The question asks to identify the first African country to sign the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in April 2025. This requires knowledge of specific historical events related to the ISA and its member countries.
Correct Option: C) Mauritius was the first African country to sign and ratify the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement. While the date "April 2025" in the question is either a hypothetical future date or a typo, historically, Mauritius holds the distinction of being the first African signatory.
The question asks to identify the plateau situated between the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats. This requires knowledge of the geographical location of major plateaus in India and their relationship with the prominent mountain ranges.
Correct Option: B) Deccan Plateau. The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in southern India, located between the Western Ghats to its west and the Eastern Ghats to its east. It is a triangular landmass that rises to about 100 meters in the north and to more than 1,000 meters in the south, forming a raised triangle within the south-pointing triangle of the Indian coastline.
The question asks to identify the organization that released a strategic report titled 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises', highlighting their importance in India's development. This requires knowledge of recent reports and initiatives by key Indian economic and policy-making bodies.
Correct Option: D) NITI Aayog unveiled the strategic report titled 'Designing a Policy for Medium Enterprises', which underscored the critical role of medium enterprises in India's economic development and employment generation. This aligns with NITI Aayog's function as the government's premier think tank for policy formulation and strategic guidance.
The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union (Central) and State governments. This is a fundamental aspect of India's federal structure.
D) Article 246
Article 246 of the Indian Constitution is the primary article that deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States. It specifies that Parliament has exclusive power to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the Union List (List I in the Seventh Schedule). State Legislatures have exclusive power to make laws with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the State List (List II). Both Parliament and State Legislatures can make laws with respect to matters enumerated in the Concurrent List (List III).
The question asks to identify the pigment responsible for the reddish-purple color of petunias in an acidic environment. This requires knowledge of common plant pigments and their pH-dependent color changes.
Correct Option: A) Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments found in plant vacuoles. They are responsible for many of the red, purple, and blue colors in flowers, fruits, and leaves. A key characteristic of anthocyanins is their sensitivity to pH. In acidic environments (low pH), they typically appear red or reddish-purple, while in neutral or alkaline environments, they can shift towards blue or purple. This perfectly matches the description for petunias.
The question asks about the administrative oversight of the Kutiyattam Kendra in Thiruvananthapuram. This requires knowledge of the governmental or international bodies responsible for cultural institutions in India, particularly those related to traditional arts.
D) Ministry of Culture — The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is responsible for the promotion and preservation of Indian art and culture, including traditional performing arts like Kutiyattam. The Kutiyattam Kendra, being a center for this art form, would naturally be overseen by this ministry.
The question asks to identify the officer responsible for managing stores and supplying weapons during the Gupta period. This requires knowledge of the administrative titles and their functions in the Gupta administration.
During the Gupta period, the administration had well-defined roles for various officials. The term 'Ranabhandagarika' specifically refers to the officer in charge of the army's stores, which would include weapons and other supplies.
Correct Option: A) Ranabhandagarika was the officer responsible for managing military stores and the supply of weapons like spears and swords during the Gupta period. The term 'rana' relates to war, and 'bhandagarika' relates to stores/treasury.
The question asks to identify the two places for which the Central Government approved Greenfield airports for better connectivity on May 5, 2025. This is a factual question related to current affairs or government decisions regarding infrastructure development.
On May 5, 2025, the Central Government approved the development of Greenfield airports at Kota (Rajasthan) and Puri (Odisha). These approvals are aimed at enhancing regional air connectivity and boosting tourism and economic development in these regions.
Correct Option: C) Kota and Puri
Who is the director of the Indian entry at the 78th Cannes Film Festival named 'Homebound', starring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa?
Neeraj Ghaywan
Karan Johar
Anurag Kashyap
Anurag Basu
The question asks to identify the director of the Indian entry 'Homebound' at the 78th Cannes Film Festival, featuring Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa. This requires knowledge of contemporary Indian cinema and recent film festival selections.
Correct Option: A) Neeraj Ghaywan is the director of the film 'Homebound', which was selected as an Indian entry for the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa.
The question asks why the net sown area is low in hilly states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. This requires understanding the geographical and topographical challenges associated with agriculture in mountainous regions.
B) Because of steep slopes and thin soil layers. This option directly addresses the primary geographical constraints that limit agricultural land in hilly regions. Steep slopes make farming difficult and prone to erosion, while thin soil layers reduce fertility and productivity, thus limiting the net sown area.