Question Discussion & Solution

Explanation:

BOSS (BHARAT OPERATING SYSTEM SOLUTIONS)

• National Resource Centre for Free/Open Source Software (NRCFOSS) of India developed a free and Open Source operating system called Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS).
• The latest variant of BOSS called GNU/Linux or simply BOSS Linux Version 5.0 is developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing).
• Linux Foundation has certified BOSS GNU/Linux for compliance with the Linux Standard Base standard.
• EduBOSS, another variant of BOSS GNU Did you know Linux, has educational applications for school students.
• The latest PC version learning packages that contain education of BOSS GNU/Linux is games, paint and graphic tools, typing tutor, available in eighteen and many other such tools.
• It also contains Indian languages. teaching tools for subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies among others.
• Another main component is the e-learning editor that enables teachers to develop and publish web-based learning and teaching materials and design online quizzes, tests, and self-evaluation procedures.

Important Points

•  The latest PC version of BOSS GNU/Linux is available in 18 Indian languages.

The correct answer is In 1976.

• In 1976 the Indian Postal and Telegraph Department issue a commemorative postage stamp in honour of Pandit Hiralal Shastri.

Key Points

• Pandit Hiralal Shastri 
  • ​​The Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department issued a commemorative postage stamp in November 1976 in honour of Pandit Hiralal Shastri.

​Additional Information 

• Pandit Hiralal Shastri ​
  • Hiralal Shastri was born at Jobner in Jaipur.
  • In 1929, Hiralal Shastri selected a remote and backward village Banasthali, Jaipur and founded 'Jeevan Kutir' there.
  • Here he trained a group of social workers and endeavoured to implement a programme of rural reconstruction.
  • In 1937 he joined Jaipur Rajya Praja Mandal and he was twice elected General Secretary and twice President of it.
  • In 1939 he led the Praja Mandal's Satyagraha for the achievement of civil liberties and suffered six-month imprisonment.
  • In 1947 he was appointed General Secretary of the All India States Peoples Conference.

The correct answer is In 1600.

• In 1600, the East India Company was established.

Key Points

•  The Governor and company of merchants of London trading into the East Indies, popularly known as the English East India Company, were formed in 1600 AD.
• Captain William Hawkins arrived at Jahangir’s court (1609 AD) to seek permission to open a factory in Surat. A Farman was issued by Jahangir, permitting the English to build a factory in Surat (1613 AD).
• Sir Thomas Roe visited Jahangir’s court (1615 AD) as an ambassador of King James I to seek permission to trade in India.

Additional Information

• The Dutch East India Company established factories in India at Masulipatnam in 1605 AD, Pulicat (1610 AD), Surat (1616 AD), Bimlipatam (1641 AD), Karaikal (1645 AD).
• The French East India Company was formed in 1664 AD by Colbert under state patronage during the reign of Louis XIV. 

The correct answer is Sirohi.

Key Points

• In the sixth phase of the formation of Rajasthan, the major part of Sirohi was merged with Rajasthan while Abu remained in Bombay.
• The integration date of the fifth phase was 26^th January 1950.
• The sixth phase is also called United Rajasthan.

​​Additional Information

• Sirohi was the last princely state of Rajasthan that had a treaty with the British.
• It was held in September 1823.
• Alwar was the first principality to pass the Wild Act in Rajasthan.
• Kota Principality (December 1817) was the Second Princely State that had a treaty with the British.
• Alwar was the part of Matsya union.
• Whereas Kota was the part of Rajasthan union.

The correct answer is citric.

• Orange juice contains citric acid due to which tastes sour.

Key Points

• Fruits that contain citric acid are called citrus fruits.
• Citrus fruits are lemon, lime, orange, Grapefruit, etc.
• The formula of citric acid is C₆H₈O₇.

Additional Information

• Oxalic acid is found in tomato.
  • Its formula is C₂H₂O₄.
• Formic acid is found in the sting of ants and bees.
  • Its formula is CH₂O₂.
• Acetic acid is found in vinegar.
  • Its formula is id CH₃COOH.