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The Correct answer is Option 3.

Key Points

• In the Union Budget 2024-25, the government outlined nine key priorities to achieve 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India). Among the options provided, Sustainable Development is not explicitly listed as one of these nine priorities.
• The Nine Priorities are:
• Productivity and Resilience in Agriculture
• Employment and Skilling
• Inclusive Human Resource Development and Social Justice
• Manufacturing and Services
• Urban Development
• Energy Security
• Infrastructure
• Innovation, Research & Development
• Next Generation Reforms
• While Sustainable Development is a crucial aspect of national policy, it is integrated across various sectors rather than being a standalone priority in this budget. Hence, option 3 is correct.

The Correct answer is Option 1.

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• The Ghagra River is part of the drainage system that drains the lands of Bihar.
• Ghagra:
• A tributary of the Ganga River, it flows through Uttar Pradesh and enters Bihar.
• It contributes to the Ganga's extensive drainage system in Bihar. Hence, option 1 is correct.
• Mahanadi:
• Drains parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha and flows into the Bay of Bengal.
• It does not influence Bihar's drainage.
• Yamuna:
• A tributary of the Ganga River, it flows through Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh but does not reach Bihar.
• Narmada:
• Flows westward through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat into the Arabian Sea.
• It does not drain Bihar.

The Correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The types of land according to The Amarkosha, an ancient Sanskrit lexicon, are correctly matched as follows:
• Urvara: Fertile land (Correct)
• Maru: Desert (Correct)
• Shadvala: Grassy land (Correct)
• Devamritaka: Land watered by rain (Correct)
• Explanation:
• The Amarkosha, compiled by Amarasimha, categorizes land based on its physical and agricultural characteristics.
• These classifications were crucial for understanding land use and agriculture in ancient times.
• All of the above (a, b, c, and d) is correct answer.

The Correct answer is Option 2. 

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• Under Article 243J of the Indian Constitution, the State Legislature is empowered to make provisions regarding the maintenance of accounts by Panchayats. Hence, option 2 is correct.
• Key Details:
• Article 243J falls under Part IX of the Constitution, which deals with the Panchayati Raj System.
• It specifically allows the State Legislature to:
• Prescribe the manner in which Panchayats maintain their accounts.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in the financial management of Panchayats.

The Correct answer is Option 1. 

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• Magnetic Force:
• It is a non-contact force because it acts over a distance without physical contact between objects. Hence, option 1 is correct.
• Example: A magnet attracting a piece of iron from a distance.
• Frictional Force:
• A contact force as it arises due to the interaction between surfaces in contact.
• Impact Force:
• A contact force generated during a collision between two objects.

The Correct answer is Option 4. 

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• A motorcycle requires a battery to function as a crucial component that powers it.
• Similarly, life requires the sun for energy and sustenance.
• Thus, the correct answer is:4

The Correct answer is Option 4. 

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King Pravarasena:

• King Pravarasena I was considered the real consolidator and significant ruler of the Vakataka dynasty, though the dynasty was initially established by his father, Vindhyashakti. Hence, statement a is correct.
• Under Pravarasena I, the Vakataka empire expanded significantly, encompassing a vast territory from Bundelkhand in present-day Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to Hyderabad in southern India. Hence, statement b is correct.
• Pravarasena I was the son and successor of Vindhyashakti, who was the founder of the dynasty. Hence, statement c is correct.
• The Puranas, such as the Vishnu Purana and Vayu Purana, mention Pravarasena and his contributions to the dynasty. Hence, statement d is correct.
• All the statements a, b, c, and d are correct.

The Correct answer is Option 2. 

Key Points

• Free Hindustan:
• Edited by Taraknath Das, it was published in the United States to highlight the Indian freedom struggle.
• Indian Opinion:
• Started and edited by Mahatma Gandhi, it was published in South Africa to address the concerns of Indian immigrants.
• Voice of India:
• Edited by Dadabhai Naoroji, it focused on issues related to Indian independence and economic exploitation under British rule.
• Bengalee:
• Edited by Surendranath Banerjee, this newspaper voiced nationalist concerns and the plight of Indians under colonial rule.
• Hence, option 2 is correct.

The Correct answer is Option 4. 

Key Points

• In May 2024, at the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers in Istanbul, Turkey, Aman Sehrawat became the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics by securing a quota in the men's freestyle 57 kg weight category. Hence, option 4 is correct.
• Sehrawat, an Asian champion and U23 world champion, earned the Olympic berth by defeating Chongsong Han of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with a 12-2 victory in the semifinals.
• At the Paris 2024 Olympics, Aman Sehrawat continued his impressive performance by winning a bronze medal in the men's freestyle 57 kg event, becoming India's youngest Olympic medalist in wrestling at the age of 21 years and 24 days.

The Correct answer is Option 1. 

Key Points

• District-wise distribution of the ST population shows that Katihar district has the highest proportion of STs (5.9%) followed by Jamui (4.8%), Banka (4.7%), and Purnia (4.4%). Hence, option 1 is correct.