vidyavathi is the current Director-General of ASI.
• Minister of State for Culture and Tourism - Prahlad Singh Patel.

The correct answer is Kashmir.

Key Points

• Poet Lallyd was associated with the Jammu and Kashmir region of India.

Additional Information

• Jammu and Kashmir 
• Kashmir is a region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent.
• It is bounded by the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang to the northeast and the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east (both parts of China), by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south, by Pakistan to the west, and by Afghanistan to the northwest.​
• Official languages - Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Engish, Urdu
• Lieutenant Governor - Manoj Sinha
• Major Dance forms - Dumhal, Rauf, Kud

The correct answer is 1%.

• The green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture about 1% of the energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves and converts it into food energy.

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Additional Information

• Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants produce carbohydrates by absorbing carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight in the presence of chloroplast and liberate chemical energy.
• Sunlight is the main source of energy for Photosynthesis.
• Only 1% of total sunlight falls on earth trapped by green plants.
• The gas which is taken in by the plants during photosynthesis - Carbon dioxide.
• The gas which is given out by the plants during photosynthesis - Oxygen.
• The gas which is taken in by the plants during respiration- Oxygen.
• The gas which is given out by the plants during respiration - Carbon dioxide.
• The rate of photosynthesis is maximum - Red light.
• The rate of photosynthesis is minimum - Yellow light.
• The pigment in chloroplasts that gives green colour to the plants - Chlorophyll.
• The only metal present in chlorophyll - Magnesium.

The correct answer is Southern.

• The Coromandel plain is located in the Southern direction of India.

Additional Information

• The Coromandel Coast is the southeastern coast region of the Indian subcontinent, bounded by the Utkal Plains to the north, the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Kaveri delta to the south, and the Eastern Ghats to the west.
• The Coromandal coast extends over an area of about 22,800 square kilometers.
• It may also include the southeastern coast of the island of Sri Lanka.
• The coast is generally low and punctuated by the deltas of several large rivers, including the Kaveri, Palar, Penner, and Krishna which rise in the highlands of the Western Ghats and flow across the Deccan Plateau to drain into the Bay of Bengal.
• The alluvial plains created by these rivers are fertile and favour agriculture.
• The coast is also known for its ports and harbours Pulicat, Chennai, Sadras, Pondicherry, Karaikal, Cuddalore, Tranquebar, Nagore, and Nagapattinam which take advantage of their close proximity with regions rich in natural and mineral resources (like the Chhattisgarh belt and the mines of Golconda and Kolar) and/or good transport infrastructure.
• The Coromandel Coast falls in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats and receives a good deal less rainfall during the summer southwest monsoon, which contributes heavily to rainfall in the rest of India.
• The region averages 800 mm/year, most of which falls between October and December.
• During the winter season, north-east trade winds prevail over India.
• The Coromandal coast receives winter rainfall because of the retreating monsoon
• The North-east Monsoon winds pass over the Bay of Bengal.
• They blow from land to sea and hence, for most parts of the country, it is a dry season.
• These cause winter rains over the plains and snowfall in the mountains.
• It is because in this region these winds blow from sea to land, thereby carrying moisture along with them.
• North-East monsoon is also known as 'October Heat'.

The correct answer is 1.

• As of August 2020, the number of Seat (s) allocated for Rajya Sabha from Goa is one.

Key Points

Rajya Sabha

• Rajya Sabha was constituted on 3^rd April 1952.
• Rajya Sabha is known as the Upper House.
• The Vice-President is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
• One-third of its members retire every two years.
• The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250 (238 are elected members and 12 members are nominated by the President having special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of science, literature, arts, and social service.
• At present, there are 245 members in the Rajya Sabha. Out of which 233 are elected members and 12 are nominated members.
• There is no seat reserved for SCs and STs in Rajya Sabha.
• The tenure of a member of the Rajya Sabha is 6 years.
• The members are indirectly elected and nominated by means of a single transferable vote.
• The fourth schedule to the constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the States and Union Territories.

Important Points

• The first Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
• The First Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - S. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao.
• The longest-serving chairman of Rajya Sabha - Mohammed Hamid Ansari.
• The shortest-serving chairman of Rajya Sabha - V. V. Giri.
• The current Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Jagdeep Dhankhar**.**
• The current Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Harivansh Narayan Singh.
• Uttar Pradesh has the largest representation in the Rajya Sabha (31 members).

The correct answer is Kutch Chhau (Chhau).

Key Points

• Chhau dance is a traditional dance form performed by men from Eastern India that enacts episodes from epics including Ramayana and Mahabharata.
• The main objective of this dance form is to celebrate martial arts.
• Chhau dance can be classified into three divisions based on the place it is performed; Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha, Seraikella Chau of Jharkhand, and Purulia Chau of Bengal.
• Chhau dance is intimately connected to regional festivals, notably the spring festival Chaitra Parva.
• While the performers wear amazing masks in Jharkhand and Bengal, the dancers in Odisha don’t necessarily wear one while performing.
• Music flows in the form of percussion instruments like ‘Dhol’, ‘Nagara’ and wind instruments like ‘Shehnai’.
• Performing Chhau requires tremendous stamina and strength as the energy levels maintained throughout the performance are pretty high.
• The dance is performed at night in an open space to traditional and folk melodies, played on the reed pipes mohuri and shehnai*.*
• The reverberating drumbeats of a variety of drums dominate the accompanying music ensemble. Chhau is an integral part of the culture of these communities.
• It binds together people from different social strata and ethnic backgrounds with diverse social practices, beliefs, professions, and languages.

The correct answer is Easter.

Key Points

Easter festival

• Easter festival commemorates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead and is considered as the rebirth of Christianity.
• It begins from Lent and ends with Holy Week, which includes Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and finally Easter Sunday.
• In Latin Easter is known as Pascha.
• According to the Bible, the Easter festival is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died around 30-33 A.D.

Additional Information

Halloween

• Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31.
• The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
• In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints.
• All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain.
• The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween.
• Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes, and eating treats.

​Good Friday

• Good Friday is commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
• Good Friday was observed as a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting.
• Good Friday is also known as Great Friday, Black Friday, and Holy Friday.

Christmas

• Christmas is celebrated on December 25 every year and commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ.
• Christmas, also known as the 'Feast day of Christ'.
• This festival is celebrated across the globe as a religious holiday, and as a time of celebration by Christians.
• It is also celebrated by non-Christians as a seasonal holiday.

The correct answer is Bharatendu Harishchandra.

• Andher Nagari Chaupat Raja” was written by Bharatendu Harishchandra.

Key Points

• Bharatendu Harishchandra:
• Bharatendu Harishchandra was born in Banaras (Varanasi).
• Bharatendu Harishchandra is known as the father of modern Hindi literature.
• He was known by the pen name "Rasa".
• Bharatendu Harishchandra's father Gopal Chandra was also a poet
• Prem Prakalp, Prem Phulwari, and Prem Sarowar are the creation of Bharatendu Harishchandra.

Additional Information

• Some famous works of Bharatendu Harishchandra:
• Prem Malika
• Vinay Prem Pachasa
• Chandravali
• Bharatendu Granthavali
• Bhakta Sarvagya
• Prem Tarang
• Madhumukul

The correct answer is  Lord Ripon.

• Lord Ripon is credited with the enactment of the First Factories Act, 1881, which had provisions for regulating child employment.
• The act prohibited the working of children below seven years and a limited number of working hours for children below 12 years.
• This Act also made provision of one hour break during the working period and four monthly holidays for the employment.

Important Points 

Lord Ripon

• The viceroy is known as 'The popular viceroy'.
• In 1881, the First official Census in India was done by Ripon.
• Hunter Commission was appointed by Ripon in 1882.
• He was famously known as the 'Father of Local Self Government Act' in 1882.
• Repealed the Vernacular Press Act in 1882
• Hunter Commission was appointed by Ripon in 1882 for Educational reforms.
• The viceroy during the time of Ilbert Bill Controversy in 1883.
• The viceroy raised the age limit of Civil Service from 19 to 21.

Additional Information

Lord Irwin

• The viceroy is popularly known as the 'Christian viceroy'.
• The viceroy during the arrival of Simon Commission in 1928 and Butler Commission in 1927.
• Poorna Swaraj Resolution and The Deepavali Declaration were passed by Irwin in 1929.
• Lord Irwin was the viceroy when the First Round Table Conference in England in1930.
• The viceroy during the Dandi March on 12^th March 1930.
• In 1931, Gandhi-Irwin Pact was signed between Gandhiji and Irwin.
• Sard Act (1929), which prohibits the marriage of girls below 14 and boys below 18 years of age was passed by Lord Irwin.

Lord Mayo

• The viceroy introduces financial decentralization in India and made the first Provincial Settlement in 1870.
• He established the Department of Agriculture and Commerce.
• The Indian Evidence Act was passed by Lord Mayo in 1872.
• The first census was conducted by Lord Mayo in 1872.
• The viceroy murdered in office by a convict (Sher Ali) in Andaman in 1872.

Lord Curzon

• The British viceroy appointed the 'University Education Commission' in 1902.
• Indian Universities Act passed in 1904.
• The Partition of Bengal on 16^th October 1905
• Indian Coinage and Paper Currency Act passed in 1899.
• The Archaeological Survey of India was organized by Lord Curzon.
• A new Department of Commerce and Industry established.

The correct answer is Parasite.

Key Points

• Parasite is the first non-English feature film to win the Oscar for Best Film at the 92^nd Academy Awards.
• Parasite is a South-Korean black comedy thriller film is directed by Bong Joon Ho.
• Green Book is an American Comedy-drama buddy film to win the Oscar for Best Film at the 91^st Academy Awards.

 

Additional Information

• The Academy Award is popularly known as the Oscar award is the highest international award in the field of film given by the United States Academy of Motion Pictures of Arts and Science (AMPAS).
• In 1929, the Oscar award was first presented.
• The Oscar award statue is designed by Cedric Gibbons.
• The first Indian to win Oscar award - Bhanu Athaiya (1982)
• The first Indian to win two Oscar awards - A. R. Rahman

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Important Points

92^nd Academy Awards.

• Best Director- Bong Joon Ho (Parasite film).
• Actor in a Leading Role- Joaquin Phoenix, (Joker film).
• Actress in a Leading Role- Renee Zellweger (Judy film).
• Best supporting actor- Brad Pitt (Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood film).
• Best supporting actress- Laura Dern (Marriage Story).
• Animated short film- Hair Love.
• Animated feature film- Toy Story 4.

The correct answer is Habib Tanveer.

Key Points

• Habib Tanvir was one of the most popular Indian Urdu, Hindi playwrights, a theatre director, poet, and actor.
• His vibrant personality and talent are fondly remembered by many in theatre and cinema.
• Tanvir’s plays like Agra Bazaar, Jis Lahore Ni Dekhya, Charandas Chor, Gaon Naam Sasural Mor Naam Damaad, among many others are widely recognized as classics of contemporary Indian theatre.

Additional Information

Tayeb Mehta

• Tayeb Mehta was an Indian Painter, Sculptor, and filmmaker.
• He got Padma Bhushan (2007) and Kalidas Samman.

​Jamini Roy

• Jamini Roy was an Indian Painter.
• He got Padma Bhushan (1955).

Satish Gujral

• Satish Gujral was an Indian Painter, Sculptor, muralist, and writer of the post-independent era.
• He was the younger brother of the former Prime Minister I. K, Gujral.
• He got Padma Vibhushan (1999).

From the first two positions of the cube, it is clear that-

1. ♦ and - are adjacent to ​​$\square$
2. $\checkmark$ and ÷ are adjacent to $\square$

​So, clearly, the only symbol that is opposite to $\square$ is →.

Therefore, the symbol opposite to → is $\square$

As in the given Venn diagram, no circle touches each other, so the required classes should be such that there should be nothing common between them.

Option 1. Any woman can be a wife as well as a teacher. So, they are related to each other.

Option 2. Dhaka is part of Bangladesh and Bangladesh is part of Asia. So, they are connected to each other.

Option 3. Rose and Lotus are different types of flowers. So, they too have a relation in common.

Option 4. An Old Man can never be a bride, a bride can never be a kid and a kid can never be an old man. So, they do not have anything in common.

Therefore Old Man, Bride, Kid is the class that is represented by the given Venn Diagram.

Running, jumping and bouncing off- all these actions are done with the help of legs while pushing is done with the help of hands.

Hence, Pushing is the odd one.

Logic: In the given options, the position of the boxes or the quadrilaterals are as below-

Option1. Both are above the intersection.

Option2. Both are below the intersection.

Option3. Both are to the right side of the intersection.

Option4. One is on the upper-left and the other one is on the lower-right.

So, as the boxes or quadrilaterals are not on the same side in Option4.

Hence, Figure 4 is the odd one out.

As the difference between two consecutive numbers is- 2, 3, 5, 7, this forms a series of prime numbers.

And the next prime number after 7 is 11.

Hence, the next number in the given series would be 110 + 11 = 121

Therefore, the correct answer is 121.

11 ∶ 1326 ∶∶ 9 ∶ ______

Logic = (1st number)³ - 5 

(11)³ - 5 = 1331 - 5= 1326

Similarly,

(9)³ - 5 = 729 - 5 = 724

Hence, the answer is 724.

Observed Pattern:

• A dot is added to the side opposite to which edge is removed in the same step.
• The edge opposite to the previously removed edge is removed in successive step.

So, in the fifth figure of this series, two pair of opposite sides should be removed and two pairs of dots should be added at their place.

Hence, this is the figure which satisfies all the observations and conditions-

And this would be the next figure in the given series.

Observed Pattern:

• The number of dots are decreasing from 4, 3, 2, 1 and hence in the next figure it would be 0.
• And the reverse arrow heads are increasing from 0, 1, 2, 3 and hence in the next figure there would be 4.
• Also, the direction of reverse arrow heads would be opposite to each other i.e. the direction of reverse arrow heads at the top and bottom are opposite.
• Similarly, the direction of reverse arrow heads at the left and right should be opposite to each other.

 

Therefore, only the figure 2 of the given options satisfies all these observations and conditions.

The logic follows here is:

The given numbers are a pair of prime numbers and their preceding prime numbers.

1713 → 17 & 13 both are prime numbers.

1311 → 13 & 11 both are prime numbers.

117 → 11 & 7 both are prime numbers.

75 → 7 & 5 both are prime numbers.

And the series is decreasing in order.

So, the next number would be pair of 53.

53 → 5 & 3 both are the prime numbers.

Thus, the correct answer is "53".

Here, in this layout of the cube, the following numbers would be opposite to each other-

• 6 ⇔ 1
• 5 ⇔ 3
• 4 ⇔ 2

Hence, 4 cannot be adjacent to 2.

In figure B, diagonal line segments of figure A are removed.

Similarly, for finding figure D, remove the diagonal line segments of figure C.

And this figure will be obtained-

 

Given- ELJB is the code for HOME.

So, DUKE would be written as ARHB.

Logic: As, (=) symbol is only present on the horizontal and vertical lines in the given figure. So, no figure with = symbol on inclined or tilted lines can be embedded in the given figure.

Option1. =, This symbol is shown on a part of an inclined line of the upper right quadrant. So, not possible.

Option2. =, This symbol is shown on a part of an inclined line of the upper right quadrant. So, not possible.

Option3. =, This symbol is shown on a part of an inclined line of the lower left quadrant. So, not possible.

Option4. =, This symbol is only shown on horizontal and vertical lines and not on any of the inclined or tilted lines.

Thus, Figure 4 is embedded in the given figure.

Workers and machinery are required to work in the industry sector.

Therefore, workers and machines are part of the industry.

Hence, the answer is 

.

CONCEPT:

When a paper is folded in equal halves twice, then a single cut or design will appear four times.

And since one cut is at the centre, similar cuts will appear around the centre only.

Hence, on unfolding the given paper, it will appear like - 

CONCEPT:

When mirror is placed to the right side of an object or figure, the right end of the figure forms the left end of the image and vice-versa is also true.

So, the correct mirror image would be the one in which, the circle at the right end appears at the left end of the image and also the position of the arrows remains the same.

Thus, the correct mirror image is 

The ring is worn on the finger, in the same way, the anklet is worn on the ankle.

Hence, Anklet is the correct answer.

CONCEPT:

Polygon: A 2-D shape which is formed by connecting lines or line segments.

Logic: Every figure consists of only polygons whereas

Option1) Consists of a circle and circle is not a polygon.

Therefore,

 is an odd figure.

Given Figure- 

Option1) This figure is of lower left quadrant but it’s not embedded in the given figure, as the box in the lower right portion has a diagonal line.

Option2) This figure is formed by vertically centre line.

Option3) This figure is embedded in the lower right quadrant of circle.

Option4) This figure is formed by horizontally centre line.

Thus,

  is not embedded anywhere in the given figure.

The figure that can complete the given pattern must have a quadrilateral at its lower right corner. And it should also be similar to the diagonally opposite figure of the given pattern.

Hence, 

 This figure will complete the pattern perfectly.

In the given figures,

• Figure A - The number of sides of the inner shapes is one less than the outer shape. Hexagon (6-Sides) → Pentagon (5-Sides) → Quadrilateral (4-Sides)   

• And Figure C - The outer shape has one side less than the outer shape of Figure A. Pentagon (5-Sides) → Quadrilateral (4-Sides) → Triangle (3-Sides) 

Whereas,

• Figure B - The number of sides of the inner shape is one more than the outer shape. Quadrilateral (4-Sides) → Pentagon (5-Sides) 

• And Figure D - The outer shape should have one side less than the outer shape of Figure B. So, here it should be Triangle (3-Sides) → Quadrilateral (4-Sides)

Thus, the figure related to figure B is- 

Logic: As the figure in upper left quadrant is exactly opposite or exactly inverse to the figure in the lower right quadrant.

Similarly, the figure in the upper right quadrant should be exactly opposite or exactly inverse to the figure in the lower left quadrant.

So, on this logic the correct image that can complete the given pattern is- 

CONCEPT:

$Profit$

$200 = {(SP - CP) \times {100} \over CP}$

So,

2CP = SP - CP  

SP = 3CP

Therefore, SP should be 3 times CP to earn 200% profit.

Here, the relation between given set of numbers is- (a, a/2, a/6) i.e. (174, 174/2, 174/6) = (174, 87, 29) where ‘a’ is the first number of the set.

So,                      

1. (212, 212/2, 212/6) = (212, 106, 35.33) ⇒ Does not follow

2. (432, 432/2, 432/6) = (432, 216, 72) ⇒ Follows

3. (530, 530/2, 530/6) = (530, 265, 88.33) ⇒ Does not follow

4. (236, 236/2, 236/6) = (236, 118, 39.33) ⇒ Does not follow

Hence, (432, 216, 72) is the correct answer.

Given Equation: 9 * 6 * 3 * 19 * 4 * 83

CONCEPT:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question by putting combination of signs given in each option, as per the order given below,

Step - 1 - Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first,

Step - 2 - Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' should be solved next,

Step - 3 - Then, the parts of the equation containing 'Division' and 'Multiplication' operations are solved,

Step - 4 - And lastly, the parts of the equation that contains 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

So, on using BODMAS and solving each option, 

1. ×, +, ÷, -, = 

9 × 6 + 3 ÷ 19 - 4 = 83

9 × 6 + 0.1579 - 4 = 83

54 + 0.1579 - 4 = 83

54.1579 - 4 = 83

50.1579 ≠ 83

2. ÷, ×, +, -, = 

9 ÷ 6 × 3 + 19 - 4 = 83

1.5 × 3 + 19 - 4 = 83

4.5 + 19 - 4 = 83

23.5 - 4 = 83

19.5 ≠ 83

3. +, ÷, ×, -, =

9 + 6 ÷ 3 × 19 - 4 = 83

9 + 2 × 19 - 4 = 83

9 + 38 - 4 = 83

47 - 4 = 83

43 ≠ 83

4. -, ÷, +, ×, =

9 - 6 ÷ 3 + 19 × 4 = 83

9 - 2 + 19 × 4 = 83

9 - 2 + 76 = 83

85 - 2 = 83

83 = 83

Hence, (-, ÷, +, ×, =) is the correct combination of signs that balances the given equation.

Formula:

Let P = Principal, R = rate of interest and N = time period

Simple interest = PNR/100

Compound interest = P(1 + R/100)ⁿ - P

Calculation:

Simple interest = 16000 × 3 × 5/100 = Rs.2400

Compound interest = 16000(1 + 5/100)³ - 16000 = Rs.2522

∴ Required difference = 2522 - 2400 = Rs.122

Given:

Side of the square shaped grass field = 20.5 m

The length of the rope is 10.5 m

Concept Used:

Area of square = Side²

Area of sector = θ/360 × πr2

Calculation:

Area of square grass field = 20.5² = 420.25 m²

Area of sector in which cow can gaze = 90/360 × πr² = 90/360 × 22/7 × 10.5² = 86.625

∴ Area in which cow can not gaze = 420.25 - 86.625 = 333.625 m²

Given:

Radius of small spherical balls = 3mm

Radius of large ball = 9cm = 90mm

Formula:

Volume of sphere = 4/3 × π × r³

Calculation:

Volume of large ball = 4/3 × π × 90³

Volume of small ball = 4/3 × π × 3³

Let number of small ball prepared from large ball be N.

⇒ 4/3 × π × 90³ = N × 4/3 × π × 3³

⇒ N = 27000

∴ there are 27000 small balls prepared.

Important Points

We know, 1cm = 10mm

Given:

Total money = Rs.6060

Calculation:

Let The amount of money A, B, and C have after reduction be Rs.5a, Rs.7a, and Rs.8a respectively.

⇒ (5a + 15) + (7a + 20) + (8a + 25) = 6060

⇒ a = 300

New share of C = Rs.2400

∴ Original share of C = 2400 + 25 = Rs.2425

Given:

Profit of publisher = 30%

Profit of wholesaler = 25%

Profit of retailer = 20%

Concept Used:

Selling price = Cost price × (100 + profit %)/100

Calculation:

Selling Price of book for customer = Rs.312

Cost price of book for seller who sells to customer = 312 × 100/120 = Rs.260

Selling price of a book for wholesale = Rs.260

∴ Cost price of book for seller = 260 × 100/125 = Rs.208

Shortcut Trick

Let, cost price of publisher = 100

⇒ Cost price of wholesaler = 130

⇒ so find the value of 130

⇒ (100 × 130 × 125 × 120) / (100 × 100 × 100) = 312

⇒ 130 = 312 × 100 × 100 / (125 × 120) = 208

Formula:

Let P = Principal and A = equal instalment

P = A/(1 + R/100)¹ + A/(1 + R/100)² + .....+ A/(1 + R/100)ⁿ

Calculation:

Amount to be paid of loan = 5808/(1 + 10/100)¹  + 5808/(1 + 10/100)²

⇒ 5280 + 4800

⇒ 10080

∴ Amount to be paid as loan Rs.10080

Concept Used:

Sum = Average × Number of observation

Calculation:

Let the total number of students in a group be N.

Total score of group = 64N

Total score of 20% students = 20N/100 × 91

Total score of 25% students = 25N/100 × 31

Total score of 55% students = 64N - (20N/100 × 91 + 25N/100 × 31) = 38.05N

∴ Required average = 38.05N/(55N/100) = 69.2

Given:

Length of wall = 3m 50cm = 7/2 m

Height of wall = 4m

Calculation:

Area of wall = 7/2 × 4 = 14 m²

As we dont know area of square tiles, so number of largest possible tiles would be in multiple of 14 as 28, 42, 56....

∴ From options, 56 tiles needed to cover wall.

Given:

If the man moved 6 km/h faster, he would have taken 30 minutes less. If he had moved 4 km/h slower, he would have taken 30 minutes more.

Concept Used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

Let the original speed be m km/h and the distance is x km

For the first case get,

x/m - x/(m + 6) = 30/60  [30 mins = 30/60 hours]

⇒ x(m + 6 - m)/m(m + 6) = 1/2

⇒ 6x/m(m + 6) = 1/2

⇒ x = m(m + 6)/12      ----(1)

Again from the 2nd case get,

x/(m - 4) - x/m = 30/60        [30 mins = 30/60 hours]

⇒ x(m - m + 4)/m(m - 4) = 1/2

⇒ x = m(m - 4)/8      ----(2)

From (1) and (2) get,

m(m + 6)/12 = m(m - 4)/8

⇒ 2(m² + 6m) = 3(m² - 4m)

⇒ 2m² + 12m = 3m² - 12m

⇒ m² - 24m = 0

⇒ m(m - 24) = 0

⇒ m = 0 or m = 24

m can't be 0 so, m = 24

∴ original speed is 24kmph.

Calculation:

Let monthly salary of Henry be Rs.m.

⇒ 7560 = m - m × (25/100 + 15/100 + 18/100)

⇒ 7560 = 42m/100

⇒ m = 18000

∴ Monthly salary of Henry is Rs.18000

Alternate Method 

 Let the total salary = 100%

100% - (25% + 15% + 18%) = 7560

100 % - 58% = 7560.

42% = 7560

1% = 7560/42 = 180

∴ 100% = 18000

Concept Used:

If a person can do a task in x days then in 1 day work will be completed 1/x part

Calculation:

1/A + 1/B = 1/10

1/B + 1/C = 1/15

1/A + 1/C = 1/20

Then,

⇒ 1/A - 1/C = 1/30

Solving,

⇒ 1/C = 1/120

∴ In 120 days, C alone can finish the work.

Alternate Method Calculation:

A & B together complete the task = 10 days.

B & C together complete the task = 15 days.

A & C together complete the task = 20 days.

Total work = LCM of (10, 15 & 20) = 60 units.

The combined efficiency of A & B = 60/10 = 6 units

The combined efficiency of B & C = 60/15 = 4 units

The combined efficiency of A & C = 60/ 20 = 3 units

Total efficiency = 2(A + B +C) = 13 (6 + 4 + 3)

⇒ Total efficiency (A + B + C) = 13/2 = 6.5 units

Each efficiency of A = (6.5 - 4) = 2.5 units

Efficiency of B = (6.5 - 3) = 3.5 units.

Efficiency of C = (6.5 - 6) = 0.5 units.

Time taken by C alone to complete the task = 60/(0.5) = 120 days.

∴ C alone finish the same work in 120 days.

Calculation:

Let cost price of goods be Rs.100

Marked price of goods = 100 × 132/100 = Rs.132

Selling price when discount is 20% = 132 × 80/100 = Rs.105.6

Selling price when discount is 40% = 132 × 60/100 = Rs.79.2

Total selling price of goods = 3/5 × 132 + 1/5 × 105.6 + 1/5 × 79.2 = Rs.116.16

∴ Profit percentage = (116.16 - 100)/100 × 100 = 16.16%

Calculation:

Let two digit number be 10a + b and number after interchanging digits be 10b + a.

⇒ 10a + b + 10b + a = 11a + 11b = 11(a + b)

∴ From above, 11 is always a factor of their sum.

Given:

The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 25% each year.

Concept Used:

Price after depreciation = Original price × (100 - depreciation %)/100

Calculation:

Let the value of the machine at the end of first year be Rs.a

The value of the machine at the end of second year = a × 75/100

The value of the machine at the end of third year = a × 75/100 × 75/100

Accordingly,

a × 75/100 - a × 75/100 × 75/100 = 24000

⇒ a = 128000

∴ The value of the machine at the end of the first year is Rs.128000.

Calculations:

6/11 = 0.545

13/18 = 0.72

15/22 = 0.68

19/36 = 0.52

25/33 = 0.75

∴ From above, 25/33 is the largest fraction.

The correct answer is Outline.

Key Points

• The outline option in MS Word shows the contents of a document as bulleted points.
• Outline in Word means seeing just the headings of a long document.
• Outline view makes viewing complex documents easier by breaking the headings and paragraphs into collapsible sections
• The outline option is present under the view tab.

• Outlines are composed of topics and subtopics.
• The Outline view breaks the document down so that each heading and paragraph is represented by a single line.
• It is used when you want to work with large portions of your document at the same time. I

• Outline View is an excellent way of getting to the section you want in a long document extremely quickly.
• To exit Outline view, click the View tab and choose another document view.
• The Draft view option allows you to generally see how your text will appear on paper.

​

• Web Layout view is designed to allow you to easily see how your documents will look if used in an online environment.

• Print Layout view is designed to allow you to easily see how your document will look like when you actually print it.

The correct answer is first.

Key Points

• The home page is the first page of a website.
• The home page is known as the initial page.
• It is also known as the start page.
• The term home page can also refer to one or more pages always shown in a web browser when the application starts up.

• A user navigating to a website from a search engine will see the home page first.
• When a web browser is launched, it may automatically open the home page by default.
• The home page is used to facilitate navigation to other pages on the particular website.
• A website is a collection of web pages that are grouped together and usually connected together in various ways.

The correct answer is Ctrl + Tab.

Key Points

• Ctrl+Tab is a keyboard shortcut most often used to switch between open tabs in a browser.
• Ctrl + Tab keyboard shortcut will help the user to move through each of the open tabs going to the right in a Chrome browser.
• To use Ctrl + Tab keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press the Tab key.
• If you had more than one open tabs in your browser you could press Ctrl+Tab to switch between each of those tabs going left to right without using your mouse.
• Ctrl+Shift+Tab keyboard shortcut will help to switch between the tabs in the opposite direction (right to left).

Additional Information

• In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Ctrl+Tab switches between all open presentations if you have more than one presentation open at once.
• If you only have one presentation open the Ctrl + Tab keyboard shortcut will do nothing.
• Alt+N is a keyboard shortcut used to open the Insert option in a file menu or the Ribbon.
• Ctrl + N is the keyboard shortcut most often used to create a new document, window, workbook, or other types of file.
• Alt+Tab is a keyboard shortcut used to switch between open programs in Microsoft Windows and other operating systems.

The correct answer is Post Office Protocol.

Key Points

• The Post Office Protocol (POP) is an Internet protocol used by e-mail clients.
• It is mainly used to retrieve e-mail from a mail server.
• Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) is the most common version of POP.
• Post Office Protocol provides easy and fast access to the emails as they are already stored on our PC.
• It is easy to configure and use.
• It is the primary protocol behind email communication.

Additional Information

• The first version of the post office protocol was first introduced in 1984.
• POP is an application layer protocol in the OSI model
• SMTP is another type of internet protocol that helps to send emails.
• SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.
• SMTP is used as a message transfer agent.

Show / Hide is NOT correct.

• Among the options, only Show / Hide does NOT appear as a part of the 'Clipboard' command group under the Home menu in recent versions of MS Word, such as Word 2016.
• The home tab in MS Word gives you access to the most commonly used commands and is displayed by default when you open an instance of Word.
• The clipboard group is present on the far left of the Home Tab.

• Users can quickly display the Clipboard task pane by clicking on the dialog launcher in the bottom right corner of this group.
• The icons appear as a part of the 'Clipboard' command group under the Home menu are:
• Paste
• Cut
• Copy
• Format Painter

Additional Information

• The paste icon is a drop-down menu of paste choices.
• It is the mouse equivalent of Ctrl+V.
• Cut icon cuts the current selection to the clipboard.
• It is the mouse equivalent of Ctrl+X.
• Copy icon copies the current selection to the clipboard.
• It is the mouse equivalent of Ctrl+C.
• Format Painter copies the formatting from one place in a document and lets you apply it somewhere else.

The correct answer is (i) True, (ii) False.

Key Points

• In MS Word, all paragraphs can have the right alignment is a TRUE statement.
• A paragraph's text in MS Word is right-aligned when it is aligned evenly along the right margin.
• Right-aligned paragraphs are flush with the right margin and ragged on the left.
• Click anywhere on the paragraph you want to align and click the Align Text Right button available on the Home tab.
• Ctrl+R is the keyboard shortcut for the right alignment.
  

• Users can change the alignment of any paragraph by using the appropriate tools on the Formatting toolbar.
• A paragraph's text is said to be justified when it is aligned evenly along both the left and the right margins
• A justified paragraph alignment aligns both the left and right sides.
• In MS Word, all paragraphs cannot have the same hanging position is a FALSE statement.
• Every line of the paragraph except the first one is indented.

The first and last cells of a table that can be merged is NOT correct.

Key Points

• Merging cells in a table combines two or more adjacent cells in a word table.
• They can be adjacent cells in a row or column.
• Combining cells can increase the size of the cell.
• The first and last cells of a table can not be merged.
• You can only merge two or more consecutive rows or two adjacent columns.
• Two or more consecutive cells of a column can be merged.
• Two or more consecutive cells of a row can be merged.
• Alternate cells of a row or column cannot be merged.
• For merging two cells first select the cells you want to merge.

• Right-click any of the selected cells, and then choose the “Merge Cells” command on the context menu.

• The merged cells will be looks like as follows

• You can also merge cells by choosing the Table Tools “Layout” tab and then click the “Merge Cells” button there.

The correct answer is the Formula bar.

Key Points

• Among the options, the formula bar appears at the top of a worksheet in MS Excel.
• It is located directly above the spreadsheet.
• Excel formula bar is a special toolbar at the top of the Excel worksheet window.
• You can use it to enter a new formula or copy an existing one.
• The formula bar displays information entered in the current or active cell.
• The contents of a cell can also be edited in the formula bar.
• The formula bar gets activated as soon as you type an equal sign in any cell or click anywhere within the bar.

• If the formula bar option hides it can be activated from the Excel Option’s Advanced tab.
• The status bar displays various information about an Excel worksheet.
• Status Bar in Excel is located at the down below the Sheet names in an Excel worksheet.

• The horizontal and vertical scroll bars are used to scroll through the data in its worksheets.

The correct answer is Shift.

Key Points

• Shift key is used to select a range of continuous cells in an MS Excel worksheet.
• To select a range of cells, use the shift key in combination with any of the movement keys.
• You can also click and hold the left mouse button and drag through the range you want to select.

• To select all the cells to the right of the active cell in the row, hold down Shift, Cntrl and press the Right Arrow Key.
• To select all the cells below the active cell in the worksheet, hold down Shift, Cntrl and press the Down Arrow key.
• To select a single cell simply left-click on it.
• Tab key is used to moves the cell cursor from one column to next from the left to right in the MS Excel worksheet.
• The control key is a modifier key that, when pressed in conjunction with another key, performs a special operation in the MS Excel worksheet.

The correct answer is 10.

Key Points

• The Excel Ceiling function rounds a given number up to the nearest specified multiple.
• It is categorized under math and trigonometry functions.
• It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel.
• The formula for the Excel Ceiling function is =CEILING (number, significance).
• Number: Value that we wish to round off.
• Significance: Multiple that we wish to round up to.
• If the formula reads =CEILING (7, 5) it will return the value of 10.
• The function will round off number 7 to the nearest multiple of 5(10).

• When the number is negative and significance is positive in the Ceiling function, the value will round up towards zero.
• It is very useful in financial analysis as it helps in setting the price after currency conversion, discounts, etc.
• If the number is already an exact multiple, no rounding occurs and the original number is returned.