Grade-4 Eight Level
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1. Which of the following countries does Brazil not share international boundary with?
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Brazil shares land borders with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador. Among the given options, Chile is therefore the correct answer. Brazil borders 10 South American countries.
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2. Who is considered as ‘the father of zero’ ?
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Aryabhata is commonly credited in Indian mathematical tradition with major early work on zero and the decimal place-value system. His Aryabhatiya was composed around 499 CE.
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3. Between which two major water bodies does the Suez Canal lie?
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The Suez Canal connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. It opened in 1869 and provides a major sea route between Europe and Asia without sailing around Africa.
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4. The Ajan Peer Dargah is located in which district of Assam?
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The Ajan Peer Dargah is at Saraguri Chapori in Sivasagar district, Assam. Ajan Fakir was a 17th-century Sufi saint associated with the Assamese Zikir tradition.
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5. Who discovered Penicillin?
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Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 after observing that a mould of Penicillium inhibited bacterial growth. Penicillin later became one of the first widely used antibiotics.
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6. As on January 1, 2024, who is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Reliance Group?
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As on 1 January 2024, the answer keyed in the paper is Mukesh Ambani. He is chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Limited and is the leading figure of the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance group.
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7. The 2024 Summer Olympics was held in
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The 2024 Summer Olympics were held in Paris, France, from 26 July to 11 August 2024. Paris became the second city, after London, to host the Summer Olympics three times.
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8. By which community of Assam is the Tusu Puja celebrated?
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Tusu Puja is associated in Assam with the tea garden community, especially in tea-garden areas. It is traditionally observed around Poush/Magh, with January observances documented in Assam.
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9. Arjuna Award is awarded for excellence in
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The Arjuna Award recognises outstanding achievement in sports and games. It was instituted in 1961 and is named after Arjuna, the celebrated archer of the Mahabharata.
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10. Leonardo da Vinci was from which country?
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Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance artist, scientist and inventor. He was born in 1452 in the Republic of Florence and is famous for works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper.
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11. Which of the following is a hill district of Assam?
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Dima Hasao is one of Assam’s two hill districts, along with Karbi Anglong. It was formerly known as North Cachar Hills and was renamed Dima Hasao in 2010.
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12. Who is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’ ?
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is popularly called the Iron Man of India for his role in national integration and the political integration of princely states after independence. He served as India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
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13. How many spokes are there in the Chakra of our National Flag?
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The Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag has 24 spokes. It represents the Dharma Chakra and appears in navy blue at the centre of the white band of the tricolour.
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14. Who is presently the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces of India?
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The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces. Article 53(2) of the Constitution places the supreme command of the Defence Forces in the President, while the armed forces function under the constitutional executive framework.
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15. As on 1st of January, 2024, which two countries are at war?
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As on 1 January 2024, Russia and Ukraine were at war. Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, escalating the conflict that had begun in 2014.
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16. Which of the following countries has ‘Ngultrum’ as its currency?
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The Ngultrum is the currency of Bhutan. It is subdivided into 100 chhertum and is maintained at parity with the Indian rupee.
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17. In which sport did Lovlina Borgohain win an Olympic medal?
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Lovlina Borgohain won an Olympic bronze medal in boxing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021. She competed in the women’s welterweight category.
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18. The poem collection Xugondhi Pokhila was written by
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Xugondhi Pokhila is a poetry collection associated with Assamese poet Hiren Bhattacharyya. He is one of the best-known modern Assamese poets and was popularly known as Hiru-da.
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19. Which sport is the term ‘Ring’ associated with?
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The term ring is strongly associated with boxing. A boxing ring is the roped square in which professional and amateur boxing contests are conducted.
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20. Which of the following movies was not made by Bhabendra Nath Saikia?
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The paper’s answer is Krishnachura. Bhabendra Nath Saikia directed films including Sandhya Raag, Anirban, Agnisnaan, Kolahal, Sarothi, Abartan and Itihas; Krishnachura is not in his directorial filmography.
