ADRE Higher Secondary (HSSLC) Level Paper III 2024 Complete Solved Paper with Detailed Explanations
General Knowledge plays a vital role in the ADRE Higher Secondary (HSSLC) Level examination, covering topics such as current affairs, science, sports, important organisations, awards, and notable events. In this article, you will find the complete solutions to the General Knowledge section of the ADRE Higher Secondary (HSSLC) Level Paper III 2024. Each question is explained in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, helping candidates strengthen their concepts and improve their preparation for upcoming ADRE examinations.
General Knowledge Section
Q33. Identify the incorrectly matched pair.
- A. Stefan Edberg : Cricket
- B. Björn Borg : Lawn Tennis
- C. Tiger Woods : Golf
- D. Cristiano Ronaldo : Football
Correct Answer: A. Stefan Edberg : Cricket
Explanation
- Stefan Edberg is a legendary Swedish tennis player, not a cricketer. The remaining pairs are correctly matched.
Q34. Where is the National War Memorial located?
- A. Srinagar
- B. New Delhi
- C. Tawang
- D. Amritsar
Correct Answer: B. New Delhi
Explanation
- The National War Memorial is situated near India Gate in New Delhi. It was inaugurated in 2019 to honour Indian Armed Forces personnel who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation.
Q35. Which of the following is the Mission Basundhara of the Government of Assam related to?
- A. Fishery and livelihood
- B. Women empowerment
- C. Land records and land revenues
- D. Digital education
Correct Answer: C. Land records and land revenues
Explanation
- Mission Basundhara is an initiative of the Government of Assam aimed at simplifying and digitising land record services, including mutation, land revenue management, and other land-related public services.
Q36. Which of the following organizations is not in the business of commercial vehicles?
- A. Larsen & Toubro
- B. Mahindra & Mahindra
- C. Force Motors
- D. Tata Motors
Correct Answer: A. Larsen & Toubro
Explanation
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is a multinational engineering and construction company. It is not a commercial vehicle manufacturer, whereas Mahindra & Mahindra, Force Motors, and Tata Motors all manufacture commercial vehicles.
Q37. If the pH of a liquid is 5.0, then the liquid is
- Alkaline in nature
- Neutral in nature
- C. Liquid metal
- D. Acidic in nature
Correct Answer: D. Acidic in nature
Explanation
- A solution with a pH below 7 is acidic. Since pH = 5.0, the liquid is acidic. Neutral solutions have a pH of 7, while alkaline solutions have a pH greater than 7.
Q38. Which of the following is not a component of the Constitution of India?
- A. The Directive Principles of State Policy
- B. The Directive Rights of the Centre
- C. The Fundamental Rights
- D. The Fundamental Duties
Correct Answer: B. The Directive Rights of the Centre
Explanation
- The Constitution of India contains Fundamental Rights (Part III), Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV), and Fundamental Duties (Part IVA). However, there is no constitutional provision called "Directive Rights of the Centre." Therefore, option B is the correct answer.
Q39. A continuous rise in the price level is called
- A. Stagflation
- B. Deflation
- C. Hyperinflation
- D. Inflation
Correct Answer: D. Inflation
Explanation
- A sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services over time is known as inflation. As inflation rises, the purchasing power of money declines. Deflation refers to falling prices, stagflation combines inflation with slow economic growth and high unemployment, while hyperinflation is an extremely rapid and uncontrolled form of inflation.
Q40. What does DAY stand for in the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM)?
- A. District Availability Yojana
- B. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana
- C. Deendayal Ayurvedic Yojana
- D. District Achievement Yojana
Correct Answer: B. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana
Explanation
- DAY stands for Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana. The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is a flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at reducing rural poverty by promoting self-help groups (SHGs), financial inclusion, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods.
Q13. The giant waves caused by volcanic eruptions or earthquakes under the sea are known as
- A. Tsunami
- B. Cyclone
- C. Blizzard
- D. Landslide
Correct Answer: A. Tsunami
Explanation
- Tsunamis are giant ocean waves caused by the sudden displacement of seawater due to undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, or, in rare cases, meteorite impacts. These waves travel across the ocean at very high speeds and grow much taller as they reach shallow coastal areas, resulting in severe flooding and destruction.
Exam Tip
Remember the difference:
- Tsunami → Undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. Tsunami → Undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.
- Cyclone → Atmospheric storm over warm oceans.
- Tides → Caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun.
- Ocean Currents → Continuous movement of seawater driven by wind, temperature, salinity, and Earth's rotation.
Q14. Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
- A. The Prime Minister
- B. The Vice President
- C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- D. The President
Correct Answer: B. The Vice President
Explanation
- The Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, as provided under Article 64 of the Constitution of India. Unlike the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Vice President is not a member of the Rajya Sabha but becomes its Chairman by virtue of holding the office of Vice President.
Exam Tip
Remember these important constitutional positions:
- Rajya Sabha → Vice President of India (Chairman)
- Lok Sabha → Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- President of India → Constitutional Head of the Union
- Prime Minister → Head of the Council of Ministers
15. Who administers the Oath of Office to the President of India?
- A The Prime Minister
- B The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
- C The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
- D The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Correct Answer: C. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Explanation
- The President of India takes the Oath of Office before assuming office in accordance with Article 60 of the Constitution of India. The oath is administered by the Chief Justice of India (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court). If the Chief Justice of India is unavailable, the oath is administered by the senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court available.
Exam Tip
Remember these important oath-administering authorities:
- President of India → Chief Justice of India (CJI)
- Vice President of India → President of India
- Prime Minister & Union Ministers → President of India
- Governor of a State → Chief Justice of the High Court (or the senior-most Judge of the High Court)
Q16. Which of the following musical instruments of Assam is usually made of bamboo?
- A. Doba
- B. Mridanga
- C. Dotara
- D. Toka
Correct Answer: D. Toka
Explanation
- The Toka is a traditional folk musical instrument of Assam, commonly made from bamboo. Remember Gogona is also made of Bamboo.
Q17. Where is the Tocklai Tea Research Centre located?
- A. Jorhat
- B. Lakhimpur
- C. Tinsukia
- D. Dhemaji
Correct Answer: A. Jorhat
Explanation
- The Tocklai Tea Research Centre is located in Jorhat, Assam. Established in 1911 as the Tocklai Experimental Station, it is one of the oldest and largest tea research institutes in the world.
Exam Tip
Remember these important Assam institutions:
- Tocklai Tea Research Centre → Jorhat
- Assam Agricultural University → Jorhat
- Kaziranga National Park → Golaghat & Nagaon districts
- Numaligarh Refinery → Golaghat
Q18. The Gita Press, a unit of Govind Bhawan Karyalaya, is located in which State?
- A. Uttarakhand
- B. Himachal Pradesh
- C. Maharashtra
- D. Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: D. Uttar Pradesh
Explanation
- Gita Press is located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1923 by Jaydayal Goyandka and Hanuman Prasad Poddar and functions under Govind Bhawan Karyalaya. It is one of the world's largest publishers of Hindu religious literature, printing affordable editions of the Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Puranas, Upanishads, and other spiritual books in multiple Indian languages.
In 2023, Gita Press was awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize for its century-long contribution to promoting Indian culture, literature, and spiritual values.
This Question is from Current affair section.
Q19. An hour during a day's session when questions/issues may be raised without prior notice in the Indian Parliament is called:
- A. Freedom Hour
- B. Lunch Hour
- C. Zero Hour
- D. Party Hour
Correct Answer: C. Zero Hour
Explanation
- Zero Hour is the period in the Indian Parliament during which Members of Parliament (MPs) can raise matters of urgent public importance without giving prior notice. It begins immediately after the Question Hour, usually at 12:00 noon, and allows members to bring pressing issues to the attention of the government.
Exam Tip
- Question Hour → First hour of a sitting; questions are asked with prior notice.
- Zero Hour → Begins after Question Hour; urgent matters can be raised without prior notice.
- Calling Attention Motion → Requires prior permission to draw a minister's attention to an urgent matter.
Q20. Who is the Chairman of NITI Aayog?
- A. The Finance Minister
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India
- D. The Vice President
Correct Answer (Official): B. The Prime Minister
Explanation
- The Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India). NITI Aayog was established on 1 January 2015, replacing the Planning Commission, to serve as the Government of India's premier public policy think tank.
Exam Tip
- Chairman of NITI Aayog → Prime Minister of India
- Established → 1 January 2015
- Replaced → Planning Commission
Q21. Identify the Badminton player.
- A. Dipa Karmakar
- B. Pullela Gopichand
- C. Sania Mirza
- D. Leander Paes
Correct Answer: B. Pullela Gopichand
Explanation
- Pullela Gopichand is a renowned Indian badminton player and one of India's most successful badminton coaches. He won the All England Open Badminton Championships in 2001, becoming only the second Indian after Prakash Padukone to achieve this feat.
Q31. In which sport did India not win a medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
- A. Boxing
- B. Weightlifting
- C. Taekwondo
- D. Wrestling
Correct Answer: C. Taekwondo
Explanation
- At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), India won a record 7 medals:
- Weightlifting – Mirabai Chanu (Silver)
- Boxing – Lovlina Borgohain (Bronze)
- Wrestling – Ravi Kumar Dahiya (Silver) and Bajrang Punia (Bronze)
- Badminton – P. V. Sindhu (Bronze)
- Hockey – Men's Team (Bronze)
- Athletics – Neeraj Chopra (Gold)
Q32. The Diamond League is an annual series of competitions in which area?
- A. Swimming
- B. Badminton
- C. Gymnastics
- D. Track and Field Events
Correct Answer: D. Track and Field Events
Explanation
- The Diamond League is an annual international series of track and field (athletics) competitions organized by World Athletics. It features the world's top athletes competing in events such as:
Exam Tip
Remember these major international sports events:
- Diamond League → Track and Field (Athletics)
- Thomas & Uber Cup → Badminton
- FINA World Championships → Swimming
Q38. Who is the Vice President of India, as on 1st January 2024?
- A. Gulab Chand Kataria
- B. Ram Nath Kovind
- C. Jagdeep Dhankhar
- D. Rajnath Singh
Correct Answer : C. Jagdeep Dhankhar
Q39. Which of the following belongs to Class I category of lever?
- A. Scissor
- B. Wheelbarrow
- C. Human arm
- D. Stapler
Correct Answer: A. Scissor
Explanation
প্ৰথম শ্ৰেণীৰ লিভাৰ (Class I Lever)ত আধাৰবিন্দু (Fulcrum) থাকে প্ৰয়াস (Effort) আৰু ভাৰ (Load)-ৰ মাজত। কেঁচি (Scissor) হৈছে প্ৰথম শ্ৰেণীৰ লিভাৰৰ আটাইতকৈ জনপ্ৰিয় উদাহৰণ।
- Fulcrum (আধাৰবিন্দু): কেঁচিৰ মাজৰ স্ক্ৰু
- Effort (প্ৰয়াস): হাতেৰে প্ৰয়োগ কৰা বল
- Load (ভাৰ): কাটি থকা বস্তু