This question tests knowledge of current affairs, specifically the venues of important national conferences. The Army Commanders Conference is a significant event for the Indian Army, and its location is usually a matter of public record.
Correct Option: A) New Delhi
The question asks about the primary emotion Extremists in the Indian nationalist movement sought to evoke against British colonial rule. To answer this, we need to understand the ideology and methods of the Extremist faction.
D) Indignation — The Extremists aimed to arouse a strong sense of anger, resentment, and moral outrage (indignation) against the injustices and exploitative nature of British colonial rule. They wanted people to feel deeply wronged and provoked into action.
This question tests knowledge about the establishment date of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and India's membership status. The WTO was established on a specific date, and India was a founding member.
Correct Option: C) 1995
The question asks for the primary reason behind the overexploitation of groundwater in Punjab and Haryana. This requires understanding the agricultural practices and environmental conditions prevalent in these states.
B) Cultivation of water-intensive crops like paddy — The Green Revolution led to a focus on high-yielding varieties of crops, particularly paddy, in Punjab and Haryana. Paddy cultivation requires a significant amount of water, and farmers extensively use groundwater through tube wells for irrigation. This continuous and excessive extraction of groundwater for water-intensive crops is the primary driver of groundwater depletion in these states.
The question asks for an alternative name for the Vardhan dynasty. To answer this, we need to recall the historical names and origins of major ancient Indian dynasties.
B) Pushyabhuti dynasty — The Vardhan dynasty is indeed also known as the Pushyabhuti dynasty, named after its founder, Pushyabhuti. This dynasty rose to prominence in the 6th and 7th centuries CE, with Thanesar as its capital, and Harshavardhana being its most notable ruler.
The question asks to identify the state that introduced India's first AI-powered Real-Time Forest Alert System in May 2025. This is a factual question related to recent technological advancements in environmental conservation in India.
Correct Option: D) Madhya Pradesh introduced India's first AI-powered Real-Time Forest Alert System in May 2025. This system utilizes artificial intelligence to monitor forest areas, detect anomalies, and provide real-time alerts to forest officials, significantly improving the efficiency of forest protection and response to incidents like illegal logging or forest fires.
JD Vance was sworn in as the ________ Vice President of the United States in 2025.
The question asks to identify the ordinal number of the Vice President of the United States that JD Vance is expected to become in 2025. This requires knowledge of the current US Vice President and the sequence of Vice Presidents.
Correct Option: B) JD Vance, if elected, would become the 50th Vice President of the United States, succeeding Kamala Harris (the 49th VP).
The question asks to identify the year in which the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced. This requires knowledge of key historical reforms in British India and their associated timelines.
Correct Option: B) 1919 — The Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced in 1919. These reforms were named after Edwin Montagu, the Secretary of State for India, and Lord Chelmsford, the Viceroy of India. They aimed at gradually introducing self-governing institutions in British India and led to the enactment of the Government of India Act, 1919. This act introduced 'dyarchy' in the provinces, dividing subjects into 'reserved' and 'transferred' lists.
The question asks to identify a drainage pattern that resembles tree branches and is typical of rivers in the northern plains of India. This requires knowledge of different types of drainage patterns and their characteristics.
Correct Option: A) Dendritic. This pattern is characterized by a tree-like branching appearance, where tributaries join the main river at acute angles. It typically develops in areas with uniform rock resistance, such as the vast alluvial plains of Northern India, where rivers like the Ganga and its tributaries exhibit this pattern.
The question asks to identify the Indian naval platforms that participated in the Indo-Oman naval exercise 'Naseem-Al-Bahr' in October 2024. This requires knowledge of recent defense exercises and the specific assets deployed by the Indian Navy.
A) INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft: This option correctly identifies INS Trikand and a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft as participants in the Naseem-Al-Bahr exercise in October 2024. INS Sumitra was also a participant, but among the given choices, this option is the most accurate.