DECE JOB/OSSSC GK REVISION-DAY 02 February 12, 2025 by admin 0 GK Revision -Day 02 1 / 20‘Kalbelia’ is a folk-dance of which of the following states of India? Himachal Pradesh Rajasthan Tamil Nadu Assam The correct answer is Rajasthan.Key PointsThe folk dance known as the Kalbelia dance is essential to the Kalbelia culture.Since the Kalbelias are recognized as traditional snake charmers, this dance is also referred to as the Sapera dance.Previously, this nomadic tribe would move from location to location bartering snake venom.The Kalbelia are a snake-taming tribe from Rajasthan, India's Thar Desert.Men play the instruments and give the music, but only women perform it.In 2010, it was added to the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) maintained by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO).Kathputli, Bhavai, Gair, Kachchhi Ghodi, Chang/Dhamal, Ghoomar and Terah Taali are some other folk dances of Rajasthan.Additional InformationStateFolk DanceHimachal PradeshNati dance, Demon Dance, Kayang Mala, Shand and Shabu Dance, Cholamba Dance.Tamil NaduMayil Attam, Bharatnatyam, Bamber Dance, Karagattam, Kavadi Aattam, Devaraattam, Kolattam or Kazhi Aattam, Kazhai Kothu.AssamBihu, Bagurumba, Bhortal, Ojapali and Jhumur.2 / 20Bank rate means __________. Interest rate charged by moneylenders Interest rate charged by scheduled banks Rate of profit of banking institutions Official rate of interest charged by the Central bank of the country The correct answer is the Official rate of interest charged by the Central bank of the country.Key PointsA bank rate is the rate of interest charged by a country's central bank to its domestic banks when they borrow money.In India, the Reserve Bank of India determines the bank rateThe interest rates charged by central banks are designed to keep the economy stable.The bank rate is called by a variety of names depending on the country, and it has changed through time in various countries as the rate-setting procedures have evolved.Additional InformationThe bank rate, also known as the discount rate, is set by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in the United States.When a bank runs out of funds, it can typically borrow from the central bank, depending on the monetary policy of the country.The interest rate charged by a country's central or federal bank on loans and advances regulates the economy's and banking sector's money supply.The Reserve Bank of India also offers clients short-term loans (with collateral) at a rate known as the repo rate.3 / 20During The Battle of Chanderi or Siege of Chanderi, the Mughal Emperor ______ had defeated Rajputs in 1528. Akbar Jahangir Babur Humayun The correct answer is Babur.Key PointsBattle of Chanderi: 1528The Battle of Chanderi was dated on 20 January 1528.This battle was fought between the Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput Confederacy.Additional InformationBattle of Chanderi(1528):Babur was firmly established in India and his centre of power shifted from Kabul to Delhi after the battle of Khanwa.Chanderi was situated on the border of Malwa and Bundelkhand and therefore, was important both politically and economically.Besides, it was now in the hands of a Rajput chief, Medini Rai who had freed himself from the sovereignty of the ruler of Malwa.Babur decided to destroy his power and therefore, demanded Chanderi in exchange for Shamsabad.It was refused and Babur attacked Chanderi on 29 January 1528 A.D.Medini Rai was killed in the battle and the fort of Chanderi was captured by Babur.However, it was handed over to Ahmad Shah, a descendant of the ruling dynasty of Malwa.4 / 20Yuan is the currency of which country? Japan China Indonesia Nepal 5 / 20In India Chief Justice of High Court is appointed by Central Government State Government Governor President The Correct Answer is Option 4 i.e. President.Key PointsIn India, the Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed by President.Articles 214-231 deal with the provisions of the High Courts in India.Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges.According to Article 222, the President may after consultation with the chief justice of India transfer a judge from one High Court to any High Court.Hight Court Judge sends his letter of resignation to the President.6 / 20______ is not an example of pollutants. Oxygen Pesticides Sulphur dioxide Fertilisers The correct answer is Oxygen.Key Points Oxygen is not an example of a pollutant.A pollutant is a substance present in concentrations that may cause harm to organisms (human beings, plants, and animals) or exceed an environmental quality standard.Pesticides These are widely used to protect food production but are also ubiquitous environmental pollutants.They cause adverse effects on water quality, biodiversity, and human health.Pesticide residues in soil and water are significant environmental threats and have been classified as carcinogen pollutants in many countries.Sulphur dioxideIt is a gaseous air pollutant composed of sulfur and oxygen.It can react with other compounds in the atmosphere to form small particles.These particles contribute to particulate matter (PM) pollution.Sulfur dioxide causes a range of harmful effects on the lungs.FertilisersThey are added to the soil or plants to promote growth and productivity.Fertilization may affect the accumulation of heavy metals in soil and plant system.Plants absorb the fertilizers through the soil, they can enter the food chain.Thus, fertilization leads to water, soil and air pollution.7 / 20In which State is ‘Silent Valley’ located ? Kerala Tamilnadu Arunachal Pradesh Assam The correct answer is Kerala.Key PointsSilent Valley National Park:Located in the Palakkad district in the Nilgiri Mountains of Kerala.It is at the heart of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and consists of areas of South Western Ghats rain forests and tropical wet evergreen jungle.River Kunthi passes through it.Silent Valley Park is known for many highly endangered species such as lion-tailed macaque, tiger, gaur, leopard, wild boar, panther, Indian Civet, and Sambhar.Silent Valley was declared a National Park in 1984 and formally inaugurated in the year 1985.Additional Information41 mammals, 211 birds, 49 reptiles, 47 amphibians, 12 fishes, 164 butterflies, and 400 species of moths are found here.This park harbours a viable population of Lion-tailed macaques which also is the flagship species of the Park.It is at the heart of Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and consists of areas of South Western Ghats rain forests and tropical wet evergreen jungle.Flora: The major plants of the park are Teak, Amla, Semal, and Rosewood along with bamboo.Fauna: Silent Valley Park is known for many highly endangered species such as lion-tailed macaque, tiger, gaur, leopard, wild boar, panther, Indian Civet, and Sambhar.8 / 20Dhupgarh or Dhoopgarh mountain range is located in which of the following hill stations of Madhya Pradesh? Omkareshwar Shivpuri Mandu Pachmarhi The correct answer is Panchmarhi.Key PointsMount Dhupgarh is the highest point peak situated in the Mahadeo Hills (Satpura Range), Madhya Pradesh, India.Pachmarhi Hill station is situated near the peak.Pachmarhi is a hill station located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh state of central India.It has been the destination of a cantonment since British Raj.It is extensively known as Satpura ki Rani ("Queen of Satpura"), situated at a height of 1067 m in a valley of the Satpura Range in the Hoshangabad district.Dhupgarh, the highest point (1,352 m) present in Madhya Pradesh, and the Satpura range are situated here.It is also popular for Satpura Tiger Reserve.Additional InformationOmkareshwarIt is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Shiva.It is located in Khandwa in the Indian state Madhya Pradesh.It is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.ManduIt is an ancient fort city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.It's surrounded by stone walls dotted with Darwaza.It's also known for its Afghan architectural heritage.9 / 20As per Census 2011, the most populous state of the country is _______. Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan The correct answer is Uttar Pradesh.Key PointsIndia's population, according to India's 2011 census, is 1,210,193,422.According to the statistics, Uttar Pradesh is India's most populous state, while Sikkim is the least populous.The most recent population figures are based on data from India's 2011 census. In 1872, British India conducted its first population census.A census has been held every ten years since India's independence in 1947, with the first one taking place in 1951.The census in India is handled by the Ministry of Home Affairs Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, and it is one of the largest administrative duties undertaken by a federal government. Important PointsKerala is the most literate state in India, according to the 2011 census of Indian states, with a literacy rate of 93.91 percent.With a literacy rating of 63.82 percent, Bihar is the least literate state in the country.Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India, with 1084 females per 1000 males, while Haryana has the lowest, with only 877 women per 1000 males, according to the 2011 Indian census.10 / 20When did the first 'Five-Year-Plan' come into effect? 1947 1950 1951 1955 The correct answer is 1951.Key PointsWith the Partition as a backdrop, the country reeling with the influx of refugees, severe food shortage, and mounting inflation, the First Five-Year Plan was introduced in 1951.It focused primarily on the development of the primary sector, specifically agriculture and irrigation.Additional InformationFrom 1947 to 2017, the Indian economy was premised on the concept of planning.This was carried through the Five-Year Plans, developed, executed, and monitored by the Planning Commission (1951-2014) and the NITI Aayog (2015-2017).With the prime minister as the ex-officio chairman, the commission has a nominated deputy chairman, who holds the rank of a cabinet minister. Montek Singh Ahluwalia is the last deputy chairman of the commission (resigned on 26 May 2014).The Twelfth Plan completed its term in March 2017. 11 / 20The famous Garba folk dance form belongs to which of the following states? Maharashtra Karnataka Gujarat Kerala The correct answer is Gujarat.Key PointsGarba is the dance of the state of Gujarat, India.Garba dancing also takes place during the nine-day Navratri festival, held annually during the Hindu month of Ashvina (September–October).Additional InformationRaslila, Mayur, and Khyal dance all are famous folk dance of the U.P. state.Dances of Haryana are Phalgun dance Loor dance, Daph dance, Gugga dance, Khoria dance, Holi dance.Ghoomar, Kathputli, Gair, and, Kalbelia are the traditional dances of Rajasthan.Maharashtra has a number of folk dances like Lavani, Dhangarigaja, Lezim, Koli, Gondhal, Tamasha, Povada, Dindi and Kala, Dashvattra and Muralibagdya.Dollu Kunitha is a traditional dance form in Karnataka.Theyyam, Thiruvathirakali, Chakyar Koothu Koodiyattam, and Ottamthullal are some of the famous dance forms in Kerala.12 / 20______ is the only female Prime Minister of India to date. Indira Gandhi Pratibha Patil Sheila Dikshit Meira Kumar The correct answer is Indira Gandhi.Key PointsIndira Priyadarshini Gandhi was an Indian politician and a central figure of the Indian National Congress.She was the first and, to date, only female Prime Minister of India.Indira Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India.She served as prime minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984, making her the second longest-serving Indian prime minister after her father.Additional InformationFirst female Finance Minister of India - Nirmala SitharamanFirst female Minister of India - Amrit KaurFirst female Defence Minister of India - Indira GandhiFirst female Chief Minster - Sucheta KripalaniFirst female Governor - Sarojini Naidu13 / 20Which of the following rulers was given the name of "Lakh Baksh" for his generosity? Qutb-ud-din Aibak Shamsuddin Eltutmish Mahmud Ghazni Muhammad Ghori The correct answer is Qutb-ud-din Aibak.Key PointsQutb-Ud-din AibakQutb-Ud-din Aibak because of his large sums of donation to charities earned the title of 'Lakh Baksh' or 'Giver of Lakhs'.Qutb-Ud-din Aibak was the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate and was the founder of the Slave Dynasty.Qutbuddin Aibak was a slave of Muhammad Ghori.When Ghori was assassinated, Aibak declared himself Sultan of Delhi in 1206, and his dynasty was recognized as Slave Dynasty.Slave dynasty rule from 1206-90 and became the first Muslim dynasty ruled over India.Qutbuddin Aibak, Iltutmish, Razia Sultan, Balban were eminent kings of this dynasty.Qutbuddin Aibak was succeeded by Aram Shah, and then by his former slave Iltutmish.He began the construction of Qutb Minar in Delhi.He died while playing Polo or Chaugan.He reigned till his death in 1210.Dynasty ended when Jalal ud din Firuz Khilji overthrew the last Mamluk ruler Muiz ud din Qaiqabad in 1290.Additional InformationShamsuddin EltutmishRegin of Iltumish - 1211-1236 AD.Iltumish was son-in-law of Aibak.He was a Turkic slave.He was the greatest of the Slave rulers of Delhi.The Slave dynasty was established by Qutb-us-din Aibak.Dynasty lasted from 1206 to 1290.It was the first of the dynasties to rule as Sultanate in Delhi.The Iqta System or Iqtadari System was introduced by Shamsuddin Iltutmish of the Delhi Sultanate.Mahmud GhazniMahmud of Ghazni was a Turkish conqueror who attacked India 17 times between 1000 to 1027 AD.The biggest invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni was in 1025 AD wherein he invaded the Somnath temple in Gujarat.In all his 17 invasions, a number of dynasties were conquered by him.Muhammad of Ghori (1149 – 1206 CE)He was the third Muslim ruler who invaded India.His real name was Shahabuddin alias Muizuddin Muhammad Ghori.Muhammad of Ghori was defeated by Prithviraj in the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 A.D. and recovered Bhatinda.In the second battle of Tarain (1192 A.D.), the joined forces of the Rajput rulers under Prithviraj were defeated by Muhammad of Ghori. Prithviraj was held as a prisoner and later put to death.14 / 20Which of the following is the largest Fresh Water Lake of India? Kolleru Wular Nalsarovar Sambhar The correct answer is Wular lake.Key PointsWular Lake:-It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.It is sited in Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir.The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.The lake's size varies seasonally from 12 to 100 square miles (30 to 260 square kilometers).Kolleru Lake:-Kolleru lake is located between the deltas of the Krishna and Godavari rivers. Andhra Pradesh.The lake serves as a natural flood-balancing reservoir for the two rivers.It is an important habitat for an estimated 20 million residents and migratory birds like Grey or Spot-billed pelicans.Nalsarovar Lake:-A natural freshwater lake (a relict sea) that is the largest natural wetland in the Thar Desert.An important stopover site within the Central Asian Flyway.State-GujaratSambhar Lake:-The Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest inland saltwater lake.It is a key wintering area for tens of thousands of flamingos.Receives water from six rivers: Medtha, Samaod, Mantha, Rupangarh, Khari, and Khandela.Surrounded by the Aravali hills on all sidesState-Rajasthan15 / 20World Wetlands Day is celebrated on which day? 2 February 2 March 22 March 22 May The correct answer is 2 February.Key PointsWorld Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February.The day aims to raise awareness of the vital role wetlands to play for humans and our world.This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea.Known as Ramsar Convention.World Wetlands Day provides helps to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands and how the decline of wetlands and biodiversity can be addressed.Important PointsFor World Wetlands Day 2021,' Wetlands and Water' is the international theme.2021 celebrates 50 years of the Wetlands Convention.Wetlands are the small plant life habitats and species contained inside water sources that not only water bodies, but environments as a whole, bring about ecological health in abundance.At present, there are 85 Ramsar Sites acknowledged in India.Additional InformationDateEvent22 MarchWorld Water Day22 AprilEarth Day22 MayInternational Day for Biological Diversity16 / 20Which city was known as 'Avantika' in ancient times? Ujjain Gwalior Jhansi Bhopal The correct answer is Ujjain.Important PointsUjjain is a city in Madhya Pradesh state.Ujjain was known as 'Avantika' in ancient times.Ujjayini was the capital of the Avanti kingdom.Ujjain was the seat of the emperor Ashoka during the 2nd century BCE.Ujjain is one of the sites of the famous Hindu festival Kumbh Mela.The famous ancient writer Kalidasa was born in Ujjain.Additional InformationGopagiri is the ancient name of Gwalior.Balwantnagar is the ancient name of Jhansi.Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh.17 / 20Where is the temple of Mangalnath located, which is dedicated to the planet Mars? Ujjain Maheshwar Omkareshwar Datia The correct answer is Ujjain.The only temple dedicated to Mars in the world is the famous Shri Mangalnath Shrine, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.In Indian astrology, Mangal is believed to be blood-red in complexion, agile, a temperament of bile, pure and generous natured planet.Key PointsMangalnath Temple is a greatly respected holy place situated in Ujjain.As per the inscriptions in Matsya Purana, Mangalnath is said to be the birthplace of Mars.The Puranas refer to Mangaldev as the child of Lord Shiva and Prithvi (Bhumi, earth), thereby acquiring the name, Bhaum.In ancient times, the place Mangalnath was famous for a clear view of the planet and hence is a suitable place for astronomical studies.The temple is situated at the place where the first meridian is said to pass the earth and so this place was a renowned spot for a clear view of the planet and consequently, it turned to be an apt place for astronomical studies.Additional InformationUjjain is a city in the Ujjain district of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the fifth-largest city in Madhya Pradesh by population and is the administrative center of Ujjain district and Ujjain division.It is a famous Hindu pilgrimage center with the Kumbh Mela held here every 12 years.The famous temple of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is also located in this city.An ancient city situated on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River.18 / 20Which among the following states is the largest producer of coffee in the country as of 2016? Karnataka Kerala Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Karnataka.Key PointsKarnataka is the largest producer of coffee in the country as of 2016.Karnataka accounts for nearly 71 percent (2020).Chikmagalur, Kodagu, and Hassan districts of Karnataka are the major coffee producer regions.Kerala is the second-largest producer of coffee in India.Kerala accounting for 21% of coffee production in India.Tamil Nadu accounts for 5% of overall production with 8,200 tonnes.Brazil, the top coffee producing country.Brazil accounted for 40 percent of the global coffee supply.Vietnam was the second-largest coffee producer.19 / 20The ___________ field is used when you want to send an email to multiple recipients but do not want any of them to know about the other people you have sent them to. CC BCC DC CCB The CC and BCC fields when sending email work similarly. CC stands for “carbon copy,” while BCC stands for “blind carbon copy.”The BCC field in the mail is used when you want to send an email to multiple recipients but do not want any of them to know about the other people you have sent them to.This prevents the e-mail addresses from being captured by someone in the list who might use them for spamming purposes.CC field means that that person will receive a copy of the email and all other recipients will see their email address.20 / 20The ‘Pulitzer Prize’ is associated with ________. Environmental protections Civil Aviation Journalism Health Research SolutionThe Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature and musical competition in the USA.It was established in 1917.Pulitzer Prize for 2019-The Overstory, by Richard Powers (Fiction)Fairview, by Jackie Sibblies Drury (Drama)Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter VKontakte