GK (General Science)

Correct Answer: To get relief from dysentery

 Hydrogen and helium, the lightest two gases, weigh so little that helium balloons and hydrogen dirigibles are able to float in the atmosphere.

The Pauli Exclusion Principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of four quantum numbers.

Johann Balmer derived the Balmer formula to describe the spectral line emissions of the hydrogen atom in the visible region.

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they generate most of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used as a source of chemical energy.

Gobar gas, or biogas, is produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic matter and consists primarily of methane (50-75%) and carbon dioxide.

Soybeans are a high-protein legume, and their protein content is typically cited around 40-43% by dry weight.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is primarily composed of methane, with smaller amounts of ethane and other hydrocarbons.

Lysosomes contain various hydrolytic enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris, functioning as the cell's digestive system.

Rajmah (kidney beans) typically contains around 22-24% protein, with 22.8% being a commonly cited value in nutritional tables.

Plutonium is a transuranic radioactive element that is primarily produced artificially in nuclear reactors by neutron bombardment of uranium.

Rauwolfia serpentina, also known as Sarpagandha, contains alkaloids like reserpine which are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that one cannot simultaneously know the exact position and momentum of a particle.

Cowpea (lobia) typically contains approximately 24% protein, making it a significant plant-based protein source.

Copper is widely accepted as the first metal discovered and used by humans, marking the beginning of the Copper Age.

Dry peas are a good source of protein, and their protein content is generally cited around 19-20%.

Water gas is a synthesis gas produced from steam and carbonaceous material, consisting primarily of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

LPG, or Liquefied Petroleum Gas, is primarily composed of hydrocarbons that are easily liquefied under pressure. The major constituents are propane and butane.

Centrosomes are organelles that serve as the main microtubule organizing centers in animal cells. They play a crucial role in cell division.

Erwin Schrodinger is famous for developing the wave equation that describes how the quantum state of a physical system changes with time, forming the basis of wave mechanics.

Coal gas is a flammable gaseous fuel made from coal. Its primary components are hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide.

The oil extracted from the seeds of the Chaulmoogra tree (Hydnocarpus wightianus) has been used historically as a treatment for leprosy.

Polysomes (or polyribosomes) are a cluster of ribosomes held together by a strand of messenger RNA. They are found in all eukaryotic cells to facilitate protein synthesis.

Sodium thiosulphate is commonly known as 'hypo' and is used in photography to dissolve unexposed silver halides from the film or paper, thus fixing the image.

Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) is a well-known medicinal plant in Ayurveda, primarily used for its bronchodilatory and expectorant properties to treat bronchitis and coughs.