Static GK for Judiciary – 33

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Q.1. Which of the following has the highest pH?

(a) Gastric juice

(b) Bile in the gall bladder

(c) Pancreatic juice

(d) Saliva

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- The pancreas and liver are alkaline glands because they produce pancreatic juice and bile, which are normally alkaline solutions. The pancreatic juice has a pH of 8.0- 8.3, and the pH of liver bile is 7.8. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.2. Which of the following celestial bodies contains abundant quantities of Helium – 3, a potential source of energy?

(a) Earth

(b) Saturn

(c) Venus

(d) Moon

 

Correct Answer: B

Explanation- The Moon has been bombarded with large quantities of Helium-3 by the solar wind. Hence Option B is correct.

 

Q.3. From the economic point of view most important forests are___________?

(a) Tidal

(b) Evergreen

(c) Tropical Deciduous

(d) Mountainous

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- Economically the most important forests of India are Tropical deciduous forest. As per the economic resource pooling of India, the tropical Deciduous forests are the best ones in terms of export, import and revenue. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.4. Which of the following ruler of the Chalukyas of Vatapi also maintained diplomatic relations with Iran?

(a) Jayasimha

(b) Pulakesin II

(c) Vikramaditya

(d) Vikramaditya II

 

Correct Answer: B

Explanation- According to the 9th-century Persian historian Al-Tabari, Pulakeshin (“Pharmis”) maintained diplomatic relations with the Sasanian ruler Khosrow II of present-day Iran. Hence Option B is correct.

 

Q.5. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

(a) Pindari War         –             Lord Hastings

(b) First Afghan War –            Lord Auckland

(c) Annexation of Sindh –    Lord Ellenborough

(d) Second Sikh War –            Lord Hardinge

 

Correct Answer: D

Explanation- Lord Dalhousie
The Second Anglo-Sikh War was a military conflict between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company that that took place in 1848 and 1849.Early in 1848, Sir Henry Lawrence, who was ill, departed on leave to England. Although it was assumed that his younger brother John Lawrence would be appointed in his place, Lord Dalhousie, who had replaced Lord Hardinge as Governor-General, appointed Sir Frederick Currie instead. Hence Option D is correct.

 

Q.6. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:

List – I                                                    List-II
(A) 98.4° F                                   (1) Atmospheric pressure
(B) 76 cm of Hg                         (2) Human blood pressure
(C) 80/120,                                 (3) Body temperature
(D) 32 lb                                     (4) Tyre pressure of car.

Code:

.               A             B             C             D
(a)          3              1              2              4
(b)          2              1              3              4
(c)          1              3              4              2
(d)          4              2              3              1

 

Correct Answer: A

Explanation-

(A) 98.4° F                   –              (3) Body temperature

(B) 76 cm of Hg         –              (1) Atmospheric pressure

(C) 80/120,                 –              (2) Human blood pressure

(D) 32 lb                       –              (4) Tyre pressure of car.

Hence Option A is correct.

 

Q.7. In which kind of pot food will be cooked faster?

(a) Steel

(b) Copper

(c) Silver

(d) Bronze

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- Silver additionally has the most elevated thermal conductivity of any component and the most noteworthy light reflectance. Concerning why silver is the best conductor, the appropriate response is that its electrons are more liberated to move than those of different components which has to do with its valence and precious stone structure. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.8. How many images of Yoginis are preserved in the “Chaunsatha – Yogini Temple” at Bheraghat?

(a) 54

(b) 74

(c) 64

(d) 81

 

Correct Answer: C

Explanation- 81 images

The 81 images include 8 Matrikas, Mother goddesses, from an earlier time; one of them is Chandika, who is depicted riding a human corpse in a cremation ground. Hence Option C is correct.

 

Q.9. Who of the following kings has been called “SaptamChakravarty’?

(a) MihirBhoja

(b) BhojaParamar

(c) SomeshvaraAhavamallaChalukya

(d) KarnaKalachuri

 

Correct Answer: D

Explanation- Lakshmikarna also known as Karna, was a ruler of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri in central India. His kingdom was centeredaround the Chedi or Dahala region in present-day Madhya Pradesh.
The most famous king of his dynasty, Lakshmikarna raided territories of several neighbouring kingdoms, including those of the Chandras, the Cholas, the KalyaniChalukyas, the Chaulukyas, the Chandelas, and the Palas. After several military successes, he assumed the title of Chakravartin in 1052-1053 CE. Around 1055 CE, he played an important role in the downfall of the Paramara king Bhoja, and captured a part of the Paramara kingdom of Malwa after Bhoja’s death. By the end of his reign, however, he suffered several setbacks and lost control of Malwa to Bhoja’s brother Udayaditya. Hence Option D is correct.

 

Q.10. Which of the following is not true for nanomaterials?

(a) Nano-carbon is stronger than steel

(b) Nano-fibre clothes do not get dirty.

(c) Nano-medicines will be more effective.

(d) Homeopathy uses nano-materials

 

Correct Answer: D

Explanation- Nanoparticles stimulate hormesis, a beneficial low-dose adaptive response. Homeopathic remedies prescribed in low doses spaced intermittently over time act as biological signals that stimulate the organism’s allostatic biological stress response network, evoking nonlinear modulatory, self-organizing change. Hence Option D is correct.