General Knowledge (NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2023) (101 to 150)

Total Questions: 50

41. The 480 MW Phukot Kamali Hydro Electric Project is situated in

Correct Answer: (c) Nepal
Solution:It is located in Kalikot district, Karnali Province of Nepal. The project will use the flow from the Karnali River for power generation and the generated power will be fed into integrated power system of Nepal.

42. Consider the following statements about a river:

This river, originates in the Hindu Kush mountain range and flows into Hamoun wetlands after covering a long stretch of about 1,100km. There has been serious conflicts between two neighbouring nations regarding the sharing of water from this river.
Identify the river from the following:

Correct Answer: (d) Helman
Solution:The Helmand River serves as a crucial water source for both Afghanistan and Iran, supporting agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems in the region. Originating near Kabul in the Hindu Kush mountain range, the river flows for approximately 1,150 kilometers (715 miles) before emptying into Lake Hamun, which straddles the Afghanistan-Iran border.

43. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I (Bilateral Exercise)List II (Participating Country)
A. Garuda Shakti1. India and Japan
B. Nomadic Elephant2. India and Sri Lanka
C. Mitra Shakti3. India and Mongolia
D. Dharma Guardian4. India and Indonesia
ABCD
(a)4231
(b)4321
(c)1324
(d)1234
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:
Bilateral ExercisesParticipating Countries
A. Garud shakti4. India and Indonesia
B. Nomadic elephant3. India and Mongolia
C. Mitra shakti2. India and Sri Lanka
D. Dharma Guardian1. India and Japan

44. Consider the following statements about gallantry awards in India:

1. Post-independence, first three gallantry awards were instituted on 26th January, 1950
2. The first three gallantry awards were Ashoka Chakra Class-I, Ashoka Chakra 'class-II and Ashoka Chakra Class-III
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:Post-Independence, first three gallantry awards namely Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra and Vir Chakra were instituted by the government of India on 26th January, 1950 which were deemed to have effect from 15th August, 1947.
Thereafter, other three gallantry awards the Ashoka Chakra Class-I, the Ashoka Chakra Class-II and the Ashoka Chakra Class-III- were instituted in 1952, which were deemed to have effect from 15th August, 1947.
These awards were renamed as Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra respectively in January 1967.

45. Consider the following statements about Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN):

1. CLN works to test vaccines which can be used during pandemic
2. India is a member of CLN
3. CLN is a part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:The Centralised Laboratory Network is the largest global group which has standardised methods and materials for testing. India is a member of CLN. CLN is a part of the coalition for epidemic preparedness Innovation (CEPI).

46. Consider the following statements about Kavach, the automatic train protection system:

1. It is designed and developed by Research Design and Standard Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Japan

2. The trials of Kavach were facilitated by the Southern 1 Railway

3. Kavach is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (STL-4)

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 3 only
Solution:It is India's own automatic protection system, which is in development since 2012, under the name Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), which got rechristened Kavach or "armour".
  • It is a set of electronic devices and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices installed in locomotives, in the signalling system as well as the tracks.
  • They connect to each other using ultra high radio frequencies to control the brakes of trains and also alert drivers, all based on the logic programmed into them.
    Kavach includes the key elements from already existing, and tried and tested systems like the European Train Protection and Warning System, and the indigenous Anti Collision Device.
    It will also carry features of the high-tech European Train Control System Level-2 in future.
    The current form of Kavach adheres to the highest level of safety and reliability standard called Safety Integrity Level (SIL)4.

47. The Nova Kakhovka dam, which was in news recently, is situated in

Correct Answer: (c) Ukraine
Solution:A huge Soviet-era dam on the Dnipro River in southern Ukraine, known as the Kakhovka Dam, recently breached, resulting in flooding across the war zone.

48. Aaron Finch, who recently retired from international cricket, was captain of men's cricket team of which one of the following countries?

Correct Answer: (b) Australia
Solution:Australia

49. Which one of the following is the name of the dashboard launched recently by the Reserve Bank of India to assess and monitor the progress of financial inclusion by capturing relevant parameters ?

Correct Answer: (b) Antardrishti
Solution:RBI launched a financial inclusion dashboard *Antardrishti' aimed at monitoring and evaluating the progress of financial inclusion in India. The primary objective is to assess the current state of financial inclusion by analyzing key metrics and indicators, enabling policymakers and stakeholders to identify areas that require attention and implement targeted interventions.

50. 'Sengol', installed in the new Parliament building of India, was seen as a symbol of the path of service, duty and nation in which Empire of the past?

Correct Answer: (d) Chola Empire
Solution:The Sengol is profound in meaning, derived from the Tamil word "Semmai", it means "Righteousness".
A Sengol sceptre was carried by emperors on ceremonial occasions, and used to represent their authority.
It is associated with the Chola Empire, one of the longest-ruling and most influential dynasties in South India.