Idiom “All and sundry” means:
- (A) All of a sudden
- (B) Greater share
- (C) Everyone without distinction
- (D) Completion of work
- (C) Everyone without distinction
All and sundry is an idiom, which means (C) Everybody without exception. It speaks of all individuals without exception and differentiation of any kind. It can be commonly used to denote that it is something that can or does not concern anyone.
The USA consists of _______ states:
- (A) 42
- (B) 44
- (C) 50
- (D) 54
- (C) 50
The USA is a federal republic, which has 50 states at the present. The contiguous United States (the “Lower 48”) are made of 48 states on the North American mainland. There are two non-contiguous states in Alaska and Hawaii. They became the final Unionists in 1959. Although the U.S. also is home to the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.) and some territories (such as Puerto Rico and Guam), these are not considered as states.
What is the total length of Sir Creek?
- (A) 35 miles
- (B) 45 miles
- (C) 55 miles
- (D) 60 miles
- (D) 60 miles
Sir creek has a total length of 60 miles (around 96 km). Sir Creek is a tidal estuary in the uninhabited marshlands of Indus river Delta. It is the contentious border between the Indian state of Gujarat and the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is originally referred to as Ban Ganga, a tributary of the Arabian sea. The dispute is based on the divergent interpretations regarding the maritime boundary. Pakistan presents a resolution that was made in 1914 (the so-called green line) and believes that the whole creek belongs to it, whereas India tries to prove the Thalweg Principle, which would put the border in the center of the navigable canal. The region has great strategic significance despite its being a marshy land because the area offers great fishing ground as well as possible underwater resources of oil and gas.
Life expectancy is the highest in the world in:
- (A) Canada
- (B) Germany
- (C) Japan
- (D) Norway
- (C) Japan
Japan is always among the top-ranking countries in the world regarding life expectancy. According to recent data from the World Bank and WHO, it has been observed that the average life expectancy in Japan is around 84-85 years. Japan has a traditional diet rich in fish, soy, vegetables, and green tea, which is low in saturated fats and sugars. Japan has a strong and universal healthcare system, which is based on preventive healthcare and regular health check-ups. Japan is a socially connected society and has a concept called “Ikigai,” which means finding life’s purpose and meaning.
First Arab-Israeli War was fought in:
- (A) 1946
- (B) 1947
- (C) 1948
- (D) 1949
- (C) 1948
The first Arab-Israeli war occurred in 1948; it is also known as the 1948-1949 Arab-Israeli war. The war began just after Israel declared independence on May 14, 1948, and the Arab countries launched their invasion. The war ended in 1949 with armistice agreements.
Who wrote ‘Odyssey’?
- (A) Sophocles
- (B) Karl Marx
- (C) Homer
- (D) Spinoza
- (C) Homer
Homer, traditionally credited with being the mastermind behind Greece’s two great epics: the Iliad and Odyssey. Odyssey is an account of Odysseus’s arduous journey of ten years to get back to his homeland after the Trojan War.
Fill in blank: “Don’t let go, hang _______ tight.”
- (A) On
- (B) In
- (C) Over
- (D) At
- (A) On
The correct phrase is “hang on tight”. It is an idiom that means holding something tightly, often in order not to let it go.
Who inaugurated first Round Table Conference?
- (A) Majesty George II
- (B) Majesty George III
- (C) Majesty George IV
- (D) Majesty George V
- (D) Majesty George V
The first Round Table Conference officially opened on November 12, 1930, with King George V in attendance and presiding over the proceedings in the Royal Gallery of the House of Lords in London. According to historical records of the UK Parliament and other credible sources, it is a fact that the inaugural ceremony of the conference was presided over by the King. Significance of the presence of the King: It is important to note that the British monarch presiding over the conference was the King Emperor, and his presence reflected the British government’s seriousness about these constitutional talks with Indian leaders.
The word “Diarchy” means:
- (A) Single Authority
- (B) Double Authority
- (C) No Authority
- (D) Triple Authority
- (B) Double Authority
The word “Diarchy” (or “Dyarchy”) is an indication of Double Authority. “Diarchy” is a word that means “Double Authority” and is derived from Greek and means “two rulers” or “double government.” The Government of India Act 1919 introduced “Diarchy” in the provinces to provide “double government,” dividing subjects into “reserved” and “transferred” areas.
Who left the politics after the cancellation of the Partition of Bengal?
- (A) Nawab Salimullah Khan
- (B) Sir Khizar Ahad Khan
- (C) Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
- (D) Nawab Viqar-ul-Mulk
- (A) Nawab Salimullah Khan
Nawab Salimullah Khan, also referred to as Khwaja Salimullah, retreated from politics after the decision to annul the Partition of Bengal in 1911. He was at the heart of it and had been at the forefront of the partition and was a key representative of the Muslim population of East Bengal. On December 12, 1911, it was announced that the Partition of Bengal would be annulled. This was a blow to him and his confidence in the British government. Although he did not disappear into obscurity and continued with his work in terms of education and was involved in establishing Dhaka University, it is evident that during the Balkan Wars of 1912, he did somewhat try to address Muslim issues. Nevertheless, it is evident that Nawab Salimullah retreated from politics after the events of 1911.