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The correct answer is option 3. 

Key Points

• The Birsa Munda revolt (1899–1900) took place in the Chotanagpur plateau, particularly around Ranchi (present-day Jharkhand). Hence option 3 is correct.
• It was a tribal uprising led by Birsa Munda, aimed at resisting the exploitation of the Munda tribe by British colonial rulers and local landlords.
• The movement is also known as the Ulgulan (The Great Rebellion).

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• Champaran is known for the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) led by Mahatma Gandhi.
• Ballia is known for its role in the 1942 Quit India Movement.

The correct answer is option 4.

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• Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deals with the proclamation of Emergency due to a threat to the security of India by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. Hence option 4 is the right answer.
• This is also referred to as a National Emergency.

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• Article 360: Deals with Financial Emergency.
• Article 365: Provides for actions to be taken if a state fails to comply with the directions of the Union, leading to the possible invocation of Article 356.
• Article 356: Deals with State Emergency (President's Rule) due to the failure of constitutional machinery in a state.

The correct answer is option 3.

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• Uttar Pradesh shares the longest boundary with Madhya Pradesh, stretching over approximately 990 km. Hence option 3 is the correct answer.
• It lies to the north and northeast of Madhya Pradesh and has significant geographical and cultural interactions with it.

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• Maharashtra lies to the south of Madhya Pradesh and shares a shorter boundary compared to Uttar Pradesh.
• Andhra Pradesh does not share any boundary with Madhya Pradesh.
• Rajasthan lies to the northwest of Madhya Pradesh but has a shorter boundary compared to Uttar Pradesh.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. Hence option 4 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

• The GST Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution.
• It was formed to make decisions on matters related to the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
• The Chairperson is the Union Finance Minister, and its members include:
• State Finance Ministers or nominated ministers from each state.
• The Minister of State for Finance at the central level.

The correct answer is option 1. 

Key Points

• Taxes are a key tool of Fiscal Policy, which involves the government's revenue (taxation) and expenditure to influence the economy. Hence option 1 is the correct answer.
• By adjusting tax rates, the government can manage economic growth, inflation, and employment levels.

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• Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR): A monetary policy tool used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to regulate liquidity in the banking system.
• Credit Ceiling: A monetary policy instrument to control the amount of credit banks can extend, used by central banks.
• Bank Rate: Another monetary policy tool where the central bank controls the rate at which it lends money to commercial banks.

The correct answer is option 1. 

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• Shams Siraj Afif wrote "Tarikh-i-Firuz Shahi", a historical account of the reign of Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq of the Delhi Sultanate. Hence option 1 is the correct answer.
• The book provides insights into the administration, policies, and achievements of Firuz Shah, including his efforts in public works, social welfare, and religion.

The correct answer is option 4.

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• The 2023 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting was held in Davos, Switzerland. Hence option 4 is the correct answer.
• The WEF meetings are traditionally hosted in Davos, a town in the Swiss Alps, and bring together global leaders from politics, business, and civil society to discuss pressing economic and social issues.

Additional Information

• The World Economic Forum (WEF) was founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab.
• Its headquarters are in Cologny, Switzerland.
• It is a non-profit organization focused on solving global challenges through public-private cooperation.
• The WEF holds its famous Davos Summit every year in Davos, Switzerland.
• Leaders from business, politics, academia, and society discuss global issues like the economy, climate change, and inequality.
• Key focus areas include economic growth, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, climate action, and tackling global risks.
• The WEF publishes the Global Risks Report every year to highlight possible global challenges.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points 

In 1939, after Subhash Chandra Bose resigned as the President of the Indian National Congress due to differences with the Congress Working Committee, Rajendra Prasad was appointed as his successor. Hence option 1 is the correct answer. 

Additional Information

Rajendra Prasad:

• Played a key role in the Champaran Satyagraha alongside Mahatma Gandhi to address farmers' grievances against indigo planters.
• Actively participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920) and Civil Disobedience Movement (1930).
• Served as the President of the Indian National Congress thrice (1934, 1939, and 1947).
• Elected as the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution of India.
• Awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, in 1962 for his unparalleled contribution to the nation.

The correct answer is option 3. 

Key Points 

The reactance of a capacitor (Xc) is given by the formula:

where:

• 𝑓: f is the frequency of the alternating current (AC).
• 𝐶: C is the capacitance.

From the formula, it is clear that Xc decreases as frequency (f) increases, indicating an inverse relationship. Hence option 3 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

• The 28^th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was held from November 30 to December 13, 2023, at Expo City Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Hence option 4 is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• Brazil: Scheduled to host COP30 in 2025 in Belém, in the Amazon region.
• United Kingdom: Hosted COP26 in Glasgow in 2021.