The question asks to identify which condition is NOT required for citizenship at the commencement of the Indian Constitution, according to Article 5. We need to examine the provisions of Article 5 to determine which of the given options is not a criterion mentioned therein.
Correct Option: A) Holding an Indian passport is NOT required for a person to be considered a citizen at the commencement of the Constitution under Article 5. Article 5 lays down specific conditions related to domicile, birth in India, or parentage/residency in India, but not the possession of a passport.
Which Constitutional Amendment removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights in India?
44th Amendment Act, 1978
42nd Amendment Act, 1976
52nd Amendment Act, 1985
73rd Amendment Act, 1992
The question asks to identify the Constitutional Amendment that removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights in India. This requires knowledge of significant constitutional amendments and their impact on fundamental rights.
A) 44 th Amendment Act, 1978 — This amendment removed the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights (Article 31) and made it a legal right under Article 300A.
The question asks to identify which of the given mountain ranges is part of the Peninsular Plateau. This requires knowledge of the major physiographic divisions of India and the location of prominent mountain ranges within them.
Correct Option: C) The Ajanta range is located in the state of Maharashtra and forms part of the Deccan Plateau, which is a significant part of the Peninsular Plateau of India. It is known for its rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments.
The question asks about a specific decision made by the Indian Cabinet regarding the upcoming decennial census, as announced on April 30, 2025. This requires knowledge of recent policy announcements related to the census in India.
C) To include a caste-based enumeration in the next census — This option aligns with the strong political and social demands for a caste census in India. Various state governments and political parties have been advocating for the inclusion of caste data in the decennial census to facilitate better policy-making and affirmative action. If the Indian Cabinet were to make a major announcement on the census, this would be a highly significant and anticipated decision.
The question asks to identify the dominant renewable energy source in India's total installed renewable energy capacity in 2024, given that it accounts for 47% of the total. This requires knowledge of the current trends and composition of India's renewable energy sector.
B) Solar Power is the correct answer. Solar power has emerged as the dominant renewable energy source in India, accounting for approximately 47% of the total installed renewable energy capacity in 2024. This growth is driven by government initiatives, decreasing costs, and high solar insolation across the country.
The question asks to identify which element is NOT a standard part of the Windows 7 desktop. We need to recall the typical components visible on a Windows 7 desktop upon startup.
D) Control Panel — The Control Panel is a utility window that you open to manage system settings; it is not a constant, visible element on the standard Windows 7 desktop like the Start Button, Taskbar, or Notification Area.
The question asks to identify the Union Territory of India located in the Arabian Sea. This requires knowledge of the geographical locations of India's Union Territories.
Correct Option: C) Lakshadweep is an archipelago of 36 islands located in the Arabian Sea, making it the correct answer.
The question asks about a key effect of globalisation on the Indian economy after 1991. This refers to the period of economic reforms (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation - LPG reforms) initiated in India in 1991. We need to identify which of the given options accurately reflects a significant consequence of these reforms, particularly globalisation.
B) Entry of foreign companies and capital. The 1991 economic reforms, particularly globalisation, aimed at integrating the Indian economy with the global economy. A cornerstone of this policy was to encourage foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign institutional investment (FII) by liberalising policies and reducing restrictions. This led to a significant influx of foreign companies establishing operations in India and foreign capital flowing into various sectors, boosting economic growth and competition.
The question asks about the target number of households for rooftop solar installation under the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, approved in 2024. To answer this, one needs to recall the key details of this government scheme.
D) One crore — The Union Cabinet approved the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana in February 2024 with the aim of providing central financial assistance for installing rooftop solar systems in one crore households across the country. This scheme has an outlay of over ₹75,000 crore.
The question asks to identify the MS Windows utility used for changing system settings. We need to recall the primary function of each given option.
Correct Option: B) Control Panel is the primary utility in MS Windows designed for users to view and change various system settings, including hardware, software, user accounts, and network configurations.