The question asks to identify the factor that does NOT directly influence population distribution in India. Population distribution is primarily affected by geographical, economic, and social factors that make an area more or less habitable and resource-rich. We need to evaluate each option based on its direct impact on where people choose to live and settle.
Correct Option: A) Official language
The question asks about Article 6 of the Indian Constitution, which deals with citizenship for specific groups of migrants. To answer this, one needs to recall the provisions of the Indian Constitution related to citizenship at its commencement.
C) Pakistan — Article 6 of the Indian Constitution explicitly deals with the citizenship rights of persons who migrated to India from Pakistan following the Partition.
The question asks to identify the specific region in the main stem and roots of a plant that is characterized by spongy, soft parenchyma cells responsible for carrying and storing nutrients. We need to recall the anatomical structure of plant stems and roots and the functions of their various tissues.
Correct Option: A) Pith is the central region of the stem and some roots, composed of large, soft, spongy parenchyma cells that are primarily involved in the storage of water and nutrients such as starch.
The question asks to identify the Article of the Indian Constitution that specifically deals with Union Territories. To answer this, one needs to recall the parts and articles of the Constitution related to the Union and its territories, and specifically those governing Union Territories.
Correct Option: D) Article 239 of the Indian Constitution specifically deals with the administration of Union Territories. It is the first article under Part VIII of the Constitution, which is titled "The Union Territories."
The question asks to identify the cricketer who completed 12,000 runs in T20 cricket and became the eighth player to achieve this milestone in April 2025. This is a current affairs/sports knowledge question.
Correct Option: C) Rohit Sharma — Rohit Sharma achieved the milestone of 12,000 runs in T20 cricket in April 2025, during an IPL match, becoming the eighth player globally to reach this mark.
The question asks to identify the organization responsible for publishing the 'State of the World's Nursing' report. This requires knowledge of major international organizations and their specific publications, particularly those related to global health and healthcare professions.
D) World Health Organization (WHO). The World Health Organization (WHO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It regularly publishes reports on global health trends, health workforce, and specific health professions. The 'State of the World's Nursing' report is a flagship publication by WHO, often in collaboration with partners, to provide evidence and policy recommendations on the nursing workforce worldwide.
The question asks to identify the type of forest where Birch and Rhododendrons are commonly found. This requires knowledge of the characteristic flora of different forest types in India.
Correct Option: C) Montane forests are found in mountainous regions. As altitude increases, the temperature falls, leading to a succession of natural vegetation belts. At higher altitudes (typically between 1,500 and 3,000 meters in the Himalayas), temperate forests are common, featuring coniferous trees like pine, deodar, silver fir, spruce, and cedar. Further up, at even higher altitudes, temperate grasslands and alpine vegetation appear. Birch and Rhododendrons are prominent species in these temperate and subalpine zones of the Montane forests, especially in the Himalayan region.
The question asks to identify the author of the Buddhist text, Visuddhimagga. This requires knowledge of prominent Buddhist scholars and their associated works.
Correct Option: C) Buddhaghosa — Buddhaghosa was a 5th-century Indian Theravada Buddhist commentator and scholar. His most famous work is the Visuddhimagga (Path of Purification), which is a systematic compendium of Theravada teachings, covering morality, concentration, and wisdom.
The question asks to identify the person who presented India's First Five-Year Plan on July 9, 1951. This requires knowledge of key historical figures and events related to India's economic planning post-independence.
Correct Option: C) Jawaharlal Nehru presented the First Five-Year Plan to the Parliament on July 9, 1951. As the first Prime Minister and Chairman of the Planning Commission, he was instrumental in its formulation and presentation.
The question asks to identify the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWCs) delivered to the Indian Navy on 8 May 2025. This requires knowledge of recent defense acquisitions and ship naming conventions.
A) Arnala is the correct answer. INS Arnala is indeed the lead ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) project for the Indian Navy. It was launched in December 2022 and is slated for delivery around May 2025, making it the first of the eight crafts.