Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into glucose?
A
Lipase
B
Amylase
C
Protease
D
Cellulase
Correct Answer:
B. Amylase
Amylase is the enzyme that breaks down starch into simple sugars like glucose and maltose.
Which country is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
A
Vietnam
B
Colombia
C
Brazil
D
Indonesia
Correct Answer:
C. Brazil
Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, accounting for approximately one-third of global coffee production.
What is the smallest prime number greater than 50?
53 is the smallest prime number greater than 50. (51 = 3×17, 55 = 5×11, 57 = 3×19)
Which battle marked the beginning of British rule in India?
A
Battle of Plassey
B
Battle of Buxar
C
Battle of Talikota
D
Battle of Panipat
Correct Answer:
A. Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey (1757) is considered the beginning of British rule in India under Robert Clive.
If a number is divisible by both 6 and 8, it must be divisible by which of the following?
A number divisible by both 6 and 8 must be divisible by their LCM = 24.
Which Indian state has the highest population as per 2021 Census?
A
Maharashtra
B
Uttar Pradesh
C
Bihar
D
West Bengal
Correct Answer:
B. Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states with over 230 million people as per the 2021 Census.
In a class of 60 students, 40% study Science and 30% study Commerce. How many students study neither?
Students studying Science = 40% of 60 = 24; Students studying Commerce = 30% of 60 = 18; Students studying either = 24 + 18 = 42 (assuming no overlap); Students studying neither = 60 - 42 = 18
Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?
A
Solar energy
B
Wind energy
C
Natural gas
D
Hydroelectric energy
Correct Answer:
C. Natural gas
Natural gas is a fossil fuel and non-renewable, while solar, wind, and hydroelectric are renewable sources.
Which state in India has the maximum forest cover?
A
Chhattisgarh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Odisha
D
Jharkhand
Correct Answer:
B. Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has the maximum forest cover in India by absolute area (about 77,000 sq km).
The Governor-General of India during the time of India's Independence was:
A
Lord Mountbatten
B
Lord Curzon
C
Lord Irwin
D
Lord Canning
Correct Answer:
A. Lord Mountbatten
Lord Louis Mountbatten was the Governor-General of India at the time of Independence on August 15, 1947.
