The question asks to identify the correct Ministry responsible for human resources in the Indian government. This requires knowledge of the names and functions of various Union Ministries.
D) Only (iv) is the correct option. The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) was indeed the ministry responsible for human resource development in India. Although it has since been renamed the Ministry of Education, its function was precisely what the question describes.
The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding population distribution. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on general geographical and demographic knowledge.
D) All (i)(ii)(iii)(iv) are correct statements. Each statement accurately describes an aspect of global population distribution.
The question asks about the eligibility criteria for joining the National Pension System (NPS). We need to evaluate each option based on the established rules and regulations of NPS in India.
C) All State Government employees joining the services after the date of notification by the respective State Government. This option correctly describes a specific category of individuals who can join NPS, as State Governments adopted NPS for their new recruits based on their own notifications.
The question asks to identify the two continents that together host almost three-quarters of the world's population. This requires knowledge of global population distribution.
Correct Option: D) Asia and Africa
The question asks about the distribution of the human population on Earth relative to the equator. We need to identify which hemisphere (North or South) or longitudinal division (East or West) has a significantly larger population.
Correct Option: C) North of the equator
A vast majority of the Earth's landmasses, including all of North America, Europe, and Asia, and most of Africa, are located north of the equator. Consequently, about 90% of the world's population resides in the Northern Hemisphere.
The question asks for the standard unit in which population density is expressed. Population density is a measure of the number of people per unit area. We need to identify the most appropriate and commonly used unit of area for this calculation.
Correct Option: A) Per square kilometre. This is the standard and most appropriate unit for expressing population density due to the large scale of geographical areas involved.