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Question 141

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In which year battle of Haldighat took place?

  1. AOption (a)

    1576

  2. BOption (b)

    1584

  3. COption (c)

    1564

  4. DOption (d)

    1566

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

1576

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 1576.

Key Points

  • The Battle of Haldighat took place in 1576.
  • It was fought between the forces of Maharana Pratap, the ruler of Mewar, and the Mughal army led by Man Singh I of Amber.
  • The battle was significant in the history of Rajasthan and is remembered for the valor and bravery of Maharana Pratap.
  • The battle took place in the Aravalli Range at Haldighati, which is a mountain pass in Rajasthan.

Additional Information

  • Maharana Pratap is regarded as a symbol of Rajput valor and resistance against Mughal domination.
  • The battle did not result in a decisive victory for either side, but it showcased the determination of Maharana Pratap to defend his kingdom.
  • Despite the Mughal forces being larger and better equipped, Maharana Pratap's guerrilla warfare tactics inflicted significant damage on the Mughal army.

Question 142

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If LACK is written as 396, then BACK is written as-

  1. AOption (a)

    66

  2. BOption (b)

    56

  3. COption (c)

    86

  4. DOption (d)

    72

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

66

Why this answer is correct

According to the given information,

LACK: 396

Similarly,

BACK: ?

Hence, the correct answer is "66".

Question 143

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How many members are there in United Nations' Security Council?

  1. AOption (a)

    10

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    5

  4. DOption (d)

    7

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

15

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 15.

Key Points

  • The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has a total of 15 members.
  • The members consist of:
  • 5 permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
  • 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the General Assembly.
  • The Security Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations and is charged with ensuring international peace and security.

Additional Information

  • The Security Council can convene at any time whenever peace is threatened.
  • Each of the five permanent members has veto power over substantive resolutions.
  • The presidency of the Security Council rotates monthly among its members.

Question 144

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Who wrote 'Ramacharit'? 

  1. AOption (a)

    Banabhatta

  2. BOption (b)

    Bilhan 

  3. COption (c)

    Tulsidas

  4. DOption (d)

    Sandhyakar Nandi

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Sandhyakar Nandi

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Sandhyakar Nandi.

Key Points

  • Sandhyakar Nandi is the author of 'Ramacharit'.
  • He was a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet of ancient India.
  • 'Ramacharit' is one of the significant works in Sanskrit literature.
  • Sandhyakar Nandi's contributions to Sanskrit literature are highly regarded.

Additional Information

  • Sandhyakar Nandi was a court poet of Pala dynasty.
  • He lived during the c 1084-1155 AD.
  • Sandhyakar Nandi's literary works provide valuable insights into the socio-political and cultural aspects of his time.
  • His works are considered masterpieces of classical Sanskrit literature.

Question 145

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If 84 × 13 = 8, 37 × 13 = 6, 26 × 11 = 6, then 56 × 22 = ?

  1. AOption (a)

    7

  2. BOption (b)

    9

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    5

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

7

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is,

Logic: Final output = (Sum of the digits of first number) - (Sum of the digits of second number)

84 × 13 = 8

→ (8 + 4) - (1 + 3)

→ (12) - (4) = 8

37 × 13 = 6

→ (3 + 7) - (1 + 3)

→ (10) - (4) = 6

Similarly,

56 × 22 = ?

→ (5 + 6) - (2 + 2)

→ (11) - (4) = 7

Hence, the correct answer is "7".

Question 146

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The compilation of preachings of Mahavir is known as

  1. AOption (a)

    Siddhanta

  2. BOption (b)

    Kaibalya

  3. COption (c)

    Chaturyam

  4. DOption (d)

    Pancha Mahabrata

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

Siddhanta

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Siddhanta.

Key Points

  • The compilation of preachings of Mahavir is known as Siddhanta.
  • Mahavir, also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th and the last Tirthankara of Jainism.
  • His teachings form the core of Jain philosophy and are compiled in texts known as Siddhanta.
  • Siddhanta encompasses the principles, doctrines, and ethics taught by Mahavir.
  • These texts are considered sacred in Jainism and guide the spiritual and ethical practices of its followers.

Additional Information

  • Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism.
  • It was founded by a lineage of 24 Tirthankaras, with Mahavir being the last.
  • The religion has two major sects: Digambara and Svetambara.
  • Both sects follow the teachings of Mahavir, though they have some differences in practices and interpretations.

Question 147

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A person sells a product after giving 15% discount on marked price and earns a profit of 19%. If he would not have given any discount, what would be his percentage of profit?

  1. AOption (a)

    36

  2. BOption (b)

    40

  3. COption (c)

    34

  4. DOption (d)

    42

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

40

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Discount given = 15%

Profit earned after discount = 19%

Formula Used:

Profit = Selling Price - Cost Price

Calculation:

Let the marked price be M and the cost price be C .

Selling Price (SP) with discount = M \(\times (1 - \frac{15}{100})\) = 0.85M

19% Profit implies: 0.85M = \(C \times (1 + \frac{19}{100})\) = 1.19C

To find the profit without discount, Selling Price without discount = M

Profit Percentage without discount = \(\left(\frac{M - C}{C}\right) \times 100\)

From the given conditions:

\( 0.85M = 1.19C \)

⇒ \( M = \frac{1.19C}{0.85} \)

⇒ \( M = 1.4C \)

Now, Profit Percentage without discount:

\( \left(\frac{M - C}{C}\right) \times 100 \)

⇒ \( \left(\frac{1.4C - C}{C}\right) \times 100 \)

⇒ \( \left(\frac{0.4C}{C}\right) \times 100 \)

⇒ \( 0.4 \times 100 \)

⇒ 40%

The correct answer is option 2.

Question 148

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Which of the following is not an ore of Aluminium?

  1. AOption (a)

    Feldsper

  2. BOption (b)

    Dolomite

  3. COption (c)

    Bauxite

  4. DOption (d)

    Gibbsite

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Dolomite

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Dolomite.

Key Points

  • Dolomite is not an ore of Aluminium.
  • Dolomite is a mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate.
  • It is used as a source of magnesium and calcium and as a building material.
  • Bauxite, Gibbsite, and Feldspar are ores of Aluminium.
  • Bauxite is the primary ore of Aluminium.
  • Gibbsite and Feldspar also contain Aluminium.

Additional Information

  • Aluminium is extracted primarily from Bauxite ore through the Bayer process.
  • Feldspar is a group of minerals that contain Aluminium along with potassium, sodium, and calcium.

Question 149

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Which enzyme converts protein into peptone?

  1. AOption (a)

    Trypsin

  2. BOption (b)

    Erypsin

  3. COption (c)

    Pepsin

  4. DOption (d)

    Renin

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Pepsin

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Pepsin.

Key Points

  • Pepsin is the enzyme that converts protein into peptone.
  • Pepsin is a digestive enzyme found in the stomach.
  • It breaks down proteins into smaller peptides known as peptones.
  • Pepsin is activated from its inactive form, pepsinogen, by the acidic environment in the stomach.
  • It is one of the main digestive enzymes in the gastric juice.

Additional Information

  • Trypsin is another digestive enzyme, but it acts in the small intestine and breaks down peptides into smaller amino acids.
  • Erypsin further breaks down peptones into amino acids.
  • Renin (or rennin) is an enzyme that coagulates milk, found in the stomach of young ruminants.

Question 150

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To leave the same remainder, 123, 178 and 244 shall be divided by which greatest number?

  1. AOption (a)

    13

  2. BOption (b)

    15

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    11

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

11

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Numbers: 123, 178, 244

Formula Used:

To find the greatest number that leaves the same remainder when dividing multiple numbers, we calculate the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of the differences between the numbers.

Calculation:

Calculate the differences between the numbers:

178 - 123 = 55

244 - 178 = 66

244 - 123 = 121

Find the GCD of these differences:

GCD of 55, 66, and 121

Prime factorization:

55 = 5 × 11

66 = 2 × 3 × 11

121 = 112

Common factor: 11

GCD = 11

The greatest number that leaves the same remainder when dividing 123, 178, and 244 is 11.