General Awareness 2

Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C, which is essential for immune function and collagen synthesis. Vitamins A, B, and D have different chemical names - retinol, various B-complex compounds, and calciferol respectively.

Khalsa Panth was founded by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 at Anandpur Sahib during the Vaisakhi festival. This was a seminal moment in Sikh history establishing the Khalsa brotherhood. Amritsar is home to the Golden Temple but not the founding site of Khalsa Panth.

Jayant V. Narlikar is internationally renowned as an astrophysicist, famous for his work on the Hoyle-Narlikar theory of gravity. He is not known for cardiology, agriculture, or atomic science. His contributions are specifically in astrophysics and cosmology.

The correct chronological order is Vijayalaya (founder of the Chola empire, 848-871 CE), followed by Raja Raja I (985-1014 CE), then Rajendra I (1014-1044 CE). This represents the succession from founder to greatest conqueror. Option D correctly sequences this lineage.

A strait is a naturally formed, narrow, typically navigable waterway that connects two larger bodies of water and separates two land masses. Option B accurately defines this geographical feature. Option C describes an isthmus (land connecting two land masses), not a strait.

Nirad C. Chaudhuri authored 'A Passage to England' in 1959, a reflective work on English society and culture. E.M. Forster wrote 'A Passage to India' - a different book with a similar title. Naipaul and Rushdie are different authors entirely.

The Ranjit Sagar Dam, also known as Thein Dam, is constructed across the Ravi River in Punjab. It's one of the highest gravity dams in India. The Beas, Sutlej, and Chenab rivers have different dams - Bhakra, Pandoh, and Baglihar respectively.

Statement A is correct - the White House is the official residence of the US President. Statements B and C are incorrect because the Russian president's residence is the Kremlin, and the Russian White House houses government offices, not the parliament. Statement D is false as the House of Representatives meets in the Capitol.

The correct matching is: Sadiq Ali Khan plays Violin, V.C. Jog plays Flute, Ali Akbar Khan plays Sarod, and Pannalal Ghosh plays Flute. Option C correctly pairs these legendary musicians with their primary instruments. These are all famous Indian classical musicians known for mastery of these specific instruments.

According to Article 84 of the Indian Constitution, a person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for Lok Sabha membership. For Rajya Sabha, the minimum age is 30, and for President, it's 35. The 21-year minimum applies to State Legislative Assemblies, not Parliament.

In Christian tradition, Jesus Christ is referred to as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. This metaphor emphasizes his role as a protector and guide for his followers. The title appears in the New Testament (John 10:11-14) where Jesus describes himself as the good shepherd who knows his sheep and is known by them.

Samudragupta of the Gupta dynasty was called the Indian Napoleon by historian V.A. Smith due to his extensive military conquests. Like Napoleon, Samudragupta conquered many neighboring kingdoms and expanded his empire across a vast territory. His military campaigns are documented in the Allahabad Pillar inscription by his court poet Harisena.

Estrogen is one of the primary female sex hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system. It promotes the development of secondary sex characteristics like breast development, wider hips, and body hair patterns. Estrogen also regulates the menstrual cycle and plays crucial roles in bone health and cardiovascular function.

The Second Battle of Panipat (1556) established Mughal rule in India under Akbar. The Second Battle of Tarain (1192) established Turkish rule in India. The Battle of Talikota (1565) led to the decline of the Vijayanagara Empire. The Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British rule in India.

Water reaches its maximum density at approximately 4°C (39°F). This unusual property occurs because water molecules form a highly ordered structure as temperature decreases from 4°C to 0°C, causing expansion. This property is crucial for aquatic life as ice floats, insulating the water below and allowing organisms to survive under frozen surfaces.

A paleontologist studies fossils to understand the history of life on Earth. Fossils provide evidence about ancient organisms, evolution, and past environments. Paleontologists analyze fossilized remains of plants, animals, and other organisms to reconstruct biological history.

The correct matching of Northeast Indian states with their capitals is: Nagaland-Kohima, Meghalaya-Shillong (note spelling as Shillong not Shilong), Arunachal Pradesh-Itanagar, and Manipur-Imphal. These are all capital cities of respective northeastern states. Option A correctly matches all four states with their capitals.

Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia are all countries located in the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe. The term Balkan states refers to countries in this region. Baltic states refer to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in northern Europe. Trans-Siberian refers to the railway across Russia, and Celtic states would refer to regions of Celtic cultural heritage like Ireland or Scotland.

Sant Namadeva (or Nammdev) was a 13th-century Marathi Bhakti poet and saint from Maharashtra. He composed numerous abhangs (devotional songs) in Marathi, expressing devotion to Vitthal (Vishnu). He was part of the Varkari tradition and his poetry emphasizes personal devotion to God.

The question asks which river-country pairing is incorrect. The Yangtze (Kiang) is in China, Amazon in Brazil, and Hudson in the USA are all correct matches. However, the Darling River is in Australia, not the USSR (now Russia). Therefore, the Darling-USSR pairing is the incorrectly matched option.

The new moon phase occurs when the moon is between Earth and the Sun, with its illuminated side facing away from Earth. This makes the moon virtually invisible from Earth. During this phase, the moon rises and sets approximately with the Sun, so it's not visible in the night sky. A crescent moon shows a sliver of light, full moon is fully illuminated, and waxing/waning refer to the transition between phases.

Bihu is the harvest festival of Assam, Onam is Kerala's state festival, Pongal is the Tamil Nadu harvest festival, and Vaishakhi (or Baisakhi) is the harvest festival of Punjab. Option A correctly matches these festivals with their respective states: Bihu-Assam (1), Onam-Kerala (2), Pongal-Tamil Nadu (5), and Vaishakhi-Punjab (4).

The Lahore Resolution was passed by the Muslim League in March 1940, calling for independent Muslim states in northwestern and eastern India. This became the foundation for the creation of Pakistan in 1947. The other years (1941-1943) are incorrect as the resolution specifically dates to 1940.

Option (4) is correct.