The question asks about the eligibility criteria for membership in a State Legislature as per the Representation of the People Act, 1951. We need to identify the correct qualification among the given options.
Correct Option: A) Be an elector (voter) in any State assembly constituency
According to Section 5 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, a person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in the Legislative Assembly of a State unless he is an elector for any Assembly constituency in that State. This is a fundamental requirement for contesting elections to the State Legislature.
Who received the Best Actress award at the 25th IIFA Awards in 2025?
Nitanshi Goel
Neha Dixit
Manisha Kulshreshtha
Subhashree Ganguly
The question asks to identify the recipient of the Best Actress award at the 25th IIFA Awards in 2025. This requires knowledge of recent award winners in the Indian film industry.
Correct Option: A) Nitanshi Goel received the Best Actress award at the 25th IIFA Awards for her role in "Laapataa Ladies".
The question asks to identify the organization responsible for managing civil aerodromes, civil enclaves, and aeronautical communication systems, specifically mentioning its establishment in June 1986. We need to recall the history and functions of key aviation authorities in India.
Correct Option: D) National Airports Authority. The National Airports Authority (NAA) was established in June 1986. It was responsible for the management of civil aerodromes and civil enclaves, and for the maintenance and operation of aeronautical communication systems at all airports (both domestic and international). In 1995, the NAA merged with the International Airports Authority of India (IAAI) to form the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
The question asks to identify the Mughal emperor for whom Abu'l Fazl served as court historian. This requires knowledge of prominent historians and their association with specific rulers during the Mughal period in Indian history.
A) Akbar — Abu'l Fazl was one of the 'Nine Jewels' (Navaratnas) in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was the author of the Akbarnama, the official history of Akbar's reign, which includes the Ain-i-Akbari, a detailed record of the administration of Akbar's empire.
The question asks to identify the region of India from which Kathak, a classical dance form, originates. This requires knowledge of the origins of various Indian classical dance forms.
Correct Option: C) North India — Kathak is a prominent classical dance form that originated and flourished in North India, particularly in the regions of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
The question asks for the specific term describing the increase in Earth's average temperature due to gases trapping heat. We need to identify the environmental phenomenon directly associated with this description.
Correct Option: A) Greenhouse effect
The question asks about the budget session in which Mission Antyodaya was adopted. To answer this, one needs to recall the timeline of major government initiatives and their announcements in the Union Budgets.
C) Union Budget 2017-18
Mission Antyodaya was adopted and announced in the Union Budget 2017-18. This initiative aims to bring optimum use and management of resources through a convergence and accountability framework, primarily focusing on rural development and poverty alleviation in identified Gram Panchayats.
The question asks to identify the organization responsible for releasing the "World Social Protection Report (WSPR) 2024-2025". This requires knowledge of the mandates and publications of various international organizations.
D) International Labour Organization (ILO). The ILO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that deals with labour issues, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all. The World Social Protection Report is one of its flagship publications, providing comprehensive data and analysis on social protection systems worldwide.
The question asks to identify the Indian state where the Lahaulas and Pangwala tribes are primarily found. This requires knowledge of the geographical distribution of major tribal communities in India.
Correct Option: A) Himachal Pradesh
The question asks to identify the specific law enacted during the British period in India that permitted inter-caste and inter-religious marriages. We need to examine each option to determine its purpose and impact on marriage laws.
The Special Marriage Act of 1872 (also known as Act III of 1872) was a landmark legislation during the British period. It allowed individuals to perform civil marriages, bypassing traditional religious customs and personal laws. This Act was crucial for enabling inter-caste and inter-religious marriages, as it provided a legal framework for such unions, which were often not recognized or were forbidden under existing Hindu or Muslim personal laws.