The question asks to identify the location of the oldest nuclear power station in India. This requires knowledge of India's nuclear power history and the locations of its nuclear power plants.
Correct Option: B) Tarapur is the location of the oldest nuclear power station in India, the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS), which began operations in 1969.
We need to find the initial number of passengers. We can solve this problem by working backward from the final number of passengers to the initial number. Let's denote the number of passengers at each stage and reverse the operations.
The problem states that there are 248 passengers onboard traveling to the third station. This is the number of passengers after the second stop's operations.
At the second stop, the train dropped one half of the passengers onboard and then took in 12 more. Let \(P_2\) be the number of passengers just before dropping passengers at the second stop.
After dropping half, the number of passengers became \(\frac{P_2}{2}\).
Then, 12 more passengers were taken in, making the total \(\frac{P_2}{2} + 12\).
We know this final number is 248.
\[ \frac{P_2}{2} + 12 = 248 \]\[ \frac{P_2}{2} = 248 - 12 \]\[ \frac{P_2}{2} = 236 \]\[ P_2 = 236 \times 2 \]\[ P_2 = 472 \]At the first stop, the train dropped one third of the passengers and took in 96 more. Let \(P_1\) be the initial number of passengers when the train started (which is what we need to find).
After dropping one third, the number of passengers became \[P_1 - \frac{P_1}{3} = \frac{2P_1}{3}\].
Then, 96 more passengers were taken in, making the total \(\frac{2P_1}{3} + 96\).
We know that the number of passengers after the first stop's operations (which is \(P_2\)) is 472.
\[ \frac{2P_1}{3} + 96 = 472 \]\[ \frac{2P_1}{3} = 472 - 96 \]\[ \frac{2P_1}{3} = 376 \]\[ 2P_1 = 376 \times 3 \]\[ 2P_1 = 1128 \]\[ P_1 = \frac{1128}{2} \]\[ P_1 = 564 \]The train started with 564 passengers.
Correct Option: A) 564
The question asks to identify one of the recipients of the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in the year 2019. This requires knowledge of the awardees for that specific year.
C) Nanaji Deshmukh — Nanaji Deshmukh, a prominent social worker and former leader of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2019 for his contributions to rural development and education.
The question asks for the chemical name of "blue vitriol". This requires knowledge of common names for chemical compounds.
Correct Option: C) Copper Sulphate
The problem asks us to find a number that completes an analogy. We need to identify the relationship between the first pair of numbers (26 : 3) and then apply the same relationship to the second number (4) to find the missing number.
Correct Option: B) 63
The question asks for the unit used to measure the intensity of sound. We need to identify the correct unit among the given options and understand what each of the other units measures.
A) Decibel — The decibel (dB) is the standard unit used to measure the intensity or loudness of sound. It is a logarithmic scale that reflects the vast range of sound intensities that the human ear can perceive.
The problem asks us to identify the shortest person among A, B, C, D, and E using the given statements. We need to determine which combination of statements is sufficient to find the shortest person.
Let's analyze each statement and their combinations to establish the height order.
Statement I: A is taller than E but shorter than D.
Statement II: B is shorter than C but taller than E.
Statement III: D is taller than C and A is taller than B.
Now let's combine the statements:
Combining Statement I and Statement II:
Checking other combinations (though not strictly necessary once a sufficient combination is found):
Combining Statement I and Statement III:
Combining Statement II and Statement III:
However, the options provided are specific. We found that Statements I and II together are sufficient.
Statements I and II together are sufficient. From Statement I, we have \(D > A > E\). From Statement II, we have \(C > B > E\). Both statements establish that E is shorter than A, B, C, and D. Therefore, E is the shortest among all five.
This problem involves setting up and solving a system of linear equations based on the given age relationships at two different points in time (present and four years ago).
D) 40 years is the present age of Lima's father, as calculated from the given conditions.
The question asks for the location of Kolleru Lake. This is a factual question about Indian geography. To answer it, one needs to recall the geographical distribution of major lakes in India.
D) Andhra Pradesh is the correct answer because Kolleru Lake is indeed located in the state of Andhra Pradesh, between the deltas of the Krishna and Godavari rivers. It is a significant wetland and a Ramsar site.
The question asks to identify which of the given options is NOT a flagship programme of India. Flagship programmes are major initiatives by the government, often with significant funding and a broad impact. We need to evaluate each option based on its status as a prominent government scheme.
C) Desert Development Programme — While an important area-specific development programme, the Desert Development Programme (DDP) is not typically categorized as a "flagship programme" in the same way as the National Rural Health Mission, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, or Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin, which are large-scale, high-profile national initiatives with broader impact and recognition.