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The Correct Answer is None of the Above.

• Rajya Sabha never dissolves.

Key Points

• In the Rajya Sabha in India, states are represented on the basis of population.
• In the Rajya Sabha, 12 members are nominated by the President from persons having special knowledge or practical experience of literature, science, art and social service.
• The normal function of the Vice-President is to act as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Additional Information

• He draws his salary in his capacity as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
• The President is elected by members of the Electoral College consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of Parliament and of the state legislatures.
• The Constitution of India is the lengthiest and the most comprehensive of all the written constitutions of the world.
• The Constitution of India establishes a Parliamentary form of government both at the Centre and in the States.

The correct answer is - Option 2: 2, 3, 1, 4

Key Points

• Treaty of Surat (1775)
• Signed between the British East India Company and Raghunathrao, a claimant to the Peshwa throne.
• Marked the beginning of British involvement in Maratha politics during the First Anglo-Maratha War.
• Treaty of Salbai (1782)
• Ended the First Anglo-Maratha War.
• Established peace between the British and the Marathas, restoring territory captured by both sides.
• Treaty of Srirangapatnam (1792)
• Signed after the Third Anglo-Mysore War between Tipu Sultan and the British.
• Tipu Sultan ceded significant territory and paid war indemnities.
• Treaty of Bassein (1802)
• Signed between the British East India Company and Baji Rao II, the Peshwa.
• Established British control over Maratha territories and led to the Second Anglo-Maratha War.

Additional Information

• Anglo-Maratha Wars
• Series of three wars fought between the British East India Company and the Maratha Empire.
• The wars led to the eventual decline of Maratha power and the rise of British dominance in India.
• Anglo-Mysore Wars
• Four wars fought between the British and the Kingdom of Mysore under rulers like Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.
• Resulted in British control over Mysore and the eventual defeat of Tipu Sultan.
• Impact of Treaties
• These treaties significantly altered the balance of power in India, paving the way for British colonial expansion.
• They highlight the strategic alliances and conflicts that shaped the colonial history of India.

The correct answer is Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

Key Points

• In 1907, Congress was divided into groups of extremists and moderates.
• Moderates wanted to resolve government issues through deliberations whereas Extremists believed in strikes, agitation, and boycott to force their demands.
• The Extremist camp was led by Lal Bal and Pal and the moderate camp was led by Gopal Krishna Gokhale.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak-
• ​Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born on 23 July 1856, in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra.
• Tilak joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1890.
• The Swadeshi movement was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1905 and focused on the boycott of foreign goods and the promotion of indigenous goods.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak along with Annie Besant and G.S. Khapadre founded the All India home rule league in 1916.
• He rejoined the Indian National Congress in 1916 after the split.
• Bal Gangadhar Tilak started two grand public events. They are Ganesh Chaturthi ( in 1893) and Shiv Jayanti (1895) to achieve unity and bring about national spirit among the masses.
• Tilak started weeklies like Kesari and Mahratta before India gained freedom. Mahratta was an English weekly, while Kesari was a Marathi weekly.
• In addition, he was given the honorary title of ‘Lokmanya,’ which signifies acceptance by the people.

Additional Information

• Dadabhai Naoroji 
• Dadabhai Naoroji is also known as the ‘Grand Old Man of India'.
• He became the first Indian to become a member of the House of Commons in Britain.
• Write a book ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ which focused on the economic drain of India because of British policies.
• Gopal Krishna Gokhale
• Regarded as Mahatma Gandhi’s political guru.
• Founded the Servants of India Society.
• MG Ranade
• Govind Ranade, one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress.
• Mahadev Govind Ranade played an important role in the establishment and promotion of the Prarthana Samaj, the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha, and the Vakrittvottejak Sabha.

The correct answer is Option 1

In News

• The Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command hosted a two-day seminar on Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) at INS Rajali, highlighting India’s growing maritime surveillance role.

Key Points

• INS Rajali is located near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu, not Andhra Pradesh. Commissioned on March 11, 1992. Hence, Statement I is incorrect.
• It is home to INAS 312 squadron, operating P-8I aircraft, vital for maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare. Hence, Statement II is correct.
• INS Rajali indeed has the longest military runway in Asia, and also hosts the Helicopter Training School. Hence, Statement III is correct.
• It operates under the Eastern Naval Command, not the Southern Naval Command. Hence, Statement IV is incorrect.

Additional Information

• INS Rajali covers 2,200 acres and is located 80 km west of Chennai.
• Named after ‘Rajali’, an aggressive bird of the Hawk family common in coastal Tamil Nadu.
• Operates P-8I aircraft and MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones, extending India’s long-range maritime surveillance capabilities.
• Garrison strength: 4,700 personnel, making it India’s largest and most modern naval air station.

The Correct answer is Khelo India Initiative.

Key Points

• The Khelo India Initiative was launched by the Government of India in 2018 to revive the sports culture in India and to identify as well as nurture young talent.
• It aims to build a strong framework for all sports played in the country and to make India a great sporting nation.
• In the Union Budget 2025-26, the scheme received a major push with an allocation of ₹1000 crore, the highest among all sports initiatives.
• The funding supports activities such as Khelo India Youth Games, Khelo India University Games, Khelo India Winter Games, and Khelo India Women’s League.
• The initiative also covers creation of sports infrastructure, talent identification, coaching support, and scholarships for promising athletes.
• It includes the National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) and State Centres of Excellence to provide scientific training and modern facilities.
• By increasing the budget, the government emphasizes grassroots-level promotion, with a vision to prepare athletes for Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.

 Additional Information

• Fit India Movement
• Launched in 2019 by the Prime Minister of India.
• It is a nationwide campaign to encourage people to include physical activity and healthy eating habits in their daily lives.
• It focuses more on health and fitness awareness rather than direct sports development.

The correct answer is Katihar.

Key Points

• The Gogabil lake in Katihar district is one of the largest wetlands in Bihar.
• It is spread over 73.88 acres of land.
• It is now been declared the state's first bird conservation reserve.
• Nearly 300 migratory birds come to the lake.
• Among the different species of migratory birds, there are around 90 species of threatened birds, including stork, black-necked stork, white ibis.

Additional Information

• Bihar is located in the eastern region of India.
• It is an entirely land-locked state.
• Bihar shares geographical boundaries with
• West Bengal in the east.
• Uttar Pradesh in the west.
• Jharkhand in the South.
• It also shares an international border in the north with Nepal.

The correct answer is Scrutinises and approves budgets of the Block Samities.

Key Points

• The administrative functions of Gram Panchayats are:
• Maintenance, repair, and building of wells drains, bridges, and other public works and welfare projects.
• Install and maintain good street lamps.
• Give forth primary education to the children.
• The economic and social functions (not obligatory) of Gram Panchayats are:
• Build libraries, wedding venues, etc.
• Create and manage cooperative credit societies and fair-priced businesses.
• Create orchards, ponds, and gardens.
• Judicial activities (Nyaya Panchayat; the state judicial service decides jurisdiction) of Gram Panchayats are:
• Ensure prompt and affordable justice.
• Can levy fines of up to 100 rupees.
• Not using legal counsel.

Important Points

• The Gram Panchayat may request modifications to the budget, which the Zilla Parishad may approve or reject within the time frame specified.

Additional Information

• In Indian villages, the basic local governing body is called the Gram Panchayat.
• In India, the grassroots level has a democratic structure. It is a political organisation that serves as the cabinet of the village.
• The Gram Sabha serves as the Gram Panchayat's main body. The Gram Sabha elects the individuals that make up the Gram Panchayat.
• India has well over 250,000 Gram Panchayats.

Given:-

CI - SI = 160

Rate of interest(r) = 20%

Time(t) = 3 years

Formula used:-

Ci = P[(1 + r/100)^t - 1]

SI = ( P × r × t)/100

Calculation:-

CI - SI = P[{(1 + 20/100)³ - 1} - {20 × 3}/100]

⇒ 160 = P[(6/5 × 6/5 × 6/5) - 1 - 6/10]

⇒ 160 = P[(2160 - 750 - 1250)/1250]

⇒ P = (160 × 1250)/160

⇒ P = 1250

Shortcut Trick Calculation:-

Difference between CI and SI for 3 years,

D = P\((\large{\frac{r}{100}})^2\).\((\large{\frac{r}{100} + 3})\)

∴ 160 = P(20/100)².(20/100 + 3)

⇒ 160 = P(1/5 × 1/5)(16/5)

⇒ P = 160 × (125/16)

⇒ P = 1250.

Calculation:

Let the number be x,

⇒ 30/100 × x + 49 = x

⇒ 30x/100 - x = -49

⇒ -70x/100 = -49

⇒ 7x = 490

⇒ x = 70

∴ The correct answer is 70.

Given:

Pi-chart showing the combination of mixtures made up of different elements

Formula used:

Average = (The sum of all items) /(The number of total items) 

Calculations:

Average = (0.08 + 0.32 + 0.2 + 0.125 + 0.275) /5

Average = 1/5 = 0.2

According to the question 

Hydrogen element = 0.2

∴ correct option is (3)