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21. Who among the following was the head of the Government that was overth

Who among the following was the head of the Government that was overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the 1917 Revolution ?

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Alexander Kerensky
Prince Lvov
Grand Duke Sergei
Tsar Nicholas II
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The 1917 Russian Revolution involved two main phases. The February Revolution overthrew the Tsar. The subsequent Provisional Government, initially led by Prince Georgy Lvov and from July 1917 onwards by Alexander Kerensky, was the government overthrown by the Bolsheviks in the October Revolution.
Alexander Kerensky was the head of the Provisional Government when the Bolsheviks seized power in October 1917 (November in the Gregorian calendar).
Tsar Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, overthrown in the February Revolution. Prince Lvov was the first head of the Provisional Government but resigned. Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich was an uncle of Nicholas II, assassinated in 1905.

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22. At which of the following was the American Declaration of Independence

At which of the following was the American Declaration of Independence adopted on 4 July, 1776 ?

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Washington Conference
San Francisco Conference
Second Continental Congress
First Continental Congress
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The American Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Second Continental Congress served as the governing body of the American colonies during the American Revolutionary War. It convened in May 1775, following the outbreak of hostilities.
The First Continental Congress met in 1774 to discuss a response to the British Intolerable Acts. The Washington Conference (1921-22) dealt with naval disarmament. The San Francisco Conference (1945) was where the United Nations Charter was drafted and signed.

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23. Which of the following statements about the non-permanent members of t

Which of the following statements about the non-permanent members of the Security Council of the United Nations is/are correct ?
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  • Their total number is now 10, but was originally only 6.
  • They are elected for a term of two years only.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
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Both statements regarding the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council are correct.
Statement 1: The Security Council was originally composed of 11 members: 5 permanent and 6 non-permanent. In 1965, the UN Charter was amended to increase the number of non-permanent members from 6 to 10, bringing the total membership to 15.
Statement 2: Non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years. They are not eligible for immediate re-election.
The five permanent members are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, who hold veto power. The ten non-permanent members are elected on a regional basis and rotate every two years.

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24. Which one of the following provides for the complete equality of men a

Which one of the following provides for the complete equality of men and women in India ?

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Articles 14 and 15 of the Constitution of India
Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India
The Indian Independence Act
Article 20 of the Constitution of India
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The Constitution of India guarantees fundamental rights, including the right to equality, which is enshrined in Articles 14 to 18. Specifically, Articles 14 and 15 are crucial for ensuring equality between men and women.
Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws. Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth and also allows the state to make special provisions for women and children, enabling affirmative action for their advancement. Together, these articles provide the legal framework for complete equality, including gender equality.
The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes. The Indian Independence Act 1947 was the act by the British Parliament that granted independence to India. Article 20 deals with protection in respect of conviction for offences.

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25. When and where was the demand for “Purna Swaraj” or complete independe

When and where was the demand for “Purna Swaraj” or complete independence made by the Indian National Congress ?

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Bombay, 1885
Lahore, 1929
Kheda, 1917
Bombay, 1942
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The Indian National Congress, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru, passed the historic resolution for “Purna Swaraj” or complete independence at its annual session held in Lahore in December 1929.
The Lahore Session of 1929 was a pivotal moment in India’s freedom struggle, formally declaring the goal of complete independence from British rule, replacing the previous goal of Dominion Status.
Following the Lahore session, January 26, 1930, was declared as Purna Swaraj Day, and people were urged to take a pledge to work towards complete independence. This date was later chosen as Republic Day of India. Bombay, 1885, was the year and place of the founding of the INC. Kheda, 1917, was a Satyagraha led by Gandhi. Bombay, 1942, was where the Quit India movement resolution was passed.

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26. Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi make his first public appearance in

Where and when did Mahatma Gandhi make his first public appearance in India on coming back from South Africa after two decades ?

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Champaran in 1917
Lucknow in 1916
Banaras Hindu University in 1916
Ahmedabad in 1918
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Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa in January 1915. After spending a year travelling across India and observing the situation, his first major public speech was delivered at the opening ceremony of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on February 4, 1916.
The BHU speech in 1916 marked Gandhi’s first significant public address in India after his return, where he spoke about the need for Indian nationalism, poverty, and sanitation, among other topics.
Champaran in 1917 was the location of Gandhi’s first Satyagraha movement in India. Lucknow in 1916 refers to the Lucknow Session of the Indian National Congress, which Gandhi attended but his major public speech predates this. Ahmedabad in 1918 was the site of the Ahmedabad Mill Strike, one of his early campaigns.

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27. Which one of the following Oil Refineries is not located in Assam ?

Which one of the following Oil Refineries is not located in Assam ?

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Tatipaka
Numaligarh
Bongaigaon
Digboi
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Tatipaka is an oil refinery located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, not Assam. It is operated by ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation).
Assam is a major oil and gas producing state in India and has several significant oil refineries.
Numaligarh, Bongaigaon, and Digboi are all well-known operational oil refineries situated in Assam. Digboi Refinery is one of the oldest continuously operating refineries in the world.

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28. A large body of magmatic material that cools in the deeper depth of th

A large body of magmatic material that cools in the deeper depth of the Earth’s crust and develops in the form of large domes is known as

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Batholiths.
Lacoliths.
Lopoliths.
Phacoliths.
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A Batholith is a very large body of intrusive igneous rock (pluton) that forms when molten rock (magma) cools and solidifies beneath the Earth’s surface. Batholiths are the largest type of intrusive igneous features.
Batholiths are typically irregular in shape and can extend over vast areas (hundreds or thousands of square kilometers) and to significant depths. They are formed by multiple intrusions of magma over millions of years and are characteristic of convergent plate boundaries where mountain building occurs.
Laccoliths are mushroom-shaped or lens-shaped intrusions that have pushed overlying rock layers upwards into a dome. Lopoliths are basin-shaped or saucer-shaped intrusions. Phacoliths are lens-shaped intrusions parallel to the bedding planes in folded strata. While laccoliths form domes, batholiths fit the description of a “large body… cools in the deeper depth… develops in the form of large domes” (often exposed by erosion as large areas of igneous rock).

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29. The maximum depth of Lithosphere is found in the

The maximum depth of Lithosphere is found in the

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Pacific Ocean.
Siberian Plain.
Patagonian Desert.
Himalayan Mountains.
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The lithosphere, which comprises the Earth’s crust and the rigid upper part of the mantle, varies greatly in thickness. It is generally thinnest under oceanic ridges (around 10 km) and thickest under stable continental interiors (cratons) and mountain belts formed by continental collision, where it can exceed 150-200 km.
Continental lithosphere is generally much thicker than oceanic lithosphere. Major mountain ranges formed by collision, like the Himalayas, involve significant thickening of the crust and the underlying lithospheric mantle, leading to greater overall lithospheric depth compared to oceanic areas, plains, or deserts.
The Pacific Ocean is underlain by oceanic lithosphere, which is relatively thin compared to continental lithosphere. Siberian Plain and Patagonian Desert are continental regions, but the significant crustal root and thickened lithosphere associated with the collision forming the Himalayan mountains likely result in the maximum depth among the given options.

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30. Point of Origin of Earthquake Wave is known as

Point of Origin of Earthquake Wave is known as

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Epicentre.
Focus.
Photosphere.
Seismic Zone.
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The point of origin of an earthquake *inside* the Earth is known as the focus or hypocenter. Earthquake waves (seismic waves) radiate outwards from this point.
The Focus (or Hypocenter) is the actual point within the Earth’s crust where an earthquake originates, due to the rupture of rocks along a fault line. The energy released at the focus propagates as seismic waves.
The Epicentre is the point on the Earth’s surface located directly above the focus. It is usually where the earthquake shaking is strongest and damage is often greatest. A Seismic Zone is an area where earthquakes are known to occur frequently. Photosphere is the visible surface of the Sun.

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