Q271. What is the circumference of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved football?
- 80 – 82 cms
- 78 – 80 cms
- 68 – 70 cms
- 70 – 72 cms
Answer: 3. 68 – 70 cms The circumference of an IFAB-approved football is 68 – 70 cms.
Q272. Which theory describes the collective effects of changes in Earth’s movements on its climate over thousands of years?
- Plate tectonics theory
- Copernicus’ heliocentric theory
- Milankovitch theory
- Continental drift theory
Answer: 3. Milankovitch theory The Milankovitch theory describes the collective effects of changes in Earth’s movements on its climate over thousands of years.
**Q273. Electrochemical cell is a device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy in a/an _____.
- oxidation reaction
- reduction reaction
- direct redox reaction
- indirect redox reaction
Answer: 4. indirect redox reaction An electrochemical cell converts chemical energy into electrical energy through an indirect redox reaction.
Q274. Which of the following song did AR Rahman record with Michael Jackson?
- Ekam Satyam
- You are my destiny
- The Oracle
- Infinity Love
Answer: 2. You are my destiny AR Rahman recorded the song “You are my destiny” with Michael Jackson.
Q275. Which of the following is NOT a characteristics of the National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) of India?
- The state government will provide power connectivity, water and other infrastructural facilities.
- A special purpose vehicle will be constituted to take care of the functioning of NIMZs.
- It prescribes a minimum area of 10000 hectares for establishing NIMZs.
- At least 30% of the total land area proposed for the NIMZ is to be utilized for manufacturing units.
Answer: 4. At least 30% of the total land area proposed for the NIMZ is to be utilized for manufacturing units. This statement is incorrect. The correct characteristic is that at least 50% of the total land area proposed for the NIMZ is to be utilized for manufacturing units.
Q276. _______ is a distinctive cross-shaped constellation best seen in the northern hemisphere during the summer and fall months around September.
- Pegasus
- Ursa Major
- Cassiopeia
- Cygnus
Answer: 1. Pegasus Pegasus is a distinctive cross-shaped constellation best seen in the northern hemisphere during the summer and fall months around September.
Q277. On 9 August 2021, the Parliament had passed the Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021. It amended the:
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2012
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2004
- Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2016
Answer: 2. Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 The Limited Liability Partnership (Amendment) Bill, 2021 amended the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008.
Q278. Which Section of the Representation of People’s Act (RPA), 1951 deprives the prisoners of their right to vote?
- Section 62 (5)
- Section 15 (3)
- Section 72 (5)
- Section 10 (4)
Answer: 1. Section 62 (5) Section 62 (5) of the Representation of People’s Act (RPA), 1951 deprives prisoners of their right to vote.
Q279. The Union Cabinet, in Aug 2022, approved the enhancement in the limit of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by ________ , with the additional amount being earmarked exclusively for enterprises in hospitality and related sectors.
- ₹10,000 crore
- ₹50,000 crore
- ₹60,000 crore
- ₹30,000 crore
Answer: 4. ₹30,000 crore The Union Cabinet approved the enhancement in the limit of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) by ₹30,000 crore in August 2022.
Q280. In Fencing, a defensive blade movement that blocks the opponent’s offensive action is called ____________.
- parry
- reprise
- saber
- redoublement
Answer: 1. parry In Fencing, a defensive blade movement that blocks the opponent’s offensive action is called a parry.
Q281. In which year did Robert Brown observe the zigzag movement of colloidal particles in solution?
- 1829
- 1826
- 1828
- 1827
Answer: 4. 1827 Robert Brown observed the zigzag movement of colloidal particles in solution in 1827.
Q282. Which of the following musical forms in Carnatic Classical is the simplest composition of raga?
- Varnam
- Pada
- Gitam
- Kirtnam
Answer: 3. Gitam Gitam is the simplest composition of raga in Carnatic Classical music.
Q283. Which of the following is a style of Carnatic music?
- Svarajati
- Chaturang
- Dhamar
- Dhrupad
Answer: 1. Svarajati Svarajati is a style of Carnatic music.
Q284. Who was the first person to conduct a systematic study of chromosomes during division and called this process mitosis?
- Friedrich Miescher
- Thomas Hunt Morgan
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
- Walther Flemming
Answer: 4. Walther Flemming Walther Flemming was the first person to conduct a systematic study of chromosomes during division and called this process mitosis.
Q285. After being passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023 received the President’s assent on __________ to become the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023.
- 21 April 2023
- 11 April 2023
- 1 April 2023
- 14 April 2023
Answer: 1. 21 April 2023 The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2023 received the President’s assent on 21 April 2023.
Q286. Which of the following awards is presented for lifetime achievement in sports and games? It was instituted to honour those sportspersons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute to the promotion of sports even after their retirement from an active sporting career.
- Arjuna Award
- Dhyanchand Award
- Dronacharya Award
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
Answer: 2. Dhyanchand Award The Dhyanchand Award is presented for lifetime achievement in sports and games.
Q287. As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, the Labour Force Participation Rate for males has gone up to ________ in 2020-21.
- 55.1%
- 59.3%
- 54.2%
- 57.5%
Answer: 2. 59.3% As per the Economic Survey 2022-23, the Labour Force Participation Rate for males has gone up to 59.3% in 2020-21.
Q288. Which of the following is a part of apical meristem found in roots.
- Protoderm
- Leaf primordium
- Differentiating vascular tissue
- Axillary bud
Answer: 1. Protoderm Protoderm is a part of apical meristem found in roots.
Q289. Which organisation, in collaboration with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and the Ministry of Education, announced the launch of the ‘AI For All’ initiative with the purpose of creating a basic understanding of artificial intelligence for everyone in India?
- Intel
- Infosys
- TCS
- IBM
Answer: 1. Intel Intel, in collaboration with the CBSE and the Ministry of Education, announced the launch of the ‘AI For All’ initiative.
Q290. In 2023, Praveen Chithravel won the men’s triple jump event at the ‘Prueba de Confrontacion’ athletics meet held in ___________.
- Canada
- Cuba
- Brazil
- Portugal
Answer: 2. Cuba Praveen Chithravel won the men’s triple jump event at the ‘Prueba de Confrontacion’ athletics meet held in Cuba in 2023.
Q291. Competitive behaviour and competitive market structure are _______ related.
- not
- directly
- inversely
- proportionately
Answer: 2. directly Competitive behaviour and competitive market structure are directly related.
Q292. Which of the following persons was appointed Chairman of the Second National Judicial Pay Commission?
- Justice JS Verma
- Justice AS Anand
- Justice PV Reddi
- Justice R Basant
Answer: 2. Justice AS Anand Justice AS Anand was appointed Chairman of the Second National Judicial Pay Commission.
Q293. Delhi ridge is the water divide between which of the following rivers?
- Ganges and Yamuna
- Indus and Mahi
- Ganges and Indus
- Ganges and Sind
Answer: 1. Ganges and Yamuna Delhi ridge is the water divide between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.
Q294. Former minister of the state and former president of BJP alliance partner IPFT _____________ received the Padma Shri award (posthumously) in 2023.
- Prabhat Choudhury
- Narendra Chandra Debbarma
- Rebati Mohan Das
- Pinaki Das Chowdhury
Answer: 2. Narendra Chandra Debbarma Narendra Chandra Debbarma, former minister of the state and former president of BJP alliance partner IPFT, received the Padma Shri award (posthumously) in 2023.
Q295. In which year did Johannes Nicolaus Bronsted and Thomas Martin Lowry propose the fundamental concept of acids and bases?
- 1928
- 1921
- 1925
- 1923
Answer: 4. 1923 Johannes Nicolaus Bronsted and Thomas Martin Lowry proposed the fundamental concept of acids and bases in 1923.
Q296. Which of the following is one of the largest spiral galaxies?
- NGC 6872
- Milky Way
- Cygnus A
- Maffei 1
Answer: 1. NGC 6872 NGC 6872 is one of the largest spiral galaxies.
Q297. The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 received the assent of the President on ________.
- 19 December 2022
- 14 December 2022
- 17 December 2022
- 10 December 2022
Answer: 3. 17 December 2022 The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022 received the assent of the President on 17 December 2022.
Q298. The Howrah bridge was officially opened in the year _______.
- 1943
- 1948
- 1930
- 1935
Answer: 2. 1948 The Howrah bridge was officially opened in the year 1948.
Q299. Which of the following Articles was amended by The Constitution Fiftieth Amendment Act, 1984?
- Article 56
- Article 33
- Article 78
- Article 99
Answer: 3. Article 78 The Constitution Fiftieth Amendment Act, 1984 amended Article 78.
Q300. Which of the following enzymes are essential of DNA replication in an animal cell?
- Reverse transcriptase, DNA polymerase, DNA primase
- Topoisomerase, DNA ligase, DNA polymerase, DNA primase
- Reverse transcriptase, RNA polymerase, Ligase
- Reverse transcriptase, DNA polymerase, Ligase
Answer: 2. Topoisomerase, DNA ligase, DNA polymerase, DNA primase Topoisomerase, DNA ligase, DNA polymerase, and DNA primase are essential enzymes for DNA replication in an animal cell.