The question asks about the primary languages in which Sharda Sinha, a renowned Indian folk singer, is known for her singing. This requires knowledge of prominent cultural figures and their specific contributions, particularly in the context of Indian folk music and regional languages.
Correct Option: A) Sharda Sinha is widely celebrated for her contributions to Bhojpuri and Maithili folk music. She is often referred to as the "Nightingale of Bihar" and "Maithil Kokila" due to her immense popularity and extensive work in these languages. Her songs are an integral part of Chhath Puja and other cultural events in the region.
The problem presents a series of three-letter codes and asks us to find the next code in the sequence. Each letter in the English alphabet can be assigned a numerical position (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26). We will analyze the pattern of change for each position (first, second, and third letter) across the given terms.
Let's list the given terms and their corresponding letter positions:
Now, let's analyze the pattern for each letter position:
The pattern for the first letter is a subtraction of 5 from the previous letter's position (circularly). So, for the next term, the first letter will be:
\[ \text{Q (17)} - 5 = 12 \]The 12th letter is L.
The pattern for the second letter is also a subtraction of 5 from the previous letter's position (circularly). So, for the next term, the second letter will be:
\[ \text{X (24)} - 5 = 19 \]The 19th letter is S.
The pattern for the third letter is also a subtraction of 5 from the previous letter's position (circularly). So, for the next term, the third letter will be:
\[ \text{E (5)} - 5 = 0 \]In a circular alphabet, \(0\) corresponds to \(Z\) (or \(26\)). So, the 26th letter is Z.
Combining these, the next term in the series is LSZ.
Correct Option: D) LSZ
The problem states that \(y\) varies directly as \((x+3)\). This means we can write a proportionality relationship between \(y\) and \((x+3)\) using a constant of proportionality. We will first find this constant using the given values of \(y\) and \(x\), and then use it to find the value of \(y\) for a new value of \(x\).
Establish the direct variation relationship:
When \(y\) varies directly as \((x+3)\), it can be expressed as:
where \(k\) is the constant of proportionality.
Find the constant of proportionality (\(k\)):
We are given that \(y = 8\) when \(x = 1\). Substitute these values into the equation:
To find \(k\), divide both sides by 4:
\[ k = \frac{8}{4} \]\[ k = 2 \]Write the specific relationship:
Now that we have \(k\), the specific relationship between \(y\) and \(x\) is:
Calculate \(y\) when \(x = 2\):
Substitute \(x = 2\) into the specific relationship:
A) 10 is the correct value of \(y\) when \(x = 2\), as calculated from the direct variation relationship.
This problem involves calculating the original cost price of a product given its final retail price and the percentage gains at each stage of the supply chain (manufacturer, wholesale dealer, and retailer). We need to work backward from the retail price to find the manufacturer's cost price.
Alternatively, we can set up a single equation:
Let \(C\) be the cost price of the manufacturer.
Manufacturer's selling price = \(C \times (1 + 0.05) = 1.05C\)
Wholesaler's selling price = \(1.05C \times (1 + 0.10) = 1.05C \times 1.10 = 1.155C\)
Retailer's selling price (Retail Price) = \(1.155C \times (1 + 0.15) = 1.155C \times 1.15 = 1.32825C\)
Given Retail Price = ₹11,300
So, \(1.32825C = 11300\)
\[ C = \frac{11300}{1.32825} \approx 8507.434594 \]
Rounding to two decimal places, \(C \approx 8507.43\).
B) ₹8,507.43
The question asks to identify the person most commonly associated with the 'safety valve' theory concerning the formation of the Indian National Congress. This theory suggests that the British government, through certain individuals, initiated the Congress to provide a safe outlet for growing discontent among Indians, thereby preventing a more violent uprising.
A) AO Hume — AO Hume, a retired British civil servant, is widely regarded as the founder of the Indian National Congress and is most commonly associated with the 'safety valve' theory. This theory suggests that he helped establish the Congress to provide a peaceful outlet for growing Indian nationalism and discontent, thereby safeguarding British rule from a potential uprising.
The question asks to identify an indirect tax among the given options. Understanding the fundamental difference between direct and indirect taxes is crucial. Direct taxes are levied on income and wealth, where the burden cannot be shifted. Indirect taxes are levied on goods and services, and their burden can be shifted from the person who pays the tax to the final consumer.
Correct Option: D) Goods and Services Tax — GST is a classic example of an indirect tax. It is levied on the supply of goods and services, and its incidence (who ultimately bears the burden) falls on the consumer, while the liability to pay the tax to the government rests with the supplier.
The problem asks us to identify the letter-cluster that does not follow the same pattern as the others, based on the English alphabetical order. We need to find the positional difference between consecutive letters in each cluster.
Options A, B, and D follow the pattern of adding 2 positions and then 4 positions to the previous letter. Option C follows a different pattern of adding 3 positions and then 3 positions.
C) BEH is the letter-cluster that DOES NOT belong to the group because its pattern of positional differences between consecutive letters is \(+3, +3\), while the others follow a \(+2, +4\) pattern.
The question asks to identify the naval exercise that India hosted in March 2025 to enhance maritime cooperation with African nations. This requires knowledge of recent defense and international relations events, specifically naval exercises involving India and African countries.
The "Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement" (AI-KME) is the correct answer. This was announced as an inaugural naval exercise scheduled for March 2025, specifically designed to foster maritime cooperation between India and African nations. It aims to enhance interoperability, share best practices, and address common maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region.
The question asks about the origin of the Scythians, also known as Shakas, a significant group in ancient history, particularly in relation to India. To answer this, one needs to recall their historical migratory patterns and geographical origins.
B) Central Asia is the correct answer. The Scythians, or Shakas, originated from the vast steppes of Central Asia before their migrations led them to various parts of the world, including India.
The question asks for the keyboard shortcut in MS Word 365 to remove manual character formatting from selected text. This requires knowledge of common MS Word shortcuts related to formatting.
Correct Option: D) Ctrl + Spacebar