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Sainik-RMS GK 13
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Q1. What is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
A.
Shark
B.
Blue Whale
C.
Ganges River Dolphin
D.
Octopus
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Correct Answer:
C
The Ganges River Dolphin represents the purity of the holy river Ganga.
Q2. Which vitamin deficiency causes ‘Scurvy’?
A.
Vitamin A
B.
Vitamin B
C.
Vitamin C
D.
Vitamin D
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Correct Answer:
C
Scurvy leads to bleeding gums and weakness; it is prevented by eating citrus fruits.
Q3. Who was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal?
A.
Karnam Malleswari
B.
Saina Nehwal
C.
Mary Kom
D.
PV Sindhu
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A
Karnam Malleswari won a Bronze medal in weightlifting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Q4. The ‘Buland Darwaza’ was built by which Mughal Emperor?
A.
Babur
B.
Humayun
C.
Akbar
D.
Shah Jahan
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Correct Answer:
C
It was built at Fatehpur Sikri to commemorate Akbar's victory over Gujarat.
Q5. Which instrument is used to measure Atmospheric Pressure?
A.
Thermometer
B.
Barometer
C.
Anemometer
D.
Hydrometer
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Correct Answer:
B
Evangelista Torricelli is credited with inventing the barometer in 1643.
Q6. The ‘Ranthambore National Park’ is located in which state?
A.
Gujarat
B.
Madhya Pradesh
C.
Rajasthan
D.
Maharashtra
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C
It is one of the biggest and most famous national parks in Northern India; known for its tigers.
Q7. Which city is known as the ‘City of Lakes’ in India?
A.
Udaipur
B.
Bhopal
C.
Srinagar
D.
All of these
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Correct Answer:
D
While Udaipur is most famous; all these cities are traditionally called the City of Lakes.
Q8. Who wrote the famous book ‘Malgudi Days’?
A.
Vikram Seth
B.
R.K. Narayan
C.
Anita Desai
D.
Salman Rushdie
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B
R.K. Narayan is famous for his stories set in the fictional South Indian town of Malgudi.
Q9. The ‘Hopman Cup’ is associated with which sport?
A.
Tennis
B.
Golf
C.
Polo
D.
Chess
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A
It was an international eight-team indoor hardcourt tennis tournament.
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