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Sainik-RMS GK 59
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Q1. Which gland is called the ‘Master Gland’?
A.
Thyroid
B.
Adrenal
C.
Pituitary
D.
Pancreas
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The pituitary gland controls the functions of many other endocrine glands.
Q2. The ‘Kalinga Award’ is given for:
A.
Literature
B.
Popularization of Science
C.
Sports
D.
Journalism
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
It is an international award presented by UNESCO for the popularization of science.
Q3. Which is the longest river bridge in India?
A.
Bandra-Worli Sea Link
B.
Mahatma Gandhi Setu
C.
Dhola-Sadiya Bridge
D.
Vikramshila Setu
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Also known as the Bhupen Hazarika Setu; it connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
Q4. Who was the first Indian to cross the English Channel?
A.
Mihir Sen
B.
Aarti Saha
C.
Arati Gupta
D.
Viren Sharma
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Mihir Sen crossed the channel in 1958.
Q5. Which acid is found in vinegar?
A.
Lactic acid
B.
Citric acid
C.
Acetic acid
D.
Malic acid
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Vinegar contains about 5–8% acetic acid by volume.
Q6. The ‘Panchayati Raj’ was first introduced in:
A.
Gujarat
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Andhra Pradesh
D.
Maharashtra
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Correct Answer:
B
It was first adopted in Nagaur district; Rajasthan; on Oct 2; 1959.
Q7. Who is known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India’?
A.
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B.
Dadabhai Naoroji
C.
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D.
Lala Lajpat Rai
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
Dadabhai Naoroji was the first Indian to be a Member of the British Parliament.
Q8. The ‘Preamble’ of the Indian Constitution was inspired by:
A.
UK Constitution
B.
USA Constitution
C.
French Constitution
D.
USSR Constitution
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The concept of 'We the People' and the preamble was adopted from the US Constitution.
Q9. Which is the largest country in South America by area?
A.
Argentina
B.
Chile
C.
Brazil
D.
Colombia
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Brazil occupies nearly half of the continent's landmass.
Q10. Who founded the ‘Banaras Hindu University’?
A.
Mahatma Gandhi
B.
Madan Mohan Malaviya
C.
Jawaharlal Nehru
D.
Annie Besant
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
BHU was established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya.
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