The question asks to identify the river on whose banks the Durgapur Steel Plant in West Bengal is located. This is a factual question related to Indian geography and industrial locations.
A) Damodar: The Durgapur Steel Plant is indeed situated on the banks of the Damodar River. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) project, which includes dams and power stations, is also centered around this river, providing essential resources for industrial development in the region.
The question asks about the primary purpose of Judicial Review in India. Judicial Review is a fundamental concept in constitutional law, allowing the judiciary to scrutinize legislative and executive actions. Understanding its core function is key to answering this question.
A) To examine the constitutionality of laws. This is the core function of judicial review, where the Supreme Court and High Courts can declare a law or executive action void if it violates the basic structure or any other provision of the Constitution.
The question asks about the standard time limit for providing information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act for general requests. This requires knowledge of the specific provisions of the RTI Act, 2005.
A) 30 days. This is the standard time limit stipulated under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, for providing information for general requests.
The question asks for the specific date when Mahatma Gandhi began a 21-day fast for self-purification in support of the Harijan movement. This requires knowledge of key events and dates in Gandhi's life and the Indian independence movement, particularly his campaigns for social reform.
D) 8 May 1933 — Mahatma Gandhi began a 21-day fast for self-purification in support of the Harijan movement on 8 May 1933, while imprisoned in Yerawada Jail. This fast was a deeply personal act of atonement and a powerful statement against untouchability.
The question asks to identify which of the given options was NOT a part of the New Economic Policy (NEP) reforms introduced in India in 1991. The NEP was characterized by a shift from a largely state-controlled economy to a more market-oriented one.
D) Nationalisation of banks — The nationalisation of banks was a policy implemented in India primarily in 1969 and 1980, aiming to bring banking services under state control to serve broader socio-economic objectives. The New Economic Policy of 1991, however, marked a departure from this approach, focusing on liberalisation, privatisation, and globalisation, which included opening up the banking sector to private and foreign players, rather than further nationalisation.
The Indian Army celebrated its 77th Army Day at Pune on which date, which marked the third occasion that the Army Day Parade was held outside Delhi?
5 March 2025
5 February 2025
15 February 2025
15 January 2025
The question asks for the specific date when the Indian Army celebrated its 77th Army Day in Pune, which was notable for being the third time the parade was held outside Delhi. This requires knowledge of significant dates related to the Indian Army and recent events.
Correct Option: D) 15 January 2025
The question asks to identify the official who headed the 'Diwan-i-Arz' department during the Delhi Sultanate period and was responsible for military administration, including managing soldiers, branding horses (dāgh system), and administering war provisions. This requires knowledge of the administrative structure of the Delhi Sultanate.
Correct Option: C) Ariz-i-Mumalik — The Ariz-i-Mumalik was indeed the head of the Diwan-i-Arz, the military department of the Delhi Sultanate. His duties included recruiting soldiers, inspecting the army, branding horses (dāgh system), maintaining discipline, and organizing supplies for the military.
The question asks about the impact of globalisation on Indian industries. Globalisation involves the integration of economies worldwide, leading to increased trade, capital flows, and technological exchange. We need to evaluate how these aspects affected Indian industries.
C) Gave more competition and modern technology — Globalisation led to the entry of foreign companies and products, increasing competition for Indian industries. Simultaneously, it provided access to advanced technologies, capital, and management practices, which helped Indian industries modernize and become more efficient.
The question asks for the correct explanation of volcanism. Volcanism is a geological process involving the eruption of molten rock onto the Earth's surface or into its atmosphere. We need to identify the option that accurately describes this fundamental process.
Correct Option: A) It results from molten rock rising from the Earth's interior. This statement accurately describes the fundamental mechanism of volcanism, which involves the ascent of magma from the Earth's mantle or lower crust to the surface.
The question asks about the number of ashramas in Vedic social life. This is a direct recall question from ancient Indian history, specifically the Vedic period's social structure. The ashrama system is a well-defined concept in Hindu tradition.
Correct Option: A) Four. The social life in the Vedic period, particularly in its later stages, was structured around four ashramas: Brahmacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha, and Sannyasa.