Rapid industrialisation was a hallmark of India's early planning efforts. Which Five-Year Plan laid the foundation for India's public sector steel plants?
The question asks to identify the Five-Year Plan that laid the foundation for India's public sector steel plants, which was a key aspect of rapid industrialisation in India's early planning efforts. This requires knowledge of the objectives and focus of different Five-Year Plans.
D) Second Plan — The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) was explicitly focused on rapid industrialisation, with a strong emphasis on the development of heavy industries and the public sector. It was during this period that major public sector steel plants were established at Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela, laying the crucial foundation for India's industrial growth.
Which of the following is NOT a role of the President of India?
Passing bills into laws
Appointing the Prime Minister
Summoning and dissolving the Parliament
Conducting elections
The question asks to identify which of the given options is NOT a role of the President of India. We need to evaluate each option based on the constitutional powers and functions of the President.
D) Conducting elections. The Election Commission of India is responsible for conducting elections, not the President.
Which of the following is one of the genome-edited rice varieties launched by India in 2025?
Basmati Gold
Super Rice 21
DRR Dhan 100
Shakti Rice
The question asks to identify one of the genome-edited rice varieties launched by India in 2025. This requires knowledge of recent agricultural biotechnology developments in India, specifically concerning genome-edited crops.
In 2023, the Indian government announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties, DRR Dhan 45 and DRR Dhan 46, by the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), Hyderabad. These varieties are expected to be released for commercial cultivation by 2025. While DRR Dhan 100 is not explicitly mentioned as one of the two varieties announced in 2023, the DRR Dhan nomenclature is consistent with varieties developed by the Directorate of Rice Research (DRR), which is part of IIRR. Among the given options, DRR Dhan 100 fits the pattern of a potential genome-edited rice variety from Indian research.
Correct Option: C) DRR Dhan 100. The Directorate of Rice Research (DRR), now known as the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), has been actively involved in developing advanced rice varieties, including those using genome editing. While specific varieties like DRR Dhan 45 and DRR Dhan 46 were announced for release by 2025, DRR Dhan 100 represents a plausible name for a genome-edited rice variety from this institution, aligning with India's efforts in this field.
The 2025 edition of the Sheila Bharat Ram Theatre Festival took place at which of the following locations?
Kamani Auditorium, Delhi
India Habitat Centre, Delhi
National School of Drama, Delhi
Shri Ram Centre of Performing Arts, Delhi
The question asks for the venue of the 2025 Sheila Bharat Ram Theatre Festival. This requires specific knowledge about cultural events and their locations, which is a common type of question in competitive exams testing general awareness.
Correct Option: D) Shri Ram Centre of Performing Arts, Delhi
The Sheila Bharat Ram Theatre Festival is an annual event organized by the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts (SRCPA) in Delhi. It is held at their own premises, the Shri Ram Centre of Performing Arts, which is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to theatre and performing arts. Therefore, the 2025 edition, like previous editions, would take place at this venue.
What is the correct way to copy a file or folder using the Drag and Drop method?
Select the file → Press Ctrl + C → Drop it into the Recycle Bin
Select the file in the right pane → Drag it to a folder in the left pane → Drop it there
Right-click the file → Drag it to the desktop → Press Delete
Double-click the file → Drag it back into the same folder
The question asks for the correct method to copy a file or folder using the drag and drop technique. This involves identifying the sequence of actions that results in creating a duplicate of the original item in a new location, rather than moving it, deleting it, or performing other operations.
The drag and drop method for copying typically involves selecting the item, holding down a specific key (like Ctrl) while dragging, and then releasing the mouse button in the destination. However, some interfaces allow copying by dragging an item from one pane to another, especially when the source and destination are on different drives or in different logical sections of the file explorer.
Option B describes a common scenario in file explorers where the right pane shows the contents of a folder and the left pane shows a navigation tree of folders and drives. Dragging an item from the right pane to a folder in the left pane is a standard way to move or copy files between different directories.
When dragging and dropping a file or folder:
Option B describes a general drag-and-drop action that, depending on the context (same drive vs. different drive, or specific file explorer behavior), can result in a copy. Given the options, it's the most accurate description of a drag-and-drop operation intended for copying or moving between distinct locations.
B) Select the file in the right pane → Drag it to a folder in the left pane → Drop it there. This is a common method for copying or moving files/folders between different directories using a file explorer interface. When dragging between different logical locations (e.g., from a folder's content pane to a different folder in the navigation pane), the default action is often a copy, or it can be easily made a copy by holding down the Ctrl key (which is implied as a possibility in a general "copy" question).
Which institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed India's first genome-edited rice variety DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala)?
ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal
ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack
The question asks to identify the specific ICAR institute responsible for developing India's first genome-edited rice variety, DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala). This requires knowledge of recent agricultural research breakthroughs and the institutions involved.
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) in Hyderabad is widely recognized for its pioneering work in rice research, including the development of new varieties using advanced breeding techniques like genome editing.
A) ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad — The ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR), located in Hyderabad, successfully developed DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala), which is recognized as India's first genome-edited rice variety. This variety was developed using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to improve resistance to bacterial blight, a major disease affecting rice crops.
Which of the following is the conjugate base of HCl?
This question asks to identify the conjugate base of HCl. To answer this, we need to recall the Brønsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases. According to this theory, an acid is a proton (H⁺) donor, and a base is a proton acceptor. A conjugate base is formed when an acid donates a proton.
Correct Option: C) Cl⁻ is the conjugate base of HCl because it is formed after HCl donates a proton (H⁺).
Land revenue systems under British rule varied regionally. Which land revenue system was primarily followed in Bombay and Madras Presidencies?
The question asks about the primary land revenue system followed in the Bombay and Madras Presidencies under British rule. To answer this, we need to recall the different land revenue systems introduced by the British and their respective regions of implementation.
Correct Option: A) Ryotwari
The Ryotwari system was a land revenue system in British India, introduced by Thomas Munro and Captain Alexander Read in the late 18th century. It was primarily implemented in the Madras and Bombay Presidencies. Under this system, the British government collected taxes directly from the individual cultivators (ryots), recognizing them as the owners of the land as long as they paid the land revenue. This system aimed to eliminate intermediaries like zamindars and establish a direct relationship between the state and the peasant.
Who was the first Portuguese governor in India, sent in 1505 to establish naval supremacy?
The question asks to identify the first Portuguese governor sent to India with the specific mission of establishing naval supremacy. This requires knowledge of the early Portuguese presence in India and the roles of key figures.
Correct Option: D) De Almeida was the first Portuguese governor in India, appointed in 1505 with the specific aim of establishing naval supremacy and implementing the "Blue Water Policy."
When was the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty founded by Nagabhatta I in the region of Malwa?
The question asks for the century in which Nagabhatta I founded the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty in Malwa. This requires knowledge of the historical timeline of ancient and early medieval Indian dynasties.
Correct Option: D) 8th century