General Knowledge Test

The Human Genome Project (1990-2003) was an international scientific research project with the primary goal of determining the sequence of nucleotide base pairs that make up human DNA, and of identifying and mapping all of the genes of the human genome. Option A incorrectly states the purpose as finding cures, while option C is completely unrelated to the project's objectives.

Swami Vivekananda represented India at the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893, where he delivered his famous speech beginning with 'Sisters and brothers of America.' This speech introduced Hindu philosophy to the Western world and established him as a key figure in the interfaith dialogue. Options A, C, and D were other prominent Hindu reformers but did not attend this specific event.

Sodium is a highly reactive alkali metal that reacts vigorously with air and moisture. To prevent this reaction, sodium is stored under kerosene oil, which creates an inert barrier preventing contact with air. While lithium (option C) is also stored under oil, sodium is the most common example taught in chemistry. Uranium and radium are radioactive metals with different storage requirements.

Nadir Shah, the Persian ruler, invaded India in 1739 and took away the Peacock Throne (Takht-i-Taus) of Shah Jahan after his victory in the Battle of Karnal. The throne was adorned with precious jewels including the Kohinoor diamond. Ahmed Shah Abdali and Mahmud Ghazni also invaded India but came earlier, while Changez Khan (Genghis Khan) was a Mongol invader from an earlier period.

Dara Shukoh (also called Dara) was the eldest son of Shah Jahan and distinctly known for his deep religious interest and syncretic philosophy. He sponsored the translation of the Upanishads from Sanskrit to Persian, earning the title 'Sirr-i-Akbar' and promoting Hindu-Muslim religious understanding. His brothers Shuja, Murad, and Aurangzeb were known for military ambition and orthodox Islamic views rather than scholarly translation of Hindu texts.

Low atmospheric pressure is associated with rising air currents that lead to cloud formation and precipitation. When warm, moist air rises due to low pressure, it cools and condenses, forming clouds and eventually rain. This is why barometric pressure drops before stormy weather. High temperature and earthquakes are not directly caused by low atmospheric pressure.

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to increased pressure within the eye. Trachoma is an infectious eye disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. Both are specifically ocular diseases, not related to brain, skin, or kidney function.

Liberty, Equality and Fraternity were the founding motto of the French Revolution (1789-1799), representing its core democratic ideals. The revolution overthrew the monarchy and established a republic based on these principles, which later influenced democratic movements worldwide.

Forward trading involves buying or selling assets at a predetermined future date and price. Stock exchanges provide the primary platform for these financial contracts, enabling investors to hedge risks and speculate on future price movements.

New UN members are admitted on recommendation of the Security Council, then approved by the General Assembly. The Trusteeship Council, International Court of Justice, and Secretariat do not have authority to recommend new member admissions.

Judges of the International Court of Justice serve nine-year terms and can be re-elected. The 15 judges are elected by both the UN General Assembly and Security Council simultaneously, ensuring geographic representation on the bench.

Cinema was developed through deliberate technological experimentation by the Lumière brothers. X-rays (Roentgen), Penicillin (Fleming), and Rubber vulcanization (Goodyear) were all discovered accidentally while researchers were investigating other phenomena.

Karl Benz built the first practical automobile with an internal combustion engine in 1885-1886 (Benz Patent-Motorwagen). Henry Ford later popularized automobiles through assembly-line mass production but did not invent the motor car itself.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited metabolic disorder affecting how the body processes the amino acid phenylalanine. It primarily causes brain and nervous system damage if untreated, not diseases of gums, heart, or liver.

Gul-i-Naghma is a renowned poetic work by Raghupati Sahay 'Firaq Gorakhpuri' (1896-1982), one of the most celebrated Urdu poets of the 20th century. He received the Jnanpith Award in 1968 for his contributions to Urdu literature.

The Trusteeship Council was established to supervise trust territories and guide them toward self-government or independence. While it oversaw the transition of territories to independence, its purpose was not specifically to ensure democracy but rather decolonization.

The Ural Mountains form a natural border between Europe and Asia within the Russian Federation. They run north-south through Russia and do not appear in the USA, Japan, or Canada.

Ankiya Nat (one-act plays) is a traditional theatrical form from Assam created by Srimanta Sankardev in the 15th-16th century. These religious plays are performed in Assamese and are an important part of Assamese cultural heritage.

Infrared rays are electromagnetic waves with wavelengths longer than visible light (700nm to 1mm). They are not mechanical waves like sound, which require a physical medium to propagate.

Ethyl mercaptan (the spelling used is 'mercaptate' here) is added to LPG because it has a very strong, unpleasant odor that makes leaks immediately detectable. Pure LPG is odorless, so this odorant is a critical safety measure. The other options are not used for this purpose.

This famous quote defending free speech is attributed to Voltaire, expressing the principle that freedom of expression must be protected even for opinions one disagrees with. Rousseau focused on social contract theory, Marx on class struggle and communism, and Osho on spiritual philosophy.

Water expands when it freezes, which exerts pressure on the pipes and causes them to burst.

Gillette is the world's leading blade manufacturer, dominating the razor and blade market globally. Wilkinson is a competitor but smaller, while ISPL and Gallant are not major global blade manufacturers.