Correct Answer: Ziyarat

Solution : The correct answer is Ziyarat

All around the Muslim world, pilgrimages, known as Ziyarat, are made to the tombs of Sufi saints. Seeking the Sufi's spiritual grace (Barakat) is the purpose of this practice. "Ziyarat" is the term for worship at Sufi shrines. Such devotion included singing and dancing, particularly Qawwali.

Correct Answer: P. T. Usha

Solution : The correct answer is P.T. Usha.

"Golden Girl" is the autobiography of P. T. Usha. She is a retired Indian women's athlete in track and field. She was born in 1964 into a poor family in the village of Payyoli in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. She was awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award for her performances in the Asian Games and other championships, and she was also awarded the Padma Shri Award.

Correct Answer: virus

Solution : The correct answer is a virus.

Since all living things are formed of cells, the Cell Theory does not apply to viruses. Viruses are made of proteins and nucleic acid; they are not actual cells. They are devoid of the protoplasm, which is the most crucial component of the cell. Viruses don't develop or require energy until they first invade a host cell.

Correct Answer: scoop

Solution : The correct answer is scoop.

Hockey is a game that has a connection to the word scoop. When dribbling from the left side of the field, the overhead pass is called a scoop. Raising the ball high into the air is known as the scoop pass technique.

Correct Answer: leaving to Australia

Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.

The correct preposition to use after the verb "leaving" in this context is "for" instead of "to". When it's used to indicate going to a destination, the preposition "for" is typically used. The sentence conveys that the action of leaving is directed towards Australia, indicating the destination.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: In about two months, our family will be leaving for Australia to settle there.

Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –

Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusions (I): No date is a month – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between date and month. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.
Conclusions (II): Some weeks are years – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that the circles representing weeks and years overlap and have some parts of their area in common. So, it can be concluded that some weeks are years. Thus, this conclusion follows.
Conclusions (III): All years can never be dates – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between date and year. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.

So, only conclusion II follows. Hence, the third option is correct.

Correct Answer: T

Solution : Given:
(I) T is older than P, Q is younger than T.
T > P/Q
(II) S is older than R, and P is older than S but younger than Q.
 T > Q > P > S > R

So, T is the oldest among all. Hence, the second option is correct.

Correct Answer: Odisha

Solution : The correct option is Odisha.

The state of Odisha is home to the Hirakud Dam. One of the main rivers in the area, the Mahanadi River, is crossed by it. The dam is a major multifunctional project that provides flood control, irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. It is located close to the town of Sambalpur. One of India's first significant river valley projects, the Hirakud Dam, was finished in 1957.

Correct Answer: HQIBPG

Solution : Given:
GARDEN is written as FYOEGQ and GOLDEN is written as FMIEGQ.

Subtract consecutive numbers from the positional values of the first three letters, and add consecutive numbers to the positional values of the last three letters.
GARDEN→G – 1 = F; A – 2 =Y; R – 3 = O; D + 1 = E; E + 2 = G; N + 3 = Q 
Thus, GARDEN is coded as FYOEGQ​​​​​.
GOLDEN→G – 1 = F; O – 2 = M; L – 3 = I; D + 1 = E; E + 2 = G; N + 3 = Q
Thus, GOLDEN is coded as FMIEGQ.
Similarly, for ISLAND→I – 1 = H; S – 2 = Q; L – 3 = I; A + 1 = B; N + 2 = P; D + 3 = G

So, ISLAND is coded as HQIBPG. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Correct Answer: Consuls were elected every two years by the people.

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: The correct statement, as mentioned in the passage, is that the magistrates called consuls were elected annually, not every two years. The passage specifies that these consuls were elected on an annual basis to serve as commanders-in-chief, which contrasts with the incorrect statement implying a two-year election cycle.

Therefore, the correct answer is that consuls were elected every two years by the people.