The question asks to identify the Group 17 element (halogen) commonly used for disinfection across various applications like water treatment, sewage, and swimming pools. We need to recall the primary uses of each halogen listed in the options.
Correct Option: D) Chlorine is extensively used for disinfecting drinking water, sewage, industrial waste, swimming pools, spas, and surfaces due to its strong oxidizing properties that kill bacteria and viruses.
The question asks about a key electoral innovation introduced by the 1909 Act. This refers to the Morley-Minto Reforms, which brought significant changes to the legislative councils in British India. We need to identify the specific electoral reform that was a hallmark of this Act.
Correct Option: A) Separate electorates was the key electoral innovation introduced by the 1909 Act. This system provided for the election of representatives by specific religious communities, primarily Muslims, through their own separate electorates. This move was highly controversial and had long-lasting implications for Indian politics.
The question asks to identify the first Indian cricketer to be honored with the Padma Bhushan award. This requires knowledge of significant awards received by prominent Indian cricketers and their timelines.
Comparing these dates, CK Nayudu received the award in 1956, which is earlier than Sunil Gavaskar (1980), Kapil Dev (1991), and Sachin Tendulkar (2001).
A) CK Nayudu was the first Indian cricketer to receive the Padma Bhushan award in 1956.
The question asks for the continent where the Congo River, known for being the world's deepest river, is located. This is a geography-based general knowledge question.
Correct Option: D) Africa
The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is the second-longest river in Africa and the deepest river in the world, with depths exceeding 220 meters (720 feet). It flows through the Congo Basin in Central Africa.
The question asks for the specific month and year when K. Sanjay Murthy was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. This requires factual knowledge about recent appointments to key constitutional posts in India.
Correct Option: C) November 2024
K. Sanjay Murthy was sworn in as the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India by the President of India in November 2024. This is a factual piece of information related to a significant constitutional appointment.
Which of the following features introduced by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment ensures the continuous functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
Creation of Lok Adalats at Panchayat level
Elections within six months of dissolution of a Panchayat
Inclusion of Panchayati Raj in the Union List
Provision for direct funding from the Union government
The question asks about a specific feature introduced by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment that ensures the continuous functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). We need to identify which of the given options directly contributes to the uninterrupted operation of these local self-governing bodies.
Correct Option: B) Elections within six months of dissolution of a Panchayat. This provision directly addresses the issue of ensuring the continuous functioning of PRIs by preventing prolonged periods without elected local bodies. It mandates timely elections, thereby guaranteeing the democratic continuity of Panchayats.
The question asks to identify the major donor country whose withdrawal complicated the drafting of a legally-binding pandemic preparedness pact by WHO member states. This tests knowledge of recent international health policy developments and geopolitical dynamics.
Correct Option: A) The United States has been a major donor to the WHO and has expressed significant reservations about the proposed pandemic preparedness pact, leading to its withdrawal from key aspects of the negotiations or its refusal to sign certain provisions, thereby complicating the finalization of a legally-binding agreement. Its concerns often centered on national sovereignty and the potential impact on its pharmaceutical industry.
The question asks for the full form of the NAKSHA programme, specifically mentioning its second phase launched by the Ministry of Rural Development. This requires knowledge of government initiatives and their acronyms.
B) NAtional geospatial Knowledge-based land Survey of urban HAbitations is the correct full form of the NAKSHA programme. This programme is designed to leverage geospatial technology for comprehensive land surveys and mapping, which is vital for planning and development.
The question asks for the deadline set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for all banks to migrate their existing domains to the '.bank.in' domain. This is a factual question related to a specific directive issued by the RBI.
A) 31 October 2025 is the correct deadline set by the Reserve Bank of India for all banks to complete the migration of their existing domains to the '.bank.in' domain.
The question asks about the basis of the Modern Periodic Law. This law is a fundamental concept in chemistry that describes how the properties of elements repeat periodically. We need to recall the key difference between Mendeleev's original periodic law and the Modern Periodic Law.
A) atomic number — The Modern Periodic Law, proposed by Moseley, states that the physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers. This arrangement is more fundamental and consistent than the earlier atomic weight-based law.