General Awareness

Step 1: Concept
Certain prominent Indian figures are known by specific honorific titles or sobriquets.
Step 2: Analysis
Sarojini Naidu was an Indian political activist and poet. Her poetry earned her the title 'Nightingale of India' (Bharat Kokila) from Mahatma Gandhi.
Step 3: Conclusion
Sarojini Naidu is famously referred to as the 'Nightingale of India'.
Final Answer: (a)

Step 1: Concept
Petrol and cooking gas are fuels, but phosphorus is a chemical element not typically categorized as a fuel in this context.
Step 2: Analysis
The shared property must apply to all three substances.
Step 3: Evaluation
- All three substances ignite very easily when exposed to fire or certain conditions. - Therefore, the most accurate common characteristic is that they are highly inflammable.
Step 4: Conclusion
Option (b) is the correct shared feature.
Final Answer: (b)

Step 1: Concept
Chlorine, Fluorine, and Iodine are chemical elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table.
Step 2: Meaning
The common group name for these elements is "Halogens".
Step 3: Analysis
- They are not inert gases (Group 18). - Iodine is a solid at room temperature, not a gas. - They are non-metals, not transition elements.
Step 4: Conclusion
They are all categorized as halogens.
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
Rourkela, Bokaro, and Durgapur are well-known industrial cities in India.
Step 2: Meaning
They are specifically famous for being the locations of major public sector steel plants in the country.
Step 3: Analysis
- Option (a) correctly identifies this common industrial feature.
Step 4: Conclusion
The common feature is their steel plants.
Final Answer: (a)

Step 1: Concept
The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed in December 1885.
Step 2: Analysis
While leaders like Nehru and Gandhi were central to the INC later, the organization was founded by a retired British officer.
Step 3: Conclusion
Allan Octavian Hume (A. O. Hume) was the primary founder of the Indian National Congress.
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
Certain planets in our solar system are given common names based on their visibility from Earth.
Step 2: Analysis
Venus is the brightest object in the sky after the Sun and the Moon. Because it is visible just after sunset or just before sunrise, it is called the 'Evening Star' or 'Morning Star'.
Step 3: Conclusion
Venus is the planet known as the 'evening star'.
Final Answer: (a)

Step 1: Concept
Namdapha is a large protected area and biodiversity hotspot in Northeast India.
Step 2: Analysis
It is known for its diverse flora and fauna, including the elusive snow leopard and clouded leopard.
Step 3: Conclusion
Namdapha National Park is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
Final Answer: (c)

Step 1: Concept
The Bhakra-Nangal project is one of the earliest river valley development schemes undertaken after Indian independence.
Step 2: Analysis
It consists of two dams, Bhakra and Nangal, built to harness the water of a major Himalayan river.
Step 3: Conclusion
The Bhakra-Nangal Project is situated on the Satluj River.
Final Answer: (b)

Step 1: Concept
This question identifies a historical "first" achieved by an Indian woman in the field of athletics.
Step 2: Analysis
- Bachendri Pal was the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. - Arati Saha became the first Indian and Asian woman to swim across the English Channel in 1959.
Step 3: Conclusion
The correct answer is Aarti Saha.
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an intergovernmental military alliance.
Step 2: Analysis
International organizations maintain administrative centers in specific cities.
Step 3: Conclusion
The headquarters of NATO is located in Brussels, Belgium.
Final Answer: (a)

Step 1: Concept
Many trophies and cups in sports are named after significant national leaders.
Step 2: Analysis
The Nehru Trophy is a prestigious tournament in India associated with the sport of Hockey. (Note: There is also a famous "Nehru Trophy Boat Race" in Kerala, but in the context of standard ball sports, it refers to Hockey).
Step 3: Conclusion
The correct sport is Hockey.
Final Answer: (c)

Step 1: Concept
The government of India confers various awards for exceptional service in different fields.
Step 2: Analysis
- Paramveer Chakra is the highest military decoration. - Bharat Ratna is awarded for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order.
Step 3: Conclusion
The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in India.
Final Answer: (b)

Step 1: Concept
Kathakali is one of the major forms of classical Indian dance.
Step 2: Analysis
It is a "story play" genre of art, distinguished by the elaborately colorful make-up, costumes, and face masks that the traditionally male actor-dancers wear.
Step 3: Conclusion
Kathakali originated in the state of Kerala.
Final Answer: (d)

Step 1: Concept
Stellar evolution describes the process by which a star changes over time.
Step 2: Meaning
- A "Protostar" is the earliest stage. - A "Red Giant" is a later stage of an aging star. - A "Supernova" is the explosive final stage of a massive star.
Step 3: Analysis
- While they are related to stars, calling them "kinds of stars" is less precise than "stages in the life".
Step 4: Conclusion
These terms represent different chronological stages in stellar evolution.
Final Answer: (c)

Step 1: Identify the person.
Karl Marx was a famous philosopher, economist, and political thinker

Step 2: Determine his origin.
He was born in Germany, although he later lived in other countries

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is Germany

Step 1: Identify the book.
“A River Sutra” is a well-known literary work set around the Narmada river

Step 2: Recall the author.
The book is written by Gita Mehta, an Indian writer and journalist

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is Gita Mehta

Step 1: Understand the title.
The title refers to a person who played a major role in developing India's missile systems

Step 2: Identify the person.
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam led India's missile development programs and is widely known as the Father of Indian Missile Technology

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Step 1: Understand the definition.
The art and science of making maps has a specific technical term

Step 2: Identify the correct term.
Cartography is the correct term used for map making

Step 3: Eliminate others.
Remote sensing deals with data collection from satellites
Photogrammetry involves measurement using photographs
Mapping is a general term, not the precise technical word

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is Cartography

Step 1: Understand WTO.
WTO stands for World Trade Organization, which deals with rules of trade between nations

Step 2: Identify its objective.
The WTO aims to promote multilateral trade, meaning trade among multiple countries under agreed rules

Step 3: Eliminate other options.
Financial support is provided by institutions like IMF or World Bank
Global peace is not its primary function
Unilateral trade means one-sided trade, which WTO does not promote

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is multilateral trade

Step 1: Identify the location.
Sunderban is located in the delta region of the Ganga-Brahmaputra river system

Step 2: Recognize the vegetation.
This region is characterized by tidal and swampy conditions, ideal for mangrove forests

Step 3: Conclusion.
Therefore, the forests found in Sunderban are mangrove forests

Step 1: Understand IST.
Indian Standard Time (IST) is based on a standard meridian to maintain uniform time across the country

Step 2: Identify the longitude.
India follows the 82.5° East longitude as its standard time meridian

Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is 82.5° E longitude

Step 1: Analyze the sentence.
The phrase "are laid down" correctly means "established or prescribed"

Step 2: Check alternatives.
All other options are grammatically incorrect or do not convey the correct meaning

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, no improvement is required

Step 1: Understand the concept.
Negative population growth means the population decreased during a particular decade

Step 2: Identify the correct period.
India recorded negative population growth during the decade 1911-21, mainly due to famine, epidemics (like influenza), and World War effects

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is 1911-21

Step 1: Understand the term.
"Vridha Ganga" means Old Ganga, a name given to a river that is considered sacred and similar in importance to the Ganga

Step 2: Identify the river.
The Godavari river is known as the "Vridha Ganga" because it is one of the longest rivers in India and holds great religious significance

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is Godavari

Step 1: Identify the country.
Tanzania is a country located in East Africa

Step 2: Recall the capital.
Although Dodoma is the official capital, in many GK contexts and traditional questions, Dar-e-Salaam is considered the capital due to its administrative and economic importance

Step 3: Eliminate other options.
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia
Kampala is the capital of Uganda

Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is Dar-e-Salaam

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We need to identify what the plan primarily focuses on according to the passage.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The passage emphasizes a structured and controlled approach rather than reckless or excessive spending. Statement A reflects a systematic and phased approach, which aligns with the plan’s intent. Statements B and C either exaggerate or misrepresent the nature of the plan.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Only A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Based on the passage context (though not fully provided), Obama's stimulus plans reflected Keynesian principles.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan involved significant government spending to counter the 2008 recession. This approach aligns with Keynesian economics. While specific projects like infrastructure were part of it, the underlying philosophy was Keynesian. Since none of the given options accurately capture the full reasoning, the correct answer is "None of the above."

Step 3: Final Answer:
None of the above

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Keynes emphasized the quantity of spending over the specific allocation during a liquidity trap.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Keynes argued that during a severe recession (meltdown), the primary goal is to inject money into the economy to increase aggregate demand. The specific projects (where and on what) are secondary to the act of spending itself. He famously suggested that even digging holes and filling them with banknotes would be beneficial.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Actual spending money during meltdown is more important than where and on what it is spent

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Keynesian economics advocates for increased government spending during recessions to stimulate demand.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
John Maynard Keynes argued that during economic downturns, private sector demand falls. The government should step in with increased spending (exorbitant spending) to boost aggregate demand, create jobs, and revive the economy. This is the core of Keynesian counter-cyclical fiscal policy.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Exorbitant spending during recessions is likely to boost economy

Step 1: Understanding the Context:
The question is based on the author's opinion regarding government spending.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
The author criticizes spending on projects like highways, bridges, and ethanol plants, suggesting that such expenditures are not always efficient or necessary. Instead of viewing them as productive investments, the author considers them examples of wasteful spending.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Imprudent proposals to waste money on

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Aggregate demand is a fundamental concept in Keynesian economics.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
According to Keynes, aggregate demand refers to the total demand for goods and services in an economy at a given time. It includes consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports: Among the given options, option (A) best represents this idea, as it refers to demand related to goods and services. The other options describe policies or effects, not the concept itself.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Goods and Services Sector