In August 2022, the “SMILE-75 Initiative” was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. What is the objective of this scheme?
(A) To provide education and training to the weaker sections of the society
(B) To improve immunisation coverage for children and pregnant women in India
(C) To accelerate the development of biopharmaceuticals
(D) To make our cities/towns and municipal areas begging-free.
The correct answer is To make our cities/town and municipal areas begging-free. Under the “SMILE-75” Initiative, 75 Municipal Corporations will undertake comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging in the spirit of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Which of the following dance forms is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh?
(A) Panwariya
(B) Dhaman
(C) Popir dance
(D) Garba
The correct answer is Popir. Popir dance is a dance form from Arunachal Pradesh. In the land of Arunachal Pradesh the Galo tribe for its popular dance form from Popir dance. The popular dance is a speciality for tribes and a must-watch dance for the audience.
Identify the organism that is NOT a pseudocoelomate.
(A) Ancylostoma
(B) Ascaris
(C) Wuchereria
(D) Scorpions
The correct answer is Scorpions. The coelom is the fluid-filled cavity between the body wall and the gut wall. The coelom is lined by mesoderm.
The word Manuscripts derived from which of the following language?
(A) Latin
(B) Prakrit
(C) Sanskrit
(D) Greek
The word "manuscript" derives from the Latin: manūscriptum (from manus, hand and scriptum from scribere, to write).
What kind of forces arise from transient dipoles in atoms that induce transient dipoles in nearby atoms, produce an attractive force and are significant only over short distances (~500 pm)?
(A) Dipole-dipole forces
(B) London dispersion forces
(C) Dipole-induced dipole forces
(D) Hydrogen bond
The correct answer is London dispersion forces.
Which of the following combinations of ‘Ruler – Predecessor’ is correct with respect to the Delhi Sultanate?
(A) Alaudddin Khalji – Jalaluddin Khalji
(B) Jalaluddin Khalji – Alauddin Khalji
(C) Muhammad Tughluq – Firuz Shah Tughluq
(D) Ghiyasuddin Tughluq – Muhammad Tughluq
Key Points Khilji Dynasty (1290-1320) Jalaluddin Khilji (1290-96) He was the founder of the Khilji Dynasty Alauddin Khilji (1296-1316) He was a nephew and son-in-law of Jalaluddin Khilji. Alauddin Khilji killed him and succeeded the throne in 1296. Tughlak Dynasty (1320-1414) Ghiyasuddin Tughlak (1320-25) He was the founder of the Tughlak Dynasty. He was succeeded by Mohammad bin Tughlak. Mohammad bin Tughlak (1325-51) His name was Ulugh Khan and after succeeding Ghiyasuddin Tughlak he was named under the title of Mohammad bin Tughlak. Firoz Shah Tughlak (1351-88) He was the cousin of Mohammad bin Tughlak.
For how many days is the Hornbill festival held?
(A) 5
(B) 10
(C) 15
(D) 20
The Hornbill Festival, which is called the 'Festivals of Festivals', is a 10-day annual cultural fest of Nagaland that showcases the rich and diverse Naga ethnicity through folk dances, traditional music, local cuisine, handicraft, art workshops, etc.
How much percentage of oxygen is present in the atmosphere?
(A) 39%
(B) 79%
(C) 10%
(D) 21%
Oxygen is present as 21% of the total volume of the atmosphere.
In which season is Sarhul celebrated in Jharkhand?
(A) Spring
(B) Autumn
(C) Monsoon
(D) Winter
Sarhul is celebrated during spring season and the Saal trees get new flowers on their branches. It is a worship of the village deity who is considered to be the protector of the tribes.
What is the average thickness of the continental crust of the Earth?
(A) 300 km
(B) 5 km
(C) 30 km
(D) 2.5 km
The continental crust is the component of the Earth's crust which contains the continents. The average thickness of the continental crust is around 35 km. The continental crust is mainly composed of silicate and aluminium.
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