Question Discussion & Solution

Concept-

• The stem is the ascending part of the axis bearing branches, leaves, flowers, and fruits.
• It develops from the plumule of the embryo of a germinating seed.
• The stem bears nodes and internodes. 
• The main function of the stem is spreading out branches bearing leaves, flowers, and fruits.
• It conducts water, minerals, and photosynthates. 

Explanation-

• Some stems perform the function of storage of food, support, protection, and of vegetative propagation. 
• The stem may not always be typically like what they are expected to be.
• They are modified to perform different functions.
• Underground stems of potato, ginger, turmeric, zaminkand, Colocasia are modified to store food in them.

Therefore turnip is not the stem.

Additional InformationTurnip

• Roots in some plants change their shape and structure and become modified to perform functions other than absorption and conduction of water and minerals.
• They are modified for support, storage of food, and respiration.
• Taproots of carrot, turnip, and adventitious roots of sweet potato, get swollen and store food.

The Logic here is as follows:

(1^st Number × 2^nd number) × 4 = 3^rd Number

In (6, 8, 192)

(1^st Number × 2^nd number) × 4

= (6 × 8) × 4

= 48 × 4

= 192 = 3^rd Number

Now check the all options,

Option (1) (12, 13, 263)

(1^st Number × 2^nd number) × 4

= (12 × 13) × 4

= 156 × 4

= 624 ≠ 3^rd Number

Option (2) (8, 11, 180)

(1^st Number × 2^nd number) × 4

= (8 × 11) × 4

= 88 × 4

= 352 ≠ 3^rd Number

Option (3) (11, 9, 396)

(1^st Number × 2^nd number) × 4

= (11× 9) × 4

= 99 × 4

= 396 = 3^rd Number

Option (4) (7, 5, 78)

(1^st Number × 2^nd number) × 4

= (7 × 5) × 4

= 35 × 4

= 140 ≠ 3^rd Number

Hence, the correct answer is "(11, 9, 396)".

The correct answer is Anaji Chauhan.

• The Anasagar lake was built by  Anaji Chauhan.
  • Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake.
  • It is one of Ajmer's most popular lakes and one of India's largest lakes.

Key Points

• Anaji Chauhan
  • The Anasagar lake was built by  Anaji Chauhan.
  • The lake was founded by the grandfather of Prithivi Raj Chauhan, King Anaji Chauhan between 1135 -1150.

Important Points

• The Baradari or pavilions were built by Shahjahan in 1637 and Daulat Bagh Gardens by Jehangir.

Additional Information

• Prithvi Raj Chauhan
  • Prithviraj III, popularly known as Prithviraj Chauhan or Rai Pithora was a king from the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty.
  • Prithviraj Raso is purported to be written by his court poet Chand Bardai.  
  • It gives a detailed description of Prithviraj Chauhan.

The disease Kala-Azar is caused by the protozoan Leishmania donovani

Leishmania donovani: 

• It is a parasitic protozoan belonging to the class Mastigophora or flagellata.
• It is a human parasite that is dimorphic (i.e. shows two forms) & digenetic in nature
• It causes the disease Kala-azar or Dumdum fever by sand fly (phelobotomus)
• The disease is spread by the bite of infected sand-fly
• It can affect the Skin (Cutaneous Leishmaniasis), the mucous membrane of the mouth, throat, and nose (Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis), Liver, lymph nodes, spleen, and bone marrow (Visceral Leishmaniasis)
• Symptoms include: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis - Skin ulcers
• Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis - Ulcers in mouth, throat, and nose, Nosebleed, Difficulty in breathing.
• Visceral Leishmaniasis - Weakness, weight loss, loss of appetite, enlarged spleen, liver, lymph nodes, a decrease in the production of blood cells.

Diagram showing the two different forms of Leishmania donovani

The correct answer is United States.

Key Points

• The United States reclaimed the Ryder Cup in September 2021, defeating Europe 19-9.
• It’s the first time since 1979 and 1983 that Team USA won back-to-back home Ryder Cups after winning in 2016 at Hazeltine.
• The Americans lost in 2018 in France and seven of the last 10 Ryder Cups against Europe.
• This time, it is the largest margin of victory in Ryder Cup history since the 28-point format came about.

Additional Information

•  About Ryder Cup:
  • The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
  • The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe.
  • It was first played in 1927.