The question asks to identify the event that marked a pivotal moment in the struggle between extremists and moderates during the Indian freedom struggle. This refers to a significant split or divergence in the Indian National Congress.
The Surat Split of 1907 was a pivotal moment. During the Surat session of the Indian National Congress, the party formally split into two factions: the Moderates, led by leaders like Gopal Krishna Gokhale, and the Extremists, led by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Lala Lajpat Rai, and Bipin Chandra Pal. This split was due to fundamental differences in ideology, methods, and the pace of political reform. The Extremists advocated for more aggressive methods like Swadeshi and Boycott, while the Moderates preferred constitutional means and gradual reforms. This event significantly weakened the Congress for a decade and is considered a major turning point in the internal struggle between the two groups.
The question asks about the role of the public sector in the Indian economy during the period 1947–1991. This period is characterized by India's adoption of a mixed economic model with a strong emphasis on state-led industrialization. We need to recall the key economic policies and priorities of this era.
Correct Option: A) Dominant in core and heavy industries
The question asks to identify the term used by Ibn Battuta for the postal system that utilized royal horses to transfer packages during the Delhi Sultanate period. This requires knowledge of historical terminology related to the administrative and communication systems of that era, as described by contemporary travellers like Ibn Battuta.
Correct Option: B) Uluq is the term used by Ibn Battuta for the horse-post system where royal horses were employed to transfer packages.
The question asks about the number of small princely states from the present-day Odisha region that were integrated into the Indian Union at the time of Partition. This requires knowledge of the administrative history of India, specifically the integration of princely states.
A) 26. At the time of India's Partition and subsequent independence, 26 princely states, often referred to as Garhjat states, from the region that now forms Odisha, were integrated into the Indian Union. This was a significant part of the larger process of integrating princely states into independent India.
The question asks to identify the government program aimed at providing safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections by 2024. This requires knowledge of major Indian government schemes related to water supply.
Correct Option: A) Jal Jeevan Mission
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched by the Government of India in August 2019. Its primary objective is to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024. The mission aims to implement source sustainability measures, such as recharge and reuse through greywater management, water conservation, and rainwater harvesting.
The question asks about the distribution of population in India. To answer this, one must consider the various geographical, climatic, and socio-economic factors that influence where people choose to live across the country.
D) uneven, with variations across regions
This option accurately describes the population distribution in India. Factors like fertile plains, availability of water, industrial development, and urbanisation lead to high population densities in some areas, while harsh climates, rugged terrain, and lack of resources result in sparse populations in others (e.g., deserts, high mountains).
The question asks to identify the acid used in non-ionic detergent reactions to enhance cleaning properties and thicken the detergent. This requires knowledge of common additives in detergent formulations and their specific functions.
Correct Option: A) Stearic acid is widely used in detergent formulations, especially in non-ionic systems, to improve viscosity (thicken) and enhance the overall cleaning performance by contributing to emulsion stability and foam characteristics. Its long hydrocarbon chain makes it compatible with the hydrophobic parts of detergent molecules.
The question asks to identify the Indian cricketer who was named for Wisden Leading Cricketers in the World 2024 and scored 1659 runs across formats in 2024. This requires knowledge of recent cricket awards and player statistics.
Correct Option: B) Smriti Mandhana was named for Wisden Leading Cricketers in the World 2024 and scored 1659 runs across formats in 2024, making her the correct answer.
The question asks about the state government that launched India's first ferret research facility in February 2025. This is a factual question related to current affairs and scientific developments in India. To answer this, one needs to recall recent news regarding such initiatives.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE) in Hisar, Haryana, established India's first ferret research facility. This initiative is crucial for developing vaccines against diseases like African Swine Fever (ASF) and Canine Distemper, as ferrets are considered suitable animal models for such research.
D) Haryana — The state of Haryana launched India's first ferret research facility in February 2025 at the ICAR-National Research Centre on Equines (NRCE) in Hisar. This facility is significant for vaccine development against various animal diseases.
The US Army contingent that participated in Exercise YUDH ABHYAS held in September 2024 belonged to which of the following divisions?
82nd Airborne Division
11th Airborne Division
1st Infantry Division
101st Airborne Division
The question asks to identify the specific US Army division that participated in Exercise YUDH ABHYAS in September 2024. This requires knowledge of recent military exercises and the units involved.
B) 11th Airborne Division. The 11th Airborne Division of the US Army was the contingent that participated in Exercise YUDH ABHYAS in September 2024, which took place in Alaska, USA.