Tag: general knowledge

Perspiration (sweating) is the body's primary cooling mechanism. When sweat evaporates from the skin surface, it absorbs heat energy from the body, lowering temperature. Respiration is for gas exchange, meditation is mental practice, and mastication is chewing - none of these directly cool the body. This is why we sweat during exercise or in hot environments.

Ashoka was called 'Chanda Ashoka' (fierce/terrible Ashoka) because of his brutal path to the throne. According to Buddhist and historical traditions, he killed 99 of his 100 brothers to eliminate rivals, beheading Susima and throwing bodies in a well. The Kalinga war came later, as did his conversion to Buddhism and marriage to Devi. 'Chanda' reflects his cruelty before embracing Buddhism.

Emperor Ashoka (r. 268-232 BCE) belonged to the Mauryan dynasty, founded by Chandragupta Maurya. The Mughal dynasty ruled much later (1526-1857 CE). 'Wadohar' appears to be a misspelling - possibly intended to be 'Shunga' or another dynasty. Arcot Nawabs were a regional power in much later periods. The Mauryans were one of India's greatest empires.

Sanath Jayasuriya scored the fastest ODI fifty (in 17 balls) against Pakistan in Singapore in 1996, making 76 runs total. This record stood for many years. Pakistan was a dominant bowling attack, making this achievement even more remarkable. Kenya, Bangladesh, and India were not the teams against which this record was set.

The Mauryan dynasty was replaced by the Sunga (or Shunga) dynasty after Brihadratha, the last Mauryan emperor, was assassinated by his commander Pushyamitra Sunga around 185 BCE. The Mughal dynasty came much later (16th century CE). 'Wadohar' appears to be a misspelling. Option C incorrectly lists Mauryan again, which cannot replace itself.

Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact between particles without bulk movement of matter. In conduction, vibrational energy is transferred from hotter particles to cooler ones through collisions or lattice vibrations. Convection involves actual fluid movement, and radiation transfers through electromagnetic waves. This is why metals feel cold - they conduct heat away from your hand quickly.

BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) is the vaccine used to prevent tuberculosis. It contains weakened strain of bovine tuberculosis bacteria. Salk vaccine is for polio, and rubella vaccine prevents rubella (German measles).

Horns, nails, and hair are all made of keratin, a tough, fibrous structural protein. Keratin is insoluble in water and organic solvents. It is NOT a fat, carbohydrate, or lipid.

State Assembly Elections are conducted by the Chief Election Commissioner of India, head of the Election Commission. Governors are constitutional heads but don't conduct elections. High Court/Supreme Court judges adjudicate election disputes but don't conduct them.

Sarojini Naidu was called the 'Nightingale of India' for her poetic contributions and beautiful English poetry. She was also a freedom fighter and first woman governor of UP. Vijaylaxmi Pandit was a diplomat, not primarily known as a poet.