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41. Which country controls the Suez Canal ?
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Egypt controls the Suez Canal, a vital artificial sea-level waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, nationalized in 1956.
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42. Which of the following does saliva in our mouth help to breakdown ?
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Saliva contains the enzyme salivary amylase, which helps in the initial breakdown of Starch (carbohydrates) into simpler sugars.
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43. Which Continents does the Mediterranean Sea lie between ?
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The official key marked "G" (ambiguous). The Mediterranean Sea is situated between Southern Europe and Northern Africa, and also borders Western Asia. Europe and Africa (B) is the most prominent geographic answer. Note: The official key mentioned 'G' (ambiguous). Selected the most probable option.
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44. Which of the following is a collective noun for ships ?
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A fleet is the standard collective noun used to describe a group of ships.
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45. “The invigilator could not detect that the two boys were exchanging no tes under his nose .” What is the meaning of the marked portion ?
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The phrase "under his nose" is an idiom that means right in front of someone or in plain view, hence Right in front.
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46. For which sport was T. Ao the captain of Indian team ?
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T. Ao (Talimeren Ao) was an Indian Football player and physician who captained the Indian national team in their first official match at the 1948 London Olympics.
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47. Identify the correctly spelt word.
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Conservation is the correctly spelled word, meaning the careful preservation and protection of something.
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48. The Civil wars termed as the Wars of the Roses was fought for which thro ne ?
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The Wars of the Roses (1455–1487) were a series of civil wars fought over control of the British throne between the Houses of Lancaster and York.
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49. Which of the following statements is correct ?
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Sikkim is bordered by Nepal, China (Tibet), and Bhutan. Its only Indian border is with West Bengal. Thus, Sikkim lies towards the west of Assam geographically (though separated by West Bengal).
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50. Which country did the martial art Taekwondo originate in ?
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Taekwondo is a traditional martial art that originated in Korea.
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51. Which of the following is incorrectly matched ?
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A nutcracker is an example of a Class II lever (load in the middle), making the match "Class III lever: Nutcracker" incorrect.
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52. As on 1st of January, 2024, who is the President of Ukraine ?
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As of January 1, 2024, the President of Ukraine was Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who assumed office in 2019.
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53. The Padmanabhaswami Temple is in which city ?
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The Sree Padmanabhaswami Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala.
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54. Who has won the highest number of gold medals in the Olympic Games ?
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American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals, with a total of 23 gold medals.
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55. To which emperor was Chanakya the royal advisor ?
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Chanakya (also known as Kautilya) was the chief royal advisor and minister to Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire.
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56. Which of the following countries does the Mediterrean Sea not touch ?
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Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula and has a coastline strictly along the Atlantic Ocean, not touching the Mediterranean Sea.
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57. Near which place, a statue of Jongal Balahu has been erected ?
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A large statue of Jongal Balahu, the legendary Tiwa braveheart, is erected at Jongal Balahu Garh near Raha in the Nagaon district.
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58. Who of the following is NOT a Lawn Tennis player ?
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Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian Badminton player and current Chief National Coach, not a Lawn Tennis player.
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59. Which of the following is a stringed musical instrument of Assam ?
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The Tokari is a traditional Assamese stringed musical instrument, similar to a single-stringed lute (Ektara).
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60. Identify the correct definition of verb.
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A verb is fundamentally defined as an Action word (or a state of being).
