One Dozen Facts

NOTA stands for

• None of the above

• Nill of the above

• Not of the all

• No of the all

Answer explanation

"None of the Above" (or NOTA) has been provided as an option to the voters of India in most elections since 2009. By expressing a preference for none of the above, a citizen can choose not to vote for any candidates who are contesting the elections.

Aurora Borealis also known as

• Eastern lights

• Western lights

• Northern lights

• Southern lights

Answer explanation

northern lights (aurora borealis) is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic)

What is DRDO's fullform

• Defence research Development organisation

• Decision research Development organisation

• Development reading disorder organisation

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The Defence Research and Development Organisation is the premier agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development in Ministry of Defence of the Government of India, charged with the military's research and development, headquartered in Delhi, India

A form of government in which the rulers are elected by the people is called

• Aristocracy

• Autocracy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Answer explanation

Democracy, literally, rule by the people, of the people, by the people. we have two types of democracy. one is direct democracy and other is indirect democracy

How many years once the elections are conducted in the states of India

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

Answer explanation

India is a constitutional democracy with a parliamentary system of government, and at the heart of the system is a commitment to hold regular, free and fair elections.

A stretch of salt water seperated from the sea by a low sandbank is called

• Lagoon

• coral reefs

• beach

• sea shore

Answer explanation

A lagoon is a shallow body of water protected from a larger body of water (usually the ocean) by sandbars, barrier islands, or coral reefs. Lagoons are often called estuaries, sounds, bays, or even lakes.

Chilika lake, Pulikat Lake and Kaliveli Lake are some of the examples of lagoons in India.

MSME stands for

• Micro, small ministry enterprises

• Micro, small and medium enterprises

• Maximum small and medium enterprises

• Maximum small and micro enterprises

Answer explanation

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is the ministry in the Government of India. It is the apex executive body for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws relating to micro, small and medium enterprises in India.

"GO BLUE" campaign was celebrated in Rashtrapati Bhavan on the eve of

• World environment day

• World sports day

• World Parents day

• World childern's day

Answer explanation

• During World Antimicrobial Awareness Weekan International Colour Campaign, ‘Go Blue’ campaign, was launched by the AMR tripartite organisations (World Health Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World organisation for Animal Health) to help spread awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

How many Union Territories are there in India?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 9

Answer explanation

• Ladakh.

• Jammu & Kashmir.

• Puducherry.

• Lakshadweep.

• Delhi.

• Chandigarh.

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Where is the Narendra Modi stadium is located?

• Ahmedabad

• New Delhi

• Hyderabad

• Ranchi

Answer explanation

The Narendra Modi Stadium, also known as Motera Stadium, is an international cricket stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It is the largest stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 132,000 spectators. The stadium is owned by the Gujarat Cricket Association and serves as the venue for domestic and international cricket matches.