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What is the cause of stone cancer in the Taj Mahal's marble?
A Acid rain caused by air pollution
B Growth of moss and algae
C High humidity in the region
D Structural weakening due to earthquakes
Correct Answer: Acid rain caused by air pollution
Explanation:

  • Pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the air mix with rainwater to form acid rain.
  • This acid reacts with the marble, causing it to decay, discolor, and develop cracks, a process called “stone cancer.”

Who invented the first practical sewing machine?
A Thomas Saint
B Elias Howe
C Isaac Singer
D George Stephenson
Correct Answer: Elias Howe
Explanation:

  • Howe’s machine used a needle with an eye at the point, which was a key innovation for stitching fabric.
  • Later, Isaac Singer improved Howe’s design to make it practical for widespread use.

Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson?
A Black judge on the U.S. Supreme Court
B US Senator
C New York Governor
D None of these
Correct Answer: Black judge on the U.S. Supreme Court
What is the role of META Al in business?
A Enhancing customer experiences through Al-driven recommendations
B Improving business decision -making with data insights and analytics
C Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency
D All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
Explanation:

  • Meta AI is an artificial intelligence system developed by Meta (formerly Facebook).
  • It is used in apps like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to assist users.
  • Meta AI helps with tasks such as answering questions, creating content, and improving user experience.

What is the study of the origin and history of words called?
A Lexicology
B Semantics
C Etymology
D Phonology
Correct Answer: Etymology
Explanation:

  • Etymology is the study of the origin of words.
  • It explains how words are formed and how their meanings change over time.
  • Etymology helps us understand the history and development of a language.

Which geographical region has more biodiversity (biological diversity)?
A Desert
B Tundra
C Tropical Rainforest
D Grassland
Correct Answer: Tropical Rainforest
Explanation:

  • Tropical rainforests have the highest biological diversity in the world.

The world's first deep sea-based radar system was developed in which country?
A US
B Russia
C Japan
D China
Correct Answer: China
Explanation:

  • China developed the world’s first deep sea-based radar system to enhance maritime surveillance and underwater detection.
  • The system is designed to monitor submarines, underwater activities, and oceanographic data.

Panda diplomacy was given by which country?
A Thailand
B China
C Japan
D South Korea
Correct Answer: China
Explanation:

  • Panda diplomacy refers to China’s practice of gifting or loaning giant pandas to other countries as a symbol of friendship and goodwill.
  • This practice began in the 1950s, during the rule of Mao Zedong.

China's 2025 Development Strategy named as:
A Made in China
B Belt Road
C Digital China
D None of these
Correct Answer: Made in China
Explanation:

  • China's primary 2025 development strategy is titled Made in China 2025 (MIC25)

In which year was the zipper invented?
A 1851
B 1893
C 1905
D 1923
Correct Answer: 1893
Explanation:

  • Invention of the Zipper
  • Invented in 1893
  • Inventor: Whitcomb L. Judson
  • Became popular after improvements by Gideon Sundback