The question asks for the number of Indian states that have a bicameral legislature as of July 2025. This requires knowledge of the current legislative structure of Indian states.
Correct Option: B) Six
This question tests knowledge of the Indian constitutional framework, specifically the relationship between the State Council of Ministers and other state bodies. The principle of collective responsibility is a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy.
Correct Option: C) State Legislative Assembly. The State Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the State Legislative Assembly, which is the directly elected body representing the people of the state. This is a fundamental principle of parliamentary democracy enshrined in the Indian Constitution (Article 164(2)).
The question asks to identify the government initiative aimed at promoting domestic manufacturing and attracting foreign investment. We need to evaluate each option based on its primary objective.
Correct Option: B) Make in India
The question asks to identify the Mughal emperor during whose reign the Red Fort in Delhi was constructed. This requires knowledge of significant architectural contributions by different Mughal rulers.
Correct Option: B) Shah Jahan
The Red Fort in Delhi was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Its construction began in 1638 and was completed in 1648. It served as the main residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.
In March 2025, ________ became the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application platform.
The question asks to identify which legislature became the 28th to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) platform in March 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments related to the NeVA project in India.
Correct Option: B) Delhi became the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application platform in March 2025.
The question asks to identify the revolutionary who, along with Batukeshwar Dutt, threw bombs in the Central Assembly in 1929. This is a direct historical fact related to the Indian independence movement.
Correct Option: A) Bhagat Singh
Bhagat Singh, along with Batukeshwar Dutt, threw bombs in the Central Assembly on April 8, 1929. Their aim was not to cause harm but to "make the deaf hear" and protest against oppressive British laws like the Public Safety Bill and the Trade Disputes Bill. They also distributed leaflets explaining their revolutionary philosophy.
The question asks to identify the individual who made history by being the first woman, youngest person, and first African to be elected President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2025. This requires knowledge of recent or upcoming significant appointments within international sports organizations.
Correct Option: A) Kirsty Coventry is the correct answer. She has been nominated as the sole candidate for the IOC Presidency in 2025, which, if elected, would make her the first woman, youngest person, and first African to hold the position.
The question asks to identify the Gupta emperor known as the 'Napoleon of India' due to his military conquests and strategic warfare. This title is a historical epithet given to a specific ruler based on their military achievements.
Samudragupta's reign (c. 335-375 CE) is marked by numerous military campaigns across North and South India. His conquests are vividly described in the Allahabad Pillar inscription (also known as the Prayag Prashasti), composed by his court poet Harishena. These inscriptions detail his victories over various kingdoms, establishing him as a formidable military leader. Due to his extensive military achievements and strategic brilliance, the historian Vincent A. Smith famously called him the 'Napoleon of India'.
B) Samudragupta — Samudragupta was a powerful ruler of the Gupta Empire who significantly expanded its territory through military conquests. His military campaigns are well-documented, and he is famously referred to as the 'Napoleon of India' by the historian V.A. Smith for his aggressive expansionist policies and successful military expeditions.
The question asks about the country that topped the 2024 Global Gender Gap Report by closing over 90% of its gender gap. This requires knowledge of the latest Global Gender Gap Report findings, specifically which country consistently ranks highest.
C) Iceland — Iceland has consistently been ranked as the most gender-equal country in the world by the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report. In the 2024 report, it again led the index, having closed 93.5% of its gender gap, making it the only country to have surpassed the 90% mark.
The question asks to identify the true nature of a colloid, given that it appears homogeneous. We need to understand the definitions of different types of mixtures.
Correct Option: D) A colloid, despite appearing homogeneous, is actually a heterogeneous mixture. This is because its constituent particles are not uniformly distributed at a molecular level and can be distinguished, for instance, by their ability to scatter light (Tyndall effect), which is a characteristic of heterogeneous systems.