GK PRACTICE SET 15

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Q481. Who proposed that ‘Light is made up of waves propagating perpendicular to the direction of its movement’?

  1. Newton
  2. Huygens
  3. Kepler
  4. Pauli

Answer: 2. Huygens

Explanation: Christiaan Huygens proposed the wave theory of light, which states that light propagates as a wave, with oscillations perpendicular to the direction of its movement. This theory laid the foundation for understanding light as an electromagnetic wave.

Q482. The establishment of Union Public Service Commission, State Public Service Commissions and Joint Public Service Commission falls under which of the following features of the Constitution of India?

  1. Federalism
  2. Parliamentary Government
  3. Directive Principles of State Policy
  4. Fundamental Rights

Answer: 1. Federalism

Explanation: The establishment of these commissions is part of the federal structure of the Indian Constitution, ensuring decentralized governance and recruitment of public servants at both the central and state levels.

Q483. Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT vis-à-vis Fundamental Duties?

  1. The 44th amendment Act introduced Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.
  2. Fundamental Duties were expanded by the 86th amendment act.
  3. Article 51A (a) entails respect for its ideals and institutions, national flag and the national anthem.
  4. Fundamental Duty obliges parents to provide opportunities for education to their child between 6-14 years of age.

Options:

  1. Only 3
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 1

Answer: 2. 2 and 4

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The 44th Amendment Act introduced Fundamental Duties in Part IV-A of the Constitution.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The 86th Amendment Act added the Right to Education but did not expand Fundamental Duties.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Article 51A(a) emphasizes respect for national ideals, institutions, the flag, and the anthem.
  • Statement 4 is incorrect: The obligation to provide education falls under the Right to Education (Article 21A), not Fundamental Duties.

Q485. Who founded the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885 along with Pherozeshah Mehta and KT Telang?

  1. AK Fazlul Haq
  2. Zakir Husain
  3. Behramji M Malabari
  4. Badruddin Tyabji

Answer: 4. Badruddin Tyabji

Explanation: Badruddin Tyabji, along with Pherozeshah Mehta and KT Telang, founded the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885 to advocate for political reforms and greater representation for Indians.

Q486. Which of the following occupies less memory when saving an MS-Word file?

  1. .docm
  2. .docc
  3. .doc
  4. .docx

Answer: 4. .docx

Explanation: The .docx format uses XML-based formatting, which compresses the file size significantly compared to older formats like .doc and .docm. Therefore, .docx files occupy less memory.

Q487. Marathi language is in the _______ language family.

  1. Austro
  2. Sino-India
  3. Austric
  4. Indo Aryan

Answer: 4. Indo Aryan

Explanation: Marathi belongs to the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European language family, which includes other languages like Hindi, Bengali, and Gujarati.

Q488. Which of the following devices is used to accelerate charged particles to high velocities?

  1. cryotron
  2. copatron
  3. cosmotron
  4. cyclotron

Answer: 4. cyclotron

Explanation: A cyclotron is a type of particle accelerator that uses a magnetic field and an electric field to accelerate charged particles to high velocities in a spiral path.

Q489. In an electrical circuit, the ammeter reading decreases to ________________ when the length of the wire is doubled.

  1. one-sixth
  2. one-half
  3. one-fourth
  4. one-third

Answer: 2. one-half

Explanation: According to Ohm’s Law, resistance increases proportionally with the length of the wire. Doubling the length doubles the resistance, which reduces the current (ammeter reading) to half its original value if the voltage remains constant.

Q490. Who was the Indian Buddhist monk who is credited with the development of many ancient martial art forms in the 5th century?

  1. Bodhidharma
  2. Atisa
  3. Bodhiruchi
  4. Paramartha

Answer: 1. Bodhidharma

Explanation: Bodhidharma, an Indian Buddhist monk, is traditionally credited with introducing martial arts to China during the 5th century, particularly influencing the development of Shaolin Kung Fu.

Q491. The Palas were:

  1. a dynasty that appeared in Puri
  2. a dynasty that first appeared in Cambodia
  3. a dynasty that united eastern India and Burma
  4. a dynasty that appeared in eastern India

Answer: 4. a dynasty that appeared in eastern India

Explanation: The Palas were a prominent dynasty in eastern India, ruling parts of present-day Bihar, Bengal, and Assam from the 8th to the 12th century.

Q492. In classical Carnatic music, tempo is called as ________.

  1. gita
  2. laya
  3. achala
  4. padam

Answer: 2. laya

Explanation: In Carnatic music, “laya” refers to the tempo or rhythm, which is a fundamental aspect of musical performance.

Q493. How can we add text to a slide in MS-PowerPoint?

  1. Note box
  2. Dialogue box
  3. Notes page
  4. Textbox

Answer: 4. Textbox

Explanation: A textbox is used to add and edit text directly on a slide in MS-PowerPoint. It allows users to input titles, subtitles, or any other textual content.

Q494. Which of the following states has mangrove forests?

  1. Telangana
  2. Andhra Pradesh
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Manipur

Answer: 2. Andhra Pradesh

Explanation: Mangrove forests are found in coastal regions, and Andhra Pradesh has mangroves along its coastline, particularly in the Godavari and Krishna delta regions.

Q495. What is the name of the scheme aimed at conservation of wetlands, which was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24?

  1. Amrit Dharohar
  2. Dharohar
  3. Paryavaran Prahari
  4. Paryavaran Suraksha

Answer: 1. Amrit Dharohar

Explanation: “Amrit Dharohar” is a scheme announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 to conserve and restore wetlands across India.

Q496. Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT vis-à-vis Fundamental Duties?

  1. They are obligatory in nature.
  2. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties are complementary to each other.
  3. The introduction of Article 51A created a strong base for a concrete national character and strong harmony.
  4. The eleventh fundamental duty was added by the 78th constitutional amendment act.

Options:

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. Only 3
  4. Only 4

Answer: 4. Only 4

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Fundamental Duties are obligatory but not legally enforceable.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Fundamental Rights and Duties are complementary.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Article 51A promotes national unity and harmony.
  • Statement 4 is incorrect: The 86th Amendment Act added the 11th Fundamental Duty, not the 78th Amendment Act.

Q497. In MS Word, which option allows you to align text in a way that it appears vertically at the bottom of a cell or text box?

  1. Distributed Alignment
  2. Justify Alignment
  3. Center Alignment
  4. Bottom Alignment

Answer: 4. Bottom Alignment

Explanation: Bottom Alignment aligns text vertically at the bottom of a cell or text box in MS Word.

Q498. Mewar festival is celebrated during the _______ festival at Udaipur.

  1. Gangaur
  2. Teej
  3. Dusshera
  4. Holi

Answer: 1. Gangaur

Explanation: The Mewar Festival coincides with the Gangaur festival, celebrating the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and is marked by cultural events and processions in Udaipur.

Q499. Which of the following was the last dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  1. Aravidu dynasty
  2. Sangam dynasty
  3. Saluva dynasty
  4. Tuluva dynasty

Answer: 1. Aravidu dynasty

Explanation: The Aravidu dynasty was the last ruling dynasty of the Vijayanagara Empire, which declined after the Battle of Talikota in 1565.

Q500. The 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 was hosted in January-February, 2023 by _______.

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Delhi
  3. Rajasthan
  4. Madhya Pradesh

Answer: 4. Madhya Pradesh

Explanation: The 5th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 was hosted by Madhya Pradesh, with events held in various cities across the state.

502. Which was the first programmable general-purpose computer in the world?

  1. Pascaline
  2. Napier’s bones
  3. ENIAC
  4. Mark I

Answer: 3. ENIAC

Explanation: The ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer), developed in 1945, was the first programmable general-purpose electronic computer. It was designed to perform a wide range of calculations.

Q503. Which of the following is the second nearest star to Earth?

  1. Delta Velorum
  2. Polaris
  3. Sirius
  4. Proxima Centauri

Answer: 3. Sirius

Explanation: The second nearest star system to Earth is Sirius, also known as the “Dog Star,” located approximately 8.6 light-years away. Proxima Centauri, part of the Alpha Centauri system, is the closest.

Q504. What is known to be ‘ekaharya’, where one dancer takes on many roles in a single performance?

  1. Bharatanatyam
  2. Kathak
  3. Kuchipudi
  4. Kathakali

Answer: 3. Kuchipudi

Explanation: In Kuchipudi, a classical dance form from Andhra Pradesh, the concept of ‘ekaharya’ is prominent, where a single dancer portrays multiple characters in a single performance.

Q505. As of 2022, which among the following is the leading tidal energy generation site of India?

  1. Sunderbans
  2. Seashore of Maharashtra
  3. Gulf of Kutch
  4. Gulf of Mannar

Answer: 3. Gulf of Kutch

Explanation: The Gulf of Kutch in Gujarat is one of the leading sites for tidal energy generation in India due to its favorable geographical conditions for harnessing tidal power.

Q506. Which of the following is NOT the colour of a warning card in kabaddi?

  1. Black
  2. Red
  3. Green
  4. Yellow

Answer: 3. Green

Explanation: In kabaddi, warning cards include black, red, and yellow, but green is not used as a warning card color.

Q507. Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT vis-à-vis features of the Indian Constitution?

  1. Though India has a federal system, the Constitution does not mention the word ‘federation’.
  2. Article 5 of the Constitution says that the Parliament by law can create a new state.
  3. On the subjects in the Union list, each State Legislature can enact laws for the State.
  4. Both the Parliament and State Legislature can pass laws on subjects in the concurrent list.

Options:

  1. 1 and 4
  2. 1 and 3
  3. Only 1
  4. 2 and 3

Answer: 4. 2 and 3

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Constitution does not explicitly use the term “federation” but establishes a quasi-federal structure.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 3, not Article 5, deals with the creation of new states.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Only the Parliament can legislate on subjects in the Union List, not State Legislatures.
  • Statement 4 is correct: Both Parliament and State Legislatures can legislate on Concurrent List subjects, with central laws taking precedence in case of conflict.

Q508. Which device is used to measure the current flow using needle deflection caused by a magnetic field force acting upon a current-carrying wire?

  1. Galvanometer
  2. Psophometer
  3. Potentiometer
  4. Ammeter

Answer: 1. Galvanometer

Explanation: A galvanometer measures electric current by detecting the deflection of a needle caused by the magnetic field generated by the current flowing through a wire.

Q509. With reference to the Directive Principles of State Policy contained in the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Article 37 of the Constitution of India provides that the Directive Principles of State Policy are enforceable in the High Courts only.
  2. Article 38 provides that the State shall strive to minimize the inequalities in income amongst individuals and groups of people.
  3. Article 39 provides that the State shall direct its policy towards securing that there is equal pay for equal work for both men and women.

Options:

  1. Only 1 and 3
  2. Only 2
  3. Only 1
  4. Only 2 and 3

Answer: 4. Only 2 and 3

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are not enforceable in courts.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Article 38 emphasizes minimizing income inequalities.
  • Statement 3 is correct: Article 39 includes provisions for equal pay for equal work.

Q510. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank of India was initially established in which present city in 1935?

  1. Delhi
  2. Mumbai
  3. Kolkata
  4. Chennai

Answer: 3. Kolkata

Explanation: The Central Office of the Reserve Bank of India was initially established in Kolkata in 1935. It was later moved to Mumbai in 1937.

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