General Awareness - 3

Correct Answer: Patanjali

The world's first modern projection planetarium was developed by the Carl Zeiss company and installed at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany, in 1923, followed by a permanent installation in Bonn.

The difference in the duration of day and night is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis. This difference is zero at the equator and increases as one moves toward the poles, where the variation is most extreme.

The Jamnapari breed of goat is widely recognized in India for its high milk production and large size, making it a popular choice for dairy farming.

Correct Answer: Ultraviolet radiations

The pulvinus is a joint-like thickening at the base of a leaf or leaflet that facilitates leaf movement in response to stimuli, such as in the 'Touch-me-not' (Mimosa pudica) plant.

Nuclear fission is the process where a heavy nucleus splits into smaller, lighter nuclei. This process releases significant energy, which is the principle behind nuclear power and atomic weapons.

The equatorial region is characterized by high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year due to its proximity to the equator. This leads to high humidity levels.

Fiscal policy refers to the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. It specifically involves the management of public revenue and expenditure.

Hydrolysis of fats (triglycerides) in the presence of an alkali or enzyme produces glycerol and fatty acids. This process is known as saponification when using a base.

 An artificial satellite in a circular orbit about the earth, wanting to reduce the radius of its orbit, world fire a rocket in a forward direction.

Correct Answer: Udham Singh

Alpha-keratin is a structural protein found in vertebrates. It is the primary component of hair, wool, nails, and the outer layer of skin.

Nile is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa, generally regarded as the longest river in the world. But in 2007, this title was given to the Amazon river.

Correct Answer: Iodine

The Ring of Fire is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. It is a horseshoe-shaped belt.

Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens. Cylindrical lenses are used to correct this by providing different refractive powers in different meridians.

Sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz are below the range of human hearing and are classified as infrasonic. Frequencies above 20,000 Hz are ultrasonic.

Correct Answer: Red sandstone carvings

Correct Answer: Tsunami

James Prinsep, an officer in the mint of the East India Company, was the first to successfully decipher the Brahmi script used in Ashokan inscriptions in 1837.

Meristematic tissue consists of actively dividing cells that are responsible for growth in plants. Parenchyma, chlorenchyma, and sclerenchyma are permanent tissues.

Correct Answer: reduce body weight

Correct Answer: dharmachakra