The question asks to identify a true characteristic of the Northern Plains of India. We need to evaluate each option based on the geographical features and human settlement patterns of this region.
Correct Option: B) Densely populated due to fertile soil
The question asks to identify one of the last princely states to accede to the Indian Union. This requires knowledge of the integration process of princely states into independent India and the timeline of their accession.
Correct Option: C) Hyderabad was one of the last major princely states to accede to the Indian Union, doing so in September 1948 after a military operation by the Indian government.
This question tests geographical knowledge about the Indian subcontinent, specifically the water bodies surrounding the Peninsular Plateau. To answer this, one needs to recall the cardinal directions and the major seas and oceans bordering India.
Correct Option: A) Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea
The question asks about the term of office for the President of India. This is a direct factual question related to the Indian Constitution. To answer this, one needs to recall the provisions of Article 56 of the Constitution of India.
Correct Option: A) 5 years
The Constitution of India, under Article 56(1), explicitly states that the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
The question asks for the defining characteristic of documentaries in cinema. We need to evaluate each option based on the common understanding and definition of what a documentary film is.
Correct Option: C) presenting real-world content for learning or leisure. This option accurately describes the fundamental nature of documentaries, which is to portray reality for various purposes, including education and entertainment.
Who among the following represented India in the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers Summit, 2025?
Bhupender Yadav
S Jaishankar
Amandeep Garg
Amit Shah
The question asks to identify the individual who represented India at the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers' Summit in 2025. This requires knowledge of current governmental representation in international forums, specifically related to environmental portfolios.
Correct Option: C) Amandeep Garg represented India in the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers Summit, 2025. This is based on his active role as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, representing India in various BRICS environmental forums.
The question asks to identify the specific Defence Public Sector Unit (PSU) responsible for manufacturing Invar anti-tank guided missiles, given a significant order from the Ministry of Defence. This requires knowledge of the specialized roles and products of various Indian defence PSUs.
A) Bharat Dynamics Limited: BDL is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, established in 1970. It is a leading manufacturer of missiles and missile systems for the Indian Armed Forces. This includes anti-tank guided missiles like the Invar, Konkurs, Milan, and more advanced systems. Hence, the order for 500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles would be placed with BDL.
The question asks to identify the weathering process characterized by the peeling of rock layers due to temperature variations. We need to evaluate each option based on its definition and mechanism.
B) Exfoliation is the process where the outer layers of a rock peel off in concentric sheets due to repeated expansion and contraction caused by daily and seasonal temperature changes, or due to the release of pressure from overlying rock removal. This phenomenon is also known as onion peeling or spalling.
The question asks to identify the Indian state that introduced the first AI anchor, Ankita, in a regional language. This is a factual question related to current affairs and technological advancements in media.
B) Assam introduced India's first AI Anchor Ankita in a regional language (Assamese) for the news channel Pratidin Time. While Odisha also launched an AI anchor named Lisa for OTV, and other states have introduced similar initiatives, the specific name "Ankita" in a regional language points to Assam among the given choices. The date "May 2025" in the question is likely a typo, as these events have already occurred.