General Awareness
61. Statement I: Insulin was discovered by Banting and Best in 1921.
Statement II: Insulin controls the process of making glycogen from glucose.
Statement II: Insulin controls the process of making glycogen from glucose.
Correct Option: A
Rationale: Statement I is historically accurate; Frederick Banting and Charles Best discovered insulin in 1921. Statement II is biologically correct as insulin promotes glycogenesis (the conversion of glucose to glycogen) in the liver and muscles.
62. Read the following statements about Allauddin Khilji:
(A) Allauddin Khilji was the founder of the Khilji dynasty of India.
(B) He introduced the system of Dagh (The branding of a horse).
(C) He created a post called “Mustakharaj”.
(D) Amir Khusrau was his favourite court poet.
(E) He died in the year 1320.
(A) Allauddin Khilji was the founder of the Khilji dynasty of India.
(B) He introduced the system of Dagh (The branding of a horse).
(C) He created a post called “Mustakharaj”.
(D) Amir Khusrau was his favourite court poet.
(E) He died in the year 1320.
Correct Option: C
Rationale: (A) is false because Jalaluddin Khilji founded the dynasty. (E) is false because Allauddin Khilji died in 1316. Statements (B), (C), and (D) are correct historical facts regarding his military reforms (Dagh), revenue department (Mustakharaj), and patronage of literature (Amir Khusrau).
63. The Biosphere Reserve ‘Simlipal’ is situated in:
Correct Option: C
Rationale: Simlipal Biosphere Reserve is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.
65. Choose the correct scientific terms:
(A) The study of the universe is known as Cosmology.
(B) The study of dreams is known as Oneirology.
(C) The study of the beauty of humans is known as Osteology.
(D) The study of cells is known as Arthrology.
(E) The study of blood is known as Hepatology.
(A) The study of the universe is known as Cosmology.
(B) The study of dreams is known as Oneirology.
(C) The study of the beauty of humans is known as Osteology.
(D) The study of cells is known as Arthrology.
(E) The study of blood is known as Hepatology.
Correct Option: A
Rationale: (A) and (B) are correct. (C) Osteology is the study of bones. (D) Cytology is the study of cells (Arthrology is joints). (E) Hematology is the study of blood (Hepatology is the liver).
66. Statement I: State Legislatures do not take part in the election of Vice-President.
Statement II: The electoral college for Vice-President consist of the members of both houses of Parliament.
Statement II: The electoral college for Vice-President consist of the members of both houses of Parliament.
Correct Option: A
Rationale: Unlike the Presidential election, the Vice-President is elected only by the members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). State Legislative Assemblies have no role.
67. The Famous Books, ‘Ain-I-Akbari’ and ‘Akbarnama’, were written by:
Correct Option: D
Rationale: Abul Fazal was the grand vizier of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and the author of the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar’s reign.
74. The blue colour of sky is due to:
Correct Option: C
Rationale: Rayleigh scattering causes shorter wavelengths of light (blue) to scatter more than longer wavelengths (red) as they pass through the atmosphere.
75. Match List I (Articles) with List II (Provisions):
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (A) Article 14 | (III) Equality before law |
| (B) Article 21 | (I) Protection of life and personal liberty |
| (C) Article 24 | (II) Prohibition of child labour |
| (D) Article 50 | (IV) Separation of judiciary from executive |
Correct Option: B
Solution: A–III, B–I, C–II, D–IV.
76. Match List I (Energy Conversion) with List II (Device):
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| (A) Electrical to Mechanical | (III) Electric motor |
| (B) Electrical to Light | (II) Tube light |
| (C) Mechanical to Electrical | (I) Dynamo |
| (D) Solar to Electrical | (IV) Solar cell |
Correct Option: B
Solution: A–III, B–II, C–I, D–IV.
80. The first Chief of Defence Staff of India who died in a helicopter crash in 2021:
Correct Option: C
Rationale: General Bipin Rawat was the first CDS of India. He tragically died in a Mi-17V5 helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu on December 8, 2021.
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