The question asks to identify the river associated with the ancient Mohenjo-daro site. This requires knowledge of the geography and history of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Option: D) Mohenjo-daro is a prominent site of the Indus Valley Civilization, which was centered around the Indus River and its tributaries. The city itself is situated on the right bank of the Indus River.
The question asks about the specific constitutional provision that allows the Governor to extend judicial service rules to certain magistrates. We need to identify the article of the Indian Constitution that grants this power.
D) Article 237 is the correct provision. It explicitly states that the Governor may, by public notification, direct that the provisions of Chapter VI of Part VI (which includes Articles 233 to 237 dealing with subordinate courts) and any rules made thereunder shall apply to any class or classes of magistrates in the State as may be specified in the notification, subject to such exceptions and modifications as may be specified therein.
The question asks to identify a moderate leader known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' who was the first Indian to be elected to the British House of Commons and played a significant role in the early nationalist movement. This requires recalling key figures of the early Indian nationalist movement and their specific achievements.
Dadabhai Naoroji fits all these descriptions. He was a prominent moderate leader, revered as the 'Grand Old Man of India'. He was elected to the British House of Commons in 1892 from Central Finsbury, becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. His work on the 'drain of wealth' theory significantly shaped the economic critique of British rule and fueled the early nationalist movement.
Correct Option: A) Dadabhai Naoroji
The question asks to differentiate between absolute poverty and relative poverty. Understanding the core definitions and characteristics of each type of poverty is crucial to identify the correct distinction.
Correct Option: D) Absolute poverty uses a fixed threshold; relative poverty compares individuals within a society.
This option accurately captures the fundamental difference. Absolute poverty is defined by a minimum set of resources required for basic survival, which is a fixed threshold. Relative poverty, on the other hand, is about falling below a certain income level relative to the average or median income of the population, thus comparing individuals within a society.
The problem asks us to identify symbols in a given series that satisfy two conditions: they must be immediately preceded by an odd number and NOT immediately followed by an even number. We need to scan the series from left to right and check each symbol against these conditions.
7 & 9 ^ # 1 * 5 ≺ 2 6 ≡ 4 ∆ 3 $ @ 8
D) More than three
There are 4 such symbols: '&', '^', '*', and '$'. Since 4 is more than three, option D is correct.
The question asks to identify the mountain range that contains the 'Valley of Flowers' National Park. This requires knowledge of the geographical location of this famous national park within the Indian Himalayan ranges.
D) West Himalaya — The 'Valley of Flowers' National Park is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Uttarakhand is geographically part of the Western Himalayas. The park is specifically situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, which is a sub-range of the Western Himalayas. Therefore, the West Himalaya is the correct broader mountain range that contains the 'Valley of Flowers' National Park.
The question asks to identify the Indian bank that first launched near-real-time, 24/7 programmable USD clearing capabilities using JP Morgan's Kinexys Digital Payments platform in March 2025. This is a factual question related to recent developments in the banking sector.
Correct Option: A) Axis Bank became the first Indian bank to launch near-real-time, 24/7 programmable USD clearing capabilities using JP Morgan's Kinexys Digital Payments platform in March 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and speed of cross-border payments for its customers.
The question asks why the Thar Desert becomes a low-pressure zone during summer. This phenomenon is directly related to how land surfaces heat up and affect atmospheric pressure.
Correct Option: A) Intense solar heating. The dry, sandy surface of the Thar Desert heats up rapidly and intensely under strong summer solar radiation, causing the air above it to warm, expand, and rise, thereby creating a low-pressure zone.
The question asks for the specific length of the hyperloop test track launched by IIT Madras in 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments and factual information regarding the IIT Madras hyperloop project.
Correct Option: C) 422 m — The hyperloop test track launched by IIT Madras is 422 meters long. This is a specific detail of their 'Avishkar Hyperloop' project, which aims to develop and test hyperloop technology in India.
Find the value of \(\left[\frac{2\cos A}{1-\sin A}+\frac{2\cos A}{1+\sin A}\right]\times3\sqrt{\sec^2A-1}\).
To solve this problem, we will simplify the given expression by first combining the fractions inside the square brackets. Then, we will simplify the term inside the square root using trigonometric identities. Finally, we will multiply the simplified terms to get the final answer.
The expression is \[\left[\frac{2\cos A}{1-\sin A}+\frac{2\cos A}{1+\sin A}\right]\].
Find a common denominator:
\[ \frac{2\cos A(1+\sin A) + 2\cos A(1-\sin A)}{(1-\sin A)(1+\sin A)} \]\[ \frac{2\cos A + 2\cos A \sin A + 2\cos A - 2\cos A \sin A}{1-\sin^2 A} \]\[ \frac{4\cos A}{\cos^2 A} \]\[ \frac{4}{\cos A} = 4\sec A \]The expression is \(3\sqrt{\sec^2A-1}\).
Using the identity \(\sec^2 A - \tan^2 A = 1\), we have \(\sec^2 A - 1 = \tan^2 A\).
So, \(3\sqrt{\sec^2A-1} = 3\sqrt{\tan^2 A}\).
Assuming \(A\) is in a quadrant where \(\tan A\) is positive (or we consider the absolute value), this simplifies to \(3|\tan A|\). For competitive exams, it's usually assumed that the principal values are considered unless specified, so we take \(3\tan A\).
Now, multiply the results from step 1 and step 2:
\[ (4\sec A) \times (3\tan A) \]\[ 12\sec A \tan A \]A) \(12 \sec A \tan A\) is the correct answer, as derived from the step-by-step simplification of the given expression.