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71. Which among the following is the highest award of Haryana State Govt. for the outstanding players of Haryana?

Correct Answer: (a) Bhim Award

Solution:The Bhim Award is to recognise the achievement of sportspersons who have brought honour to the state of Haryana in their sports and games in recognised International Championship Cup Games and Senior National Championship Cup Games. Bhim Award was started by the Haryana Government in the year 1981-82.

72. In the mesosphere, the temperature will

Correct Answer: (b) Decrease

Solution:The mesosphere is the layer of the Earth's atmosphere extending from approximately 50-85 kilometers above the Earth's surface. Within the mesosphere temperature decreases with increasing height, due to decreasing solar heating and increasing cooling by CO2 radiative emission.

73. A deep narrow valley with steep sides is called a

Correct Answer: (a) Gorge

Solution:A deep and narrow valley with steep sides is called a Gorge. The Indus river flows between the Zanskar and Ladakh ranges of the Trans-Himalaya and forms India's deepest gorge (about 5000 m deep).

74. In each of the following, find the figure from the answer set which will continue the series given in the problem set.

Correct Answer: (c)

Solution:In each next step of the given figure series, a horizontal arrow and a line are increasing in alternate order. Hence, answer figure (c) is next in the series.

75. Which of the following numbers divisible by 3?

Correct Answer: (c) 541326

Solution:By the divisibility rule of 3, if the sum of the digits of a number is exactly divisible by 3, then the number will be divisible by 3.

From option (c),

Sum of digits of number 541326

=5+4+1+3+2+6

=21

which is divisible by 3.

So, the number 541326 is divisible by 3.

76. In March 2023, Haryana became first State in India to achieve 100%

Correct Answer: (b) Electrified railway network

Solution:In March, 2023, Haryana became the first state in the country to achieve 100% electrified railway network.

77. What is the reason behind red soil developing a reddish colour?

Correct Answer: (b) Due to the presence of iron

Solution:The presence of red colour in red soil is due to the presence of iron in the soil. Red soil appears red because of the presence of iron in its oxide. Red soils are often deficient in nitrogen, which limits the growth characteristics of large parts of red soils.

78. Which error detection code uses a single parity bit to detect errors?

Correct Answer: (b) Parity check

Solution:Parity check error detection code uses a single parity bit to detect errors. Parity check refers to an error detection method where an extra bit or parity bit is added to each data unit. Parity check provides a simple and efficient method to detect errors in data transmission and storage as well as help ensure a secure data transmission process.

79. An aeroplane flies along the four sides of a square at the speeds of 200, 400, 600 and 800 km/hr. Find the average speed of the plane around the field.

Correct Answer: (a) 384 km/hr

Solution:Let the side of square is x km.

Then, the time travelled by four sides

80. This famous monument of Buria was built in Shahjahan's reign in Ambala district of Haryana.

Correct Answer: (c) Raaj Mahal

Solution:A chief courtier of Emperor Shahjahan built a three-storey palace in Buria, which is known as Rang Mahal. Birbal, one of the close associates of Emperor Akbar, is believed to has been born in Buria.