The question asks about the geographical extent of the Himalayan mountain ranges in India, specifically their stretch from west to east. This requires knowledge of the major rivers that define the western and eastern boundaries of the Himalayas within the Indian subcontinent.
Correct Option: B) The Himalayan Mountain ranges stretch in a west-east direction from the Indus River to the Brahmaputra River. The Brahmaputra River, particularly its deep gorge after taking a sharp bend around Namcha Barwa, marks the easternmost boundary of the Himalayas.
The question asks to identify the specific AI-driven anti-drone system deployed at India's largest naval port in Karnataka in May 2025. This requires knowledge of recent defense technology deployments in India.
C) Indrajaal Infra is an AI-powered counter-drone system developed by Grene Robotics. It was announced that this system would be deployed at the Karwar naval base, India's largest naval port in Karnataka, starting May 2025, to protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. This aligns perfectly with the details provided in the question.
The question asks about a military division that became rare during the Gupta period despite being mentioned in texts. This requires knowledge of the evolution of military tactics and composition in ancient India, specifically during the Gupta era.
B) Chariot — Chariots, once a dominant force in earlier Vedic and epic warfare, had largely lost their practical military significance by the Gupta period. The terrain in many parts of India, coupled with the rise of effective cavalry, made chariots less agile and effective in battle. While they might still be mentioned in traditional military texts, their actual deployment in large numbers or as a primary offensive weapon was rare.
The question asks to identify the crop primarily associated with plantation agriculture in Kerala. This requires knowledge of the major plantation crops grown in the state.
Correct Option: B) Rubber is the most prominent plantation crop in Kerala. The state accounts for a significant portion of India's natural rubber production, with extensive plantations spread across its suitable geographical areas.
The question asks to identify the group of states where the lower regions of the Western Ghats are located and where subtropical vegetation is found. This requires knowledge of the geographical distribution of the Western Ghats and the typical vegetation zones found there.
Correct Option: C) Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. These states host significant portions of the Western Ghats, particularly in their lower regions, which are known for subtropical and tropical evergreen vegetation due to high rainfall and suitable climatic conditions.
The question asks for the function of the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Z. This is a common shortcut in most operating systems and applications, and its function is standard across many platforms.
Correct Option: B) Undo the last action
The keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Z is a standard command used in almost all computer applications (word processors, image editors, web browsers, etc.) to reverse the last action performed. This is commonly known as the "undo" function. For example, if you accidentally delete text in a document, pressing Ctrl + Z will restore it.
The question asks about the 'Huliyah' system introduced by Alauddin Khilji, specifically what it was associated with. To answer this, we need to recall the administrative and military reforms of Alauddin Khilji, particularly those aimed at preventing corruption and maintaining a strong army.
Correct Option: B) Soldier's description
The Huliyah system was a descriptive roll of soldiers, detailing their physical characteristics to prevent fraudulent practices in the army.
The question asks to identify the author of the book 'The Churn', which was released in April 2025. This requires specific knowledge about recent book releases and their authors, a common type of question in current affairs sections of competitive exams.
Dr. Vijay Darda is the author of the book 'The Churn'. This book was indeed released in April 2025. Dr. Darda is a former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and a prominent media personality, known for his writings and columns.
The question asks about the dominant economic sector in India's GDP immediately after independence in 1947. To answer this, one needs to recall the economic structure of India during that period, which was largely agrarian.
Correct Option: D) Agriculture was the dominant contributor to India's GDP immediately after independence. It employed the largest share of the workforce and contributed the most to the national income.
The question asks for the biological process by which characteristics are transmitted from parents to their offspring. We need to identify the correct term among the given options.
Correct Option: B) heredity is the biological process by which genetic information and traits are passed from parents to their offspring.