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The path followed by Riya is as follows:

The total distance covered by Riya is = 20 + 60 + 100 = 180m.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

The given figure when unfolded is as follows:

Hence, answer will be "Option (1)".

Preparing a family tree using the following set of symbols:

As per the given symbols meanings, the diagram for respective options will be:

1) P – Q + R 

2. P + Q x R

3) P + Q + R

4) R × S + P

Only in Option (3), P is the Grandfather or R.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (3)".

The path followed by Rohan is as follows:

Therefore, the direction of his final position with respect to his office will be the Southeast.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (4)".

The series follows a unique pattern as follows:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (2)".

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

• Among the 28 Indian States, Tamil Nadu and Kerala are closest to the equator.

Additional Information

• Some other cities which lie closest to the equator
• Quito, Ecuador
• Kampala, Uganda
• Pekanbaru, Indonesia
• Padang, Indonesia
• Libreville, Gabon
• Pontianak, Indonesia
• Kisumu, Kenya
• Macapa, Brazil
• Mbandaka, Dem. Republic of Congo
• Manta, Ecuador
• Kismayo, Somalia
• Entebbe, Uganda
• Nuevo Loja, Ecuador
• Sao Tome, Sao Tome

The correct answer is 'Godavari'.

Key PointsGodavari River

• The Godavari is a major river in South India.
• This river is the largest peninsular river system in India.
• It is also called Dakshin Ganga.
• It originated from the Tryambak hill in the Western Ghats.
• It originates from the Nashik district in Maharashtra.
• Its length is usually 1465 km.
• The span of this river is very big.
• The main tributaries of Godavari are Pranahita, Indravati and Manjira.
• It flows through Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and joins the Bay of Bengal near the city of Rajahmundry.

Thus, the correct answer is Godavari.

Additional Information Let's have a look at other options:

• Narmada River
• ​The Narmada, also known as the Rewa, is a river in central India and the fifth longest river in the Indian subcontinent.
• It is the third longest river flowing inside India after the Godavari River and Krishna River.
• It is also known as the "Lifeline of Madhya Pradesh" due to its huge contribution to the state of Madhya Pradesh.
• It acts as a traditional border between North and South India.
• Narmada is a major river flowing in the state of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat in central India.
• The Narmada river originated from the Amarkantak peak of Maikal mountain.
• Its length is usually 1312 kilometres.
• This river turns west and falls into the Gulf of Khambat, Arabian Sea.
• Mahanadi River
• ​It is the largest river in the Chhattisgarh and Odisha region.
• Mahanadi originates from a mountain range called Sihawa located in the Dhamtari district near Raipur.
• The flow of Mahanadi is from south to north.
• The Mahanadi covers a distance of about 855 km from Sihawa till it drains into the Bay of Bengal.
• The main tributaries of Mahanadi are Parri, Sondhur, Shivnath, Hasdeo, Arpa, Leech, Tel etc.
• The major dams built on it are Rudri, Gangrel and Hirakud.
• This river also determines the boundaries of eastern Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.
• Tapi River
• The Tapti (also known as the Tapi) is the second-largest west-flowing river in Peninsular India and is known as ‘the twin’ or ‘the handmaid’ of the Narmada.
• It originates from the Multai reserve forest.
• The river is flowing through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
• Kakrapar Dam, Ukai Dam, and Girna Dam are the major projects on this river.
• It flows for about 724 km before outfalling into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Cambay (Gulf of Khambhat).

Confusion Points

• Longest River in India - Ganga River
• Longest River in Peninsular India - Godavari River
• Godavari River - Dakshin Ganga
• Cauvery River - Ganges of South India

The correct answer is Alauddin Khilji.

Key Points

The attack of the Mongols:

• The first Mongol invasion of India took place in the reign of Sultan Shams-ud-din lltutmish in 1220-21, under the leadership of Chengez Khan.
• Mongol attacks on the Delhi Sultanate increased during the reign of Alauddin Khilji and in the early years of Muhammad Tughluq’s rule-forced the two rulers to mobilise a large standing army in Delhi which posed a huge administrative challenge.

During Khalij Dynasty:

• In 1299, against advice, Delhi sultan Alauddin Khilji attacked the Mongols.
• The advance guard of the Indian army was led by Zafar Khan himself. He defeated the Mongols and pursued them as they withdrew.
• The Mongols took a long time to rally from this setback. Then they attacked at the worst time possible for Alauddin Khilji – when he was busy laying siege to Chittor.
• Delhi was attacked twice in 1299-1300 and 1302-1303.
• As a defensive measure, Aluddin Khilji raised a strong and large standing army.
• The Mongols plundered Punjab and burnt everything along the way.
• Alauddin Khilji sent a strong army led by two of his toughest generals: Ghazi Malik and the famous Malik Kafur to engage the invaders.
• They surprised the Mongols on their way back to Central Asia with their plunder.
• Kubak and other Mongol generals were captured and brought back to Siri, along with other prisoners.

The correct answer is lysosome. 

Key Points

• Lysosome is known as the 'Suicide Bag' of a cell.
• It was discovered by Christian Rene de Duve.
• There is a sac-like structure bounded by a single membrane and contains a hydrolytic enzyme.
• The enzyme found in lysosome bursts and digests the dead cells. So it is called the "suicide bag" of the cell.
• These are not found in the Red Blood Corpuscles of mammals.

Additional Information

• Mitochondria is a double membrane organelle.
• Its number varies in the cell.
• It consists of the outer and inner mitochondrial membranes.
• It is present in the cytosol.
• It can replicate itself and can form its copy.​
• Golgi apparatus has multiple names such as the Golgi complex or Golgi body.
• The name is given on the name of the scientist, who discovered the organelle, i.e. Camillo Golgi.
• It is found in all eukaryotic cells, plants as well and animals.
• Nucleus
• The brain of a cell is also known as the nucleus.
• It plays a crucial role in controlling the activities of a cell.
• It contains genetic material in the form of DNA.
• It helps in directing the functions of the cell.

The correct answer is 22.

Key Points

• The Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2^nd century BC, located in Pune, Maharashtra, India, near the Lonavala hill station.
• These Buddhist caves are among the oldest surviving examples of Indian rock-cut architecture.
• The Bhaja Caves are similar in style to the Karla Caves, which are nearby.
• They are carved into the side of a hill and comprise of viharas (monasteries) and chaityas (prayer halls).
• The majority of the caves are viharas, which were used as a residence by the monks during the monsoon season.