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General Studies Practice Quiz Set 38

General Studies Quiz GS

1Q) Which of the following is a cold ocean current?


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⇨ The Labrador Current is a cold ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of Canada, bringing cold water from the Arctic region.

⇨ Important cold currents :

⇨ (1) Humboldt (or) Peruvian Current - The western coast of South America.

⇨ (2) California Current - The western coast of North America.

⇨ (3) Kurile or Oya shio Current - North Pacific Ocean.

⇨ (4) Labrador Current - Labrador's coast, Greenland, Canada.

⇨ (5) Somali Current - West Indian Ocean.

⇨ (6) Benguela Current - Southern Africa.

⇨ (7) Antarctic Circumpolar Current - Southern Ocean (or) Antarctic Ocean (It is the largest ocean current in the world).

⇨ (8) Okhotsk Current - Western North Pacific Ocean.

⇨ (9) Canary Current - Africa's northwest coast.

⇨ (10) Eastern Greenland Current - Arctic Ocean & North Atlantic Ocean.

⇨ (11) Falkland Current - Atlantic coast of Patagonia.

⇨ (12) West Australian Current - Between the Antarctic Ocean and the Southern Indian Ocean.

⇨ (13) South Indian Ocean Current - South Indian Ocean.

⇨ (14) Northeast Monsoon Current - North Indian Ocean.

2Q) Which of the following are mountain peaks in Africa?

(1) Atlas Mountains

(2) Mount Kilimanjaro

(3) Drakensberg mountain range

(4) Mount Elbrus


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⇨ Atlas Mountains, a series of mountain ranges in northwestern Africa.

⇨ Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa, located in Tanzania.

⇨ The Drakensberg mountain range is located in Southern Africa.

⇨ Mount Elbrus is the highest and most prominent peak in Russia and Europe.

3Q) The Salt Lake Stadium, the second-largest football stadium in the world, is located in which city in India?


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⇨ The Salt Lake Stadium, officially known as the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, is located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It has a seating capacity of over 85,000 spectators.

4Q) The Dudhwa National Park is located in which the following state of India?


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⇨ The Dudhwa National Park is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

⇨ It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including the endangered Bengal tiger and Indian rhinoceros.

5Q) The Gupta Empire was known for its advancements in which field?

(1) Mathematics

(2) Medicine

(3) Astronomy


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⇨ The Gupta Empire was known for its advancements in mathematics, medicine, and astronomy, making significant contributions to these fields.

⇨ Gupta Empire's achievements in mathematics :

⇨ The Gupta Empire is recognized for its advancements in mathematics. The mathematician and astronomer Aryabhata, who lived during the Gupta period, made notable contributions to the field. Aryabhata's work "Aryabhatiya" presented mathematical concepts and methods, including the decimal system, place value notation, zero as a numerical digit, and trigonometric functions. These ideas had a profound influence on the development of mathematics globally.

⇨ Gupta Empire's achievements in medicine :

⇨ The Gupta Empire played a crucial role in the advancement of medical knowledge. The renowned physician Sushruta, who lived during this period, authored the treatise known as the "Sushruta Samhita." This comprehensive text encompasses various aspects of medicine, including anatomy, surgery, and medicinal plants. Sushruta's work on surgical techniques, such as plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, and cataract surgery, demonstrates the Empire's advancements in medical knowledge.

⇨ Gupta Empire's achievements in astronomy :

⇨ During the Gupta Empire, astronomy flourished as a scientific discipline. Aryabhata, mentioned earlier as a mathematician, also made significant contributions to astronomy. His work, the "Aryabhatiya," contains mathematical models and calculations related to celestial movements, planetary positions, and the determination of eclipses. These contributions demonstrate the Empire's interest in and progress in the field of astronomy.

6Q) The Ashokan Edicts, inscribed by Emperor Ashoka, were primarily written in which script?


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⇨ The Ashokan Edicts were primarily written in the Brahmi script, which was widely used for writing various ancient Indian languages.

7Q) The Red Fort in Delhi was the residence of which Mughal emperor?


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⇨ The Red Fort, also known as Lal Qila, was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It served as the residence of the Mughal emperors.

⇨ Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort on 12th May 1638.

⇨ The Red Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

8Q) The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between the forces of:


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⇨ The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud-Daulah, and his French allies.

⇨ The Battle of Plassey was fought at Palashi, on the banks of the Bhagirathi river near Calcutta on June 23, 1757.

9Q) Which of the following famous universities of ancient India match with their respective locations?

(1) Odantapuri - Bihar

(2) Jagaddala - Bangladesh

(3) Valabhi - Gujarat

(4) Manyakheta - Karnataka


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⇨ About Odantapuri :

⇨ (1) Odantapuri is located in Bihar, India.

⇨ (2) It was a prominent Buddhist Mahavihara.

⇨ (3) It is established by the Pala ruler Gopala I in the 8th century.

⇨ (4) It is considered the second oldest of India's Mahaviharas after Naland.

⇨ (5) It was destroyed by Muhammad bin Bakhtiyar Khalji in the late 12th century.

⇨ About Jagaddala :

⇨ (1) Jagaddala Mahavihara was a Buddhist monastery.

⇨ (2) It is located in Varendra north Bengal in Bangladesh.

⇨ (3) It was probably founded by the Ramapala (1077-1120).

⇨ About Valabhi :

⇨ (1) Valabhi University was an important center of Buddhist learning (Hinayana Buddhism) between 600 CE and 1400 CE.

⇨ (2) It is located in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat in western India.

⇨ (3) Maitraka Empire was founded this university.

⇨ (4) Valabhi was the capital of the Maitraka empire during the period 480-775 CE.

⇨ About Manyakheta :

⇨ (1) Malkhed originally known as Manyakheta and also known as Malkhed is located in Karnataka, India.

⇨ (2) It is located on the banks of the Kagina River.

⇨ (3) It reached the peak of its prosperity during the 9th and 10th centuries when the Rashtrakuta dynasty served as the capital city.

⇨ (4) Manyakheta is home to the Dwaita School of Philosophy of Madhvacharya and The Jain Bhattaraka Math.

10Q) Which of the following seas does not have a coastline?


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⇨ The Sargasso Sea is located in the Atlantic Ocean, which does not have a coastline.

⇨ The only sea in the world without a land border.

⇨ Sargasso Sea Map lies in between the Canary Islands, the east coast of the United States, and the Caribbean Sea.

⇨ The Sargasso Sea is elliptical in shape.

⇨ The Sargasso Sea is well known for the Sargassum fish, calm blue water, and the juvenile eels known as “leptocephali”.

⇨ The sea is surrounded by

⇨ (1) The North Atlantic Current in the North,

⇨ (2) North Equatorial Current and Antilles Current in the south,

⇨ (3) The Canary Current in the East,

⇨ (4) The Gulf Stream in the West.

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