The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with the Council of Ministers aiding and advising the President. This requires knowledge of the specific articles related to the Union Executive.
Correct Option: A) Article 74 of the Indian Constitution explicitly states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions.
The question asks to identify the river that originates from the Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh at an elevation of 3,900 meters in the Uttarkashi district. This requires knowledge of the origin points of major Himalayan rivers.
C) Bhagirathi river — The Bhagirathi river indeed rises from the Gangotri glacier at Gaumukh, located at an elevation of 3,900 meters in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the two headstreams of the Ganga (Ganges) river, the other being the Alaknanda.
The question asks about a significant challenge faced by the Indian manufacturing sector after economic liberalisation. Liberalisation policies, introduced in 1991, aimed to open up the economy, reduce government control, and integrate India with the global market. We need to identify which of the given options represents a direct consequence and a major challenge for domestic manufacturing in this new economic environment.
Correct Option: A) Increased competition from cheaper imports
This question tests basic computer shortcut knowledge, which is common in competitive exams. The task is to identify the function of the Alt + F4 key combination.
Correct Option: B) Closes the current window or application
The Alt + F4 shortcut is a standard command in Microsoft Windows and many other operating systems. When pressed, it sends a signal to the currently active application or window to close. If there are unsaved changes, the application will usually prompt the user to save them before closing.
The question asks for an example of plasticity in plants. Plasticity refers to the ability of an organism to alter its phenotype in response to changes in the environment. We need to identify which of the given options best fits this definition.
Correct Option: B) Heterophylly is an excellent example of plasticity because it demonstrates the plant's ability to produce different leaf forms in response to varying environmental conditions (e.g., water availability, light exposure).
The question asks about the umbrella program under which the Centre of Excellence on 'Classical and Quantum Communications for 6G' at IIT-Madras operates. This requires knowledge of government initiatives and their associated centers in the telecommunications and technology sector in India.
Correct Option: C) Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCoE)-India is the correct umbrella program. TCoE-India is a public-private partnership that fosters R&D in the telecom sector through various centers established at premier academic institutions like IITs.
The question asks to identify the Articles in the Indian Constitution that deal with the Right against Exploitation. This requires knowledge of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution and their corresponding Article numbers.
The Fundamental Rights are listed in Part III of the Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35). The Right against Exploitation is one of these fundamental rights.
Based on this classification, Articles 23 and 24 specifically deal with the Right against Exploitation.
D) Articles 23–24. Article 23 prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labour. Article 24 prohibits the employment of children in factories, mines, or any other hazardous employment.
The question asks to identify the State/UT whose police launched the 'Shishtachar' squad in 2025 to combat sexual harassment of women in public places. This is a current affairs question requiring knowledge of recent initiatives by police forces in India.
Correct Option: A) Delhi Police launched the 'Shishtachar' squad in 2025 to check sexual harassment of women in public places. This initiative aims to ensure safety and respectful conduct in public areas.
The question asks to identify the organization responsible for conducting the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in India. This requires knowledge of the statistical bodies and their functions within the Indian government.
Correct Option: D) NSO (National Statistical Office) is the correct answer because the National Statistical Office (NSO) is the government body responsible for conducting the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in India.
The question asks for the date of Buddha Purnima in 2025. Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is an annual Buddhist festival that celebrates the birth, enlightenment (Nirvana), and passing away (Parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha. The date varies each year as it is traditionally observed on the full moon day of the Vaisakha month of the Buddhist calendar, which typically falls in April or May in the Gregorian calendar.
Correct Option: A) 12 May is the correct date for Buddha Purnima in 2025.