The question asks to identify the runner-up who was defeated by Viktor Axelsen in his third India Open victory in the 2025 India Open Badminton Tournament. This requires knowledge of specific badminton tournament results, which is a general awareness topic.
Correct Option: C) Lee Cheuk Yiu was the runner-up defeated by Viktor Axelsen in the 2025 India Open Badminton Tournament final.
The question asks for the establishment year of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). This requires knowledge of a specific historical fact related to Indian infrastructure and public transport.
B) 1995 — The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) was established and registered in 1995. This marks the official beginning of the organization responsible for the Delhi Metro project.
This question tests knowledge of common acronyms related to Indian government policies and schemes. Specifically, it asks for the full form of MNREGA, a well-known rural employment program.
B) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act is the correct full form of MNREGA. It is a flagship program of the Government of India.
The question asks about the constitutional mechanisms that ensure political representation for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the Indian Parliament. This requires knowledge of specific articles of the Indian Constitution related to reservations in legislative bodies.
C) Article 330 and 332
The question asks to identify the specific flagship scheme under which a DBT-funded project, responsible for producing a GMP-grade viral vector for Indian CAR-T research, was supported. This requires knowledge of major biotechnology initiatives and their objectives in India.
Correct Option: C) National Biopharma Mission
The National Biopharma Mission (NBM) is a flagship program of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, implemented by BIRAC. Its objective is to accelerate the discovery and development of biopharmaceutical products, including vaccines, biotherapeutics, and medical devices, and to strengthen the innovation ecosystem. The production of GMP-grade viral vectors for CAR-T research is a critical step in developing advanced biotherapeutics and aligns perfectly with the goals of the NBM to foster indigenous biopharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing capabilities.
The question asks to identify the river that flows through a small part of the Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert). This requires knowledge of the geography of Indian rivers and their courses, specifically in relation to desert regions.
Correct Option: D) Luni — The Luni River is the only major river in the Thar Desert (Great Indian Desert). It is an ephemeral river, meaning it flows only during the rainy season, and is known for its high salinity. It originates in the Aravalli Range near Ajmer, Rajasthan, and flows southwest into the Rann of Kutch.
The question asks for the year Vasco da Gama made his second voyage to Calicut. To answer this, we need to recall the timeline of Vasco da Gama's voyages to India.
Therefore, the year 1502 is the correct answer for his second landing in Calicut.
B) 1502 — Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut for the second time in 1502, leading a much larger fleet to establish Portuguese authority and trade.
The question asks for an alternative name for the Pochampad Dam. This requires knowledge of major Indian dams and their common or official alternative names.
Correct Option: B) Sri Rama Sagar Project
The Pochampad Dam is indeed also known as the Sri Rama Sagar Project. It is a multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in Telangana, India.
The question asks to identify the author of the famous Bengali novel 'Anandamath'. This requires knowledge of prominent Bengali literary figures and their works, which is a common topic in Indian competitive exams under history or literature sections.
Correct Option: D) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed the famous Bengali novel 'Anandamath'. This novel, published in 1882, is a political novel depicting the Sannyasi Rebellion in the late 18th century. It is also significant for including the song 'Vande Mataram', which later became the national song of India.
The question asks for the age at which Gautama Buddha attained Enlightenment (Nirvana). This is a factual question related to the life of Gautama Buddha, a key figure in Indian history and religion. Recalling the significant events and their associated ages in Buddha's life is crucial.
Correct Option: C) Gautama Buddha attained Enlightenment (Nirvana) at the age of 35 years at Bodh Gaya.