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What field studies the historical climatic changes of the Earth?

  • Paleogeomorphology
  • Paleolithology
  • Paleoclimatology (correct)
  • Paleogeography

    • Which ruler was Zafar Khan a general for in the Delhi Sultanate?

  • Balban
  • Alauddin Khilji (correct)
  • Muhammad bin Tughluq
  • Iltutmish

    • Which of the following is classified as an indirect tax?

  • Gift tax
  • Wealth tax
  • Capital gains tax
  • Goods and services tax (correct)

    • Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants High Courts the authority to issue writs?

    <p>Article 226</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding the ishtahars issued during the 1857 Revolt is correct?

    <p>They glorified the Muslim rule in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the study of Earth's physical forms and changes in its landforms called?

    <p>Paleogeomorphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ruler was NOT a part of the Delhi Sultanate's history?

    <p>Akbar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tax is incurred on the overall wealth of an individual?

    <p>Wealth tax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Article in the Indian Constitution is related to the Supreme Court's jurisdiction for issuing writs?

    <p>Article 32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a significant historical figure known for military leadership during the Sultanate period?

    <p>Zafar Khan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about a borrower from a Microfinance Company is incorrect?

    <p>The borrower can refuse to pay any rate of interest offered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fluid is injected by the stinging hairs of nettle leaves, causing burning pain?

    <p>Methanoic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of substance is Milk of Magnesia used for indigestion?

    <p>Mild acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which planet is known as the windiest planet in the solar system?

    <p>Uranus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are school bells typically made of metals?

    <p>Metals are sonorous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding starch and glycogen is true?

    <p>Both are polysaccharides that store energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is accurate regarding starch and glycogen?

    <p>Starch is present in plant cells and glycogen is present in animal cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a property of metals that makes them suitable for bell manufacturing?

    <p>They are sonorous.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article discusses the duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)?

    <p>Article 148</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of nettle leaves contributes to their sting?

    <p>Injectable fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the headquarters of ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research located?

    <p>Junagarh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Milk of Magnesia acts primarily as what type of chemical?

    <p>Weak base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about ICAR-Directorate locations is correct?

    <p>The headquarters for mustard research is in Bharatpur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one use of methanoic acid in nature?

    <p>To cause pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which combination of statements is correct regarding the ICAR directorates?

    <p>1, 2 and 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the incorrect statement about the ICAR headquarters.

    <p>ICAR-Directorate of Mustard Research is located in Jaipur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following articles does NOT pertain to the duties of the CAG?

    <p>Article 150</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding plant and animal storage compounds is correct?

    <p>Starch is used as a primary storage compound in plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct response about the headquarter locations mentioned?

    <p>The information on all three ICAR directors' locations is accurate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article is primarily concerned with the CAG's functions?

    <p>Article 148</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the equivalent resistance when a wire of resistance 50 ohm is cut into five equal parts and connected in parallel?

    <p>2 ohm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of animals is known for their spiny skin and unique water-driven tube system for movement?

    <p>Echinodermata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is based on the Ricardian theory of Rent?

    <p>Zamindari</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Sleeping sickness' is primarily caused by which of the following organisms?

    <p>Trypanosoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the water-driven tube system found in certain animals?

    <p>Supports movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When five wires of resistance 10 ohm each are connected in series, what is the total resistance?

    <p>50 ohm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Ricardian theory of Rent is correct?

    <p>It considers natural advantages in determining rent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of electric circuits, what happens when resistors are connected in parallel?

    <p>The equivalent resistance decreases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The group of animals characterized by having a water vascular system includes which of the following?

    <p>Echinoderms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of the Zamindari system?

    <p>Landlords receiving revenue from tenants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Microfinance

    • Borrowers from Microfinance Companies are limited by the maximum amount that they can borrow
    • Borrowers from Microfinance Companies are not required to offer collateral
    • Borrowers from Microfinance Companies should not refuse to pay the set interest rate

    Plant Biology

    • Stinging nettle leaves inject methanoic acid into the human body
    • Milk of Magnesia is a mild base

    Astronomy

    • Neptune is the windiest planet in the solar system

    Physics

    • School bells are made from metal because metals are sonorous

    Chemistry

    • Starch is present in plant cells
    • Glycogen is present in animal cells

    Indian Politics

    • The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is detailed in Article 148 of the Indian Constitution

    Agriculture

    • The ICAR-Directorate of Rapeseed & Mustard Research is located in Bharatpur
    • The ICAR-Directorate of Soybean Research is located in Indore

    Geology

    • Paleogeography is the study of historical maps of Earth

    Indian History

    • Zafar Khan was a General under Alauddin Khilji during the Delhi Sultanate

    Economics

    • Goods and services tax (GST) is an indirect tax

    Law

    • Article 226 of the Constitution of India empowers high courts to issue writs
    • During the 1857 Revolt, ‘ishtahars’ glorified the co-existence of different communities under the Mughal Empire

    Physics

    • If you cut an electric wire with 50 ohms of resistance into five equal parts and connect them in parallel, the equivalent resistance of the combination will be 10 ohms

    Geography

    • The Ryotwari system of land revenue was based on the Ricardian theory of Rent

    Biology

    • Echinoderms are known for their spiny skin and water-driven tube systems
    • Trypanosoma causes sleeping sickness

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