General Studies

The characteristic pungent odour of garlic is primarily due to organosulphur compounds, such as allicin, which are released when garlic is crushed.

Mustard gas was one of the most infamous chemical weapons used during the First World War, causing severe skin and respiratory damage.

Alpha-keratin is a fibrous structural protein found in the hair, nails, and wool of mammals.

Paramagnetic substances are attracted by magnetic fields due to the presence of unpaired electrons. Oxygen has two unpaired electrons in its molecular orbital structure, making it paramagnetic.

Fuel value (calorific value) refers to the heat released per unit mass. Gasoline has a higher energy density compared to charcoal or natural gas in many practical contexts.

Onion is a crop that is commonly grown by transplanting seedlings from a nursery bed to the main field to ensure better growth and spacing.

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a legal mechanism that allows individuals or groups to file cases in court on behalf of the public interest. It originated in the United States during the 1960s.

The indigenous tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, such as the Jarawa and Sentinelese, are ethnically classified as belonging to the Negroid race.

Buffalo milk is significantly richer in fat than cow milk, typically containing around 7% to 8% fat content.

Ethylene glycol is widely used as an automotive antifreeze because it lowers the freezing point of water in the cooling system. Other alcohols like methanol or ethanol are less effective or too volatile for this specific purpose.

The asteroid belt is a region located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter that contains a vast number of small, rocky bodies known as asteroids.

Bharatnatyam is a classical Indian dance form traditionally performed as a solo dance by a female performer. While other forms can have solo elements, Bharatnatyam is most synonymous with the solo tradition.

Kharoshti, an ancient script used in the Gandhara region, is known for being written from right to left. Brahmi, by contrast, is written from left to right.

Honey is primarily composed of simple sugars, with fructose being the most abundant sugar, followed by glucose. The option 'frustose' is a typo for fructose.

The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system and is significantly closer to Earth than any other star, including Alpha Centauri.

The most common type of human kidney stone is composed of calcium oxalate, which forms when calcium combines with oxalate in the urine.

Haemophilia is a hereditary genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, leading to prolonged bleeding after injury.

An antigen is any substance that the immune system recognizes as foreign, triggering an immune response such as the production of antibodies.