Question Discussion & Solution

CONCEPT:

Nuclear reactor:

• It is a device in which a nuclear reaction is initiated, maintained, and controlled.
• It works on the principle of controlled chain reaction and provides energy at a constant rate.

EXPLANATION:

• Uranium is used as a fuel in a nuclear reactor.
• The Process is illustrated by the diagram, where the mass difference between the reactants (Uranium) and the products (Krypton and Barium) is converted into energy.

The correct answer is Magh Krishna​ Chaturthi.

Key Points

• Tilkut Chauth-
  • It is celebrated on Magh Krishna Chaturthi.
  • It is also known as Sakat Chauth.
  • Ganesh Ji and Chauth Mata are worshiped on this occasion.
  • In Chauth Ka Barwara, Sawai Madhopur, a fair is organized.

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• Karwa Chauth -
  • It is celebrated on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi.
  • Women do fast of  Chauth Mata on this day, For long age of their husband.
• Ganesh Chaturthi-
  • It is celebrated on Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi.
  • A fair is organized in Ranthambhore, Sawai Madhopur on this day.
• Gor Fair-
  • It is celebrated on Vaisakh Shukla Chaturthi.
  • It is organized in Siyawa, Abu Road.

The code for ‘IRONIC’ would be ‘#!?@#&’.

The correct answer is Rana Kumbha.

• Rana Kumbha is related to the Kumbhalgarh festival of Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Kumbhalgarh festival:
  • The Kumbhalgarh Festival is named after Rana Kumbha who was a patron of fine arts, architecture, and learning. 
  • It is organized at the Kumbhalgarh Fort, Chittorgarh.
  • The festival is organized by the Department of Tourism of the state to promote the culture and heritage of Rajasthan. 
• Rana Kumbha (1433 AD-1468 AD):
  • He was the greatest ruler of Mewar.
  • He built the famous Vijay Stambh at Chittorgarh to commemorate his victory over Mahmud Khilji of Malwa.

Additional Information

The correct answer is ​Sodium benzoate.

Key Points

• Sodium benzoate is a preservative that is most widely used in acidic foods such as salad dressings, carbonated drinks, jams and fruit juices, pickles, condiments, and yoghurt toppings.
• Food preservation is a method to protect food from unwanted microbial growth and is done to preserve food for a longer time.
• Sodium benzoate is a widely used preservative found in many foods and soft drinks to prolong shelf life.
• It is an odourless, crystalline powder made by combining benzoic acid and sodium hydroxide.
• Benzoic acid is a good preservative on its own, and combining it with sodium hydroxide helps it dissolve in products.
• Sodium benzoate does not occur naturally, but benzoic acid is found in many plants, including cinnamon, cloves, tomatoes, berries, plums, apples, and cranberries.

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