Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is ​0 to 14.

Important Points

• The pH scale is the scale used to express the acidity or alkalinity of a substance based on the concentration of hydrogen ions in its solution.
  • pH scale was discovered by Soren Sorensen.
  • The range of pH scale 0 to 14.
    • If pH < 7 then solution is acidic.
    • If pH > 7 then solution is basic.
    • If pH = 7 then solution is neutral.

Additional Information

• pH means the potential of Hydrogen.
• The strength of acids and bases depends on the number of H⁺ ions and OH^- ions produced, respectively.
• The human body works within the pH range of 7.0 to 7.8.
• When the pH of rainwater is less than 5.6, it is called acid rain.
• Tooth decay starts when the pH of the mouth is lower than 5.5.

The correct answer is Viticulture.

• Cultivation of grapes called Viticulture.

Key Points

• Cultivation of grapes either for wine production or for raw consumption (table grapes) is called Viticulture.
• China is the leading producer of grapes.
• It accounts for 16.9% of global production.
• China is followed by Italy at 10.8%, and later by the United States at 8.7%.

Additional Information

• Horticulture is a type of agriculture in which fruits and vegetables are grown.
• The breeding, rearing, and transplantation of fish are called pisciculture.
• Sericulture is the production of raw silk by means of raising caterpillars.

The correct answer is All of the above.

• Foreign Marriage Act,1969:
  • Section 4 of the act deals with the conditions relating to the solemnization of foreign marriages.

Key Points

• The act says that it solemnizes the marriage between parties one of whom which should be an Indian citizen under article 8 of the Indian Constitution or if the following conditions got satisfied:-
  • Spouse of both parties should not be living.
  • Both parties should be of sound mind.
  • At the time of marriage, the bridegroom should be of 21 years and the bride should be of 18 years.
  • Neither of the party is within the degree of prohibited relationship.
• With an element that personal law and custom laws governing at least one party permit marriage between them including that they are not within the degree of prohibited relationship.
• Section 5 of the act deals with the need for intended marriage.
• The section states that when a marriage is solemnized under this act the parties who got married have to give notice to the marriage officer of the district in writing specified in the First Schedule of the act.

Hence, “21” will come next.

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

• Rajasthan has become the first state in India to launch a policy on pneumoconiosis.

Key Points

• Rajasthan State Government decided to give pension to people suffering from pneumoconiosis
• Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by dust
• It was launched by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in the year 2019.
• In the year 2015 Rajasthan became the first Indian state to notify Pneumoconiosis as an epidemic.

Benefits to people suffering from pneumoconiosis and their families

• Rehabitation assistance
  • Rs. 400,000 as one-time assistance to the affected person after certification by pneumoconiosis board.
• Assistance on death
  • Rs. 100,000 to legal heir/nominee when pneumoconiosis patient dies
• Rehabilitation pension
  • Rs. 4000 per month or 50% of the prescribed minimum wages of unskilled workers, whichever is higher lifetime of worker.
• Family pension
  • Family pension of Rs. 3,500 per month of legal heir or dependent for a period of 5 years or till the child/children become self-dependent.
• Financial assistance for education.
  • One-time education assistance of Rs. 25,000 for children limited to maximum of two.
• Funeral assistance
  • Funeral assistance of Rs. 10,000 to dependent for last rites of pneumoconiosis victim