The question asks to identify the Indian state where the dance form 'Gambhira', characterized by the use of various wooden masks, is performed. This requires knowledge of traditional Indian dance forms and their geographical origins.
Gambhira is a traditional folk dance and festival primarily performed in the Malda district of West Bengal, India. It is known for its elaborate wooden masks, which depict various mythological characters and social themes. The dance is often performed during the Gajan festival, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
A) West Bengal is the correct answer. The Gambhira dance, with its distinctive wooden masks, is a prominent folk art form of West Bengal, particularly in the Malda region.
The question asks to identify the top-performing states in NITI Aayog's SDG India Index released in 2019. This requires knowledge of the specific rankings and categories from that particular report.
A) Kerala, Himachal Pradesh
In the NITI Aayog SDG India Index 2019, Kerala and Himachal Pradesh were the top-performing states, scoring 70 and 69 respectively, placing them in the 'Front Runner' category.
This problem involves setting up and solving a system of linear equations based on the given age relationships. We will define variables for the present ages of John and Jean, form two equations from the given conditions, and then solve for the variables.
C) 20 and 40 years. This matches our calculated present ages for Jean and John, respectively.
The question asks us to identify the highest-ranked Indian city in the safest city category of Mercer's 2019 Quality of Living Survey. We need to recall the findings of the survey, particularly its separate personal safety ranking.
Understand Mercer's Quality of Living Survey:
Mercer is a global consulting firm that publishes the Quality of Living Survey to evaluate living conditions in cities around the world.
The 2019 survey, its 21st edition, included rankings of 231 cities worldwide.
Understand the personal safety category:
Mercer's 2019 survey included a separate personal safety ranking based on factors such as:
Identify India's highest-ranked city:
According to Mercer's 2019 personal safety ranking, Chennai was the highest-ranked Indian city.
Chennai secured the 105th position globally and was also recognised as the safest city in the Southern Asian region.
Understand the global findings:
Luxembourg was ranked the safest city globally in Mercer's 2019 personal safety ranking.
Chennai's position at 105th made it the leading Indian city in the personal safety category.
Determine the correct answer:
Among the given options, Chennai was India's highest-ranked city in Mercer's 2019 personal safety ranking.
Therefore, Option A is the correct answer.
Correct Option: A) Chennai — According to Mercer's 2019 Quality of Living Survey, Chennai ranked 105th globally in the personal safety category, making it the highest-ranked Indian city and the safest city in Southern Asia under this ranking. Hence, Option A is the correct answer.
B) Delhi: This is incorrect because Delhi was not India's highest-ranked city in Mercer's 2019 personal safety ranking. Chennai held the highest position among Indian cities.
C) Mumbai: This is incorrect because Mumbai did not secure the top position among Indian cities in the personal safety category. Chennai ranked higher.
D) Bangalore: This is incorrect because Bengaluru was not the highest-ranked Indian city for personal safety in Mercer's 2019 survey. Chennai held that distinction.
This is a syllogism problem that can be solved using Venn diagrams or by analyzing the logical relationships between the statements. We need to determine which conclusions logically follow from the given statements, assuming the statements are true.
D) Only conclusion I follows.
The problem states the difference between two percentages of an unknown number. We can use this information to find the number itself. Once the number is known, we can calculate any other percentage of it.
Correct Option: D) 2053.2
The question asks about the number of heart chambers in mammals. This is a fundamental concept in biology, specifically in the study of animal physiology. Understanding the circulatory system of different animal groups is key to answering this question.
Correct Option: A) four. Mammals, including humans, have a four-chambered heart consisting of two atria and two ventricles. This advanced structure allows for the complete separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, ensuring efficient oxygen delivery to the body's tissues, which is crucial for their high metabolic rates.
The question asks to identify the policy area associated with the Arvind Subramanian Committee. This requires knowledge of prominent committees and their recommendations in Indian economic policy.
Correct Option: C) GST. The Arvind Subramanian Committee was specifically formed to provide recommendations on the revenue-neutral rate and structure of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. Its report was instrumental in the finalization and implementation of GST.
The question asks to identify the word that does not belong to the given group: Chilli, Cumin, Capsicum, Cardamom. To solve this, we need to understand the nature of each item and find a common characteristic shared by most of them, while one item lacks that characteristic.
Correct Option: D) Capsicum
The question asks to identify the specific Article in the Indian Constitution that refers to the Union Budget as the "Annual Financial Statement." This requires knowledge of the constitutional provisions related to financial matters.
Correct Option: D) Article 112