The question asks for the location of India's first prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR). This is a factual question related to India's nuclear energy program. Recalling the key nuclear power plant locations and their specific projects will lead to the correct answer.
Correct Option: A) Kalpakkam is the site of India's first prototype fast-breeder reactor (PFBR), which is a significant step in the country's nuclear energy program, particularly for utilizing its vast thorium reserves.
The question asks to identify a major fiscal reform introduced in India as part of the 1991 economic reforms. This requires knowledge of the timeline of key economic policies in India.
B) Introduction of the Modified Value Added Tax (MODVAT)
The Modified Value Added Tax (MODVAT) was introduced in India in 1986, initially for a few commodities, and was significantly expanded in 1991 as part of the broader economic reforms. It aimed to rationalize the excise duty structure by allowing manufacturers to claim credit for excise duties paid on inputs, thereby reducing the cascading effect of taxes. This was a crucial step towards a more modern and efficient indirect tax system and aligns perfectly with the fiscal reforms of the 1990s.
The question asks to identify the commission appointed to examine the reorganisation of states based on language. We need to recall the historical committees and commissions related to state reorganisation in India.
Correct Option: D) The Dhar Commission was the first commission appointed in June 1948 to specifically look into the question of states based on language.
The question asks to identify a compound from the given options. To answer this, we need to understand the definitions of elements and compounds.
Correct Option: C) Water is a compound because it is formed by the chemical combination of two different elements, Hydrogen and Oxygen, in a fixed ratio (\(H_2O\)).
The question asks to identify a specific missile successfully flight-trialed by DRDO and the Indian Navy in 2025 from Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrating anti-ship capabilities when launched from a Sea King helicopter. This requires knowledge of recent defense developments and missile systems.
B) Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range — This missile system, developed by DRDO, is designed for launch from naval helicopters (like the Sea King) to engage ship targets. Recent reports and ongoing development align with the description of a successful flight trial in the near future (2025) from Chandipur.
The question asks about a major reform aimed at redistributing land to the landless after India's independence. We need to identify the policy or scheme that directly addressed land ownership inequality.
Correct Option: A) Land Ceiling Acts were legislative measures implemented to fix a maximum limit on the amount of land that could be owned by an individual or a family. The surplus land beyond this limit was then acquired by the government and distributed among landless agricultural laborers and small farmers, directly fulfilling the objective of redistributing land to the landless.
The question asks to identify the island group located to the south-east of the Indian mainland. This requires knowledge of the geographical location of major Indian island groups relative to the mainland.
Correct Option: C) Andaman and Nicobar. These islands are located in the Bay of Bengal, which is situated to the east and south-east of the Indian mainland. They form an important part of India's geography and are known for their strategic location.
The question asks to identify the organization responsible for developing 'Akashteer', India's fully indigenous, automated Air Defence Control and Reporting System. This requires knowledge of major defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) and their specific contributions to India's defence capabilities.
C) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is a Navratna PSU under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is a leading manufacturer of advanced electronic products for the Indian Armed Forces. BEL has developed and supplied numerous critical systems, including radars, communication equipment, electronic warfare systems, and command and control systems like Akashteer, which enhances the Indian Army's air defence capabilities by integrating various sensors and command posts.
The question asks to identify the crop that thrives in waterlogged conditions. This requires knowledge of the specific environmental requirements for common agricultural crops.
Correct Option: D) Rice
The question asks to identify which sector is NOT covered under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. To answer this, one needs to know the various sectors that have been included in the PLI scheme by the Indian government.
Correct Option: C) Tourism is not covered under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The PLI scheme is specifically designed to boost manufacturing in various sectors, not services like tourism.