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The correct answer is Vedanga.

Key Points

• The Vedanga are six Hinduism auxiliary disciplines that originated in ancient times.
• It is a component of the Vedas.
• Six Vedangs are Shiksha (Phonetics), Kalpa Sutras (Rituals), 

Vyakarana (Grammar), Nirukta (Etymology), Chhanda (Metrics), and Jyotisha (Astronomy).

• They help in studying, preserving, and protecting the Vedas and Vedic traditions.

Additional InformationUpanishad-The Upanishads are the Vedic literature comprising the philosophy of Vedic sages about the nature of ultimate reality, the process of creation, the nature of self, and the right way of living.

Puranas- Puranas are Hindu religious texts which deal with The creation of the universe Secondary creation, gods and the supernatural, the human era, and the history of our solar and lunar dynasties.

​Aranyaka- These are called Forest Books. Sacrificial rituals are interpreted by them in a symbolic and philosophical way.

The correct answer is Iodine.

Key Points

• Goitre is a deficiency disease caused due to deficiency of iodine in our diet.
• Iodine is commonly consumed in the form of iodized salt in the diet.
• Goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland which is directly involved in the secretion that leads to goitre.
• The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped gland in the neck just below Adam's Apple.
• Iodine is required for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid gland.
• Not all goitres are symptomatic. Swelling and coughing are two possible symptoms.

Additional Information

Iron:

• Iron deficiency is a common cause of anaemia (having too few healthy red blood cells).

Calcium:

• A deficiency of calcium can lead to dental changes, cataracts, alterations in the brain, and osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become brittle.

Phosphorus:

• A deficiency of phosphorus can lead to hyperparathyroidism and kidney problems.

The correct answer is Karnataka .

Key Points

• Bandipur National park was established as a Tiger reserve in 1974.
• It is situated in the state of Chamarjanagar, Karnataka.
• Apart from the tiger, it is also the habitat of Asiatic elephants, sloths, pythons, jackals, antelopes, etc.
• In addition, it also includes a number of timber like teak, rosewood, sandalwood, etc.
• The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve also encompasses parts of Bandipur.

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Surat.

Key Points

• At Surat Split in 1907, Congress leaders split into two groups-Moderates and Extremists.
• The rift between the two sections started at the Banaras session in 1905 when some nationalists led by Tilak denounced the method of moderates and suggested passive resistance.
• At the Calcutta session in 1906, the rift between the two groups widened and both groups put their candidates for the presidency but Dadabhai Naoroji was accepted as the common candidate.
• The extremists also succeeded in getting four resolutions.
• In the surat session, extremists tried to push Lala Lajpat Rai for the presidency and moderates pushed for Rashbehari bose.
• The extremists wanted to extend the Swadeshi and Boycott movement from Bengal to the rest of the country but the moderates wanted to repudiate the resolution.
• As a result, clashes took place and Indian National Congress split into two groups.

Additional Information

• First Session: held at Bombay in 1885. President: W.C. Bannerjee
• Formation of Indian National Congress.
• Second Session: held at Calcutta in 1886. President: Dadabhai Naoroji
• Third Session: held at Madras in 1887. President: Syed Badruddin Tyabji, the first Muslim President.
• Fourth Session: held at Allahabad in 1888. President: George Yule, the first English President.​

The correct answer is 8 March.

Key Points

• International Women's Day is celebrated on the 8^th of March every year around the world.
• It is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
• The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
• International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to:
• Lobby for accelerated gender parity
• Fundraise for female-focused charities

Additional Information 

The correct answer is Daulatabad.

Key Points

• Muhammad Bin Tughlaq wants to shift his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad keeping in view the security from the Mongol attack.
• Muhammad Bin Tughlaq was the son of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq.
• His real name was Ulugh Khan or Fakhruddin Jauna.
• He ruled over the Delhi sultanate from 1325 to 1351.
• Muhammad Bin Tughlaq introduced the copper currency system in India.
• Ibn Battuta was a famous Moroccan Muslim scholar and traveler who came to India during his regime.

Additional Information Tughlaq Dynasty

• The Tughluq dynasty began during the period of medieval India and was of Turk-Indian Origin.
• The dynasty majorly governed the Sultanate of Delhi.
• The Tugluq dynasty began in 1320 and ended in 1413 and was ruled by many rulers like Ghazi Malik, Muhammad-bin-Tughluq, etc.
• India witnessed significant changes in domestic and foreign policies during the reign of the Tughluq dynasty.
• Ghiyas-ud-din Tughluq or Ghazi Malik was the founder of the Tughluq dynasty.

Given:

12% of a number is 60.

Calculation:

The required number = 60 ÷ 12%

⇒ 60/0.12

⇒ 500

∴ The number is 500.

The logic followed here is:

Telephone, Telegram, and Post all are the visible and touchable,

Whereas,

Electricity is not the visible and can't be touchable.

Hence, the odd word is "Electricity".

Given:

An airplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 240 km/h in 5 hours.

Concept used:

Distance = Speed × Time

Calculation:

1.667 hours ≈ 10/6 hours

Distance covered by the airplane = 240 × 5

⇒ 1200km

Now, to cover 1200km in 10/6 hours, it must travel at a speed of

⇒ 1200 ÷ 10/6

⇒ 720km/h

∴ To cover the distance in 1.667 hours, it must travel at a speed of 720 km/h.

In dice X the top number is 5,

So, the bottom number will be the opposite number of 5.

Now,

On comparing dice X and dice Z, 5 is the common number.

So, the adjacent number of 5 in both dices is: 4, 1, 6, 2.

So, the remaining number 3 will be the opposite of 5.

Here, number 3 will be the floor face number in dice X.

Hence, the correct answer is "3".