The question asks to identify the first Chairman of the Planning Commission of India. This requires knowledge of the historical context of the Planning Commission's formation and its leadership structure.
Correct Option: A) Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and, by convention, the Chairman of the Planning Commission is the Prime Minister. Hence, he was the first Chairman.
The question asks about a specific recommendation made by the Sarkaria Commission regarding the role of Governors in India. To answer this, one needs to recall the key recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission, which was set up to examine the relationship and balance of power between the central and state governments.
D) Governors should be non-partisan. This aligns directly with the Sarkaria Commission's recommendation that the Governor should be a detached figure, not involved in local politics, and should discharge their duties impartially, without political bias. The Commission emphasized that the Governor should not be an active politician, especially from the ruling party at the Centre, to ensure objectivity.
The question asks to identify the philosophical work written by Rammohan Roy in 1803 that analyzed world religions through reason and social relevance. This requires knowledge of Rammohan Roy's early works and their themes.
C) Tuhfat-ul Muwahhidin — This work, written by Rammohan Roy in 1803, is a philosophical treatise in Persian with an Arabic preface. In it, he critically analyzed various religions, advocating for monotheism and rationalism, and emphasizing the social relevance of religious principles, aligning perfectly with the description in the question.
The question asks about the primary purpose of the DRDO's Raksha Kavach system. To answer this, we need to recall or infer the typical functions of defense systems developed by organizations like DRDO, especially those showcased for national events, and then match it with the given options.
Correct Option: B) Multi-layered defence protection is the primary purpose of the Raksha Kavach system. The name itself, meaning "protective shield," strongly implies a comprehensive defense mechanism designed to offer protection against various threats, which is best achieved through a multi-layered approach.
The question asks to identify an animal that is listed as endangered and protected under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. This requires knowledge of the conservation status of the given animals and their classification under the Act.
D) Lion-tailed macaque
The Lion-tailed macaque (Macaca silenus) is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India. It is listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List and is protected under Schedule I of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. This schedule provides absolute protection, and offenses under it attract the highest penalties.
The question asks about the percentage of reservation for Group II within the 15 percent quota for Scheduled Castes (SC) as per the Telangana government's Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservation) Act, 2025. This requires knowledge of the specific provisions of the said Act.
B) 9% — As per the Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservation) Act, 2025, Group II is allocated 60% of the 15% SC quota, which amounts to 9%.
The question asks about a significant agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago signed on a specific date. This is a current affairs question related to international relations and territorial disputes. Identifying the key parties involved in the Chagos dispute is crucial.
Correct Option: C) United Kingdom and Republic of Mauritius
The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that deals with securing just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief. This falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), which are guidelines for the state to establish a just society.
Correct Option: D) Article 42 of the Indian Constitution states: "The State shall make provision for securing just and humane conditions of work and for maternity relief." This directly addresses the conditions mentioned in the question.
The question asks to identify the Indian organisation responsible for developing the world's highest-resolution weather forecasting model in May 2025. This requires knowledge of recent advancements and institutional roles in meteorological research in India.
B) Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) — IITM, Pune, is indeed the organisation that developed and launched the world's highest-resolution weather forecasting model (12 km global ensemble forecasting system) in May 2025. This was a significant achievement in India's meteorological capabilities.
The question asks to identify a food item that is a rich source of dietary fibre. Dietary fibre is primarily found in plant-based foods. We need to evaluate each option based on its nutritional composition.
Correct Option: D) Oats are a whole grain and are well-known for being a rich source of dietary fibre, particularly soluble fibre like beta-glucan.