The question asks to identify the specific Constitutional Amendment Act that introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. This requires knowledge of significant constitutional amendments and their purposes.
Correct Option: B) One Hundred and First Amendment Act, 2016. This amendment paved the way for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. It received presidential assent on 8th September 2016 and came into force on 1st July 2017.
The question asks to identify the author of the book 'PMO: Prime Minister's Office through the Years' released in May 2025. This is a factual question related to current affairs and general knowledge about books and authors.
The book 'PMO: Prime Minister's Office through the Years' was authored by Himanshu Roy and was indeed released in May 2025. Himanshu Roy is a former IPS officer and has written several books.
D) Himanshu Roy is the correct answer. He authored the book 'PMO: Prime Minister's Office through the Years', which was released in May 2025.
The question asks to identify which option is NOT a part of urban transport infrastructure. Urban transport infrastructure refers to the systems and facilities designed to move people and goods within urban areas.
Correct Option: A) Irrigation canals are primarily used for water supply to agriculture and are not a component of urban transport infrastructure.
The question asks to identify a lanthanoid element from the given options. To answer this, one needs to recall the definition of lanthanoids and the elements that belong to this series in the periodic table.
D) Cerium
Cerium (Ce) has an atomic number of 58 and is the second element in the lanthanoid series, immediately following Lanthanum. Therefore, Cerium is correctly classified as a lanthanoid group element.
The question asks to identify the ISRO mission that failed to deploy its Earth observation satellite in May 2025 due to a third-stage anomaly in the PSLV-C61 rocket. This requires knowledge of recent (or hypothetical future) ISRO missions and their outcomes, specifically focusing on launch failures and the associated rocket and payload.
Note: This question appears to be based on a hypothetical or future scenario, as specific mission failures for May 2025 are not publicly established facts at the time of writing. However, within the context of a multiple-choice question, we select the option that best fits the description of an Earth observation satellite and a potential launch failure.
C) EOS-09 is the most fitting option. EOS-09 would be an Earth Observation Satellite, aligning with the payload type mentioned. While the specific failure in May 2025 with PSLV-C61 is a hypothetical scenario in the question, EOS-09 represents the type of satellite that would be deployed for Earth observation.
The question asks for the specific scientific field that studies heredity and variation. We need to identify the term that precisely defines this area of biology.
Correct Option: C) Genetics is the branch of biology that deals with the study of heredity and variation in living organisms. It explores how genetic information is passed from one generation to the next and the mechanisms that lead to differences among individuals.
The question asks about a country that became a full member of BRICS in January 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments and expansions of the BRICS group.
Correct Option: C) Indonesia. While the primary expansion was set for January 2024, and Indonesia was not among the initial six invited, it has been a prominent candidate for future BRICS expansion. The question's specific mention of January 2025 suggests a forward-looking scenario. Among the given choices, Indonesia is the most likely country to be considered for future membership, potentially by that date, given its economic size and geopolitical significance, and its expressed interest in joining the bloc.
The question asks about the number of Agamas in the Svetambara canon of Jainism. This is a factual question related to the religious texts of Jainism, specifically the Svetambara sect. To answer this, one needs to recall the structure and content of the Svetambara canon.
Correct Option: D) The Svetambara canon consists of 45 Agamas. These are the sacred texts that contain the teachings of Mahavira as preserved and compiled by the Svetambara tradition.
The question asks about a canal whose opening significantly increased British control over India's foreign trade. This points to a major maritime route that shortened travel times between Europe and Asia, thereby facilitating trade and imperial control.
Correct Option: B) Suez Canal. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 significantly reduced the travel time between Britain and India, making trade more efficient and cost-effective. This allowed Britain to transport goods, raw materials, and troops more quickly, thereby intensifying its economic and political control over India's foreign trade and overall administration.
The question asks to identify which Jain council was held at Vallabhi (Gujarat) in 512 CE under the chairmanship of Devardhi Kshamasramana. This requires knowledge of the major Jain councils and their details.
Correct Option: B) The Second Jain Council was held at Vallabhi (Gujarat) in 512 CE under the chairmanship of Devardhi Kshamasramana. This council was crucial for the final compilation and writing down of the Jain Agamas.