The question asks to identify the act that marks the first step towards constitutional development in India. This requires knowledge of the historical acts passed by the British Parliament concerning the administration of British territories in India and their significance.
Correct Option: B) Regulating Act, 1773
The question asks to identify the freedom fighter who led the Rampa Rebellion of 1922, which was a tribal uprising against the oppressive forest laws imposed by the British in the Madras Presidency.
Correct Option: B) Alluri Sitarama Raju led the Rampa Rebellion of 1922 against the British forest laws.
Which of the following Articles was introduced by the 86th Amendment to impose a duty on parents to educate children?
The question asks to identify the Article introduced by the 86th Amendment that imposes a duty on parents to educate children. This requires knowledge of the Indian Constitution, specifically the Fundamental Duties and the amendments related to education.
Correct Option: A) Article 51A(k) was introduced by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002, to impose a duty on parents or guardians to provide opportunities for education to their child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This is the 11th Fundamental Duty.
The question asks to identify the season in India characterized by high temperature and low humidity. We need to recall the general climatic conditions associated with each of the four main seasons in India.
Correct Option: D) The Hot Weather Season (March to May/June) in India is characterized by high temperatures due to the apparent northward movement of the sun. Before the onset of the monsoon, the air is generally dry, leading to low humidity. This combination is a defining feature of the Indian summer.
The question asks about the major characteristics of India's economy at the time of independence in 1947. To answer this, recall the economic conditions and structure inherited from British colonial rule.
Correct Option: C) Heavy dependence on agriculture and low productivity. At the time of independence, over 70% of India's population was dependent on agriculture, which was largely subsistence-based, technologically backward, and suffered from very low productivity due to colonial exploitation and lack of investment.
The question asks to identify the indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft program for which India approved the execution model in May 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments in India's defense sector, specifically regarding advanced fighter aircraft projects.
A) Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) — The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is India's ambitious program to develop an indigenous fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft. In May 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the execution model for the AMCA project, allocating significant funds for its design and development. This approval marked a major milestone for the program, moving it closer to the prototype development phase.
The question asks for the host city of the Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup (ISTAF) in India. This requires knowledge of recent sports event announcements and host city selections.
B) Patna — Patna, the capital city of Bihar, was officially announced as the host for the Sepak Takraw 2025 World Cup (ISTAF) in March 2025. This will be the first time India hosts such a major international Sepak Takraw event.
The question asks to identify the founder of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty in Malwa during the 8th century CE. This requires knowledge of the early history and key rulers of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
A) Nagabhatta I is correctly identified as the founder of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty in Malwa during the 8th century CE.
The question asks us to identify the leader of the Tamar tribal revolts against British rule in India. This is a history question related to tribal resistance during the colonial period. We need to recall the leader associated with the Tamar uprisings in the Chotanagpur region.
Understand the Tamar tribal revolts:
The Tamar revolts were a series of tribal uprisings against British colonial rule between 1789 and 1832 in the Tamar region of Chotanagpur, present-day Jharkhand.
The revolts were primarily associated with tribal communities resisting British interference in traditional landholding arrangements and exploitative revenue policies.
Identify the leader of the Tamar revolts:
Bhola Nath Sahay was a prominent leader of the Tamar tribal revolts against British rule.
Under his leadership, tribal communities opposed colonial policies that threatened their traditional land rights and livelihoods.
Understand the causes of the revolts:
The major causes included:
Tribal communities from neighbouring areas, including Silli, Jalda and other parts of the region, also participated in the resistance.
Understand the historical significance:
The Tamar revolts occurred repeatedly between 1789 and 1832, demonstrating sustained tribal resistance to British colonial policies.
Bhola Nath Sahay is recognised as a leader associated with these uprisings.
Therefore, Bhola Nath Sahay is the correct answer.
Correct Option: D) Bhola Nath Sahay — Bhola Nath Sahay led the Tamar tribal revolts against British rule in the Chotanagpur region between 1789 and 1832. The revolts were primarily directed against colonial interference in tribal land rights and exploitative administrative arrangements. Hence, Option D is the correct answer.
A) Tilka Manjhi: This is incorrect because Tilka Manjhi was associated with early tribal resistance against British rule in the Bhagalpur and Rajmahal Hills regions during the 1780s. He was not the leader of the Tamar revolts.
B) Sidhu Murmu: This is incorrect because Sidhu Murmu, along with his brother Kanhu Murmu, led the Santhal Rebellion of 1855–1856 against British rule and exploitation by moneylenders and landlords. He was not the leader of the Tamar revolts.
C) Ganga Narain Singh: This is incorrect because Ganga Narain Singh is primarily associated with the Bhumij uprising of 1832–1833 in the Jungle Mahals region. Although his movement was part of the broader tribal resistance in eastern India, Bhola Nath Sahay is the leader specifically associated with the Tamar revolts.
The question asks about the primary function of District Courts in India. To answer this, one must understand the hierarchical structure and jurisdiction of the Indian judiciary, particularly at the district level.
B) Hearing appeals from lower courts within the district. District Courts, headed by a District and Sessions Judge, serve as the principal court of original jurisdiction in a district for both civil and criminal matters. Crucially, they also possess appellate jurisdiction to hear appeals against the decisions of subordinate courts within their territorial limits. For instance, appeals from the courts of Civil Judges (Junior Division) or Judicial Magistrates often go to the District Court.