Question 1 / 15 Medium
Science Tech
Hib stands for:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Hib refers specifically to Haemophilus influenzae type b.
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Question 2 / 15 Medium
Science Tech
Vitamin D is a:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Vitamin D belongs to the group of fat-soluble vitamins.
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Question 3 / 15 Medium
Defence
Exercise Dustlik is conducted between India and:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Dustlik is the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise.
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Question 4 / 15 Medium
Environment
Geckos are generally important in ecosystems because many species:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Many geckos act as predators of insects and contribute to terrestrial food webs.
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Question 5 / 15 Medium
Science Tech
SSPE is associated with which virus?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: SSPE is a rare delayed complication associated with persistent measles virus infection.
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Question 6 / 15 Medium
Environment
Dillenia belongs to which plant family?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The genus Dillenia is classified under the family Dilleniaceae.
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Question 7 / 15 Medium
Environment
The plant species Impatiens nimspurjae was named in honour of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Himalayan plant species was named after Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja.
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Question 8 / 15 Medium
Environment
Millipedes belong to which class?
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Millipedes are members of the arthropod class Diplopoda.
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Question 9 / 15 Medium
International
Chamundeshwari is regarded as a form of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Chamundeshwari is a manifestation of Goddess Durga and is particularly worshipped in Mysuru.
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Question 10 / 15 Medium
Government Schemes
MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi are associated with:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: These mobile applications are associated with the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
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Question 11 / 15 Medium
International
Lanjia Saora are classified as:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Lanjia Saora are among India's recognised Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.
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Question 12 / 15 Medium
Science Tech
The major pigments associated with annatto include:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Bixin and norbixin are carotenoid pigments responsible for annatto's characteristic colour.
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Question 13 / 15 Medium
Government Schemes
The Ghaggar River originates in the:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Ghaggar originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh.
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Question 14 / 15 Medium
International
Punatsangchhu-I is important in the context of:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: Hydropower development is a major pillar of India's economic and energy partnership with Bhutan.
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Question 15 / 15 Medium
International
The Suez Canal connects the Red Sea with the:
✓ Explanation: Explanation: The Suez Canal provides a maritime connection between the Red Sea and Mediterranean Sea.
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