General Studies Questions [Mix & Previous Years MCQs]

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Gulbadan Begum was a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Babur,who is the founder of the Mughal Empire. She is best known as the author of Humayun-Nama, the account of the life of her half-brother, Emperor Humayun, which she wrote on the request of her nephew, Emperor Akbar.

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Razia Sultana, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. She is the first female Muslim ruler of the Indian Subcontinent. She ruled from 1236 to 1240. She succeeded her father Shams-ud-din Iltutmish and turned into the Sultanate of Delhi in 1236.

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In India, a three-tier Panchayat system is mandated for states with a population above 20 lakhs (2 million) as per the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution, enacted in 1992. This system includes a Gram Panchayat at the village level, a Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and a Zila Parishad at the district level, aimed at decentralizing power and enhancing local self-governance.

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Aihole Inscription is a eulogy written by Ravikirti who was the court poet of Chalukya King Pulakesin II.

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The least harmful insecticide among the options is Pyrethrin. It is derived from chrysanthemum flowers and is considered less toxic to humans and pets compared to synthetic insecticides. Malathion and Furadan are more toxic, with Malathion being an organophosphate and Furadan a carbamate, both of which can have important health risks. Pyrethrin breaks down quickly in the environment, reducing long-term ecological impact.

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The repulsion of a lone pair of electrons for another lone pair is greater than that between a bond pair and a lone pair which in turn is greater than that between two bond pairs. The correct order of repulsive force is as: lone pair – lone pair > lone pair – bond pair > bond pair – bond pair.

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Evangelos Zappas, a rich Greek Romanian philanthropist, had first written to the King Otto of Greece in 1856 for the permanent revival of the Olympic Games. He sponsored the first Olympic Games held in 1859.

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Dantidurga, a feudatory of Chalukyas, founded the Rastrakuta empire in 753 C E (AD) with their capital at Manyakhet.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is responsible for declaring a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). This declaration is crucial for coordinating international responses to health crises, such as disease outbreaks and environmental hazards. The 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR) guide these declarations, aiming to prevent disease spread and minimize trade and travel disruptions. PHEIC declarations have been pivotal in managing global health threats.

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The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, enacted in 1956 and amended in 2008, allows Parliament to determine the number of judges. The Chief Justice of India can recommend changes to address judicial backlogs. Interestingly, the Constitution does not specify a fixed number of judges for High Courts. This is determined by the President based on workload and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.