GK Test (Static)

The Diwani rights granted the East India Company the right to collect revenue from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This was granted by Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II after the Battle of Buxar in 1764. It marked a crucial step in the establishment of British political control over India's economy.

Jawaharlal Nehru proposed the Objectives Resolution in December 1946, which later became the Preamble to the Constitution. The Preamble embodies the philosophy and fundamental values of the Indian Constitution. Nehru, as Prime Minister, presented this before the Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

DNA ligase is the enzyme responsible for joining DNA strands by forming phosphodiester bonds between nucleotides. It plays a crucial role in DNA replication and repair processes. Ligase literally means 'to bind' or 'to join,' which is exactly its function in molecular biology.

The Theory of Surplus Value is a fundamental concept in Marxian economics, explaining how capitalists profit by paying workers less than the value they produce. Marx argued that workers create value through their labor but are only paid a subsistence wage, with the surplus value appropriated by capitalists. This theory forms the basis of Marx's critique of capitalism and his analysis of exploitation.

Limestone (calcium carbonate) is the primary ingredient in cement manufacturing. When limestone is heated with clay and gypsum in a kiln, it forms clinker, which is then ground to make cement. The calcium from limestone combines with silicon, aluminum, and iron from clay to form the cement compounds that harden when mixed with water.

The Nilgiri district is located in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu, which are part of the Western Ghats mountain range. This district is home to popular hill stations like Ooty (Udhagamandalam) and Coonoor. The other options listed are coastal or plain districts, not hill districts.

Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the Grand Old Man of India, formulated the Drain Theory in his book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India' (1901). The theory explained how Britain was systematically draining India's wealth through unfair trade practices, excessive taxation, and the export of raw materials without adequate compensation. This concept was central to the economic critique of British colonial rule.

Sound travels fastest in solids because molecules are tightly packed, allowing vibrations to propagate quickly. The speed of sound is approximately 5130 m/s in iron (solid), 1482 m/s in water (liquid), 343 m/s in air (gas), and about 1270 m/s in hydrogen. The denser and more elastic the medium, the faster sound travels through it.

Keratin is a fibrous structural protein that is the key structural material for making up hair, nails, horns, feathers, and the outer layer of human skin. It is not a hormone - hormones are chemical signaling molecules. Keratin provides mechanical protection and is responsible for the strength and toughness of these structures.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak made this statement articulating his philosophy of resistance to British colonial rule. Tilak believed that when repression was legal (under British laws), it should be met with peaceful resistance, but when it was illegal (unjust laws), it could be met with extra-constitutional means. This position distinguished him from both moderate constitutionalists and radical revolutionaries.

Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like tuberculosis. Griseofulvin is an antifungal antibiotic used to treat fungal infections of the skin, hair, and nails. Quinine is an antimalarial drug, not an antibiotic - it treats protozoan infections (malaria), not bacterial ones. Therefore, only options 1 and 2 are antibiotics.

Carbon black is added to rubber tyres as a reinforcing filler. It improves tyre strength, durability, and resistance to wear and UV damage. Graphite and charcoal are not used in tyre manufacturing, while coke is a fuel material.

Amir Khusrau (1253-1325) was a renowned poet, musician, and scholar who served in the royal court of Alauddin Khalji. He is credited with inventing the sitar and tabla, and wrote poetry in Persian and Hindi. Akbar and Shahjahan were Mughal rulers who came later, while Ibrahim Lodi was a Sultan of Delhi.

The chemical uniqueness of DNA (except in identical twins) makes it invaluable for criminal identification. Features 1 and 3 are correct - DNA contains genetic information, and no two individuals (except identical twins) have the same DNA composition. Feature 2 is incorrect because DNA composition CAN be found in other people - relatives share similar DNA patterns.

Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment (1978) and reclassified as a constitutional right under Article 300A. All other options - freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right against exploitation - remain as Fundamental Rights under Articles 25-28, 29-30, and 23-24 respectively.

The quantity theory of money (MV = PQ) states that the quantity of money (M) determines the price level (P) in the economy, assuming velocity (V) and real output (Q) remain stable. It does not directly determine interest rates, real output levels, or employment levels - those are influenced by other factors.

'An Equal Music' (1999) is a novel by Indian author Vikram Seth. It tells the story of a violinist named Michael and his relationship with a pianist. Dick Francis wrote thrillers, Salman Rushdie wrote 'Midnight's Children', and Anurag Mathur wrote 'The Inscrutable Americans'.

Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide widely used for general garden pest control due to its effectiveness and relatively lower toxicity compared to other broad-spectrum pesticides. Bordeaux mixture is a fungicide, while carbofuran and phosphamidon are highly toxic and restricted in many countries.

The Command Area Development Programme (CADP) was launched in 1974-75 to ensure better utilization of irrigation potential created by major and medium irrigation projects. It focuses on improving water delivery systems, on-farm development works, and efficient water use. It has nothing to do with land reforms, Army development, or direct poverty alleviation.

The correct matching is: Basketball uses Pivot (a foot movement technique), Bridge uses Revoke (failure to follow suit), Golf uses Bunker (sand hazard), and Tennis uses Lob (a high arcing shot). Therefore, (a)-3, (b)-2, (c)-4, (d)-1 is the correct combination.