The question asks to distinguish between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers in the Indian parliamentary system. Understanding the composition and roles of these two bodies is key to identifying the correct statement.
Based on these points, we can evaluate the given options.
Correct Option: C) The Cabinet includes senior ministers, while the Council includes all categories of ministers.
This statement accurately reflects the hierarchical structure and composition. The Cabinet is the inner circle of senior ministers, while the Council of Ministers is the larger body encompassing all ministers.
The question asks which existing Act will be repealed by the proposed Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025. This requires knowledge of current legislative proposals and their impact on existing laws related to immigration and foreign affairs in India.
Correct Option: C) The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920. This Act is a significant piece of legislation governing the entry of persons into India and is widely expected to be repealed and subsumed by a new comprehensive immigration law like the proposed Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025.
The question asks to identify a characteristic of primary memory in a computer. We need to understand the fundamental differences between primary and secondary memory, particularly regarding speed, purpose, and data retention.
D) It holds data temporarily for quick access during processing. This accurately describes primary memory (RAM), which is volatile and provides high-speed access to data and instructions currently being used by the CPU.
The question asks to identify the specific geographical zone near the equator where trade winds from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres converge. This is a fundamental concept in atmospheric circulation and climatology.
D) Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) — The ITCZ is a belt of low pressure which girdles the Earth near the equator. It is formed by the convergence of the trade winds from the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. As these warm, moist air masses meet, they are forced upwards, leading to cloud formation and heavy rainfall. This zone shifts seasonally with the sun's apparent movement.
The question asks to identify an island nation in the Indian Ocean that is also a neighbouring country of India. This requires knowledge of India's geographical neighbours and their classification as island or landlocked nations.
A) Maldives: The Maldives is an archipelago nation located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of India and Sri Lanka. It is a classic example of an island nation and is considered a close maritime neighbour of India.
The question asks to identify an operating system commonly used on laptops from the given options. We need to understand what an operating system is and differentiate it from application software.
Correct Option: C) Windows 11 is an operating system commonly used on laptops. It provides the fundamental software platform for other applications to run.
The question asks to identify a feature of Indus Valley town planning that demonstrates advanced civic amenities and engineering skills. We need to evaluate each option based on the known characteristics of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Correct Option: B) Drainage systems — The Indus Valley Civilization is famous for its remarkably advanced and well-planned drainage systems, which included covered drains, soak pits, and an efficient system for waste water disposal from individual houses. This reflects a high degree of civic organization, public health consciousness, and engineering capability.
What was India's rank in the Global Gender Gap Report, 2025?
130th out of 147 nations
131st out of 148 nations
129th out of 148 nations
135th out of 150 nations
The question asks for India's rank in the Global Gender Gap Report, 2025. This requires knowledge of the most recent report's findings regarding India's position and the total number of countries surveyed.
B) 131st out of 148 nations. While the latest Global Gender Gap Report 2024 (released June 2024) ranked India 129th out of 146 countries, option B is the most plausible choice among the given options, potentially referring to a specific past report or a projected scenario that aligns with India's typical ranking range in the Global Gender Gap Index.
The question asks to identify the country with which India conducted the 'Cyclone-III' joint military exercise in February 2025. This requires knowledge of recent bilateral military exercises between India and various countries.
Correct Option: C) India conducts the 'Cyclone' series of joint military exercises with Egypt. The 'Cyclone-III' exercise, scheduled for February 2025, will be the third edition of this bilateral exercise between the Indian Army and the Egyptian Army.
The question asks to identify the largest public sector provider of surface transport services in India. This requires knowledge of the scale and scope of various transport organizations in the country.
Correct Option: C) Indian Railways is the largest public sector provider of surface transport services in India, operating an extensive network for both passenger and freight movement across the country.