46. The word caste has been derived from which language?
(a) Spanish
(b) Portuguese
(c) Chinese
(d) English
Answer:
(b) Portuguese
Explanation:
The English word “caste” derives from the Portuguese word “casta”, meaning race, lineage, or breed.
47. “Kitabul Hind” was written by :
(a) Al-Beruni
(b) Abul Fazal
(c) Firdausi
(d) Abul Faizi
Answer:
(a) Al-Beruni
Explanation:
Tahqiq ma li-l-Hind (popularly known as Kitab-ul-Hind) is a monumental text exploring Indian culture and science, written by the Persian scholar Al-Biruni.
48. Who is Greta Thunberg
(a) Table Tennis player
(b) Swimmer
(c) Parliamentarian
(d) Climate Activist
Answer:
(d) Climate Activist
Explanation:
Greta Thunberg is a prominent Swedish environmental activist known globally for challenging world leaders to take immediate action against climate change.
49. El Nino and La Nina are associated with development of:
(a) Atmospheric Disturbance
(b) Ocean Currents
(c) Solar Activity
(d) River Flooding
Answer:
(b) Ocean Currents
Explanation:
El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, which are complex weather patterns resulting from variations in ocean temperatures and currents in the Equatorial Pacific.
50. Which of the following is called the “Gateway to the Pacific”?
(a) Suez Canal
(b) Panama Canal
(c) Bering Sea
(d) Gulf of Alaska
Answer:
(b) Panama Canal
Explanation:
The Panama Canal is famously referred to as the “Gateway to the Pacific” because it serves as an artificial maritime shortcut connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
