DECE JOB/OSSSC GK REVISION-DAY 01

The correct answer is Lord Dalhousie.

Key Points

• Lord Dalhousie served as Governor-General of India from 1848 to 1856.
  • Governor-General known as the 'maker of modern India'.
  • The widow remarriage act was introduced by Lord Dalhousie in 1855.
  • He abolished the titles and pensions in British India.
  • He introduced the doctrine of lapse.
  • Public Works Department in India was founded by Dalhousie.
  • Passenger trains in railways, electric telegraph, and uniform postage in India were introduced during his tenure.
  • Lord Dalhousie was the viceroy who started the first railway line in India in 1853(connecting Bombay to Thane).
  • He is the Governor-General who appointed 'Wood's education commission'.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Article 75.Key Points

• Article 75 of the Indian Constitution mentions that a Prime Minister is appointed by the President.
• The Prime Minister is appointed by the President and the other Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.
• The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers, should not exceed fifteen per cent. of the total number of members of the House of the People, as per the same article.
• Chapter I (Executive) of Part V of the Constitution (Union) deals with the President, Vice-President, and Council of Ministers (COM) headed by Prime Minister and Attorney General.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Stomata.

Key Points

Concept:

Photosynthesis:

• It is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
• In this process, plants use chlorophyll, carbon dioxide, water, sunlight, and release oxygen.
• Sunlight Is absorbed by this chlorophyll.
• Stomata are tiny holes present in the epidermis of leaves. It is responsible for the intake of Carbon dioxide gas in plants.

So, Carbon di Oxide is taken in through Stomata.

Stomata:

• Each stoma remains surrounded by two kidneys or bean-shaped epidermal cells the guard cells.
• The stomata may occur on any part of a plant except the roots.
• The epidermal cells bordering the guard cells are called accessory cells or subsidiary cells.
• The number and types of stomata vary in different plant species based on their Habitat.

Additional Information

Root hairs: The long tubular-shaped outgrowths from root epidermal cells are termed root hairs. it is responsible for getting nutrients and microbe interactions.

Leaf veins: It is used for the transportation of plants and sugar in leaves.

Petals: Petals are the reproductive part of the flower of a plant used to attract bees and other insects towards the plant.

Correct Answers Is: 4

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SOLUTION

The correct answer is A-II, B - I, C - III.

Key Points

Anglo - Maratha wars

• First Anglo - Maratha war (1775-82): treaty of Surat, the treaty of Purandhar, the treaty of Salbai (1782).
• Second Anglo - Maratha war (1802-05): Peshwa Bajirao-2 signed a treaty with the English on Dec 11-1802 (treaty of Bassein) and accepted the subsidiary alliance.
• Third Anglo - Maratha war (1817-19):
  • Peshwa Bajirao-2 was defeated at Kharki and forced to sign the treaty of Poona.
  • Maratha chiefs Yashvant Rao Holkar, Appa sahib Bhosale and Scindhia were defeated in different battles.

The correct answer is Odometer.

Key Points

•  An odometer or odograph is an instrument used to measure distance traveled by a vehicle such as a bicycle or car
• Devices can be electronic, mechanical, or a combination of the two (electromechanical).
• Early forms of odometers existed in the ancient Greco-Roman world and ancient China.

Additional Information

• A speedometer or speedometer is a measuring device that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle.
•  An accelerometer is a tool that measures the proper acceleration.
•  A calorimeter is a calorimeter that measures the heat quantity and heat capacity of chemical reactions and physical changes.

The correct answer is Option 3.

 Key Points

• Jagoi is a major style of Manipuri, which is one of the forms of Indian classical dance.
• Manipuri dance originated in the northeastern state of Manipur and is known for its graceful movements, delicate hand gestures, and vibrant costumes.
• Jagoi is a traditional dance form within Manipuri, characterized by rhythmic footwork, expressive facial expressions, and storytelling elements.

​Additional Information

•  Sattriya dance has gained recognition and popularity beyond the confines of the Sattras and Assam.
  • It has evolved as a stage performance art and has been performed at various national and international platforms, showcasing its rich cultural heritage.
• Kathak is one of the major classical dance forms of India, originating in the northern part of the country, particularly in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
  • It is a vibrant and expressive dance form known for its intricate footwork, graceful movements, and storytelling through mime and gestures.
  • The word "Kathak" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Katha," which means story.
• Odissi is one of the classical dance forms of India, originating in the state of Odisha, located in the eastern part of the country.
  • It is one of the oldest surviving dance forms in India with its roots dating back to ancient times, specifically to the temples of Odisha.

The correct answer is ​Punjab.

Key Points

• Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is located in Patiala, Punjab.
• Which is also Asia's largest Sports institute housed in the palatial monumental building and sprawling lawns built by the erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala whose descendants dedicated this complex for the promotion of sports to the people of India.
•  Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports is the Academic Wing of the Sports Authority of India was established by the Government of India on 7th May 1961.
• The Institute was renamed as Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS) on 23rd January 1973.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Abul Fazl.
Key Points

• Akbarnama is the official chronicle of the reign of Akbar.
• It was written by his court historian and biographer, Abu'l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.
• He was one of the "nine jewels in Akbar's court".
• It was written in Persian.

Important Points

• Amir Khushro was a Sufi mystic and a spiritual disciple of Nizamuddin Auliya.
• His Khaliq-e-bari, which is known as the oldest printed dictionary of the world deals with Hindi and Persian words.
• He is regarded as the “father of qawwali”.​

Additional Information

• Akbar (1542- 1605)
  • He reigned from 1556 to 1605.
  • He constructed Fatehpur Sikri and made it his capital in 1569.
  • Buland Darwaza was constructed at the gate.
  • He started a new religion Din-i Ilahi in 1581-82.
  • Abul Fazl wrote his biography titled Akbarnama.
  • Nine of his courtiers were known as Navratnas.
    • They were Todar Mal, Abul Fazal, Faizi, Birbal, Tansen, Abdur Rahim Khana-i-Khana, Mullah-do-Pyaza, Raja Man Singh, and Fakir Aziao-Din.
  • He married a Hindu princess Harka Bai who is commonly known as Jodha Bai.
  • Akbar captured the historic fortress of Chitor in 1568.
  • He abolished the pilgrimage tax by Hindus in 1563.
  • He also abolished the Jizyah tax in 1564.
  • He also introduced the Mansabdari System or the rank-holder system to organize the nobility and army.

The correct answer is Samhita.

Key Points

• Vedas are supposed to be the first religious text of Hindu religion.
• Veda means knowledge.
• There are four Vedas namely,
  • Rig Veda - Oldest and most important Veda, contains the knowledge of chemistry and medical science.
  • Yajur Veda - Only Veda divided into two parts (i.e. Krishna Yajur Veda and Shukla Yajur Veda), contains the knowledge of all sacrificial formula and weapons.
  • Sam Veda - It is the Origin of Indian classical music.
  • Atharva Veda - It contains the knowledge of Ayurveda, also charms and spells hence it is known as black Veda.
• Every Veda has four parts,
  • Samhita -  collections of Vedic hymns or mantras
  • Brahmana - Explanatory textbook to original Veda
  • Aranayak - Conclusion based on Veda
  • Upanishad - Moral teaching based on Vedas.

Additional Information

• During the early Vedic period there were four types of village assemblies prevailed namely Sabha, Samiti, Vidatha and Gana.
• Bali and Bhaga are the two type of taxes prevailed during Mauryan period.