The question asks for the Indian state where the Kopili Hydro Electric Project is located. This requires knowledge of major hydroelectric projects and their geographical locations in India.
Correct Option: A) Assam
The question asks to identify the folk dance from Himachal Pradesh that achieved a Guinness World Record in 2015 for the largest number of simultaneous participants at a single venue. This requires specific knowledge of cultural events and records related to Himachali folk dances.
Correct Option: D) Kullu Nati — The Kullu Nati dance holds the Guinness World Record (set in 2015) for the largest number of participants performing simultaneously at a single venue. This event saw 9,892 women dressed in traditional attire dancing together in the Kullu valley.
The question asks for the correct descending order of ministerial ranks in the Union Council of Ministers in India. Understanding the hierarchy of ministers is crucial for Indian polity.
Correct Option: D) Cabinet Minister → Minister of State → Deputy Minister
The question asks about the location of the Bhabar region within the Great Plains of India. This requires knowledge of the physiographic divisions of the Northern Plains and their relative positions.
Correct Option: D) Adjacent to the foothills of the Himalayas
The Bhabar region is a narrow belt, about 8-16 km wide, running parallel to the Shiwalik foothills. Rivers descending from the Himalayas deposit pebbles and boulders in this zone, and often disappear underground due to the high porosity of the region.
Which of the following important Indian festivals was observed on 13th and 14th March 2025?
The question asks to identify an important Indian festival that will be observed on March 13th and 14th, 2025. This requires knowledge of the typical dates or lunar calendar calculations for major Indian festivals.
D) Holi — Holi is celebrated over two days, with Holika Dahan on the evening of the full moon and Rangwali Holi (the playing with colors) the following day. In 2025, Holika Dahan is on March 13th and Rangwali Holi is on March 14th, perfectly matching the dates provided.
The question asks about the top immediate global threat highlighted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in its 2025 Global Risks Report. To answer this, one needs to be aware of the key findings and rankings presented in recent WEF Global Risks Reports, which are frequently cited in competitive exams.
C) State-based armed conflict — The World Economic Forum's 2025 Global Risks Report identified state-based armed conflict as the most severe immediate global threat, reflecting the current geopolitical landscape.
The question asks to identify which of the given options is NOT one of the four geographical divisions of Bhutan. This requires knowledge of Bhutan's regional administrative or geographical classifications.
Correct Option: B) Northern
The question asks about the origin of the Parthians. This requires knowledge of ancient history and geography, specifically the regions associated with major historical empires and peoples.
Correct Option: A) Iran
The question asks to identify the recipient of the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year award for outstanding performance in 2024. This requires knowledge of recent ICC awards. It's important to note that ICC awards are typically announced for the preceding calendar year's performance. Therefore, the award for 'outstanding performance in 2024' would typically be announced in early 2025.
Correct Option: B) Jasprit Bumrah. While the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year for 2024 has not been announced as of late 2024 (it will be announced in early 2025), and the 2023 award went to Pat Cummins, if this is a question from a specific source or implies a future prediction, Jasprit Bumrah is indicated as the correct answer. It is possible the question refers to a different specific award or a hypothetical scenario where Bumrah's performance in 2024 is being highlighted. For instance, he has been a strong contender in various formats.
The question asks to identify the technology that uses acoustic waves to locate objects in the ocean. This requires knowledge of various remote sensing and detection technologies and their underlying principles.
Correct Option: A) Sonar uses acoustic (sound) waves to detect objects underwater, which aligns precisely with the question.