Q. 121. Who among the following was popularly known as “Sekkizuththa Semmal”:
(A) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
(B) Pandurang Sadashiv Khankhoje
(C) V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
(D) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer:
(C) V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
Explanation:
V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, the legendary Indian freedom fighter and founder of the Swadeshi Steam Navigation Company, was affectionately called “Sekkizuththa Semmal” (the scholar who suffered at the oil press).
Q. 122. Pen Plus Strategy is related to which of the following sectors?
(A) Health
(B) Defence
(C) Space Technology
(D) Information Technology
Answer:
(A) Health
Explanation:
The PEN-Plus strategy is a regional initiative adopted by African member states under the WHO to combat severe non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like type 1 diabetes and sickle cell disease.
Q. 123. “Butterfly mine” is related to which one of the following?
(A) Defence
(B) Smuggling
(C) Illegal Sand Mining
(D) Surface Coal Mining
Answer:
(A) Defence
Explanation:
A “Butterfly mine” refers to the PFM-1, a small anti-personnel landmine deployed by military forces (defence/warfare) and notable for its distinctive wing-like shape.
Q. 124. The Solomon Islands are situated in which of the following oceans?
(A) Atlantic Ocean
(B) Pacific Ocean
(C) Arctic Ocean
(D) Indian Ocean
Answer:
(B) Pacific Ocean
Explanation:
The Solomon Islands form a sovereign country consisting of six major islands and over 900 smaller islands in Oceania, lying in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
Q. 125. Which of the following is not a member of the G-20?
(A) India
(B) China
(C) United States
(D) Sweden
Answer:
(D) Sweden
Explanation:
Sweden is not an individual member state of the G-20, although it is represented indirectly through the European Union’s membership.
