The question asks to identify the third dynasty involved in the Tripartite Struggle, a significant historical conflict in ancient India. This requires knowledge of the major powers that vied for control over Kanauj during that period.
Correct Option: A) The Rashtrakutas were a powerful dynasty from the Deccan region of southern India. They frequently launched expeditions into northern India, clashing with both the Gurjara-Pratiharas and the Palas, making them the third key player in the Tripartite Struggle for Kanauj.
The question asks about the function of the keyboard shortcut Alt + D in Windows 11 File Explorer or a web browser. This is a common shortcut for navigation and interaction within these applications.
Correct Option: C) Focuses the address bar
In both File Explorer and web browsers (like Chrome, Edge, Firefox), pressing Alt + D immediately highlights and places the cursor in the address bar, allowing the user to type a new path or URL directly.
The question asks for the city where the World Government Summit 2025 was convened. This is a factual question related to current affairs and international events. Knowledge of major global summits and their usual venues is key to answering this.
D) Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The World Government Summit is an annual global platform dedicated to shaping the future of governments worldwide. It is consistently held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 2025 edition, like previous ones, is scheduled to take place there.
The question asks to identify the sector in India that experienced significant growth after the 1990s due to globalisation and outsourcing. We need to consider the economic reforms initiated in India around 1991 and their impact on various sectors.
Correct Option: D) IT and Services. This sector experienced a massive boom in India after the 1990s, driven by the country's liberalisation policies, a large pool of English-speaking technical talent, and the global trend of outsourcing IT and business processes to cost-effective locations.
The question asks to identify a socio-economic Directive Principle of State Policy (DPSP) from the given options. DPSPs are guidelines for the state to establish a just society. We need to evaluate each option against the nature of DPSPs, specifically those aiming for socio-economic justice.
Correct Option: B) Equal pay for equal work
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
101st Amendment
108th Amendment
103rd Amendment
97th Amendment
The question asks to identify the Constitutional Amendment responsible for introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. This requires knowledge of significant constitutional amendments and their purposes.
A) 101st Amendment — The 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016, paved the way for the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. It inserted new articles into the Constitution, such as Article 246A, 269A, and 279A, and amended others to facilitate the implementation of GST.
The question asks for the primary objective of the e-Zero FIR initiative. To answer this, we need to recall the purpose and functionality of a Zero FIR and how the "e-" prefix modifies it, especially in the context of cyber fraud.
Correct Option: D) Fast-track cyber fraud FIRs
The e-Zero FIR initiative is designed to allow victims of cyber fraud to register their complaints online, irrespective of the jurisdiction, thereby enabling faster registration and initiation of action against cybercriminals. This speed is critical in cyber fraud cases where time is of the essence to prevent further loss or trace digital footprints.
The question asks to identify the organization for which Dr. Samir V Kamat received a one-year extension as Chief in 2025. This is a factual recall question related to current affairs concerning appointments in key government scientific organizations.
A) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Dr. Samir V Kamat is indeed the Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In 2025, the Central Government granted him a one-year extension, extending his tenure until May 2026. This makes option A the correct answer.
The question asks to identify the MS Windows feature that allows users to customize their desktop background, theme, and screensaver settings. We need to evaluate each given option to determine its primary function.
D) Personalization Settings — This feature in MS Windows is specifically designed for users to customize the visual aspects of their operating system, including desktop background, themes, lock screen, colors, fonts, and screensaver settings.
The question asks for the value of one carat in SI units. This requires knowledge of the standard definition of a carat, particularly in the context of gemstones and pearls, and its conversion to standard SI mass units like milligrams or grams.
D) 200 milligrams. This is the internationally standardized definition of a metric carat.