Today’s GK Test Quiz

Badlands are a type of dry terrain where softer sedimentary rocks and clay-rich soils have been extensively eroded by wind and water. They are characterized by steep slopes, minimal vegetation, lack of a substantial regolith, and high drainage density. Badland topography is a major feature of the Chambal valley is characterized by an undulating floodplain, gullies and ravines.

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum.

Copper was first used by mankind over 10,000 years ago. A copper pendant discovered in what is now northern Iraq has been dated about 8700 BC For nearly five millennia copper was the only metal known to man, and thus had all the metal applications.

Olive oil is one of the healthiest edible oil for the heart. It is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs). MUFAs fall under the category of healthy dietary fats. These healthy fats are known to reduce the risk of heart disease by keeping cholesterol levels in check.

Photoperiodism (Photo means light and period means length of time) affects Vegetative growth, Flowering and Fruiting. Photoperiodism is the developmental responses of plants to the relative lengths of light and dark periods. It affects the vegetative growth as well as the time of flowering and fruiting in plants.

The mercury and sodium street lamps light up because of atomic emission. An electric discharge takes place when electricity is passed through sodium vapors at low or high pressure. As a result, the valence electron present in sodium atoms becomes excited and emits light. The mercury vapor lamp works by creating an electric current to mercury vapor within a sealed glass jacket.

Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of uncontrolled fusion reaction. A hydrogen bomb (also called thermonuclear bomb) is an uncontrolled fusion reaction in which enormous amounts of energy are released.

Aspirin is chemically known as acetylsalicylic acid. It is a common drug for relieving minor aches, pains, and fevers. People also use it as an anti-inflammatory or a blood thinner.

Ravines are a result of formation of gullies within unconsolidated, relatively loosely bound material such as soft sediments.

Article 246 of the Indian Constitution, distributes legislative powers including taxation, between the Parliament of India and the State Legislatures.

Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules. Four more schedules were added by different amendments, now making a total tally of twelve.

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.

Social Overhead Capital (SOC) is the basic facilities and services needed for the communities and societies. The SOC term can be used as the economic overhead facilities and Basic infrastructure facilities.

Giffen goods are non-luxury items which generate higher demand when prices rise. Cheaper varieties of goods like bread, rice, potatoes, salt, etc. come under giffen goods. The demand curve for a Giffen good is upward rising.

The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU has no official capital but Brussels (Belgium) is considered the de facto capital of the European Union.

Greek mathematician Euclid (lived 300 BCE) is often referred to as the 'founder of geometry' or 'father of geometry'. He is best known for his geometry book, the Elements.

The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was brought into effect by the East India Company headed by the Governor-General Lord Cornwallis in 1793.

The Indian Councils Act of 1909 is also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms. It was series of reform measures enacted in 1909 by the British Parliament.

Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. It is a hospital-based specialty, and is usually practised in neonatal intensive care units.

The Indian National Congress was founded at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College in Bombay On 28 December 1885. A.O. Hume assumed office as the General Secretary, and Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was elected president.