1. Which of the following is considered the best superfood for mental growth, especially for children?
a) Almonds
b) Walnuts
c) Cashews
d) Peanuts
Answer: b) Walnuts
All the given options (almonds, walnuts, cashews, peanuts) are nuts and rich in nutrients.
They all contain proteins, vitamins, and healthy fats. However, walnuts are the richest in Omega-3 fatty acids, which are directly linked to brain development, memory, and concentration.
That’s why they are often called “brain food”.
2. What is the main use of the Mercator Projection Map?
a) To show population density
b) For sea travel and navigation
c) To show rainfall data
d) To show mountains and rivers
Answer: b) For sea travel and navigation
Recently, the African Union (AU) has supported a global campaign to replace the Mercator projection map with one that depicts Africa’s true size.
The Mercator Projection is a cylindrical map projection. Its special feature is that it shows true directions, which makes it very useful for navigation and sea travel.
However, it distorts the size of landmasses, especially near the poles. For example, Greenland appears much larger than it really is.
3. Where is "Campbell Bay National Park" located?
a) Andaman Islands
b) Nicobar Islands
c) Lakshadweep Islands
d) Sunderban Delta
Answer: b) Nicobar Islands
Campbell Bay National Park is located on the Great Nicobar Island. It is famous for tropical evergreen forests, rare flora, and fauna.
4. Who is known as the "Father of Indian Archaeology"?
a) Sir William Jones
b) Alexander Cunningham
c) James Prinsep
d) John Marshall
Answer b) Alexander Cunningham
Alexander Cunningham (1814–1893) was the first Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1861. He conducted systematic excavations, documented ancient monuments, and is credited with laying the foundation of archaeological research in India. For this pioneering work, he is called the "Father of Indian archaeology".
5. Who discovered the first antibiotic, Penicillin?
a) Louis Pasteur
b) Robert Koch
c) Alexander Fleming
d) Joseph Lister
Answer c) Alexander Fleming
In 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered Penicillin, the first antibiotic, when he observed that a mold (Penicillium notatum) inhibited the growth of bacteria in a culture plate. This discovery revolutionized medicine and marked the beginning of the antibiotic era.
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