General Knowledge

Solder is an alloy primarily composed of tin and lead, used to join metal parts together. The other options listed are either pure metals (gold, silver) or different alloys (steel is iron-carbon).

Silly point is a close-in fielding position in cricket, located on the off-side and very near the batsman. It requires a fielder with quick reflexes to catch balls hit sharply in that region. This position is unique to cricket's fielding setup.

NLM stands for National Literacy Mission, established by the Government of India in 1988. Its primary goal was to impart functional literacy to non-literates in the age group of 15-35 years. The mission significantly contributed to increasing India's literacy rate.

The Bible is the primary religious scripture of Christianity, comprising the Old Testament and New Testament. It is considered the holy text by Christians worldwide and forms the foundation of Christian faith and practice. Other religions have their own sacred texts.

Khasi is an Austroasiatic language primarily spoken by the Khasi people in Meghalaya, a northeastern state of India. It is one of the official languages of Meghalaya and has significant recognition in the region. The other options are states where different languages are predominant.

Chitra is a play written by Rabindranath Tagore, the Nobel laureate Bengali poet and writer. It is a one-act play based on a legend from the Mahabharata, showcasing Tagore's literary versatility beyond poetry. Tagore is one of India's most celebrated literary figures.

'An Eye to China' is written by David Selbourne, a British political writer and social commentator. The book presents observations and analysis of Chinese society and politics. Note: 'Selourne' appears to be a typographical error for 'Selbourne'.

'Gospel of Divine Life' was written by Swami Sivananda Saraswati, a renowned spiritual teacher and founder of the Divine Life Society. The book presents spiritual teachings and practical guidance for leading a divine life. Swami Sivananda was a prolific author on yoga, Vedanta, and spiritual living.

Tagalog is the primary language spoken in the Philippines and forms the basis of Filipino, the national language. While the Philippines has many regional languages, Tagalog is widely understood and used in media, education, and government. The other options are languages of Japan, India, and Korea respectively.

'Pinjar' is a novel written by Amrita Pritam, the prominent Punjabi writer and poet. The novel deals with the trauma of partition and the suffering of women during that period. Amrita Pritam was the first woman to win the Sahitya Akademi Award and is celebrated for her contributions to Punjabi literature.

'Dilli Chalo' was the slogan given by Subhas Chandra Bose during the Indian National Army (INA) movement. It was a call to march towards Delhi to free India from British colonial rule. This slogan represents Bose's revolutionary approach to India's independence struggle and his leadership of the INA.

'Brevity is the soul of wit' is a famous quote from William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', spoken by Polonius. This phrase emphasizes that concise and focused expression is the essence of cleverness and good communication. Shakespeare is renowned for his numerous memorable quotes and contributions to English literature.

Archimedes famously shouted Eureka! when he discovered the principle of buoyancy while taking a bath. He realized that the water level rose when he stepped in, which helped him solve the problem of determining whether the king's crown was made of pure gold. Newton is associated with gravity and laws of motion, while the Wright Brothers invented the airplane.

Gurmukhi script has three basic vowel signs. These are the fundamental vowels from which additional vowel modifications are derived in the script. The number of vowels in Gurmukhi is a basic fact about this Punjabi script.

Sanskrit is considered the mother of Hindi and many other Indo-Aryan languages. Hindi evolved from Sanskrit through Prakrit and Apabhramsha languages. While Urdu shares vocabulary with Hindi, Tamil is a Dravidian language with different origins, and Gurmukhi is a script rather than a language.

Iron is a metal with high thermal conductivity, meaning it transfers heat quickly through its structure. Wood is an insulator with much lower thermal conductivity, so it absorbs and transfers heat more slowly. This is why metals feel hot quickly when placed in sunlight.

When ice floats in water and melts, the water level remains the same. This is because the volume of water displaced by the ice equals the volume of water produced when the ice melts. Ice is less dense than liquid water, which is why it floats.

A dynamo is an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy (motion) into electrical energy using electromagnetic induction. When a coil rotates in a magnetic field, it produces an electric current. Option B describes solar panels, and option C is not what dynamos do.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is highly toxic because it binds to hemoglobin in red blood cells much more strongly than oxygen does. This prevents oxygen from being transported through the body, leading to suffocation. It is definitely not friendly and is a dangerous silent killer.

Common household sugar (table sugar) is chemically known as sucrose. Sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose molecules. Maltose and glucose are different types of sugars with distinct chemical structures.

The gravitational acceleration (g) on the Moon is about one-sixth of Earth's g because the Moon has much less mass than Earth. Gravitational force depends on the mass of the celestial body, so the Moon's weaker gravitational pull results in lower g value.

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, usually caused by viral infections (Hepatitis A, B, C, etc.) or other factors like alcohol or toxins. The liver is the primary organ affected by hepatitis. Kidneys filter blood (affected by nephritis), heart is affected by cardiac conditions, and eyes are not related to hepatitis.

Hepatitis is specifically a disease of the liver, causing inflammation and damage to liver tissue. While cancer can affect the liver (and other organs), hepatitis is the liver-specific disease listed. Heart attack affects the cardiovascular system, not the liver.

SDSC stands for Satish Dhawan Space Center, which is India's primary space launch facility located at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It is named after Satish Dhawan, a former chairman of ISRO. The correct term is Center, not Committee or Community.

World War I (1914-1918) ended with the Armistice of November 11, 1918, when Germany signed the armistice agreement, marking the cessation of hostilities. The Treaty of Versailles in 1919 formally ended the war. 1914 marks the start of WWI, 1939 is the beginning of World War II, and 1915 was during the war.