Papad, chutney, and badiyan (sun-dried lentil dumplings) are traditional culinary items prepared manually in the kitchen. Turmeric (haldi) is a natural root crop grown in agricultural fields.
22. In which state there is National Rice Research Institute?
(A) Uttar Pradesh
(B) Andhra Pradesh
(C) Goa
(D) Odisha
Answer:
(D) Odisha
Explanation:
The ICAR – National Rice Research Institute, established to conduct primary research on rice farming and yield improvements, is located in Cuttack, Odisha.
23. Digestion of food starts from:
(A) Mouth
(B) Stomach
(C) Large intestine
(D) Small intestine
Answer:
(A) Mouth
Explanation:
The digestive process begins immediately in the mouth, where teeth physically grind the food and salivary enzymes (like amylase) begin the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates.
24. Which is a poisonous snake?
(A) Cobra
(B) Krait
(C) Viper
(D) All of these
Answer:
(D) All of these
Explanation:
The Indian Cobra, Common Krait, and Russell’s Viper are recognized as three of the “Big Four” highly venomous (poisonous) snake species responsible for the majority of snakebites in India.
25. An animal whose ears are bigger than our ears:
(A) Parrot
(B) Elephant
(C) Monkey
(D) Snake
Answer:
(B) Elephant
Explanation:
Elephants possess massive external ears (pinnae) that they use both for acute hearing and to flap continuously to cool their body temperature in hot climates.
