Q1. Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics? Q1. Who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Physics?
(A) Marie Curie (A) Marie Curie
(B) Alva Myrdal (B) Alva Myrdal
(C) Jody Williams (C) Jody Williams
(D) Jane Addams (D) Jane Addams
Answer: (A) Marie Curie Answer: (A) Marie Curie
Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields.
Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined.
Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.Marie Salomea Skłodowska–Curie
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields.
Marie won her 1st Nobel Prize in 1903 in Physics with her husband for their pioneering work developing the theory of "radioactivity" - a term she coined.
Marie won her 2nd Nobel Prize in 1911 in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium, using techniques she invented for isolating radioactive isotopes.
Q1. The traditional Assamese festival celebrated during the autumn season is called Q1. The traditional Assamese festival celebrated during the autumn season is called
(A) Rongali Bihu (A) Rongali Bihu
(B) Magh Bihu (B) Magh Bihu
(C) Kongali Bihu (C) Kongali Bihu
(D) Bhogali Bihu (D) Bhogali Bihu
Answer: (C) Kongali Bihu Answer: (C) Kongali Bihu
Kongali Bihu, also known as Kati Bihu, is an Assamese harvest festival celebrated in autumn (October-November). Unlike Rongali Bihu (spring) and Magh Bihu (winter), Kongali Bihu is a more somber occasion. It marks a lean period in the agricultural cycle, before the new harvest. Celebrations are typically simple, involving lighting lamps in paddy fields and offering prayers for a bountiful harvest. It symbolizes a time of scarcity and anticipation.Kongali Bihu, also known as Kati Bihu, is an Assamese harvest festival celebrated in autumn (October-November). Unlike Rongali Bihu (spring) and Magh Bihu (winter), Kongali Bihu is a more somber occasion. It marks a lean period in the agricultural cycle, before the new harvest. Celebrations are typically simple, involving lighting lamps in paddy fields and offering prayers for a bountiful harvest. It symbolizes a time of scarcity and anticipation.
Q2. What is a group of whales called? Q2. What is a group of whales called?
(A) pod (A) pod
(B) muster (B) muster
(C) slither (C) slither
(D) flock (D) flock
Answer: (A) pod Answer: (A) pod
The term "pod" is the collective noun used for whales, referring to the social groups they form.
A group of whales also known as gam, herd, school.The term "pod" is the collective noun used for whales, referring to the social groups they form.
A group of whales also known as gam, herd, school.
Q5. Which animal was notably absent from the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture? Q5. Which animal was notably absent from the seals and terracotta art of the Harappan culture?
(A) Cow (A) Cow
(B) Elephant (B) Elephant
(C) Tiger (C) Tiger
(D) Rhinoceros (D) Rhinoceros
Answer: (A) Cow Answer: (A) Cow
While animals like bulls, elephants, rhinoceros, and tigers were commonly depicted on Harappan seals. Cow, camel, horse, and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals.While animals like bulls, elephants, rhinoceros, and tigers were commonly depicted on Harappan seals. Cow, camel, horse, and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals.
Bhaskaravarman.
After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'.
During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.Bhaskaravarman.
After became king he started a new era called 'Bhaskarabda' or 'Kamrupi Era'.
During his region Chinese ambassador Hiuen Tsang visited Assam.
Q7. Which is the highest gallantry award in India? Q7. Which is the highest gallantry award in India?
(A) Ashoka Chakra (A) Ashoka Chakra
(B) Vir Chakra (B) Vir Chakra
(C) Maha Vir Chakra (C) Maha Vir Chakra
(D) Param Vir Chakra (D) Param Vir Chakra
Answer: (D) Param Vir Chakra Answer: (D) Param Vir Chakra
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. On 26 January 1950, celebrated as Republic Day of India, the PVC was instituted as a Gallantry Medal with retrospective effect from 15 August 1947 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the then President of India.