General Relativity and Gravity

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What does general relativity redefine gravity as?

  • A pulling force
  • An electromagnetic wave
  • A consequence of the curvature of spacetime (correct)
  • An invisible particle

How are massive objects like stars and planets described in the context of spacetime curvature?

  • Flat objects
  • Objects that create an anti-gravity field
  • Objects that warp spacetime with their gravity (correct)
  • Objects with no impact on spacetime

How are smaller objects affected by the warped landscape created by massive bodies?

  • They navigate freely in a straight line
  • They follow the natural contours in the warped landscape (correct)
  • They create additional curvature in spacetime
  • They experience a pulling force

What phenomenon is described as bending light's path around massive objects?

<p>Gravitational lensing caused by the curvature of spacetime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core idea behind general relativity's view on gravity?

<p>Gravity is a consequence of the geometry woven by mass and energy in spacetime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following figures championed societal reforms, cultural revival, and spiritual awakening as part of the Indian Independence Movement?

<p>Swami Vivekananda (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked a departure from passive resistance to active participation in the struggle for independence against British rule?

<p>Swadeshi Movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what century did the Indian Independence Movement enter a more radical phase with revolutionary groups seeking to overthrow British rule through violence and sabotage?

<p>20th century (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which prominent figure's efforts fostered a new sense of Indian nationalism despite the suppression of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857?

<p>Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which movement led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak marked a departure from passive resistance to active participation in the struggle for Indian independence?

<p>Swadeshi Movement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who among the following figures was pivotal in galvanizing support for the Indian Independence Movement through peaceful resistance and civil disobedience?

<p>Mahatma Gandhi (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which movement is described as a transformative moment in the Indian Independence Movement, exposing the fault lines in the British Raj?

<p>Civil Disobedience Movement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were notable figures known for their courageous acts and unwavering commitment to freeing India during the freedom struggle?

<p>Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad, and Subhas Chandra Bose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who played a critical role in the integration of princely states and shaping post-independence India?

<p>Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterized India's struggle for freedom according to the text?

<p>Was marked by spiritual awakening and societal reform (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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