This question tests knowledge of specific articles in the Indian Constitution related to the powers of the President. To answer correctly, one must recall the article that grants the President the power to pardon and reprieve.
Correct Option: A) Article 72
Article 72 of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit, or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offense.
The question asks to identify the Indian state where Siraj-ud-Daula, Mir Jafar, and Mir Qasim ruled in the 18th century. This requires knowledge of the history of the Nawabs of Bengal and their interactions with the British East India Company.
Correct Option: A) Bengal is the correct answer because Siraj-ud-Daula, Mir Jafar, and Mir Qasim were all Nawabs of Bengal during the 18th century, playing crucial roles in the region's history and the British conquest of India.
A conjugate acid-base pair consists of two species that differ by a single proton (\(\text{H}^+\)). According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a proton donor, and a base is a proton acceptor. When an acid donates a proton, it forms its conjugate base. Conversely, when a base accepts a proton, it forms its conjugate acid.
D) \(\text{NH}_4^+\) and \(\text{NH}_3\) form a conjugate acid-base pair because \(\text{NH}_4^+\) can donate a proton to become \(\text{NH}_3\), or \(\text{NH}_3\) can accept a proton to become \(\text{NH}_4^+\).
The question asks about the educational eligibility criteria for beneficiaries of the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for projects exceeding specific cost thresholds in the manufacturing and service sectors. To answer this, one needs to recall the specific guidelines of the PMEGP scheme.
B) At least VIII standard pass is the correct answer. The PMEGP scheme requires beneficiaries to have passed at least the VIII standard for projects costing above ₹10 lakh in the manufacturing sector and above ₹5 lakh in the business/service sector.
The question asks about a specific political event in January 2025 concerning John Dramani Mahama. This requires knowledge of current affairs and political developments in African countries, particularly regarding presidential elections and inaugurations.
Correct Option: B) Ghana. John Dramani Mahama is a former President of Ghana and is the leading opposition candidate for the 2024 Ghanaian general election. If he wins, he would be sworn in as President in January 2025.
The question asks about the launch of AIKosha in 2025 and seeks to identify the Union Minister responsible for its launch. This is a knowledge-based question related to government initiatives in technology.
Correct Option: D) Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology is the correct answer because the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) is responsible for formulating policies, programs, and initiatives related to electronics, information technology, and the internet, including emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, in India. Therefore, a significant AI-related project like AIKosha would fall under its domain.
The question asks about the number of sessions of the Indian Parliament held in a year. This is a factual question related to the functioning of the Indian parliamentary system as defined by the Constitution and established conventions.
A) Three is the correct answer because, by convention and established practice, the Indian Parliament holds three sessions annually: the Budget Session, the Monsoon Session, and the Winter Session.
The question asks to identify the specific rapid diagnostic assay that AI-powered handheld X-ray devices in Uttar Pradesh are designed to interpret for TB detection. This requires knowledge of recent advancements and specific technologies used in TB diagnostics in India.
Correct Option: C) Truenat
The AI-powered handheld X-ray devices deployed in Uttar Pradesh for TB detection are designed to interpret the results of the Truenat rapid diagnostic assay. Truenat is a point-of-care molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis that provides rapid and accurate detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance. Its integration with AI-powered X-ray devices allows for a comprehensive and quick diagnostic approach, particularly beneficial in resource-limited settings.
The question asks about the current (as of May 2025) Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC). This requires knowledge of recent appointments in key government scientific organizations in India.
A) Ajit Kumar Mohanty is the correct answer. He is currently serving as the Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
The question asks to identify the Delhi Sultan known for implementing extensive price control measures across various commodities. This requires knowledge of the administrative and economic policies of prominent Delhi Sultans.
Correct Option: A) Alauddin Khalji implemented comprehensive market regulations and price control measures for a wide range of goods, including food, horses, cattle, slaves, cloth, and articles for domestic and personal use. These reforms were a hallmark of his reign, detailed by contemporary historians like Barani.