WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a family of wireless broadband communication standards based on the IEEE 802.16 set of standards, providing high-speed internet data.
42. Among the following, which one is the richest source of Protein?
(A) Ground-nut
(B) Rice
(C) Potato
(D) Apple
Answer:
(A) Ground-nut
Explanation:
Among the given options, groundnuts (peanuts) contain the highest percentage of protein by weight, whereas rice, potato, and apple are primarily sources of carbohydrates.
43. How many members are there in Public Accounts Committee?
(A) 11
(B) 13
(C) 19
(D) 22
Answer:
(D) 22
Explanation:
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Indian Parliament consists of exactly 22 members: 15 elected from the Lok Sabha and 7 elected from the Rajya Sabha.
44. Which state has the highest members in Rajya Sabha?
(A) Bihar
(B) West Bengal
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Answer:
(D) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
Because representation in the Rajya Sabha is allocated proportionally based on state population, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats (31 members) in the Upper House.
45. What was ‘Malfuzat’?
(A) Conversation of Sufis
(B) Conversation of the Prophets
(C) Assembly of the Poets
(D) Assembly of the Ulemas
Answer:
(A) Conversation of Sufis
Explanation:
In Islamic literature, Malfuzat (literally meaning “spoken words”) specifically refers to the compiled discourses, sayings, and conversations of eminent Sufi saints and masters.
46. ‘Indika’ is a travelogue by
(A) Megasthenes
(B) Albiruni
(C) Hiuen Tsang
(D) Chanakya
Answer:
(A) Megasthenes
Explanation:
Indika is an ancient Greek account of Mauryan India written by the Greek ambassador Megasthenes during his stay at the court of Chandragupta Maurya.
47. Which one of these is not a river ?
(A) Son
(B) Tapti
(C) Ravi
(D) Konkan
Answer:
(D) Konkan
Explanation:
Son and Ravi are well-known rivers in India. Konkan is not a river; it is a rugged section of the western coastline of India.
48. Konkani language is widely used in
(A) Kerala
(B) Himachal Pradesh
(C) Goa
(D) Manipur
Answer:
(C) Goa
Explanation:
Konkani is an Indo-Aryan language that serves as the official state language of Goa and is widely spoken along the western Konkan coast of India.
49. What is the old name of Karnataka State ?
(A) Kannar
(B) Hubli
(C) Kinnaur
(D) Mysore
Answer:
(D) Mysore
Explanation:
The modern state of Karnataka was originally formed as the “State of Mysore” in 1956. It was officially renamed Karnataka in 1973.
50. ‘Humus’ is composed of
(A) Organic Material
(B) Mineral Material
(C) Clay Material
(D) Silt Material
Answer:
(A) Organic Material
Explanation:
Humus is the dark, organic component of soil formed specifically by the decomposition of plant and animal matter (organic material) by soil microorganisms.
