51. Who amongst the following is the recipients of the Padma Shree 2022?
(A) Najma Heptulla
(B) Prof. Najma Akhtar
(C) Prof. Santishree D. Pandit
(D) Smt. Smriti Irani
Answer:
(B) Prof. Najma Akhtar
Explanation:
Professor Najma Akhtar, the Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 for her contributions to the field of literature and education.
52. Which city is going to host the Olympics 2024?
(A) Tokyo, Japan
(B) Beijing, China
(C) London, England
(D) Paris, France
Answer:
(D) Paris, France
Explanation:
The 2024 Summer Olympics are scheduled to be officially hosted in Paris, France.
53. What is the average thickness of biosphere?
(A) 40 kms.
(B) 60 kms.
(C) 80 kms.
(D) 100 kms.
Answer:
(A) 40 kms.
Explanation:
While the absolute thickness of the life-sustaining biosphere is often estimated to be around 20 kilometers (from deep ocean trenches to the high atmosphere), 40 km is the closest acceptable option provided in standard multiple-choice formats of this type.
54. The Harappan Civilization flourished during the ______ age.
(A) Megalithic
(B) Paleolithic
(C) Neolithic
(D) Chalcolithic
Answer:
(D) Chalcolithic
Explanation:
The Harappan (Indus Valley) Civilization flourished during the Bronze Age, which is part of the broader Chalcolithic (Copper-Stone) period due to their widespread use of copper and bronze tools.
55. Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of:
(A) Vitamin A
(B) Vitamin B
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin K
Answer:
(C) Vitamin C
Explanation:
Scurvy is a medical condition explicitly caused by a severe and prolonged deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet.
