The question asks for the geographical direction of Bangladesh relative to India. To answer this, one needs basic knowledge of the political map of India and its neighboring countries.
A) East — Bangladesh is located to the east of India, sharing borders with several northeastern Indian states and West Bengal.
To answer this question, we need to understand the classification of ribs in the human body, specifically distinguishing between true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs, and how they connect to the sternum.
Correct Option: D) 3. There are 3 pairs of false ribs (ribs 8, 9, and 10). These are located above the floating ribs (ribs 11 and 12) and their costal cartilages connect to the cartilage of the rib above them, forming the costal margin.
The question asks about the location of India's first AI-focused Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be established in 2025. This is a factual question related to current affairs and economic development initiatives in India.
A) Nava Raipur is the correct answer. The Chhattisgarh government has announced plans to establish India's first AI-focused Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Nava Raipur, with a target for it to be operational by 2025. This initiative aims to create a hub for AI innovation and development in the country.
The question asks about a specific test conducted by ISRO in March 2025 for the development of a semi-cryogenic engine. This requires knowledge of recent developments and terminology in rocket engine testing.
D) Hot test of the engine power head test article — ISRO successfully conducted a 200-second hot test of the semi-cryogenic engine's power head test article at IPRC, Mahendragiri, in March 2025. This test validated the performance of the turbo-pumps and gas generator, which are critical components of the engine's power head.
The question asks about the frequency target for India's draft '6G THz Testbed'. This requires knowledge of the specific frequency ranges associated with 6G technology, particularly the Terahertz (THz) band, and India's strategic initiatives in this area.
C) 100 GHz — The Terahertz (THz) band, which is a primary focus for 6G communication, officially starts at 100 GHz. Therefore, a '6G THz Testbed' would specifically target components operating in frequencies above 100 GHz to explore the capabilities of this band.
The question asks to identify the title of the Commander-in-Chief of the Gupta Army. This requires knowledge of the administrative and military terminology used during the Gupta period in ancient India.
Correct Option: C) Mahasenapati
The question asks to identify the architectural style of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) building in Mumbai, completed in 1887. This requires knowledge of prominent architectural styles in India, especially during the British colonial period.
B) Victorian Gothic — The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture in India. Its design, by F.W. Stevens, incorporates elaborate Gothic features like pointed arches, turrets, intricate carvings, and stained glass, reflecting the grandeur of the Victorian era.
The question asks to identify the first Portuguese explorer who reached India in 1498, specifically at Calicut on the Malabar Coast. This is a direct historical recall question.
Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and the first European to reach India by sea, opening up a direct maritime trade route between Europe and Asia. He arrived in Calicut (present-day Kozhikode), on the Malabar Coast of India, on May 20, 1498.
B) Vasco da Gama — Vasco da Gama is historically recognized as the first European, specifically Portuguese, explorer to reach India by sea in 1498, landing at Calicut.
The question asks to identify the mountain range to which Mont Blanc, the highest peak, belongs. This is a direct factual question related to world geography.
Correct Option: A) Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the Alps, a major mountain range in Europe. It stands at an elevation of 4,808.7 meters (15,777 ft) above sea level.
The question asks why the eastern coastal plain has fewer ports and harbours compared to the western coastal plain. This difference is primarily due to the geomorphological characteristics of the two coastlines.
Correct Option: C) It is an emergent coast. This is the primary geological reason for the fewer natural ports and harbours on the eastern coast. An emergent coast typically has shallow waters and a broad continental shelf, which are not conducive to the development of deep-water ports without extensive artificial modifications.