56. The system of Proportional Representation by means of Single Transferable Vote is used in the election of:
(a) Members of Lok Sabha
(b) President of India
(c) Members of State Legislative Assembly
(d) Members of Zila Parishad
Answer:
(b) President of India
Explanation:
The President of India is elected indirectly by an electoral college using the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
57. Which one is considered as the first month of Islamic Calendar:
(a) Safar
(b) Rajab
(c) Ramadhan
(d) Muharram
Answer:
(d) Muharram
Explanation:
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar.
58. The atmospheric pressure is measured by
(a) Silver barometer
(b) Mercury barometer
(c) Aluminium barometer
(d) Ferrous barometer
Answer:
(b) Mercury barometer
Explanation:
A mercury barometer is the classic instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.
59. Chilka Lake is in:
(a) Kashmir
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Punjab
(d) Odisha
Answer:
(d) Odisha
Explanation:
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon located in the state of Odisha, on the east coast of India.
60. The term ‘pietra dura’ is related to:
(a) Secret Letter of the emperor
(b) Painting
(c) Surface decoration
(d) Hunting excursions
Answer:
(c) Surface decoration
Explanation:
Pietra dura is an inlay technique of using cut and fitted, highly polished colored stones to create images, widely used for surface decoration in Mughal architecture (like the Taj Mahal).
