The question asks to identify the state cricket association that announced plans for India's largest cricket stadium in January 2025. This requires knowledge of recent developments in Indian sports infrastructure.
Correct Option: D) Andhra Cricket Association
The question asks to identify the recipient of the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in 2025 for leadership in Indian hockey. This requires knowledge of recent sports awards and prominent figures in Indian hockey.
Correct Option: D) Harmanpreet Singh is the current captain of the Indian men's hockey team and a key player known for his leadership and performance, making him a strong contender for India's highest sports award in the future.
The question asks to identify a mode of losing Indian citizenship. Indian citizenship can be acquired or lost through various provisions outlined in the Citizenship Act, 1955. We need to distinguish between modes of acquisition and modes of loss.
Correct Option: A) Renunciation is a voluntary act by which an Indian citizen gives up their citizenship. This is one of the three ways (Renunciation, Termination, Deprivation) specified in the Citizenship Act, 1955, for losing Indian citizenship.
The question asks about a specific amendment to the Citizenship Act that introduced a provision regarding illegal migrants and their inability to acquire citizenship through naturalisation or registration. This requires knowledge of the key changes brought by various amendments to the Citizenship Act of India.
D) 2003 Amendment — The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2003, explicitly stated that an illegal migrant cannot acquire Indian citizenship by registration or naturalisation. This amendment was a significant step in tightening citizenship laws in response to concerns about illegal immigration.
The question asks for the year in which the Paris Agreement was adopted. This is a factual question related to international environmental agreements. To answer this, one needs to recall the specific year of its adoption.
Correct Option: A) 2015
The question asks about the groups against whom the Santhal Revolt of 1855-56 was directed, in addition to British officials. To answer this, we need to recall the historical context and the primary grievances of the Santhals during that period.
Correct Option: A) Zamindars and moneylenders were the primary exploiters of the Santhals, alongside the British officials. The British revenue policies allowed these groups to dispossess the Santhals of their land and trap them in a cycle of debt, leading to widespread resentment and eventually, the revolt.
The question asks for the meaning of the term 'bigha' in the context of British plantations in India. This requires knowledge of historical land measurement units and agricultural practices during the British colonial period.
Correct Option: A) A unit of measurement of land
The term 'bigha' is a traditional unit of land measurement widely used in parts of India and Nepal. Its size varied significantly from region to region, but it consistently referred to an area of land. During the British colonial period, it was a common unit for measuring agricultural land, including plantations like those for indigo.
The question asks for the primary purpose of a specific plan mentioned in a hypothetical 2025 report. To answer this, we need to infer the likely focus of a "₹44,000 Crore Plan to Boost Defence Manufacturing" in the context of India's strategic interests.
Correct Option: B) Safeguarding ports and trade routes. A plan to boost defence manufacturing with a significant budget like ₹44,000 Crore would likely aim at comprehensive defence capabilities. Given India's geopolitical position, safeguarding its extensive coastline, ports, and crucial trade routes is a paramount strategic concern that would require substantial domestic defence production.
The question asks to identify the two main components of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and their respective functions. This requires knowledge of basic computer architecture.
D) ALU and CU – Perform calculations and control all computer operations
This option correctly identifies the two main components of the CPU (ALU and CU) and accurately describes their primary functions. The ALU is responsible for arithmetic and logical calculations, while the CU is responsible for controlling and coordinating all operations within the computer system.
The question asks to identify the Act that first acknowledged the political and administrative functions of the East India Company in India. This requires knowledge of the key provisions and historical context of various British Acts related to India.
D) Regulating Act 1773 — This Act was the first step taken by the British Government to control and regulate the affairs of the East India Company in India. It recognized the Company's political and administrative functions, distinguishing them from its commercial activities. It laid the foundations of central administration in India by designating the Governor of Bengal as the Governor-General of Bengal and establishing an Executive Council to assist him. It also provided for the establishment of a Supreme Court at Calcutta.