The question asks to identify a correct feature of the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in India. We need to evaluate each option based on the constitutional provisions and characteristics of the Legislative Councils.
Correct Option: D) It is a permanent body and cannot be dissolved
The question asks about the annual free health insurance coverage amount under the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana for Indian citizens aged 70 and above, launched in October 2024. This requires knowledge of the specific provisions of this government scheme.
Correct Option: C) ₹5 lakh is the correct amount of free health insurance coverage provided annually under the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Yojana for eligible citizens.
The question asks about the primary process responsible for gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the lungs (alveoli) and at the tissue level. This involves understanding the movement of gases across membranes based on concentration gradients.
Correct Option: C) Diffusion — Diffusion is the net movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. This passive process drives the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the alveolar-capillary membrane and between systemic capillaries and tissue cells, due to differences in their partial pressures.
The question asks to identify the artist recognized as the Global Recording Artist of the Year 2024 by the IFPI. This requires knowledge of recent music industry awards and recognitions, specifically those conferred by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
Correct Option: B) Taylor Swift was recognized as the Global Recording Artist of the Year 2024 by the IFPI. She achieved this title for the fourth time, an unprecedented accomplishment.
The question asks why air transport is not a popular choice for freight movement in India. We need to evaluate the characteristics of air transport in the context of freight logistics and compare it with other modes of transport to understand its limitations and specific use cases.
C) It is expensive and ideal only for light, high-value goods. This statement accurately describes the primary reason for the limited popularity of air transport for general freight movement in India. The high cost per unit of weight/volume makes it economically unviable for most goods, restricting its use to time-sensitive, high-value, or perishable commodities.
The question asks about the number of cities where India launched chip-enabled biometric e-passports as of April 2025. This requires knowledge of recent government initiatives regarding passport services.
Correct Option: A) 13
The question asks to identify the city in Bihar where events of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 were NOT conducted. To answer this, one needs to know the specific locations in Bihar that hosted events for the Khelo India Youth Games 2025.
Correct Option: C) Samastipur — Samastipur was not designated as a host city for the Khelo India Youth Games 2025 events in Bihar.
The question asks to identify which of the given options is NOT a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). To answer this, one needs to know the various forces that fall under the umbrella of CAPFs in India.
Correct Option: D) Criminal Investigation Department
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is a branch of the State Police Force, responsible for investigating criminal cases. It operates under the respective state governments and is not a Central Armed Police Force. CAPFs are under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
The question asks for the establishment date of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India. This is a factual question requiring knowledge of key dates related to important national institutions.
A) 12 October 1993
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was indeed established on 12 October 1993, in accordance with the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. This date marks its official inception as a body dedicated to investigating human rights violations in India.
This question tests knowledge about the administrative structure of Union Territories in India as defined by the Constitution.
Correct Option: A) The President of India