Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Tartaric acid.

• Tartaric acid is an organic acid that is white and crystalline.

Key Points

• It is found naturally in many fruits like grapes, bananas, tamarind, etc.
• This acid is added to foods as an antioxidant and to give its distinctive sour taste.
• Crystals and powders are prepared by a chemical process.
• It is also added to food for preservation.
• It is also a good antioxidant and is beneficial for kidneys.
• It helps to absorb minerals in the body.
• It is also helpful in controlling problems related to gases in the body.

The correct answer is Dhaka.

Key Points

• All India Muslim League was established On 30 December 1906, a conference took place under the control of Nawab Salim Ulla Khan of Dhaka.
• The constitution of this league was made in 1907 in Karachi Pakistan.
• Its first session was held in 1907 in Karachi.
• The first session of the All India Muslim League was presided over by Aga Kha.
• Muslim League supported the partition of Bengal.

Important Points

• The partition of Bengal in 1905 was introduced by Lord Curzon.
• He issued the order of partition of Bengal in July 1905 and the partition took effect from October 1905.
• The Eastern part of Bengal has the majority of the Muslim population and the western part of Bengal has the majority of the Hindu population while the central region is comprised of both religions.
• The partition of Bengal was made in order to carry out effective administration and to discourage Hindu and Muslim unity.
• River Bhagirathi served as a physical partitioner between East Bengal and West Bengal.

The correct answer is Three.

According to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, 3 conditions related to dowry have been stated.

Key Points

Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961

• Dowry Prohibition Act, Indian law, enacted on May 1, 1961, intended to prevent the giving or receiving of a dowry.
• Under the Dowry Prohibition Act, dowry includes property, goods, or money given by either party to the marriage, by the parents of either party or by anyone else in connection with the marriage.
• There are three occasions related to dowry.
  • One is before the marriage,
  • The second is at the time of marriage 
  • The third is at any time after the marriage. The third occasion may appear to be an unending period. But the crucial words are in connection with the marriage of the said parties.

The correct answer is Vitamin B1.

Key Points

• When rice is produced and not polished it is called brown rice. 
• Brown rice is rich in Vitamin B1. 
• When brown rice is polished, rice loses many vitamins and minerals including Vitamin B1 through the bran.
• Vitamin B1 also called thiamine is an essential vitamin, a deficiency of which is known to cause beriberi.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Fructose.

Key Points

•  Fructose
  • It is naturally occurring sugar.
  • It is the sweetest sugar.
  • It is a 'monosaccharide', meaning the simplest form of sugar, which means it cannot be broken down into more basic sugar units.
  • Other common examples of monosaccharides are glucose and galactose.
  • The chemical formula of fructose is C₆H₁₂O₆.

Additional Information

• Maltose
  • It is a very sweet sugar which is also known as maltitol sugar.
  • It is mostly found in honey.
  • Its molecular formula is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁.
• Glucose
  • It is the most abundant monosaccharide, a carbohydrate sub-category.
  • During photosynthesis, glucose is primarily produced by plants and most algae from water and carbon dioxide, using energy from sunlight, where it is used to create the most abundant carbohydrate cellulose in cell walls.
  • The chemical formula of glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆.
• Sucrose
  • It is crystallized white sugar produced by the sugar cane plant and can be found in households and foods worldwide.
  • The formulae for sucrose is C12H22O11.
  • It is a disaccharide so when we hydrolyse it we will get one molecule of glucose and another molecule of fructose.
  • It is also known as table sugar.
  • The formulae for sucrose is C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁.