Daily Quiz — 6 August (Tripura GK + हिंदी + Rajasthan GK)

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Daily Quiz — 6 August (Tripura GK + हिंदी + Rajasthan GK) — Questions with Answers Open after you finish the quiz — all 15 questions, with answers and explanations.
Q1. Choose the one word for the phrase: 'जो दूसरे के उपकार को मानता हो'.
  1. कृतज्ञ
  2. कृतघ्न
  3. उपकारी
  4. अनुग्रही
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Answer: A. कृतज्ञ
'कृतज्ञ' means one who acknowledges a favour (कृत = done, ज्ञ = knowing). 'कृतघ्न' is ungrateful, 'उपकारी' means benefactor, 'अनुग्रही' means gracious.
Q2. The Madhubani style of folk painting is native to which Indian state?
  1. West Bengal
  2. Bihar
  3. Odisha
  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: B. Bihar
Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila painting, is a style of Indian painting practiced in the Mithila region of Bihar.
Q3. Find the median of the following data set: 15, 12, 18, 10, 20, 14, 16.
  1. 10
  2. 14
  3. 15
  4. 16
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Answer: C. 15
First, arrange the data in ascending order: 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20. Since there are 7 observations (odd number), the median is the (7+1)/2 = 4th term, which is 15.
Q4. Tripura shares its international border predominantly with which neighboring country?
  1. Myanmar
  2. Bhutan
  3. Bangladesh
  4. Nepal
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Answer: C. Bangladesh
Tripura is bordered by Bangladesh on its north, west, and south sides.
Q5. The Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary in Kolhapur district is primarily known for the conservation of which large herbivore?
  1. Tiger
  2. Leopard
  3. Indian Bison (Gaur)
  4. Sloth Bear
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Answer: C. Indian Bison (Gaur)
Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for its population of Indian Bison (Gaur).
Q6. In the sentence 'वह पत्र लिख रहा है', what is the aspect of the verb?
  1. Continuous (progressive)
  2. Perfect
  3. Simple
  4. Habitual
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Answer: A. Continuous (progressive)
'लिख रहा है' indicates an ongoing action, which is the continuous aspect.
Q7. Ngangom Bala Devi achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian woman to play professional football for a club in which continent, specifically for Rangers W.F.C.?
  1. Europe
  2. North America
  3. Asia
  4. Australia
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Answer: A. Europe
Ngangom Bala Devi became the first Indian woman to play professional football in Europe.
Q8. Which art form from Molela village in Rajsamand district is famous for its clay idols and pottery, and has also received a GI tag?
  1. Terracotta art
  2. Blue Pottery
  3. Kagzi Pottery
  4. Black Pottery
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Answer: A. Terracotta art
The Terracotta art of Molela village is famous for its clay idols and pottery. This art form has developed in Rajsamand district and has also received a GI tag.
Q9. What is the capital city of Meghalaya?
  1. Aizawl
  2. Kohima
  3. Imphal
  4. Shillong
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Answer: D. Shillong
Shillong is the capital city of the state of Meghalaya.
Q10. Dudhwa National Park, the only National Park in Uttar Pradesh, is located in which district?
  1. Lakhimpur Kheri
  2. Bahraich
  3. Pilibhit
  4. Maharajganj
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Answer: A. Lakhimpur Kheri
Dudhwa National Park is situated in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.
Q11. The CEO's *perfunctory* inspection of the factory failed to notice the safety violations.
  1. Superficial
  2. Thorough
  3. Detailed
  4. Careful
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Answer: A. Superficial
Perfunctory means carried out with minimal effort or reflection; superficial.
Q12. The historical Kingdom of Tripura was primarily ruled for centuries by which prominent dynasty?
  1. Kachari Dynasty
  2. Manikya Dynasty
  3. Ahom Dynasty
  4. Koch Dynasty
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Answer: B. Manikya Dynasty
The Manikya dynasty ruled the Kingdom of Tripura for a long period, establishing a rich historical legacy.
Q13. Which of the following handloom clusters in Kerala is famous for its fine cotton fabrics and traditional 'Kasavu' weaves, often associated with the Onam festival?
  1. Balaramapuram
  2. Chendamangalam
  3. Kuthampully
  4. Payyanur
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Answer: A. Balaramapuram
Balaramapuram in Thiruvananthapuram district is renowned for its traditional handloom industry, especially 'Kasavu' sarees.
Q14. In a group of 60 engineers, 35 have visited the Jaipur plant, 25 have visited the Kota plant, and 10 have visited both. How many have visited at least one of the two plants?
  1. 50
  2. 40
  3. 45
  4. 55
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Answer: A. 50
At least one = A + B - Both = 35 + 25 - 10 = 50.
Q15. In a regenerative braking operation of a separately excited DC motor driven by a 3-phase fully controlled converter, what condition is necessary for the converter to operate as an inverter?
  1. Firing angle alpha = 0 degrees
  2. Firing angle alpha = 90 degrees
  3. Firing angle alpha > 90 degrees
  4. Firing angle alpha < 90 degrees
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Answer: C. Firing angle alpha > 90 degrees
For regenerative braking, the converter must operate in inversion mode, which requires firing angle alpha > 90 degrees (typically between 90 and 180 degrees) to reverse the voltage polarity and feed power back to the supply.
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