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Q :  

Thorny bushes are found in ______ region.

(A) Mediterranean

(B) Polar

(C) Dry Desert

(D) High Rainfall

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Thorny bushes are found in hot and dry desert climate places such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and the Eastern slopes of Western Ghats.


Q :  

In which state India's first “Lithium Refinery” will be established?

(A) Rajasthan

(B) Gujarat

(C) Kerala

(D) Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Gujarat government has announced to set up India's first Lithium refinery which will process Lithium ore to produce battery-grade material.


Q :  

Which of the following company has bought 'Destiny' game developer Bungie for $3.6 billion?

(A) Apple

(B) Microsoft

(C) Sony

(D) Samsung

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Sony Group Corp. is purchasing Bungie Inc., the U.S. video game developer behind the popular Destiny and Halo franchises, for $3.6 billion to bolster its stable of game-making studios.


Q :  

Which ministry organized ‘Nari Shakti of North East’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022?

(A) Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region

(B) Ministry of Tribal Affairs

(C) Ministry of Women and Child Development

(D) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Nari Shakti of North East" is a celebration of the power and strength of women in the northeastern region of India. The event is usually held on International Women's Day, which is on March 8th every year and is organized by the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER).


Q :  

Which of the following states has the maximum literacy rate according to census 2011?

(A) Kerala

(B) Arunachal Pradesh

(C) Rajasthan

(D) Bihar

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

As per the census of 2011, the literacy rate of Kerala is 94%. It is the highest among all the states in India. With a literacy rate of 80.09%, Tamil Nadu stands at the second position among the South Indian states.


Q :  

How many celebrities have been announced to give Padma Awards 2022?

(A) 118

(B) 119

(C) 134

(D) 138

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Padma Awards 2022 Full Winner List. The Padma Awards for 2022 were announced on 25th January 2022, on the occasion of India's 73rd Republic Day. A total of 119 Padma Awards were conferred, including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri awards.


Q :  

Which freedom is considered the ‘Hallmark of Democracy’?

(A) Right against exploitation

(B) Right to freedom of religion

(C) Freedom of assembly

(D) Freedom of speech and expression

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION

According to our Constitution, everyone enjoys the right to follow the religion of his or her choice. This freedom is considered as a hallmark of democracy.


Q :  

In the presence of sunlight, plants prepare their food (glucose) with CO2 and water. What is this reaction?

(A) Displacement

(B) Disintegration

(C) Photochemical

(D) precipitation

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Photochemical is the process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create oxygen and energy in the form of sugar.


Q :  

Which water body covers an area of 1,55,58,000 km2 and makes up only 4.3% of the global ocean?

(A) Atlantic Ocean

(B) Arctic Ocean

(C) Southern Ocean

(D) Indian Ocean

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Arctic Ocean is the smallest of all oceans covers an area of 1,55,58,000 km2 and makes up only 4.3% of the global ocean. Located in the north polar region, it borders six countries: the United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Russia.


Q :  

Which of the following body parts is directly affected in the disease called rickets?

(A) Eyes

(B) Tongue

(C) Spleen

(D) Bones

Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1. Rickets is a bone disease caused by vitamin D deficiency.

2. Due to rickets, the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the bones decreases.

3. The solution to protect exclusively breastfed babies from this disease is Vitamin D supplements.


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