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Key for GACA 08

Electrical Mentor
Author: BNSS Shankar, M.Tech (IITK), MIE

(If you find any discrepancy, please write an email to electrical.mentor@gmail.com. Please
mention the paper code as GACA 08)
01 A 02 B 03 C 04 A 05 D 06 C 07 A 08 A 09 D 10 D
11 B 12 A 13 D 14 C 15 D 16 C 17 B 18 C 19 B 20 C

Explanations for selected questions:

Q1.
India, with an area of 32,87,263 sq.km. is the 7th largest country in the world.
The countries which are larger than India (in area) are Russia, Canada, China, USA,
Brazil and Australia.
Q2.
The Nanda Devi Biosphere reserve situated in Uttarakhand includes parts of Chamoli,
Almora, Pithoragraph and Bageshwar districts.
The major forest types of the reserve are temperate.
A few important species are silver weed and orchids like latifolie and rhododendron.
Q3.
Modern hockey evolved from traditional games once current in Britain.
Hockey, like many other modern games, was introduced into India by the British army in
colonial times.
The first Hockey club in India was started in Calcutta in 1885 1886.
India was represented in the hockey competition of the Olympic games for the first time
in 1928.
Q4.
LTE stands for Long Term Evolution, and isnt as much a technology as it is the path
followed to achieve 4G speeds.
As it stands, most of the time when your phone displays the 4G symbol in the upper
right corner, it doesnt really mean it.
When the ITU-R (International Telecommunications Union-Radio) set the minimum
speeds for 4G, they were a bit unreachable, despite the amount of money, tech
manufacturers put into achieving them.
Q5.
A programme called SATYAM-Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation has
been launched to strengthen research in the areas of yoga and meditation.
The programme will encourage research in two major thematic areas:
- Investigations on the effect of Yoga and meditation on physical and mental health
- Investigations on the effect of Yoga & meditation on the body, brain and mind in
terms of basic processes occurring therein.
Q6.
With the failure of the Cripps Mission, there was widespread discontentment among the
Indians.
The Congress Working Committee met at Wardha on 14th July 1942 and adopted the
famous Quit India Resolution.

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Addressing the Conference, Gandhiji gave the call Do or Die, either to get India free or
to die in this attempt.
Q7.
Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded by Mahdev Govind Ranade.
Tilak has famously opposed the Age of Consent Bill which had raised the age limit for
marriage of girls from 10 to 12 years.
The Cow Protection Movement (Gurakshini Sabha) took place in the British India with
the goal of ending the Slaughtering of cows. The movement as founded by Swami
Dayananda Saraswati with the support of Arya Samaj.
Atmiya Sabha was founded by Raja Rammohan Roy.
Q8.
The Brahmos is a supersonic cruise missile developed by a joint-venture between
Russias Mashinostroyenia and Indias Defence Research and Development Organization
(DRDO).
It has top supersonic speed of Mach 2. It is two-stage missile, the first one being solid
and the second one ramjet liquid propellant. It is capable of carrying a warhead of 300
kilogram, both conventional and nuclear.
Q9.
The Make in India initiative was launched by Prime Minister in September 2014 as part
of a wider set of nation-building initiatives.
The programme is being implemented by the Department of Industrial Policy &
Promotion.
Q10.
Bering strait separates the United States and Russia by 58 miles (85 km), with a water
depth that measures 100165 feet, (3050 meters).
India and Sri Lanka are separated by the Palk strait.
Q11.
APEC has 21 members. But India is not the member.
Q12.
The national calendar based on the Saka Era, with Chaitra as its first month and a normal
year of 365 days was adopted from 22 March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for
the following official purposes
Gazette of India.
News broadcast by All India Radio.
Calendars issued by the Government of India.
Government communications addressed to the members of the public.
Dates of the national calendar have a permanent correspondence with dates of the
Gregorian calendar, 1 Chaitra falling on 22 March normally and on 21 March in leap
year.
Q13.
Bharata Natyam, through it derives its roots from Tamil Nadu, has developed into an all
India form.
In Natya Shastra, Bharatanatyam is described as ekaharya in which one dancer depicts
many roles.

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Q14.
SAKSHAM It is new indirect tax network of the Central Board of Excise and Customs.
HIMANSH It is a high altitude research station in Himalaya situated at a remote region
in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
NIRDESH National Institute for Research and Development in Defence Shipbuilding.
AMRUT Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation, a central
government programme.
Q15.
Biomagnification stands for Biological Magnification, which means the increase of
contaminated substances or toxic chemicals that take place in the food chains.
These substances often arise from intoxicated or contaminated environments.
The contaminants include heavy metals namely mercury, arsenic, pesticides such as
DDT, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) compounds which are then taken up by
organisms because of the food they consume or the intoxication of their environment.
Q16.
Article 83 The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) shall not be subjected to dissolution.
Article 89 The Vice President of India shall be the ex officio chairman of the Rajya
Sabha.
Statement 3 is correct as per Article 91.
Q17.
The crops that grow in monsoon period are called Kharif crops which are around June to
October. The major Kharif crops that are harvested in sub continent are paddy, soya-
bean, maize, pigeon-pea, and cotton, green and black grams.
The crops that are harvested in winter period are called Rabi crops which are around
November to April. Major Rabi crops that are harvested in subcontinents are wheat,
grams, peas, mustard, linseed and barley. Most of the crops are under Rabi season. It is
an integral crop in our country.
Q19.
Section 25 explains about the design, form and material of bank notes.
Section 26 explains about the legal tender of notes.
Q20.
As per WHO Avian influenza A(H5N8) viruses have been rapidly spreading, most likely
via wild migratory birds in Asia and Europe in recent months, and causing deaths in wild
birds and outbreaks in domestic poultry.
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). HPV is a different virus
than HIV and HSV (herpes). HPV is so common that nearly all sexually active people get
it at some point in their lives.

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