11. On planet Earth the largest proportion of fresh water exists in the form of?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Icecaps and glaciers

Solution:

On Earth, the largest proportion of freshwater is stored in icecaps and glaciers, accounting for about 68.7% of the total freshwater. This is followed by groundwater, with rivers and lakes containing significantly smaller amounts.

12. “Mohiniyattam” is a classical dance form of which state?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Kerala

Solution:

Mohiniyattam is a graceful classical dance form from Kerala, characterized by its fluid movements and expressions. It is traditionally performed by women and is associated with the theme of love and devotion, often dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Mohini avatar.

13. When and where were the first Modern Olympic Games held?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

1896, Athens

Solution:

The first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. These games marked the revival of the ancient Olympic Games and were organized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), founded by Pierre de Coubertin.

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14. During Freedom Struggle, Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood in Protest for?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre

Solution:

Rabindranath Tagore renounced his Knighthood in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919, where hundreds of unarmed Indians were killed by British forces. This act symbolized his condemnation of British colonial atrocities.

15. Which gas leak caused the Bhopal gas tragedy?





Answer & Solution

Answer:

Methyl Isocyanide

Solution:

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world's worst industrial disasters, was caused by the leak of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas on December 3, 1984, at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.