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Asked: 9 months agoIn: ,
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Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?           [2023]

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?           [2023]

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    The correct answer is: Bahadur Shah. Explanation: Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, is the ruler who surrendered Diu to the Portuguese in the early 16th century. In 1535, Bahadur Shah faced a defeat against the Portuguese and, under pressure, surrendered Diu to them in exchange for peace. This evRead more

    The correct answer is: Bahadur Shah.

    Explanation:

    Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, is the ruler who surrendered Diu to the Portuguese in the early 16th century.

    • In 1535, Bahadur Shah faced a defeat against the Portuguese and, under pressure, surrendered Diu to them in exchange for peace. This event significantly strengthened Portuguese influence in the region.

    Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:

    1. Ahmad Shah: He was the founder of the Gujarat Sultanate and ruled from 1411 to 1442. He was not involved in the surrender of Diu to the Portuguese.
    2. Mahmud Begarha: He ruled from 1458 to 1511 and was a strong ruler of Gujarat. He resisted the Portuguese, especially when they attempted to establish their dominance in the region, and did not surrender Diu.
    3. Muhammad Shah: He ruled in the 16th century but was not involved in the surrender of Diu to the Portuguese.

    Conclusion:

    It was Bahadur Shah who surrendered Diu to the Portuguese after facing defeat.

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By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?                                          ...Read more

By which one of the following Acts was the Governor General of Bengal designated as the Governor General of India?                                                                                                                                       [2023]

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar

    The Charter Act of 1833 made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India. Key Provisions of the Act: Centralization of Power: It vested legislative power exclusively in the Governor-General in Council, thereby centralizing authority. First Governor-General of India: Lord William BenRead more

    The Charter Act of 1833 made the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India.

    Key Provisions of the Act:

    1. Centralization of Power: It vested legislative power exclusively in the Governor-General in Council, thereby centralizing authority.
    2. First Governor-General of India: Lord William Bentinck became the first Governor-General of India under this act.
    3. Territorial Authority: The act gave the Governor-General authority over all British territories in India.
    4. End of Commercial Role of East India Company: It ended the commercial functions of the East India Company, making it a purely administrative and political entity.

    This act marked a significant step in consolidating British rule in India.

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Asked: 8 months agoIn: ,
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Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:                                   [2023] 1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2.  Its objective ...Read more

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:                                   [2023]

1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.

2.  Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.

3.  It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.

4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.

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    Statement Breakdown: It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments: Incorrect: The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, not solely managed by state healRead more

    Statement Breakdown:

    1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments:
      • Incorrect: The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, not solely managed by state health departments. While it is implemented at the state level, it is a central government initiative.
    2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women:
      • Correct: The main goal of JSY is indeed to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly among poor pregnant women by promoting institutional deliveries. It focuses on vulnerable groups in rural areas.
    3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women:
      • Correct: One of the key objectives of JSY is to encourage institutional delivery, particularly for women in rural areas, by providing financial assistance to them.
    4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age:
      • Incorrect: JSY focuses on safe motherhood and institutional delivery for pregnant women, not directly on providing public health services to sick infants. The scheme does not target infant care up to one year of age.

    Based on the corrected analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statements 1 and 4 are incorrect.

    Thus, the correct answer is Only two.

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Pankaj GuptaScholar
Asked: 8 months agoIn: ,
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Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:                                                  ...Read more

Consider the following statements in the context of interventions being undertaken under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Strategy:                                                                                                                                [2023]
1. It provides prophylactic calcium supplementation for pre-school children, adolescents and pregnant women.
2. It runs a campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of child-birth.
3. It provides for periodic deworming to children and adolescents.
4. It addresses non-nutritional causes of anaemia in endemic pockets with special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies and fluorosis.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar

    Here’s a breakdown of the statements in the context of the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Strategy: Prophylactic calcium supplementation: Incorrect: AMB focuses on iron and folic acid supplementation, not calcium supplementation. Calcium supplementation is addressed under other maternal and child healthRead more

    Here’s a breakdown of the statements in the context of the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Strategy:

    1. Prophylactic calcium supplementation:
      • Incorrect: AMB focuses on iron and folic acid supplementation, not calcium supplementation. Calcium supplementation is addressed under other maternal and child health programs.
    2. Campaign for delayed cord clamping at the time of childbirth:
      • Correct: Delayed cord clamping is promoted as part of AMB to ensure improved iron stores in newborns, which helps prevent anaemia.
    3. Periodic deworming for children and adolescents:
      • Correct: AMB includes periodic deworming to address parasitic infections, a significant cause of anaemia in children and adolescents.
    4. Addressing non-nutritional causes of anaemia:
      • Correct: AMB recognizes non-nutritional causes such as malaria, hemoglobinopathies, and fluorosis in endemic areas and includes measures to address them.

    Thus, statements 2, 3, and 4 are correct, and only statement 1 is incorrect.

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Pankaj GuptaScholar
Asked: 8 months agoIn: ,
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Consider the following statements:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following statements:                                                                                                   [2023]             
1.  Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts.
2.  Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    The correct answer is 1 only. Explanation: Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts: Correct: Carbon fibres are widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment manufacturing due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, durRead more

    The correct answer is 1 only.

    Explanation:

    1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts:
      • Correct: Carbon fibres are widely used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment manufacturing due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, durability, and resistance to corrosion.
    2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled:
      • Incorrect: Carbon fibres can be recycled, although the process is complex and expensive. Advanced technologies like pyrolysis and chemical recycling are used to recover carbon fibres from composite materials. The recycled fibres are often used in applications where slightly lower strength is acceptable.

    Thus, only the first statement is correct.

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Asked: 7 months agoIn: ,
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Consider the following actions:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following actions:                                                                                                                [2023]
1. Detection of car crash/collision which results in the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously
2.  Detection of accidental free fall of a laptop towards the ground which results in the immediate turning off of the hard drive
3. Detection of the tilt of the smart-phone which results in the rotation of display between portrait and landscape mode

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar

    The correct answer is All three. Here’s how an accelerometer is involved in each action: 1. Detection of Car Crash/Collision An accelerometer detects rapid deceleration or impact forces, which triggers the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously. Function of accelerometer: Required. 2. DetectioRead more

    The correct answer is All three.

    Here’s how an accelerometer is involved in each action:

    1. Detection of Car Crash/Collision

    • An accelerometer detects rapid deceleration or impact forces, which triggers the deployment of airbags almost instantaneously.
    • Function of accelerometer: Required.

    2. Detection of Free Fall of a Laptop

    • Accelerometers sense sudden free-fall motion (near-zero acceleration in free fall) and can signal the hard drive to turn off immediately to prevent damage.
    • Function of accelerometer: Required.

    3. Detection of Tilt of a Smartphone

    • Accelerometers measure the tilt or orientation of the device relative to gravity, allowing the display to rotate between portrait and landscape modes.
    • Function of accelerometer: Required.

    An accelerometer is required in all three actions, as it plays a crucial role in detecting motion, orientation, or force changes in each scenario. Thus, the correct answer is All three.

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Asked: 7 months agoIn: , ,
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Consider the following pairs:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following pairs:                                                                                                                 [2023]

S.noObjects in spaceDescription
1CepheidsGiant cloud of dust and gas in space
2NebulaeStars which brighten and dim periodically
3PulsarsNeutron stars that are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse
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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar

    Let's evaluate the pairs one by one: Cepheids: These are stars that brighten and dim periodically due to changes in their size and temperature. The description in the pair refers to stars and not to giant clouds of dust and gas. Hence, this pair is incorrect. Nebulae: Nebulae are giant clouds of dusRead more

    Let’s evaluate the pairs one by one:

    1. Cepheids: These are stars that brighten and dim periodically due to changes in their size and temperature. The description in the pair refers to stars and not to giant clouds of dust and gas. Hence, this pair is incorrect.
    2. Nebulae: Nebulae are giant clouds of dust and gas in space, not stars that brighten and dim periodically. The description in the pair is incorrect. Hence, this pair is incorrect.
    3. Pulsars: Pulsars are indeed neutron stars that emit beams of radiation, and they are formed when massive stars run out of fuel and collapse. The description in the pair is accurate. Hence, this pair is correct.

    Therefore, only one of the pairs is correctly matched.

    The answer is: Only one.

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Pankaj GuptaScholar
Asked: 7 months agoIn: ,
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Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?                              [2023]

Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?                              [2023]

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    The country that has its own satellite navigation system is Japan. Japan's satellite navigation system is called QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System), which provides satellite-based positioning and timing information, mainly in the Asia-Pacific region. Australia, Canada, and Israel do not have theirRead more

    The country that has its own satellite navigation system is Japan. Japan’s satellite navigation system is called QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System), which provides satellite-based positioning and timing information, mainly in the Asia-Pacific region.

    • Australia, Canada, and Israel do not have their own independent satellite navigation systems like Japan.

    So, the correct answer is: Japan.

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Consider the following statements:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following statements:                                                                                                       [2023]
1.  Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight.
2.  Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar

    Let's evaluate the two statements: Statement 1: Ballistic missiles are typically rocket-propelled and follow a parabolic trajectory that reaches the upper atmosphere before re-entering and hitting the target at high speeds, often supersonic or hypersonic. Cruise missiles, on the other hand, are typiRead more

    Let’s evaluate the two statements:

    Statement 1:

    • Ballistic missiles are typically rocket-propelled and follow a parabolic trajectory that reaches the upper atmosphere before re-entering and hitting the target at high speeds, often supersonic or hypersonic.
    • Cruise missiles, on the other hand, are typically powered by jet engines throughout their flight, allowing them to travel at subsonic or supersonic speeds, depending on the type of missile. They do not rely on rockets for propulsion after launch.

    The statement that ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flight and cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase is incorrect. In fact, it should be the other way around: Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled throughout their flight, while cruise missiles are jet-powered for most of their flight.

    Statement 2:

    • Agni-V is a long-range ballistic missile, not a cruise missile. It is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and has a range of around 5,000 km, making it an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
    • BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile, not an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is a joint venture between India and Russia and is one of the fastest cruise missiles in the world.

    Therefore, Statement 2 is also incorrect.

    Conclusion:

    Both statements are incorrect.

    The correct answer is: Neither 1 nor 2.

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How many of the given statements regarding mercury pollution is/are correct?                           [2023]1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.2. Coal-based thermal ...Read more

How many of the given statements regarding mercury pollution is/are correct?                           [2023]
1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world.
2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution.
3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar

    Correct Answer: All three Explanation: Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world: Correct. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the largest global sources of mercury emissions. Mercury is used in the extraction process to amalgamate gold, releasing significRead more

    Correct Answer: All three

    Explanation:

    1. Gold mining activity is a source of mercury pollution in the world:
      Correct. Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is one of the largest global sources of mercury emissions. Mercury is used in the extraction process to amalgamate gold, releasing significant amounts of mercury into the environment.
    2. Coal-based thermal power plants cause mercury pollution:
      Correct. Coal contains trace amounts of mercury. When coal is burned in thermal power plants, mercury is released into the atmosphere as a pollutant.
    3. There is no known safe level of exposure to mercury:
      Correct. Mercury is highly toxic, and even low levels of exposure can lead to serious health effects. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that there is no safe threshold for mercury exposure, particularly for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children.

    Hence, all three statements are correct.

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