Consider the following: The arrival of Babur into India led to the
1. introduction of gunpowder in the subcontinent
2. introduction of the arch and dome in the region's architecture
3. establishment of the Timurid dynasty in the region
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The question asks us to identify the correct statements regarding the impact of Babur's arrival in India. We need to evaluate each statement individually based on historical facts.
C) 1 and 3 only. Statements 1 and 3 are historically accurate regarding Babur's impact on India.
The question asks to identify which body NITI Aayog replaced. This requires knowledge of the administrative reforms and institutional changes made by the Government of India, specifically regarding economic planning and policy formulation.
D) Planning Commission
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established on January 1, 2015, by a resolution of the Union Cabinet. It replaced the 65-year-old Planning Commission, which had been established in 1950. The primary reason for this replacement was to move from a command-and-control economy to a more participative and bottom-up approach to economic planning and policy formulation, reflecting the principles of cooperative federalism.
The question asks to identify the nature of the Rio+20 Conference. This requires knowledge of major international environmental and development conferences.
Correct Option: A) It is the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Consider the following statements:
1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks us to identify the correct statements regarding the Executive Power of the Union of India and the role of the Prime Minister. We need to recall the constitutional provisions related to the executive and the administrative structure concerning civil services.
D) Neither 1 nor 2
Both statements are incorrect based on the constitutional provisions and administrative structure of India.
The question asks about the term 'Goldilocks Zone' and its context. This term is widely used in astronomy and astrobiology to describe a specific region around a star where conditions might be suitable for life.
Correct Option: C) search for the Earth-like planets in outer space
The 'Goldilocks Zone' is a fundamental concept in astrobiology and exoplanet research. It defines the region around a star where a planet could potentially have liquid water on its surface, a key requirement for life as we understand it. Therefore, it is directly related to the search for Earth-like planets in outer space that might harbor life.
The question asks to identify the leader who organized a march on the Tanjore (Thanjavur) coast to break the Salt Law in April 1930. This event is a significant part of the Civil Disobedience Movement in India, specifically the Salt Satyagraha.
Correct Option: B) C. Rajagopalachari organized the famous Salt March on the Tanjore coast (Vedaranyam) in April 1930, mirroring Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March.
The question asks about the founder of a new city on the south bank of a Krishna tributary and a king who ruled as an agent of a deity, claiming all land south of the Krishna River belonged to that deity. This describes the foundation of the Vijayanagara Empire and its unique political ideology.
C) Harihara I founded the Vijayanagara Empire along with his brother Bukka I. He established the city on the Tungabhadra River (a Krishna tributary) and ruled as an agent of the deity Virupaksha, claiming the land south of the Krishna River.
Consider the following statements:
1. The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2. The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The question asks to identify the correct statement(s) regarding the first woman and first Muslim Presidents of the Indian National Congress. We need to verify each statement based on historical facts.
Correct Option: B) 2 only
Which of the statements regarding the 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?
1. It is intended to assist developing countries in adaption and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECD, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.
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The question asks to identify the correct statement(s) regarding the Green Climate Fund (GCF). We need to evaluate each statement based on the established facts about the GCF.
Based on the evaluation, only statement 1 is correct.
Correct Option: A) 1 only
The question asks to identify the recipient of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for the year 2014. This requires knowledge of significant awards and their recipients, particularly those related to Indian scientific and social contributions.
Correct Option: C) Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014. The award recognized ISRO's outstanding contributions to space technology and its applications for national development, including its role in international cooperation and peaceful uses of outer space. This included their successful Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) which demonstrated India's technological prowess in space exploration.