General Knowledge

Kathak is one of the eight classical dance forms of India and originated in northern India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. It evolved from the storytelling traditions of the Kathakars and flourished in the courts of Lucknow and Varanasi.

Kaziranga National Park in Assam is world-renowned for its population of one-horned rhinoceros. It hosts two-thirds of the world's total rhino population and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its conservation success.

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and orbits our planet. It takes approximately 27.3 days to complete one revolution around Earth, which creates the lunar phases we observe from Earth's surface.

Stainless steel contains at least 10.5% chromium, which forms a protective oxide layer on the surface. This layer prevents corrosion and gives stainless steel its rust-resistant properties. Nickel and molybdenum are often added too.

A boxing arena is traditionally called a 'ring' because boxing contests were historically held in a roughly drawn circle on the ground. Modern boxing rings are actually square, but the traditional name 'ring' has persisted.

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is situated on the banks of the Gomti River. The river flows through the heart of the city and is integral to its geography and history. The other rivers listed flow through different cities.

A water polo team consists of 7 players - 6 field players and 1 goalkeeper. This is the standard format for international water polo competitions governed by FINA, the international federation for aquatic sports.

Diamond is a crystalline allotrope of carbon, where carbon atoms are arranged in a tetrahedral structure. This gives diamond its exceptional hardness and optical properties. Graphite is another common allotrope of carbon.

Banana plants are not true trees - they are giant herbs. Their 'trunk' is actually a pseudostem made of tightly packed leaf sheaths, not woody tissue. When harvested, the pseudostem dies back, and a new one grows from the rhizome.

Cells are the smallest living units that make up all living organisms, including humans. Tissues, nerves, and muscles are all composed of cells, making cells the fundamental building block. The human body contains trillions of cells working together.

Draupadi (spelled Dropadi here due to OCR error) was the common wife of the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata epic. Kaushalya was Lord Rama's mother, and Laxmi Bai was the Rani of Jhansi, a later historical figure.

The olive branch has been a symbol of peace since ancient times, originating in Greek mythology and later adopted universally. This symbol appears in various contexts including the United Nations emblem and diplomatic traditions.

Ujjain, one of the seven sacred cities of Hinduism and an ancient center of learning, is situated on the banks of the Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh. The river holds religious significance and is associated with the Kumbh Mela held there.

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, spans across eastern Pakistan and northwestern India (primarily Rajasthan). It is the world's 17th largest desert and forms a natural boundary between the two countries.

Mont Blanc (Mt. Blanc) is the highest peak in the Alps mountain range at 4,807 meters, located on the border between France and Italy. Mt. Olympus is in Greece, Mt. Kilimanjaro is in Africa (Tanzania), and neither is part of the Alps.

Venice, Italy is famous for its canals that serve as roads, with boats being the primary mode of transportation. The city is built on 118 small islands connected by bridges and canals, making it unique among European cities.

The slogan 'Dilli Chalo' (March to Delhi) was given by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 1944 as a rallying cry for the Indian National Army (INA) to capture Delhi from British rule. It became a significant motto in India's independence movement.

Acharya Rajneesh, later known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and then Osho, was an Indian spiritual guru who founded the Rajneesh movement. Maharshi Mahesh Yogi founded Transcendental Meditation, and Swami Vivekananda was a key figure in introducing Hinduism to the West.

The Gulf of Mannar is the water body separating India from Sri Lanka, located between the Tamil Nadu coast and Sri Lanka. The Gulf of Aden is in the Middle East, Gulf of Bothnia is between Sweden and Finland, and Gulf of Riga is in the Baltic Sea.

Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Cholera is water-borne, chicken pox is viral (airborne), and plague is bacterial (flea-borne from rodents). Malaria remains a major health concern in tropical regions.

Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the alveoli (air sacs). It can be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. The liver filters blood, the heart pumps blood, and the eyes are for vision - none of these are directly affected by pneumonia.

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on June 5th since 1973. It was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental protection and global environmental issues.

Correct option is (1). 

Rabies is a viral disease transmitted through the saliva of infected animals, most commonly through dog bites. The rabies virus attacks the central nervous system and is fatal if untreated. Beri-Beri is caused by vitamin B1 deficiency, malaria by mosquito-borne parasite, and rickets by vitamin D deficiency.