The question asks for the definition of "Culturable Wasteland" according to land revenue records in India. This requires knowledge of land classification categories used in Indian agricultural and revenue statistics.
In Indian land revenue records, "Culturable Wasteland" refers to land that is available for cultivation but has not been cultivated for more than five agricultural years. This land may be covered with shrubs, bushes, or be otherwise neglected, but it has the potential to be brought under cultivation with proper reclamation measures.
Correct Option: B) Land that is fallow for over five years
This question tests knowledge of recent political developments and economic situations in European countries. The key is to identify which country experienced a coalition government collapse leading to early federal elections in early 2025 due to economic unrest.
Correct Option: B) Germany
Germany's current coalition government has been under significant strain due to economic challenges, budget disputes, and internal policy disagreements. This has led to speculation and calls for early elections, with February 2025 being a plausible timeframe for such an event if the coalition were to collapse. The economic unrest and political instability fit the description provided in the question.
The drain of wealth theory was a major critique of colonial economic policies. Who propounded the 'Drain of wealth theory' in the late 19th century?
Dadabhai Naoroji
Mahatma Gandhi
Gopal Krishna Gokhale
Jawaharlal Nehru
The question asks to identify the proponent of the 'Drain of Wealth theory', a significant critique of British colonial economic policies in India during the late 19th century. This requires knowledge of key figures in the Indian nationalist movement and their economic critiques.
Correct Option: A) Dadabhai Naoroji
Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the "Grand Old Man of India," was the foremost exponent of the Drain of Wealth theory. He meticulously calculated the extent of wealth being drained from India to Britain and argued that this was the primary cause of India's poverty. His work laid the intellectual foundation for economic nationalism in India.
The question asks to identify the Indian institution that collaborated with Inria Saclay to develop an AI tool for combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by identifying alternative antibiotics. This is a factual recall question about recent scientific collaborations.
Based on news reports and official announcements, IIIT-Delhi (Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi) collaborated with Inria Saclay to develop an AI tool for this purpose.
B) IIIT-Delhi — IIIT-Delhi indeed collaborated with Inria Saclay to develop an AI tool for identifying alternative antibiotics to combat antimicrobial resistance. This collaboration was a significant step in leveraging AI for public health challenges.
The question asks for the name of India's newly launched high-resolution, fully indigenous weather prediction platform in May 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments in India's meteorological technology.
A) Bharat Forecast System is the correct name for India's newly launched high-resolution, fully indigenous weather prediction platform, expected to be operational in May 2025. This system represents a significant leap in India's self-reliance and technological prowess in meteorological forecasting.
The question asks to identify the architectural style predominantly associated with the Gateway of India in Mumbai. This requires knowledge of prominent architectural styles in India, particularly those introduced or popularized during the British colonial period, and their characteristic features.
Correct Option: A) Indo-Saracenic — The Gateway of India is a prime example of the Indo-Saracenic architectural style. This style, also known as Indo-Gothic, combined elements of Indian, Islamic, and Western (Gothic Revival and Neo-Classical) architecture. Its design incorporates features like the large arch, domes, and intricate carvings, reflecting this fusion. It was specifically designed to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India in 1911 and was completed in 1924.
The question asks about a specific Supreme Court case that imposed a three-month deadline on the President for assenting to State Bills reserved under Article 201. We need to identify the correct landmark judgment among the given options.
C) State of Tamil Nadu vs. Governor of Tamil Nadu (2023) — In this case, the Supreme Court, while dealing with the delay by the Governor of Tamil Nadu in assenting to Bills, also addressed the issue of the President's delay under Article 201. It stipulated a three-month timeframe for the President to act on Bills reserved by the Governor, emphasizing the need for timely decision-making in legislative processes.
Which Constitutional Amendment introduced a cap on the size of the State Council of Ministers?
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
The question asks to identify the Constitutional Amendment Act that introduced a cap on the size of the State Council of Ministers. This requires knowledge of significant constitutional amendments and their provisions related to the executive.
Correct Option: B) 91 st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, inserted Article 164(1A) into the Constitution, which states that the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State. It also added a provision that the number of ministers shall not be less than twelve. This amendment aimed to limit the size of the Council of Ministers and prevent large cabinets, which were often formed to accommodate defecting legislators.
The question asks to identify the most efficient irrigation method for water conservation. We need to evaluate each option based on its water use efficiency and how much water is lost through evaporation, runoff, or deep percolation.
Correct Option: B) Drip irrigation is considered the most efficient method for water conservation because it delivers water directly to the plant's root zone, minimizing evaporation, runoff, and deep percolation losses.
The question asks to identify the archaeological site that provides evidence of the earliest known urban civilization in the Indian subcontinent with planned city structures. This refers to the mature phase of the Indus Valley Civilization (also known as the Harappan Civilization).
Correct Option: B) Harappa was one of the first sites of the Indus Valley Civilization to be excavated (along with Mohenjo-Daro) and provided crucial evidence of a highly developed urban civilization with planned city structures, including grid-patterned streets, sophisticated drainage systems, and differentiated residential areas. It is considered one of the two major urban centers that defined the mature Harappan phase.