General Knowledge (NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2023-I) (Part – B) (51 to 100)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which one of the following is not a cold current?

Correct Answer: (b) Eastern Australian Current
Solution:The East Australian Current is a large-scale flow of water that runs south along the east coast of Australia. It is a warm, southward, western boundary current.

12. The process of Podsolization is predominantly found in:

Correct Answer: (c) Taiga forest
Solution:Podsolization is usually associated with cold climates, especially in coniferous or boreal forests such as taiga. Podsolization, a type of severe leaching, results in the release of iron and aluminum sesquioxides.

13. Joint Military exercise 'Keen Sword 23' was conducted between:

Correct Answer: (c) USA and Japan
Solution:Keen Sword 23 is a joint/bilateral exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) personnel designed to enhance Japan-U.S. bilateral relations.
It is a joint, bilateral field training exercise designed to enhance U.S.-Japan combat readiness and interoperability while demonstrating the U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

14. The Battle of Rezang La, an epic battle in hostile conditions, was fought by the Indian Army in:

Correct Answer: (c) 1962
Solution:(c)

15. Consider the following statements about 'Exercise Sea Vigil-22':

1. Its aim is to assess India's preparedness in the domain of Maritime security and coastal defence.
2. Naval forces of USA and Japan also took part in the exercise.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Solution:Exercise Sea Vigil-22 the two-day Coastal Defence exercise was conducted from 15-16 Nov 22. The conceptual and geographical expanse of Sea Vigil included contingencies ranging from Peace to War-time across the entire coastline and EEZ of the country. In addition, mitigation measures, on shore, in case of any breach in Coastal Security mechanism were also validated.
The exercise involved participation of more than 17 Government agencies from nine Coastal States and four Union Territories that are involved in the Coastal Defence Mechanism and Coastal Security construct.

16. Consider the following statements:

1. England is the only country that won the ICC T20 World Cup twice.

2. Virat Kohli is the only player to be adjudged as the Player of the Series in the ICC T20 World Cup twice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 2 only
Solution:The official answer key states option (b), but since both statements are correct, option (c) is also the correct answer.

17. Who among the following is not a recipient of Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2022?

Correct Answer: (b) Benjamin List
Solution:Barry Sharpless, Morten Meldal and Carolyn Bertozzi, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022.
Benjamin List and David MacMillan were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 for their development of a precise new tool for molecular construction known as organocatalysis.

18. Consider the following statements regarding cell wall composition:

1. Bacterial cell wall is made of peptidoglycan.
2. Fungal cell wall is made of cellulose.
3. Animals lack cell wall and have extracellular matrix made up of sugar and proteins.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
Solution:(c)

19. Which one of the following structures is not present in a prokaryotic cell?

Correct Answer: (c) Nucleus
Solution:A typical prokaryotic cell lacks a prominent nuclei. In Prokaryotic cells, the genetic material DNA simply exists in a region of the cell called the nucleoid. The genetic material exists as a free-floating chromosome that is usually circular and is not enclosed in a nuclear membrane of typical nucleus.

20. In a plant cell, which one of the following contains their own DNA?

Correct Answer: (c) Mitochondria and Chloroplast
Solution:Both chloroplasts and mitochondria contain their own genetic systems, and replicate by division. However, chloroplasts are larger and more complex than mitochondria, and they perform several critical tasks in addition to the generation of ATP.