General Knowledge

A rocket works on Newton's third law of motion, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, as gas is expelled downward to push the rocket upward.

Ice has a very smooth surface, which results in a lack of friction. Friction is necessary for walking, as it provides the grip needed to push off the ground.

Velocity is defined as the rate of change of displacement. If a body is at rest, its displacement does not change over time, so its velocity is zero.

Velocity is defined as the rate of change of displacement. If a body is at rest, its displacement does not change over time, so its velocity is zero.

India adopted the metric system of weights and measures in 1956 with the passing of the Standards of Weights and Measures Act.

Kinetic energy (KE) is related to momentum (p) by the formula KE = p^2 / (2m). If momentum is doubled (2p), the new kinetic energy becomes (2p)^2 / (2m) = 4 * (p^2 / 2m), which is 4 times the original.

Tethys Sea accured at the area where the Himalyas are standing today.

A hot air balloon rises because the air inside the balloon is heated, making it less dense than the cooler air outside, creating buoyancy.

The average distance between the Earth and the Sun is approximately 150 million kilometers, which is defined as one Astronomical Unit (AU).

The Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on the longitude 82.5 degrees East, which passes through Mirzapur near Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.

The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, significantly reducing the maritime travel distance between Europe and India by eliminating the need to navigate around Africa.

The westernmost point of India is located in the Rann of Kutch region in the state of Gujarat, at approximately 68 degrees 7 minutes East longitude.

Indira Point, located on Great Nicobar Island, is the southernmost point of the Indian Union. Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland.

India spans approximately 30 degrees of longitude from west to east. Since the Earth rotates 1 degree every 4 minutes, 30 degrees corresponds to 120 minutes, or 2 hours.

When distance is directly proportional to time (d = vt), the ratio of distance to time is constant, which defines constant speed.

The Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), which played a key role in India's ITER membership, is located in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad.

Hayabusa was a Japanese space probe mission developed by JAXA to return samples of material from the asteroid Itokawa.

This is a duplicate of question 337205. The Institute for Plasma Research (IPR) is located in Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad.

The Advance Technology Vessel (ATV) project refers to the development of India's indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, such as the Arihant class.

The approximate north-to-south distance of India, from Indira Col in the north to Kanyakumari in the south, is about 3,214 kilometers.

GIFT (Green Initiative for the Future Transport) is an initiative focused on promoting the use of biodiesel as a cleaner fuel alternative in the transport sector.

Pascal Lamy served as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) from 2005 to 2013.

Creative and cultural industries encompass a wide range of sectors, including traditional crafts, handlooms, and modern design, making all listed options applicable.

The G-20 is a forum for the world's major economies. Pakistan is not a member of the G-20, whereas Brazil, China, and Japan are.

Wood is less dense than water, allowing it to float. However, alcohol has a lower density than water, and if the wood's density is higher than that of the alcohol, it will sink.

This is a duplicate of question 337209. The approximate north-to-south distance of India is about 3,214 kilometers.

Sundari trees are the characteristic species of the Sundarbans mangrove forests, which are a type of tidal vegetation.

India played a leading role in the G-20 developing countries group during the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Conference, particularly regarding NAMA (Non-Agricultural Market Access).

The Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council was granted special status, though the Sixth Schedule specifically refers to tribal areas in the Northeast; however, in the context of this specific exam question, it is the intended answer.

Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of the Indian mainland. Indira Point is the southernmost point of the entire Indian Union (including islands).