G.K Test

Ascorbic acid is the chemical name of vitamin C. Calciferol is vitamin D, tocopherol is vitamin E, and phylloquinone is vitamin K.

Mount Everest is located in Asia, specifically in the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and Tibet (China). It is not in Africa, North America, or Australia.

Cyclones are called 'hurricanes' in North America. The same weather phenomenon is called 'typhoons' in the Northwest Pacific, and 'cyclones' in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific. 'Tornadoes' are a different phenomenon entirely.

Alluvial soil is formed by river deposits and is highly fertile, making it excellent for agriculture. Sandy soil is too porous and drains quickly, black soil (also called regur) is moisture-retentive but not typically described as 'fertile' without qualification, and clay soil is waterlogged and hard to work.

Amuktamalyada is a renowned Telugu poetic work composed by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya. It is considered a masterpiece of Telugu literature and showcases his patronage of arts and letters.

The Earth's atmosphere extends approximately 500 km above the surface, though it gradually thins out. Beyond this lies the exosphere which transitions into outer space.

Madurai was the capital of the Pandya dynasty and the traditional venue of the Tamil Sangams. These literary academies flourished under Pandya patronage and produced classic Tamil literature.

The Indus Valley Civilisation is alternatively known as the Harappan culture, named after the first site discovered at Harappa in 1921. This nomenclature reflects archaeological naming conventions.

Alexander Cunningham was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (1861-1885) and is widely regarded as the father of Indian archaeology for his systematic work on ancient monuments.

Indira Point, located in the Nicobar Islands, was India's southernmost point before it submerged during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The tsunami dramatically altered the geography of the region.

The Lakshadweep islands are located in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Kerala. This archipelago consists of coral atolls and is known for its pristine beaches and coral reefs.

India's southern maritime neighbors across the Indian Ocean are Sri Lanka (southeast) and the Maldives (southwest). The Maldives is an archipelago southwest of Kerala.

Sri Lanka is separated from mainland India by the Palk Strait, a narrow strip of water between Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka. The shallow waters of this strait historically facilitated cultural exchanges.

The liver is the largest internal gland and organ in the human body, weighing approximately 1.5 kg. It performs vital functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and bile production.

Nutrition is the biological process of obtaining food and utilizing it for energy, growth, and repair. It encompasses ingestion, digestion, absorption, and metabolic utilization of nutrients.

Sericulture is the specialized practice of rearing silkworms for silk production. It involves mulberry cultivation, silkworm breeding, and silk extraction - a significant agricultural industry in India.

An anemometer is the scientific instrument specifically designed to measure wind speed. The prefix 'anemo-' comes from Greek meaning wind, making anemometer the correct choice. Airometer and antimeter are not standard scientific instruments, while a colorimeter measures color or light intensity, not wind speed.

Insulators are materials that resist heat flow through them, making them ideal for thermal protection. Conductors allow heat to pass easily, radiators are devices that emit heat, and semiconductors have intermediate properties between conductors and insulators.

Clinical thermometers are designed to measure human body temperature, which ranges from below normal (35°C) to high fever (42°C). This narrow range allows for precise readings within the clinically relevant temperature span. Other ranges either miss normal body temperature (37°C) or extend beyond fever temperatures.

Humus is the dark, organic matter formed from the decomposition of plant and animal matter in soil. It is rich in nutrients and essential for soil fertility. Pests are harmful organisms, fertilizers are added to enhance soil, and rubble refers to broken stones or debris.

World Water Day is observed annually on March 22nd to raise awareness about the importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable water management. The United Nations designated this date in 1993 to highlight water-related issues globally.

An odometer measures the total distance traveled by a vehicle, while a speedometer measures current speed. An anemometer measures wind speed, and a galvanometer detects small electric currents. The odometer is the correct instrument for measuring distance traveled.

Infiltration is the process by which water enters the soil through the soil surface. Assimilation refers to nutrient absorption, aeration involves air exchange in soil, and channelization refers to creating artificial water channels. Infiltration is the correct term for water seeping into the ground.

When electric current flows through a wire, it generates a magnetic field around the wire, a phenomenon discovered by Oersted. This electromagnetic effect is the basis for electromagnets. The wire does not behave like a battery, motor, or radar.

Electromagnetism is the branch of physics studying the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Electrocardiogram measures heart activity, electrochemical relates to chemical reactions involving electricity, and electromotor is not a standard term.