The question asks about the primary material used for the "Mother Goddess" sculpture from the Indus Valley Civilisation. This requires knowledge of the typical materials used for art and sculpture during that historical period and civilization.
Correct Option: C) Terracotta
The question asks for the specific dates during which the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were organized in Bihar. This requires knowledge of the official schedule of the event.
D) 4 to 15 May 2025 — This is the officially announced duration for the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 in Bihar.
The question asks about the time limit for filing a first appeal under Section 19 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, when an applicant is dissatisfied with the Public Information Officer's (PIO) decision or lack of response. This requires knowledge of the specific provisions of the RTI Act.
C) 30 days. This is the stipulated time limit under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, for filing the first appeal.
The question asks about the specific phase of Regional Rural Bank (RRB) amalgamation where the 'One State One RRB' principle was applied to 26 RRBs by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in 2025. To answer this, one needs to recall the history and phases of RRB amalgamation in India.
D) Fourth — The amalgamation of 26 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) based on the 'One State One RRB' principle, as notified by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) in 2025, is part of the fourth phase of RRB amalgamation. This phase specifically focused on achieving this objective to bring down the number of RRBs and improve their efficiency and financial health.
The question asks to identify the land tenure system prevalent before independence that led to the exploitation of farmers. We need to recall the characteristics of each system mentioned in the options and determine which one facilitated farmer exploitation.
Correct Option: B) The Zamindari system was the most exploitative land tenure system before independence. Under this system, zamindars were given ownership of vast tracts of land and were responsible for collecting revenue from the peasants. They often charged exorbitant rents, imposed illegal cesses, and evicted farmers who couldn't pay, leading to severe economic hardship and exploitation of the cultivators.
The question asks to identify the number of high-ranking mansabdars during Shahjahan's reign who received a significant portion of the empire's total estimated revenue as salaries. This is a specific historical fact related to the Mughal Mansabdari system.
A) 445. Historical records confirm that during Shahjahan's rule, 445 mansabdars out of 8000 were considered high-ranking and received 61.5% of the total estimated revenue as salaries.
The question asks to identify the cycle company associated with Shri Onkar Singh Pahwa, who is a recipient of the Padma Shri in 2025. This requires knowledge of prominent personalities in Indian industry and their affiliations, particularly those recognized with national awards.
Correct Option: A) Avon Cycles
Shri Onkar Singh Pahwa is the Chairman and Managing Director of Avon Cycles Ltd. He has been instrumental in the growth and success of the company, making it a significant player in the Indian bicycle market. His recognition with the Padma Shri in 2025 is for his contributions to trade and industry, specifically through his work with Avon Cycles.
The question asks to identify a place that receives an exceptionally high amount of rainfall in a single day, comparable to Jaisalmer's rainfall over 10 years. This requires knowledge of the rainfall patterns in different regions of India, particularly areas known for very high or very low precipitation.
A) Tura — Tura is located in the Garo Hills of Meghalaya, a state renowned for receiving some of the highest rainfall in the world. Places like Mawsynram and Cherrapunji in Meghalaya have recorded daily rainfall exceeding 1000 mm. Given Jaisalmer's average annual rainfall of about 100 mm, 10 years of rainfall would be 1000 mm. Therefore, Tura is a place where such an extreme single-day rainfall event is possible.
The question asks to identify which option is NOT a part of urban transport infrastructure. Urban transport infrastructure refers to the physical systems and facilities that enable the movement of people and goods within a city. We need to evaluate each option based on this definition.
Correct Option: A) Water irrigation pipelines are infrastructure for water supply, not for the movement of people or goods within a city. Therefore, they are not part of urban transport infrastructure.
The question asks to identify the statutory body that organized a National Conference on 'Environment – 2025' in March 2025. This requires knowledge of the roles and recent activities of various environmental statutory bodies in India.
Correct Option: D) National Green Tribunal. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is known for its proactive role in environmental protection and often organizes conferences and discussions on various environmental issues, including future challenges and policy directions. A conference titled 'Environment – 2025' aligns well with its mandate to ensure environmental protection and sustainable development.