JKSSB Matric Level Posts 2023 Solved Question Paper

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom (e.g. "A piece of cake"):

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Option C: Easy task. The standard English idiom denotes an 'Easy task' (a task that is simple and effortless to accomplish).

Question 2

Find the correctly spelt word.

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Option D: Embarrassment. The correct spelling is 'Embarrassment' (with double 'r' and double 's').

Question 3

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'Arrogant':

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Option C: Modest. 'Arrogant' means having an exaggerated sense of one's own importance. Its direct antonym is 'Modest' (humble, unpretentious).

Question 4

Choose the correct sentence.

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Option B: He visits the temple frequently.. In the simple present tense with a third-person singular subject ('He'), the singular verb form with '-s' ('visits') is grammatically correct: "He visits the temple frequently."

Question 5

Identify the tense used in the given sentence: "You are always working on your laptop."

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Option C: Present continuous tense. The construction 'are + verb-ing' ('are working') indicates the Present Continuous (Progressive) Tense.

Question 6

Every year the International Yoga Day is celebrated on

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Option C: 21 June. International Day of Yoga has been celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015.

Question 7

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in which year

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Option A: 2019. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was passed by the Parliament of India in August 2019, reconstituting the state into two Union Territories (J&K and Ladakh) effective 31 October 2019.

Question 8

The Shalimar Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir was built by

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Option A: Jahangir. Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar was built in 1619 by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan.

Question 9

The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is given to recognize excellent work done in the field of

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Option D: Science and Technology. The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prize is India's highest multidisciplinary science award presented annually by CSIR for notable research in Science and Technology.

Question 10

At present, how many languages are there in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

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Option B: Twenty-Two. The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India currently lists 22 official regional languages (originally 14, with additions via 21st, 71st, and 92nd Constitutional Amendments).

Question 11

The cost price of a book is Rs. 150. At what price should it be sold to gain 20%?

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Option B: Rs. 180. $	ext{Selling Price} = 	ext{Cost Price} 	imes (1 + 	ext{Gain}\%) = 150 	imes (1 + 0.20) = 150 	imes 1.20 = 	ext{Rs. } 180$.

Question 12

The average of five numbers is 27. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 25. The excluded number is

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Option D: 35. Sum of 5 numbers $= 5 	imes 27 = 135$. Sum of remaining 4 numbers $= 4 	imes 25 = 100$. Excluded number $= 135 - 100 = 35$.

Question 13

If 125% of $x$ is 100, then $x$ is

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Option C: 80. $1.25 x = 100 \implies x = \frac{100}{1.25} = \frac{100}{5/4} = 100 	imes \frac{4}{5} = 80$.

Question 14

The population of a village is 25,000. One fifth are females and the rest are males. 5% of males and 40% of females are uneducated. What percentage on the whole are educated?

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Option A: 88%. Total population $= 25,000$. Females $= \frac{1}{5} 	imes 25,000 = 5,000$. Males $= 20,000$. Uneducated males $= 5\% 	ext{ of } 20,000 = 1,000$. Uneducated females $= 40\% 	ext{ of } 5,000 = 2,000$. Total uneducated $= 1,000 + 2,000 = 3,000$. Total educated $= 25,000 - 3,000 = 22,000$. Educated percentage $= \frac{22,000}{25,000} 	imes 100\% = 88\%$.

Question 15

A dice is thrown. What is the probability that the number shown on the dice is not divisible by 3?

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Option C: $2/3$. Sample space $S = \{1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6\}$ ($n(S) = 6$). Numbers divisible by 3: $\{3, 6\}$ (2 numbers). Numbers NOT divisible by 3: $\{1, 2, 4, 5\}$ (4 numbers). Probability $= \frac{4}{6} = \frac{2}{3}$.

Question 16

The present ages of Aman and Nina are 59 and 37 years, respectively. What was the ratio of the ages of Nina and Aman 13 years ago?

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Option C: 12:23. 13 years ago: Nina's age $= 37 - 13 = 24	ext{ years}$. Aman's age $= 59 - 13 = 46	ext{ years}$. Ratio of Nina to Aman $= 24 : 46 = 12 : 23$.

Question 17

A can do a work in 6 days and B in 9 days. How many days will both take together to complete the work?

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Option B: 3.6 days. Combined time $= \frac{A 	imes B}{A + B} = \frac{6 	imes 9}{6 + 9} = \frac{54}{15} = 3.6	ext{ days}$.

Question 18

The Sun's energy is due to

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Option B: Nuclear fusion of hydrogen. The Sun produces its vast radiant energy via thermonuclear nuclear fusion reactions, primarily the proton-proton chain where hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium under extreme core temperatures and pressures.

Question 19

Which statement is true for the reflection of light?

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Option A: The angle of incidence and reflection are equal.. According to the First Law of Reflection of light: The angle of incidence $(\angle i)$ is always exactly equal to the angle of reflection $(\angle r)$, i.e., $\angle i = \angle r$.

Question 20

Bleaching action of chlorine is by

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Option D: Oxidation. Chlorine bleaches in the presence of moisture through Oxidation: Chlorine reacts with water to release nascent oxygen ($	ext{Cl}_2 + 	ext{H}_2	ext{O} → 2	ext{HCl} + [	ext{O}]$), which oxidizes and decolourizes organic colouring matter permanently.

Question 21

The most abundant metal in the earth's crust is

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Option B: Aluminum. Aluminium is the most abundant metal element in the Earth's continental crust, comprising approximately $8.1\%$ of the crust by mass (surpassed only by non-metals Oxygen $\sim 46.6\%$ and Silicon $\sim 27.7\%$).

Question 22

Which device is used to measure the potential difference between two points in an electric circuit?

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Option C: Voltmeter. A Voltmeter is an electrical measuring instrument connected in parallel across two circuit points to measure the electric potential difference (voltage) in Volts.

Question 23

The primary consumers are

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Option B: Herbivores. In an ecological food chain, Herbivores (plant-eating animals like deer, cows, rabbits) occupy the second trophic level and are classified as primary consumers because they feed directly on primary producers (plants).

Question 24

During respiration exchange of gases take place in

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Option B: Alveoli of lungs. In human respiratory anatomy, the exchange of oxygen ($	ext{O}_2$) and carbon dioxide ($	ext{CO}_2$) occurs across the thin, vascularized walls of microscopic air sacs called Alveoli in the lungs via simple diffusion.

Question 25

The partition of Bengal took place in which year?

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Option B: 1905. The Partition of Bengal was carried out by the British Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon, on 16 October 1905, which sparked the nationwide Swadeshi and Boycott movement.

Question 26

Which of the following movement was combined with the Non-Cooperation movement in 1920?

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Option B: Khilafat Movement. In 1920, Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress merged the Non-Cooperation Movement with the Khilafat Movement led by the Ali Brothers (Maulana Mohammad Ali and Shaukat Ali) to unite Hindus and Muslims against British rule.

Question 27

Which line passes through India?

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Option A: Tropic of Cancer. The Tropic of Cancer ($23.5^\circ	ext{ N}$ latitude) passes through the middle of India, dividing the country into almost two equal halves across 8 Indian States (Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram).

Question 28

India used how many time zones

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Option A: 01. India observes a single uniform national time zone: Indian Standard Time (IST), which is calculated along the Standard Meridian of $82.5^\circ	ext{ E}$ longitude passing through Mirzapur (UP), corresponding to $	ext{UTC} + 05:30$.

Question 29

Article 21A of the Indian Constitution provides Right to

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Option D: Education. Article 21A, inserted into Part III of the Constitution by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act (2002), establishes free and compulsory education as a Fundamental Right for all children aged 6 to 14 years.

Question 30

The system of Panchayati Raj involves:

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Option C: Village, Block and District levels. Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Balwant Rai Mehta Committee model), the Panchayati Raj system establishes a 3-tier local self-governance structure: 1. Gram Panchayat (Village level), 2. Panchayat Samiti (Block/Intermediate level), and 3. Zilla Parishad (District level).

Question 31

As per the 2011 census, which among the following states has the highest literacy rate?

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Option A: Kerala. According to Census 2011, Kerala ranks first among all Indian states with the highest literacy rate of $94.00\%$.

Question 32

Scribble : Write :: Stammer : ?

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Option A: Speak. 'Scribble' is to write hurriedly, illegibly, or imperfectly. Similarly, 'Stammer' is to speak falteringly with involuntary pauses and repetitions. The correct corresponding activity is 'Speak'.

Question 33

A man goes 5 km East, then he turns right and goes 4 km, then he turns left and goes 5 km. Which direction is he facing now?

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Option C: East. Starts East → Turns right (faces South) → Turns left (faces East). He is currently facing East.

Question 34

If in a certain code language 'TIGER' is written as 'GRTVT', then what word will be written for 'HMZPV'?

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Option B: SNAKE. Opposite alphabet coding: T ↔ G, I ↔ R, G ↔ T, E ↔ V, R ↔ I. For cipher HMZPV: H ↔ S, M ↔ N, Z ↔ A, P ↔ K, V ↔ E $\implies$ SNAKE.

Question 35

Which of the following is/are aim of the First Aid

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Option D: All of the above. The primary 3 Ps of First Aid are: 1. Preserve life, 2. Prevent deterioration / further injury, and 3. Promote recovery. All the options are core objectives.

Question 36

Bureau of Indian Standards works under aegis of

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Option B: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national Standards Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016, operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.

Question 37

When the organic matter present in the sanitary landfill decomposes, it generates

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Option A: Methane gas. Anaerobic microbial decomposition of organic biodegradable municipal solid waste inside sanitary landfills generates Landfill Gas, consisting primarily of Methane ($	ext{CH}_4$, $\approx 50	ext{--}55\%$) and Carbon Dioxide ($	ext{CO}_2$).

Question 38

Raising a hand to greet or say goodbye is an example of

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Option B: Non-Verbal Communication. Raising a hand to wave, nod, or greet is a physical bodily gesture (kinesics) transmitting a message without spoken or written words, categorised as Non-Verbal Communication.

Question 39

Minimum _____ persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act.

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Option C: 20. Under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, statutory PF registration applies to any factory or commercial establishment employing 20 or more persons.

Question 40

According to Payment of Wages Act, the maximum wage period or payment of wages to employees by employer should not exceed

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Option C: 30 days. Section 4 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 mandates that no wage period fixed by the person responsible for the payment of wages shall exceed one month (30 days).

Question 41

There is _____ fish, in _____ bottle.

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Option D: a, the. 'A fish' (first mention of non-specific fish) in 'the bottle' (specific container context): "There is a fish in the bottle."

Question 42

Choose the correct antonym of the given word:
**Dissolute**

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Option D: Moral. 'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or corrupt. Its direct antonym is 'Moral' (virtuous, righteous).

Question 43

Choose the correctly spelt word

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Option A: Clandestine. The correct spelling is 'Clandestine' (meaning kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit reasons).

Question 44

Find the error in part of sentence:
$	ext{Everyone misses a class from time}^{	ext{Part A}}$ $	ext{to time but no one skip an examination}^{	ext{Part B}}$

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Option B: Part B. Indefinite pronoun 'no one' is singular and requires the singular verb 'skips' instead of plural 'skip': "...but no one skips an examination." (Error is in Part B).

Question 45

Which of the following sentence is/are correct?
I. The robbers' seas the money in the bank.
II. Tina seas three geese in the pond.
III. The sailor travelled the deep seas during the voyage.

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Option C: III is correct. In Sentence I, 'seas' is misused instead of 'seize'. In Sentence II, 'seas' is misused instead of 'sees'. Sentence III correctly uses the noun 'seas' (ocean bodies). Thus, only III is correct.

Question 46

Who has been named as the national ambassador for TB Mukt Bharat Campaign?

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Option C: Deepa Malik. Dr. Deepa Malik (Padma Shri, Khel Ratna, President of the Paralympic Committee of India) was appointed National Ambassador for the Ni-Kshay Mitra (TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan) initiative.

Question 47

Bodo language is spoken mainly in which of the following states of India?

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Option A: Assam. Bodo (Boro), an official language listed under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, is primarily spoken in the state of Assam (Bodoland Territorial Region).

Question 48

In Kashmir valley 'Shivratri' is also known as

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Option C: Herath. Maha Shivratri is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits as 'Herath' (derived from Sanskrit 'Hararatri' - Night of Hara/Shiva) with unique religious rituals and walnuts.

Question 49

Kerewa soil is best for growing

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Option B: Saffron. Karewa lacustrine plateau soils (intermontane alluvial terraces) in Kashmir, particularly around Pampore, are world-renowned for the cultivation of high-grade Saffron (Zafran) and almonds.

Question 50

A traditional Gondola type lightweight rowing boat ride which is famous of the Dal Lake in Kashmir is referred to as

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Option C: Shikara ride. The Shikara is a traditional wooden cultural boat of Kashmir, famously used for scenic rides, floating markets, and transport across Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake in Srinagar.

Question 51

A man buys oranges at Rs. 5 a dozen and an equal number Rs. 4 a dozen. He sells them at Rs. 5.50 a dozen and makes a profit of Rs. 50. How many oranges does he buy?

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Option C: 50 dozens. Let him buy $x$ dozen of each kind (total $2x$ dozens). Total Cost $= 5x + 4x = 9x	ext{ Rs.}$ Average Cost per dozen $= \frac{9x}{2x} = 	ext{Rs. } 4.50$. Selling price per dozen $= 	ext{Rs. } 5.50$. Profit per dozen $= 5.50 - 4.50 = 	ext{Rs. } 1.00$. Total profit $= (2x) 	imes 1.00 = 50 \implies 2x = 50	ext{ dozens}$ (or buys 50 dozens in total).

Question 52

The age of Anu's father is four times his age. If 5 years ago, the father's age was seven times the age of his son at that time, what is Anu's father's present age?

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Option B: 40 years. Let Anu's present age $= x$, father's age $= 4x$. 5 years ago: $4x - 5 = 7(x - 5) \implies 4x - 5 = 7x - 35 \implies 3x = 30 \implies x = 10	ext{ years}$. Father's present age $= 4 	imes 10 = 40	ext{ years}$.

Question 53

Three squares of a chess board are chosen at random, the probability that two are of one colour, and one of another is

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Option A: $16/21$. A chessboard has 32 black and 32 white squares (total 64). Ways to choose 3 squares $= \binom{64}{3} = \frac{64 	imes 63 	imes 62}{6} = 41,664$. Favorable cases (2 white & 1 black or 2 black & 1 white) $= 2 	imes \binom{32}{2} 	imes \binom{32}{1} = 2 	imes 496 	imes 32 = 31,744$. Probability $= \frac{31744}{41664} = \frac{16}{21}$.

Question 54

What is the greatest number of three digits which when divided by 6, 9 and 12 leaves remainder of 3 in each case?

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Option A: 975. $	ext{LCM}(6, 9, 12) = 36$. Largest 3-digit number is 999. $999 \div 36 = 27$ with remainder 27. Multiple of 36 is $999 - 27 = 972$. Required number leaving remainder 3 is $972 + 3 = 975$.

Question 55

If the sides of a triangle are 26 cm, 24 cm and 10 cm, what is its area?

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Option A: $120	ext{ cm}^2$. Check Pythagorean triplet: $10^2 + 24^2 = 100 + 576 = 676 = 26^2$. Since it is a right-angled triangle, $	ext{Area} = \frac{1}{2} 	imes 	ext{base} 	imes 	ext{height} = \frac{1}{2} 	imes 10 	imes 24 = 120	ext{ cm}^2$.

Question 56

A car completes a certain journey in 8 hours. It covers half the distance at $40	ext{ km/hr.}$ and the rest at $60	ext{ km/hr.}$ The total distance of the journey is:

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Option B: 384 km. Let total distance $= D	ext{ km}$. $\frac{D/2}{40} + \frac{D/2}{60} = 8 \implies \frac{D}{80} + \frac{D}{120} = 8 \implies \frac{3D + 2D}{240} = 8 \implies 5D = 1920 \implies D = 384	ext{ km}$.

Question 57

An alloy contains copper and zinc in the ratio 9:4. The zinc required (in kg) to be melted with 24 kg of copper is

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Option A: $32/3$. $\frac{	ext{Copper}}{	ext{Zinc}} = \frac{9}{4} \implies \frac{24}{	ext{Zinc}} = \frac{9}{4} \implies 	ext{Zinc} = \frac{24 	imes 4}{9} = \frac{96}{9} = \frac{32}{3}	ext{ kg}$.

Question 58

Both power and manure is provided by:

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Option A: Biogas plant. A Biogas (gobar gas) plant anaerobically digests cattle dung and organic waste to simultaneously generate combustible methane gas for power/cooking and nutrient-rich bio-slurry for agricultural manure/fertilizer.

Question 59

Which among the following lens is used to correct Presbyopia

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Option C: Bifocal. Presbyopia (age-related loss of accommodation of the eye's ciliary muscles) is standardly corrected using Bifocal lenses (where upper portion is concave for distant vision and lower portion is convex for near reading).

Question 60

Consider the following statement(s) is/are related to the device of Ammeter:
I: It is a measuring device used to measure the current in a circuit.
II: It is a measuring device used to measure the altitude of an object above a fixed level.
Which of following statement(s) is/are correct?

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Option A: Only I. Statement I is correct: An Ammeter is an electrical instrument connected in series to measure electric current in Amperes. Statement II describes an Altimeter, not an ammeter. Thus, only Statement I is correct.

Question 61

The property of electric current which is applicable in the fuse wire is

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Option C: Heating effect of current. An electric safety fuse operates on Joule's Heating Effect of electric current ($H = I^2 R t$). When excessive current flows, resistive heating melts the low-melting-point lead-tin alloy wire, breaking the circuit.

Question 62

Which of the following would produce minimum environmental pollution?

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Option C: Hydrogen. Hydrogen is a zero-carbon clean green fuel; when burned with oxygen, its only combustion product is pure water vapor ($	ext{H}_2	ext{O}$), generating zero soot, carbon monoxide, or greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 63

Which is communicable disease?

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Option C: Measles. Measles (Rubeola) is an infectious, highly communicable viral disease transmitted airborne through respiratory droplets. Asthma (allergy), Scurvy (Vitamin C deficiency), and Diabetes (metabolic) are non-communicable.

Question 64

Who among the following annulled the Partition of Bengal?

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Option A: Lord Hardinge. Lord Hardinge II, the Viceroy of India, formally annulled the 1905 Partition of Bengal in December 1911 at the grand Delhi Durbar attended by King George V (while simultaneously shifting the British capital from Calcutta to Delhi).

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