Grade-3 Higher Secondary
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21. The Numaligarh Refinery is in which district of Assam?
Answer: Golaghat
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Golaghat. The refinery was set up as per the provisions of the Assam Accord signed in 1985.
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22. The international festival 'Kullu Dussehra' is celebrated in which State?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
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Himachal Pradesh. It is a mega festival held in October at the Dhalpur maidan in the Kullu Valley.
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23. The Bering Strait separates which two landmasses?
Answer: The USA and Russia
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The USA and Russia. It connects the Bering Sea to the Chukchi Sea (Arctic Ocean).
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24. Who wrote the lyrics of 'Alakananda', sung by Shankuraj Konwar?
Answer: Maitrayee Patar
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Maitrayee Patar is an acclaimed poet and lyricist from Assam known for writing modern Assamese indie songs.
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25. The real name of crime thriller writer Ranju Hazarika is
Answer: Kumud Chandra Hazarika
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Kumud Chandra Hazarika is a prolific Assamese writer who has penned hundreds of thriller and sci-fi novels.
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26. Who wrote the children's book Xanta-Xista Hrista-Pusta Mahadusto?
Answer: Bhabendra Nath Saikia
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Bhabendra Nath Saikia was a prominent Assamese novelist, film director, and editor.
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27. Kanchipuram Saree is produced in which State?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram silk sarees are woven in the Kanchipuram region and have a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
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28. Who among the following was a famous painter?
Answer: Vincent van Gogh
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Vincent van Gogh was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter famous for works like 'The Starry Night'.
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29. In which sport do Tania Choudhury and Nayanmoni Saikia from Assam represent India?
Answer: Lawn Bowls
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Lawn Bowls. Nayanmoni Saikia was part of the Indian women's fours team that won a historic gold at the 2022 CWG.
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30. Identify the Badminton player.
Answer: Pullela Gopichand
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Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian badminton player and Chief National Coach. He won the All England Open in 2001.
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31. In which sport did India not win a medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Answer: Taekwondo
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Taekwondo. India won medals in Athletics, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Boxing, Hockey, and Badminton.
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32. The Diamond League is an annual series of competitions in which area?
Answer: Track and Field Events
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Track and Field Events. Neeraj Chopra became the first Indian to win a Diamond League trophy in 2022.
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33. Identify the incorrectly matched pair.
Answer: Stefan Edberg : Cricket
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Stefan Edberg is a former world No. 1 professional Tennis player from Sweden, not a cricketer.
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34. Where is the National War Memorial located?
Answer: New Delhi
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New Delhi. The memorial was built to honor Indian Armed Forces martyrs and was inaugurated in 2019 near India Gate.
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35. Which of the following is the Mission Basundhara of the Government of Assam related to?
Answer: Land records and land revenues
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Land records and land revenues. It is a flagship mission to streamline and resolve land-related issues in Assam.
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36. Which of the following organizations is not in the business of commercial vehicles?
Answer: Larsen & Toubro
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Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is an Indian multinational conglomerate primarily engaged in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC).
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37. If the pH of a liquid is 5.0, then the liquid is
Answer: acidic in nature
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Acidic in nature. On the pH scale (0-14), values below 7 are acidic, 7 is neutral, and above 7 are alkaline.
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38. Who is the Vice President of India, as on 1st of January, 2024?
Answer: Jagdeep Dhankhar
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Jagdeep Dhankhar was elected as the 14th Vice President of India in 2022.
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39. Which of the following belongs to Class I category of lever?
Answer: Scissor
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Scissor. In a Class I lever, the fulcrum is situated in the middle between the effort and the load.
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40. The National Flag of which country has a white cross over red background?
Answer: Switzerland
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Switzerland. The Swiss flag is one of only two square sovereign-state flags (the other being Vatican City).
