The question asks for an alternative name for Barapani Lake, located near Shillong. This requires knowledge of geographical names in India, specifically in the North-Eastern region.
A) Umiam Lake is the correct alternative name for Barapani Lake. It is a popular tourist destination and a significant hydroelectric power source in Meghalaya.
The question asks about the head of the civil administration of a district court in India. This requires knowledge of the judicial hierarchy and administrative roles within the district judiciary.
Correct Option: B) District Judge is the head of the civil administration of a district court in India. He/She exercises administrative and supervisory control over all civil courts subordinate to him/her in the district.
The question asks for the year in which the National Seeds Policy was launched in India. This is a factual question related to agricultural policies and requires knowledge of specific historical dates.
Correct Option: C) 2002. The National Seeds Policy was indeed launched in the year 2002. This policy aimed to provide intellectual property protection to new plant varieties, stimulate investment in research and development, and create a conducive environment for the growth of the seed industry in India.
The question asks to identify the country of origin of Decathlon, a well-known sports goods retailer that established its first Indian outlet in Bengaluru in 2009. This requires general knowledge about international brands.
Correct Option: D) French sports goods retailer
To answer this question, we need to recall the basic principles of plate tectonics and understand the geological processes that occur at different types of plate boundaries, specifically focusing on where magma is generated and reaches the Earth's surface to form volcanoes.
Based on these processes, volcanoes are predominantly found at convergent and divergent plate boundaries.
Correct Option: C) Convergent and divergent boundaries
What was the official theme of India's 76th Republic Day Parade held on January 26, 2025?
Har Ghar Tiranga: Unity in Diversity
Digital Bharat: Future Forward
Viksit Bharat: Innovation & Inclusion
Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas
The question asks for the official theme of India's 76th Republic Day Parade, which is scheduled for January 26, 2025. This requires knowledge of current affairs and official announcements regarding national events.
D) Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas is the correct theme for India's 76th Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2025. This theme translates to "Golden India: Heritage and Development," reflecting a focus on both India's rich cultural legacy and its progress towards a developed nation.
The question asks about a notable characteristic of the carvings at the entrances (toranas) of the Sanchi Stupa. To answer this, one needs knowledge of the iconography and themes prevalent in early Buddhist art, particularly at Sanchi.
Correct Option: B) Jataka story narratives
The question asks to identify two countries that were involved in renewed tensions over the South China Sea in 2025, leading to international concern about maritime security. This requires knowledge of ongoing geopolitical disputes, particularly those related to maritime territories.
Correct Option: C) China and Philippines. These two countries are central to the ongoing and often escalating territorial disputes in the South China Sea, which frequently lead to renewed tensions and international concern over maritime security.
The question asks about the administrative divisions during the Satavahana Empire, specifically what the terms 'Ahara' or 'Rashtra' referred to. To answer this, one needs knowledge of the political and administrative structure of the Satavahana period in ancient India.
Correct Option: D) During the Satavahana Empire, 'Ahara' or 'Rashtra' referred to administrative divisions similar to districts or provinces. These terms are frequently found in Satavahana inscriptions denoting territorial units.
The question asks to identify the government initiative primarily focused on improving human development through healthcare and nutrition for women and children. We need to evaluate each option based on its core objectives.
Correct Option: D) Poshan Abhiyaan is the correct answer because its primary objective is to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, directly addressing healthcare and nutrition for women and children.