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541. 23 writers have been selected for Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2018. Who among them is selected for the Rajasthani language? [General Knowledge for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Examination-1985]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) L. Sankhlav.

Exam Relevance: Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Examination, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar is an award given to children's literature writers in India. The question specifically asks for the writer selected for the Rajasthani language.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse the names of the writers or the languages they are associated with.

Explanations: L. Sankhlav is the correct answer as he was selected for the Rajasthani language for the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2018. The other options are not associated with the Rajasthani language for this award.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Mohan Alok is not associated with the Rajasthani language for this award.
Option B: Dr. Chetan Swami is not associated with the Rajasthani language for this award.
Option C: L. Sankhlav is the correct choice as he was selected for the Rajasthani language.
Option D: Dr. Jyoti Punj is not associated with the Rajasthani language for this award.

542. Order these events from oldest to most recent: Year 0100 BCE 200 CE300 AD400 BC [Railways Examination-1987]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) 400 BC, 100 BCE, Year 0, 200 CE, 300 AD.

Exam Relevance: Railways Examination, UPSC, SSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The correct order of events is determined by the chronological sequence of dates, with BCE (Before Common Era) preceding CE (Common Era).

Common Mistakes: Students often confuse BCE and CE, leading to incorrect ordering. BCE dates are older the larger the number, while CE dates are newer the larger the number.

Explanations: The sequence starts with 400 BC, which is the oldest date. BCE and BC are equivalent, so 100 BCE follows. Year 0 is the transition point between BCE and CE. 200 CE comes next, and finally, 300 AD, which is the same as 300 CE.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because it places Year 0 before 100 BCE and 300 AD after 200 CE.
Option B: Correct as it orders the events from oldest to most recent.
Option C: Incorrect because it places 300 AD before 100 BCE and 400 BC.
Option D: Incorrect because it places 300 AD before 100 BCE and 400 BC.

543. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of the coronavirus? [SSC MTS Examination-1993]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Rash.

Exam Relevance: SSC MTS, UPSC, IBPS, RRB

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The common symptoms of the coronavirus include fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath. Rash is not typically associated with the coronavirus.

Common Mistakes: Students may mistakenly believe that any unusual skin condition could be a symptom of the coronavirus, leading to confusion.

Explanations: The coronavirus primarily affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as fever, dry cough, and shortness of breath. Rash is not a typical symptom of the coronavirus. Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Rash.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Dry cough is a common symptom of the coronavirus.
Option B: Fever is a common symptom of the coronavirus.
Option C: Rash is not a common symptom of the coronavirus.
Option D: Shortness of breath is a common symptom of the coronavirus.

544. Maria Sharapova is a famous [Kerala PSC Examination-1997]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Tennis player.

Exam Relevance: Kerala PSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Maria Sharapova is a well-known professional tennis player.

Common Mistakes: Students might confuse Maria Sharapova with other athletes from different sports.

Explanations: Maria Sharapova is a famous Russian tennis player who has won multiple Grand Slam titles. She is not associated with basketball, gymnastics, or swimming.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Maria Sharapova is not a basketball player.
Option B: Maria Sharapova is not a gymnast.
Option C: Maria Sharapova is a professional tennis player.
Option D: Maria Sharapova is not a swimmer.

Mnemonic: Tennis Star, Maria

545. India's largest city by popuation [SSC GD Examination-2017]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Mumbai.

Exam Relevance: SSC GD, UPSC, Bank PO, CLAT

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Mumbai is the largest city in India by population.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse Delhi as the largest city by population because it is the capital of India.

Explanations: Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the largest city in India by population. It is located in the state of Maharashtra and is a major commercial and financial hub. The population of Mumbai is significantly larger than that of other major cities in India, including Delhi, which is the capital city.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Delhi is the capital of India but not the largest city by population.
Option B: Mumbai is the largest city in India by population.
Option C: Pune is a large city but not the largest in India.
Option D: Chennai is a major city but not the largest in India.

Mnemonic: Mumbai, Mega Metropolis

546. Which spice help with nausea and motion sickness? [ICET Examination-2008]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) Ginger.

Exam Relevance: ICET, GRE, GMAT, Civil Services

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Ginger is known for its anti-nausea properties and is often used to alleviate symptoms of motion sickness.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse the benefits of different spices, mistaking coriander or cinnamon for ginger.

Explanations: Ginger contains compounds such as gingerol and shogaol, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea effects. These properties make ginger effective in reducing nausea and motion sickness. Coriander, mustard, and cinnamon do not have the same anti-nausea properties as ginger.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Ginger is the correct answer due to its anti-nausea properties.
Option B: Coriander does not have significant anti-nausea properties.
Option C: Mustard does not have significant anti-nausea properties.
Option D: Cinnamon does not have significant anti-nausea properties.

Mnemonic: Ginger for Nausea, Think "G" for Ginger.

547. How did the creation of roads help the Maurya Empire? [Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme Examination-1985]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (A) The roads promoted trade.

Exam Relevance: Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme Examination, UPSC Civil Services Examination, SSC CGL

Difficulty: Moderate

Concept notes: The Maurya Empire, under Emperor Ashoka, constructed a vast network of roads that facilitated trade and communication across the empire.

Common Mistakes: Students might mistakenly believe that the roads were primarily for military purposes, overlooking the significant economic benefits they provided.

Explanations: The creation of roads in the Maurya Empire significantly promoted trade by connecting various regions, allowing for the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture. This improved connectivity led to economic growth and integration of the empire. The roads were strategically built to ensure efficient movement of goods and people, thereby enhancing trade activities.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The roads facilitated trade by connecting different parts of the empire.
Option B: Incorrect. While roads could have aided military movements, the primary purpose was to promote trade and communication.
Option C: Incorrect. Roads did not help move farms; they were used for trade and communication.
Option D: Incorrect. The presence of potholes would not negate the overall benefit of the roads in promoting trade.

Mnemonic: Roads = Rich Trade

548. The grasslands of North America are called? [Maharashtra PSC Examination-2007]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (B) Prairies.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, PSC

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The grasslands of North America are known as prairies.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse prairies with other types of grasslands, such as savannas or llanos, which are found in different regions.

Explanations: Prairies are a type of grassland ecosystem found primarily in the central part of North America. They are characterized by vast expanses of grasses and wildflowers, with few trees. The term "prairie" is specific to this region and is not used to describe grasslands in other parts of the world.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Savannas are grasslands with scattered trees, typically found in Africa and South America, not North America.
Option B: Prairies are the correct term for the grasslands of North America.
Option C: Llanos are tropical grasslands found in South America, particularly in Venezuela and Colombia.
Option D: This option is incorrect as "Prairies" is the correct term.

Mnemonic: Prairies = Plains of North America

549. Emily is a baker. She bakes 24 loaves of bread, and places them into 4 bags. How many loaves are in each bag? [RRB IBPS Examination-1993]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) 6.

Exam Relevance: RRB IBPS, Bank PO, SSC CGL

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: The problem involves basic division to find the number of loaves per bag.

Common Mistakes: Students might misinterpret the problem and perform multiplication instead of division.

Explanations: Emily bakes 24 loaves of bread and places them into 4 bags. To find the number of loaves in each bag, we divide the total number of loaves by the number of bags. Therefore, 24 loaves divided by 4 bags equals 6 loaves per bag.

Option Analysis:

Option A: 48 is incorrect because it is the result of multiplying 24 by 2, not dividing 24 by 4.
Option B: 60 is incorrect because it is the result of multiplying 24 by 2.5, not dividing 24 by 4.
Option C: 6 is correct because 24 divided by 4 equals 6.
Option D: 4 is incorrect because it is the number of bags, not the number of loaves per bag.

Mnemonic: Divide to find the share.

550. What are audible sound waves? [Rajasthan High Court Examination-2015]

Correct Answer: Correct answer is: (C) Having frequency between 20 Hz to 20000 Hz.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, Railway Exams

Difficulty: Easy

Concept notes: Audible sound waves are those that can be heard by the human ear.

Common Mistakes: Students may confuse audible sound waves with infrasound or ultrasound, which are outside the human hearing range.

Explanations: The human ear can detect sound waves with frequencies ranging from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz. This range is known as the audible frequency range. Sound waves with frequencies below 20 Hz are called infrasound and are inaudible to humans, while those above 20,000 Hz are called ultrasound and are also inaudible.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect, as frequencies below 20 Hz are inaudible to humans.
Option B: Incorrect, as frequencies above 20,000 Hz are inaudible to humans.
Option C: Correct, as this range corresponds to the frequencies that humans can hear.
Option D: Incorrect, as there is a specific range of frequencies that are audible to humans.

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