The question asks to identify the type of soil that is acidic in nature and typically found in high rainfall areas. We need to recall the characteristics of each soil type provided in the options.
A) Laterite soil is acidic in nature and found in high rainfall areas. The high rainfall causes intense leaching, washing away basic minerals and leaving behind acidic compounds like iron and aluminum oxides.
The question asks about the primary goal of 'MILAN 2025', a naval exercise hosted by India. To answer this, one needs to know the nature and objectives of such multilateral naval exercises, particularly MILAN.
A) To promote maritime cooperation among friendly navies. The MILAN exercise is specifically designed to enhance professional interaction, foster interoperability, and strengthen maritime cooperation and understanding among participating navies. It is a flagship event for the Indian Navy to engage with its partners in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.
The question asks about the functionality of the "Alt + Tab" keyboard shortcut when used repeatedly in a multitasking environment. This is a common keyboard shortcut in Windows and other operating systems for switching between open applications.
B) It cycles through open applications in the order of last use. This accurately describes the behavior of Alt + Tab. It presents a visual switcher with thumbnails of all open applications, and repeated pressing of Tab (while Alt is held) moves the selection through these applications, typically prioritizing those most recently accessed.
The question asks to identify the trio of leaders associated with the rise of Extremist ideology in Indian nationalism. This requires knowledge of the different phases and factions within the Indian nationalist movement, specifically the distinction between Moderates and Extremists.
Correct Option: A) Lal-Bal-Pal
The question asks to identify the Indian state associated with the folk theatre form Yakshagana. This requires knowledge of traditional Indian art forms and their geographical origins.
Correct Option: C) Karnataka is the state where Yakshagana, a traditional folk theatre form, originated and is predominantly practiced. It is particularly popular in the coastal districts of Karnataka, such as Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, and the Malenadu region.
The question asks to identify the player who received the 2025 Football Writers' Association (FWA) Men's Footballer of the Year award. This requires knowledge of recent football awards and their recipients.
Correct Option: B) Mohamed Salah
The question asks to identify the type of mountain range formed by the uplifted folded sedimentary rocks. This requires understanding the formation mechanisms of different mountain types.
Correct Option: C) Fold Mountains
Fold Mountains are created when two or more of Earth's tectonic plates are pushed together. At these colliding, compressing boundaries, rocks and debris are warped and folded into rocky outcrops, hills, mountains, and entire mountain ranges. The Himalayas, Alps, and Andes are prime examples of fold mountains, formed by the compression and uplift of sedimentary rock layers.
The question asks about the language that declined as a dominant medium for Buddhist literature during medieval India. We need to recall the historical development of Buddhist literary languages and their usage trends over time.
Correct Option: A) Pali. During the medieval period, Sanskrit became the dominant language for Buddhist literary expression and scholarship, leading to a decline in Pali's prominence for new works within India.
The question asks about the scope of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India. To answer this, we need to understand which entities are covered under the definition of a "public authority" as per the Act.
C) All Public Authorities: This option correctly reflects the broad scope of the RTI Act, which covers all entities falling under the definition of a "public authority" as outlined in the Act, including central, state, and local government bodies, as well as the judiciary and legislature.
The question asks to identify the Indian institute responsible for developing a fluorescent sensor for detecting cyanide in water and human cells using a UV light source. This is a factual recall question related to scientific research and innovations by Indian educational institutions.
Correct Option: D) IIT Guwahati
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati developed a fluorescent sensor that can detect cyanide in water and human cells. This sensor works by emitting fluorescence when exposed to UV light, which changes in the presence of cyanide, allowing for its detection. This innovation is significant for environmental monitoring and health applications.