The question asks for the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is a factual question related to world geography, specifically the capitals of African countries. To answer correctly, one must recall or identify the correct capital among the given options.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is a large country in Central Africa. Its capital and largest city is Kinshasa.
Correct Option: B) Kinshasa is the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Which country became the 156th member of WTO?
The question asks to identify the country that became the 156th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This requires knowledge of the history of WTO membership and specific accession dates.
B) Russia — Russia completed its accession process and became the 156th member of the WTO on August 22, 2012.
The question asks to identify the author of the fantasy adventure novel "Life of Pi", which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film. This is a direct recall question about famous literary works and their authors.
The novel "Life of Pi" was written by Yann Martel. The film adaptation, directed by Ang Lee, won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Director.
B) Yann Martel is the Canadian author who wrote the Man Booker Prize-winning novel "Life of Pi" (2001), on which the Oscar-winning film is based.
The question asks for the meaning of the term "Fawazil" during the Sultanate period. This requires knowledge of the administrative and revenue systems prevalent during that era, particularly the Iqtadari system.
Correct Option: C) Excess amount paid to the exchequer by Iqtadars
The question asks to identify the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) in India. This is a factual question related to Indian administrative and police history. We need to recall the notable women who have held significant positions in the Indian police force.
Kanchan Choudhary Bhattacharya was the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) of a state in India. She was appointed as the DGP of Uttarakhand in 2004. She was also the second woman IPS officer in India, after Kiran Bedi.
Correct Option: B) Kanchan Choudhary Bhattacharya was the first woman Director General of Police (DGP) in India. She achieved this milestone when she was appointed as the DGP of Uttarakhand in 2004.
The question asks to identify the authority responsible for deciding whether a Bill is a Money Bill in the Indian parliamentary system. This is a factual question related to the powers and functions of various constitutional offices.
D) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha — As per Article 110(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not. This decision cannot be challenged in any court of law or by the President.
The question asks about the deity worshipped by the Varkaris. This requires knowledge of the Varkari tradition, a prominent religious movement in Maharashtra, India.
Correct Option: B) Lord Vitthal is the principal deity worshipped by the Varkaris. The Varkari sect is a devotional movement centered around the worship of Vitthal (Vithoba), a form of Krishna/Vishnu, in Maharashtra.
This problem involves setting up and solving a system of equations based on the given age relationships. We will define variables for the present ages of the man and his son, then translate the given conditions into algebraic equations. Finally, we will solve these equations to find the present age of the man.
Define variables:
Let the present age of the son be \(S\) years.
Let the present age of the man be \(M\) years.
Formulate the first equation (one year ago):
One year ago, the son's age was \(S - 1\) years.
One year ago, the man's age was \(M - 1\) years.
According to the problem, one year ago a man was 9 times as old as his son. So,
\[ M - 1 = 9(S - 1) \]\[ M - 1 = 9S - 9 \]\[ M = 9S - 8 \quad \text{(Equation 1)} \]Formulate the second equation (present age):
According to the problem, now his (man's) age is equal to the square of his son's age. So,
\[ M = S^2 \quad \text{(Equation 2)} \]Solve the system of equations:
Substitute Equation 2 into Equation 1:
\[ S^2 = 9S - 8 \]Rearrange into a quadratic equation:
\[ S^2 - 9S + 8 = 0 \]Solve the quadratic equation for \(S\):
We can factor the quadratic equation:
\[ (S - 1)(S - 8) = 0 \]Find possible values for \(S\):
This gives two possible values for the son's present age:
\(S - 1 = 0 \implies S = 1\)
\(S - 8 = 0 \implies S = 8\)
Check the validity of \(S = 1\):
If \(S = 1\), then the son's age one year ago would be \(S - 1 = 1 - 1 = 0\). A person's age cannot be 0 one year ago if they are 1 year old now, as the man's age would also be 0, which doesn't make sense in the context of "9 times as old". If the son was 0, the man would also be 0, not 9 times 0. So, \(S = 1\) is not a valid solution.
Use the valid value for \(S\):
The valid present age of the son is \(S = 8\) years.
Calculate the man's present age (\(M\)):
Using Equation 2:
\[ M = S^2 \]\[ M = (8)^2 \]\[ M = 64 \]Verify the solution:
Present age of son = 8 years
Present age of man = 64 years
One year ago:
Son's age = \(8 - 1 = 7\) years
Man's age = \(64 - 1 = 63\) years
Is the man's age 9 times the son's age one year ago? \(63 = 9 \times 7\). Yes, this condition holds true.
C) 64 years
The present age of the man is 64 years, which satisfies both conditions given in the problem.
World Tourism Day is observed on:
24th December
4th October
27th September
6th September
The question asks for the date on which World Tourism Day is observed. This is a factual question related to international observances. Recalling the specific date for World Tourism Day is key to answering this question.
Correct Option: C) 27 th September is the correct date for World Tourism Day. This day is celebrated globally to highlight the importance of tourism and its impact.
Who was the first Muslim invader in India?
Changez Khan
Muhammad Ghori
Muhammad-bin-Qasim
Mahmud Ghaznavi
The question asks to identify the first Muslim invader in India. This requires knowledge of early Islamic invasions and their chronological order.
C) Muhammad-bin-Qasim — He led the Arab invasion of Sindh in 712 CE, which is historically recognized as the first successful Muslim invasion of India. His campaign established Muslim rule in parts of the Indian subcontinent for the first time.