General Awareness

Under Articles 32 and 226 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively can issue five types of writs for enforcing Fundamental Rights: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, and certiorari. District Courts, Human Rights Commission, and DGPs do not have constitutional writ jurisdiction. This remedy makes fundamental rights justiciable.

Glass is considered a supercooled liquid because it is an amorphous solid that lacks a crystalline structure and flows very slowly over long periods. Mercury and bromine are liquids at room temperature, and ice-cream is a complex mixture.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth, blocking the sun's light from reaching a portion of the earth. The other options describe different celestial alignments.

The photoelectric effect describes the phenomenon where metals emit electrons when exposed to electromagnetic radiation, such as light, of sufficient frequency. Protons and neutrons are bound within the nucleus and are not emitted in this process.

Neoprene is a well-known synthetic rubber (polychloroprene). Nylon, rayon, and polyester are synthetic fibers, not rubbers.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India and the only one to serve two full terms in office. The others served only one term or died in office.

Haemoglobin is a complex protein found in red blood cells that contains iron and is responsible for transporting oxygen. It is not an acid, antibody, or hormone.

Penicillin is derived from the Penicillium fungus. It was the first true antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming.

One calorie is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius, which is approximately 4.2 joules.

An angstrom is a unit of length equal to 10^-10 meters, commonly used to measure wavelengths of light and atomic distances.

The human ear can detect sound intensities starting from 0 dB (the threshold of hearing) up to about 180 dB (which causes immediate damage). The other ranges listed are far beyond the threshold of pain.

Barium salts are used in fireworks to produce a green flame. Sodium produces yellow, potassium produces lilac, and calcium produces orange-red.

The common cold is caused by a virus (typically rhinovirus). Typhoid, cholera, and tetanus are caused by bacteria.

The Government of India Act, 1935, provided the structural framework for the Indian Constitution, with many of its provisions being incorporated directly.

Saffron is primarily grown in the Kashmir region of India, which provides the specific climate and soil conditions required for its cultivation.

The Vice-President of India is elected for a term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office.

Tamarind contains tartaric acid. Citric acid is found in citrus fruits, acetic acid in vinegar, and oxalic acid in spinach.

Friction between our fingers and the surface of the pen allows us to grip and hold it securely. Without friction, the pen would slip out of our hand.

Mercury is commonly referred to as quicksilver because it is a liquid metal at room temperature and has a silvery appearance.

Galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to iron or steel to prevent rusting.

India is a major producer of black pepper, cardamom, and ginger. Cloves are produced in smaller quantities compared to these spices.

Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy and form the largest part of most human diets, providing the bulk of daily caloric intake.

Hail consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice, typically formed in layers as they are carried up and down by strong updrafts in thunderstorms.

The right to strike is not a Fundamental Right under the Indian Constitution; it is a statutory right subject to specific conditions. The other options are explicitly listed as Fundamental Rights.