GK for SSC and PCS Examinations [Test-181]

Which of the following correctly defines “Mother-of-pearl”?

An oyster which yields the pearl

A special large sized pearl found in Japan

A hard iridescent substance forming the inner layer of certain shells

Female individuals of certain species of shelled mollusk

Bharachukki Falls are in which state of India?

Karnataka

Andhra Pradesh

Telangana

Tamil Nadu

Which among the following major rock edicts of Ashoka are in Kharosthi script?

Mansehra and Sahbazgarhi

Sanchi

Sarnath

Bairut

Which of the following is a biodiversity hotspot in India?

Eastern Himalayas

Eastern Ghats

Western Rajasthan

None of the above

The Berne convention was pioneer convention in the field of __?

protection of wildlife

protection of victims of wars

protection of intellectual property rights

protection of human rights