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Question 1348

The Ujjayanta Place was built in the year:

A1901

B1910

C1915

D1920

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A. 1901Explanation not yet available.

Question 1347

The moon takes __________ days to go round the earth once.

A28 days

B45 days

C50 days

D65 days

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A. 28 daysThe Moon takes about 27.3 days to complete one revolution around the Earth with respect to the stars (called the sidereal month). However, due to the simultaneous movement of the Earth around the Sun, the Moon takes approximately 29.5 days to complete one full cycle of phases (from new moon to new moon), known as the synodic month. This period is commonly rounded to 28 days in general usage. Other options (for context) 45 days: Much longer than the Moon’s actual orbital period. 50 days: Incorrect — the Moon completes more than one revolution in this time. 65 days: Far too long compared to the real lunar cycle.

Question 1346

The highest tides occur at the time of the new moon and the:

Afull moon

Bsolar eclipse

Clunar eclipse

Dvolcanoes

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A. full moonThe highest tides, known as spring tides, occur during the time of the new moon and the full moon. During these phases, the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned in a straight line, causing their combined gravitational forces to produce higher high tides and lower low tides. This alignment amplifies the tidal effect, resulting in the strongest tidal ranges. Other options (for context) Solar eclipse: Can coincide with a new moon but is not directly responsible for higher tides. Lunar eclipse: Occurs during a full moon but does not always produce exceptionally high tides. Volcanoes: Have no relation to tidal movements; tides are caused by gravitational forces, not geological activity.

Question 1345

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

ACoal

BSolar energy

CQuartz

DLava

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A. CoalCoal is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived and died millions of years ago. Over long geological periods, heat and pressure converted these plant remains buried under soil and rock into coal. It is a major source of energy used for electricity generation, steel production, and various industrial processes. However, burning coal releases carbon dioxide, contributing to air pollution and global warming. Other options (for context) Solar energy: A renewable energy source derived from sunlight, not a fossil fuel. Quartz: A mineral composed of silicon and oxygen, not an energy source. Lava: Molten rock from volcanic eruptions, not a fossil fuel.

Question 1344

Which layer of gas in the atmosphere protects us from harmful ultra violet rays of the sun?

AOxygen

BCarbon dioxide

CNitrogen

DOzone

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D. OzoneThe Ozone layer in the Earth’s stratosphere protects living organisms from the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Ozone (O₃) absorbs most of the high-energy UV radiation, preventing it from reaching the Earth’s surface, where it could cause skin cancer, cataracts, and damage to plants and marine ecosystems. This protective layer is mainly found between 10 to 50 km above the Earth’s surface. Other options (for context) Oxygen: Essential for respiration but does not block UV rays. Carbon dioxide: A greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat, not UV protection. Nitrogen: Makes up most of the atmosphere but plays no role in UV absorption.

Question 1343

The famous Kushan ruler was:

AKanishka

BPulukesin

CPushyamita

DBimbisara

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A. KanishkaExplanation not yet available.

Question 1342

Sahyadri Hills is also known as

AAravali

BWester Ghats

CHimadri

DMaldives

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B. Wester GhatsExplanation not yet available.

Question 1341

Who prints and supplies the currency notes in India:

AState Bank of India

BUnited Bank of India

CReserve Bank of India

DUnited Commercial Bank of India

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C. Reserve Bank of IndiaExplanation not yet available.

Question 1340

The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia:

AThe Andes

BThe Himalayas

CThe Urals

DTollranve

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C. The UralsExplanation not yet available.

Question 1339

We regard her as our mother.

Abear away

Blook upon

Cto make over

Dto put by

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B. look upon"look upon": perceive, regard as, think of.

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The Ujjayanta Place was built in the year:

The moon takes __________ days to go round the earth once.

The highest tides occur at the time of the new moon and the:

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

Which layer of gas in the atmosphere protects us from harmful ultra violet rays of the sun?

The famous Kushan ruler was:

Sahyadri Hills is also known as

Who prints and supplies the currency notes in India:

The mountain range that separates Europe from Asia:

We regard her as our mother.

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