91. Rajasthani and Pahari schools of art forms were famous for which of the following art forms?
[A] Dance
[B] Painting
[C] Music
[D] Sculpture
Answer: B [Painting]
Notes:
The new patrons of paintings came up with Rajasthan and Pahari kingdom schools. These were the schools that illustrated manuscripts, album miniatures, portraits, and various other paintings made their way all over the India.
92. From which of the following dates, the rules of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan came into force?
(1) 16t January, 1952
(2) 15 August, 1952
(3) 1 October, 1952
(4) 31 December, 1952
Answer: 3
93. Which among the following district of Rajasthan does not shares border with Pakistan?
[A]Barmer
[B]Anoopgarh
[C]Sri Ganganagar
[D] Jodhpur
Answer: D
94. “Karnal bunt” is a disease found in which if the following cereals?
[A] Rice
[B] Wheat
[C] Maize
[D] Pulses
Answer: B [Wheat]
Notes:
Karnal bunt is a fungal disease of wheat, durum wheat, and triticale. T. indica is the fungal pathogen causing Karnal bunt of wheat seeds. Its distribution is mainly limited to northwest India and adjoining countries.
95. Which of the following former women members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission has also been a member of the Union Public Service Commission?
(i) Kanta Kathuria
(ii) Kamla Bheel
(iii) Prakaswati Sharma
(iv) Divya Singh
Choose the correct option:
(1) Only (i) and (ii)
(2) Only (i) and (iii)
(3) Only (ii) and (iii)
(4) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Answer: 2
96. Neurons are part of which system of human body?
[A] Reproductive system
[B] Excretory system
[C] Circulatory system
[D] Nervous system
Answer: D [Nervous system]
Notes:
A neuron is a cell that carries electrical impulses. Neurons are the basic units of the brain and nervous system. They are responsible for receiving sensory input from the external world, for sending motor commands to our muscles, and for transforming and relaying the electrical signals at every step in between.
97. Which country has proposed to create ‘International Big Cat Alliance’?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Indonesia
[D] Japan
Answer: B [India]
Notes:
India has proposed the creation of a new global alliance called the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to protect seven major big cats, including tigers, lions, and cheetahs.
The IBCA will be open to 97 countries and organizations interested in protecting these animals. India has committed to provide funding of 100 million USD over 5 years to support the IBCA. The IBCA will share information about protecting these animals. Its governance structure includes a General Assembly and a council.
98. What is ‘NBRI Namoh 108’, which has been developed by CSIR-NBRI?
[A] Cotton
[B] Lotus
[C] Rice
[D] Mango
Answer: B [Lotus]
Notes:
Union Minister of State (IC) Science and Technology Jitendra Singh unveiled the new variety Lotus flower which has 108 petals.
The lotus named ‘NBRI Namoh 108’ is developed by the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), based in Lucknow.
99. Which country is the host of the 15th BRICS Summit in 2023?
[A] India
[B] China
[C] South Africa
[D] Brazil
Answer: C [South Africa]
Notes:
The BRICS group of major emerging economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is holding its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg between August 22 and August 24.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also invited the leaders of 67 countries to the summit, including 53 other African Countries, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Indonesia and Iran.
100. ‘Luna-25’ is the Lunar Mission of which country?
[A] Israel
[B] UAE
[C] Japan
[D] Russia
Answer: D [Russia]
Notes:
Russia’s first lunar mission in nearly five decades, Luna-25, crashed into Moon a day after it had spun into uncontrolled orbit.
The lunar mission was Russia’s first since 1976, when it was part of the Soviet Union. Only three governments have managed successful moon landings: the Soviet Union, the United States and China.