(Antonyms) Part – B General Knowledge (Solved Paper 2024 – II) (101 to 150)

Total Questions: 50

21. Which one among the following is the correct focal length of a combination of lenses of power 2.5 D and - 2.0 D?

Correct Answer: (c) +2.0 m
Solution:

22. The AC mains domestic supply current in India changes direction in every

Correct Answer: (d) 1/100 s
Solution:

23. A block of mass 2.0 kg slides on a rough horizontal plane surface. Let the speed of the block at a particular instant is 10m/s. It comes to rest after travelling a distance of 20m. Which one of the following could be the magnitude of the frictional force?

Correct Answer: (d) 50 N
Solution:

24. Given below are the fuor cases in which certain heat transfer is taking place:

1. Ice is melting in a glass full of water

2. Water is boiling in an open container

3. A metal rod is heated in a furnace

4. A cup of coffee is allowed to cool on a table

In which of the above cases, the Newton's Law of Cooling is applicable?

Correct Answer: (b) 4 only
Solution:Newton 's law of cooling is a physical law which describes the rate of heat loss of an object to its surroundig without the phase change of object.

25. The figure given below shows the direction of the two forces P and Q acting on a skydiver:

Which one among the following statements is correct about the two forces?

Correct Answer: (c) After the parachute opens, force P remains the same while force Q increases
Solution:

26. Vijayanagara rulers claimed that they were ruling on behalf of

Correct Answer: (c) Shri Virupasha
Solution:Vijayanagara (1336-1647) AD
  • In 1336, Vijayanagar kingdom was established by Harihara and Bukka, who were two brothers and served in the army of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq.
    They broke away from the Delhi Sultanate and established an independent state in Karnataka and established the capital city Vijayanagar on the banks of river Tungabhadra in 1336.
  • Harihara and Bukka were helped and inspired t_{y} contemporary scholar and a saint Vidyaranya for the establishment of their kingdom.
  • The Vijayanagara rulers claimed to rule on behalf of Shri Virupaksha. The rulers considered themselves to be divine representatives on earth and saw a close relationship between their rule and the religious beliefs of the empire.

27. Domingo Paes describes a king in these words: 'of medium height, and of fair compexion and good figure, rather fat than thin; he has on his face sings of smallpox'. Identify the king from the options given below.

Correct Answer: (a) Krishnadeva Raya
Solution:Domingo Paes was a Portuguese trader, writer, and explorer who visited India between 1520 and 1522 AD and provided the most complete account of the ancient city of Hampi under the reign of King Krishnadeva Raya of the Vijayanagara Empire above all previous historic accounts.

He defined krishnadeva Raya as the prominent ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire, is often recognized for his stature and the physical characteristics noted by Paes, including the signs of smallpox on his face.

28. In which Schedule of the Consittution of India, provisions as to disqualification on grounds of defection are given?

Correct Answer: (b) Tenth Schedule
Solution:The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the anti-defection law, which includes provisions for disqualifying Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of State Legislatures (MLAs) for defection. The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution

29. Consider the following statements:

1. The duties of the Attorney General of India are to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred to or assigned to him by the President of India

2. The Solicitor General of India is the secondary Law Officer of the country who assists the Attorney General, and is himself assisted by several Additional Solicitor Generals of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:Attorney General's Duties and Functions:
  • To provide legal advice to the Government of India (Gol) on matters referred to them by the President.
  • To perform other legal duties as assigned by the President.
  • To appear on behalf of the Gol in all cases before the Supreme Court or any High Court where the Gol is involved.
  • To represent the Gol in references made by the President to the Supreme Court under Article 143 (Power of the President to consult the Supreme Court) of the Constitution.
  • To discharge functions conferred upon them by the Constitution or any other law.

Solicitor General:

  • Unlike the Attorney General, the Solicitor General's duties and functions are not specified in the Constitution of India.
  • The Solicitor General is the second-highest law officer of India, assisting the Attorney General in their responsibilities.
  • As per the Conditions of Service Rules, the Solicitor General, along with other Law Officers, is appointed for a term of 3 years, with the possibility of re-appointment.

30. Which of the following Committees does NOT consist of Members from the Upper House of the Parliament?

1. Public Accounts Committee

2. Estimates Committee

3. Committee on Public Undertakings

Select the answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 2 only
Solution:Estimates Committee.
  • The Estimates Committee has 30 members and all these members are from Lok Sabha (Lower House).
  • There is no representation from Rajya Sabha (Upper House).
  • It is constituted for the purpose of scrutinizing the functioning of Government Ministries and departments in terms of allocation of Funds.
  • All the recommendations made by the committee are advisory in nature and stand non- binding for the Parliament.