Question Discussion & Solution

The pattern followed is:

Hence, the correct answer is "72".

The given group is all the Forms of energy. Leaping frog is mechanical energy, melting ice cream is thermal energy, and Radio wave is a type of Electromagnetic energy.

Out of the given alternatives lightning is a type of electrical energy.

The correct answer is Barium.

Key Points

• Metal salts commonly used in firework displays include calcium chloride, sodium nitrate, barium chloride, copper chloride, etc.
• The green flame produced in fireworks is due to the presence of Barium.
• The blue flame is due to the presence of Copper.
• The orange flame is due to the presence of Calcium.
• A yellow flame is due to the presence of Sodium.
• Lithium is used to impart a red colour to fireworks.

Additional Information

• Barium (Ba):
  • The atomic number is 56.
  • It is mostly used in drilling fluids for oil and gas wells and also used in paints and glassmaking.
  • It is found in combination with other elements.
  • Barite is one of the major ores of Barium.
• Calcium (Ca):
  • The atomic number is 20.
  • Calcium provides strength to bones and teeth along with vitamins.
  • It also plays an important role in blood formation, muscle contraction, clotting of blood, etc.
  • Milk, eggs, fish, etc. are the main sources of calcium.
• Lithium (Li):
  • Atomic Number is 3.
  • Lithium is the lightest metal on the periodic table.
  • It is widely used in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, etc.
• Chromium (Cr):
  • The atomic number is 24.
  • It is used in manufacturing stainless steel.
  • Chromite is the major ore of Chromium.
  • It is a blue-white hard, brittle, and very corrosion-resistant metal and is used to produce several alloys.

The correct answer is Sirohi.

Key Points

• In Battle of Kayadara 1178, fought between Muhammad of Ghori and Bhimdev II the battle took place at Kayadra near Mount Abu (Sirohi District).

Important Points

• The battle of Kayadara (1178):
  • Gujarat was ruled by Mularaja II (1175-78: Chalukyan Dynasty) he was young at the time of Coronation.
  • In 1178, Mohd. Ghori crossed the desert and marched towards Gujarat.
  • Naikidevi (Mother of Mularaja) met forces of Ghori at Kayadara (near Mount Abu).
  • Naikidevi inflicted a major defeat to Muhammad Ghori and he was forced to retreat.
  • In 1178 itself, Bhima II, brother of Mularaja II succeeded Mularaja II.
  • As both the brothers occupied the throne during 1178, hence some historians also credit Bhima II with defeating Mohd. Ghori.

The correct answer is Single-User Operating System.

Important Points

• Single-User Operating System
  • Performs a single task for Single-user.
  • This operating system is designed to manage the computer so that one user can effectively do one thing at a time.
  • Examples include Microsoft Windows.

Additional Information

• The different types of Operating System:
• Batch Operating System
  • There is no direct communication between the computer and the OS.
  • There is an intermediate, the Operator.
  • The operator distributes the work into batches.
• Real-Time Operating System
  • The processing time is very small between the user’s command and the output such that there is no operator.
• Time-Sharing Operating System
  • Multiple people at various computers can use a program at the same time.
• Distributed Operating System
  • When two or more systems are connected to each other and one can open each other's files.
• Embedded Operating System
  • These special Operating systems are built into larger systems.
  • They are limited to single specific functions like an ATM.
• Network Operating System
  • They have one main server which is connected to other client servers.
  • It provides a secure operating system for working with multiple users.