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The correct answer is Fifth Five Year Plan.

Key Points

• The slogan Garibi Hatao (Abolish Poverty) was first popularized by Indira Gandhi during the 1971 General Election campaign to address the socio-economic disparities in India.
• The Fifth Five Year Plan, which operated between 1974 and 1978, formally adopted poverty alleviation and the attainment of self-reliance as its two primary objectives.
• The plan launched the Minimum Needs Programme (MNP) in 1974 to provide basic necessities such as elementary education, rural health, drinking water, and landless housing.
• It targeted a growth rate of 4.4% but successfully achieved 4.8%, reflecting a significant improvement in the agricultural and industrial sectors during that period.
• The Fifth Five Year Plan was terminated one year ahead of schedule in 1978 by the Janata Party Government, which replaced it with the Rolling Plan.

 Additional Information

• First Five Year Plan (1951-1956):
• Based on the Harrod-Domar model, it focused on the agricultural sector to overcome food shortages caused by the Partition of India.
• Third Five Year Plan (1961-1966):
• Known as the Gadgil Yojana, it aimed to make the Indian economy self-reliant and self-generating, but failed due to the Sino-Indian War (1962) and Indo-Pak War (1965).
• Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-1990):
• This plan prioritized Food, Work, and Productivity, emphasizing modernization and social justice under the leadership of Rajiv Gandhi.

The correct answer is University.

Key Points

• The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy was instituted in the year 1956−57 by the Ministry of Education (now managed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) as a premier incentive for sports in the education sector.
• It is a rolling trophy awarded annually to the University that demonstrates the most outstanding overall performance in inter-university tournaments, national, and international sports competitions.
• The award is named in honor of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, a prominent independence activist and the first Education Minister of independent India.
• The primary objective of this trophy is to promote a competitive spirit, physical fitness, and athletic excellence among students in higher education institutions across the country.
• The trophy is presented by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan alongside other prestigious honors like the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards.

 Additional Information

• Award History and Winners:
• The inaugural winner of the MAKA Trophy in 1956−57 was Bombay University.
• Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), located in Amritsar, holds the distinction of winning this trophy the maximum number of times (over 20 times), reflecting its dominance in the collegiate sports circuit.
• Comparison with Related Awards:
• Coaching: Excellence in this field is recognized through the Dronacharya Award, which honors coaches for their contribution to athlete development.
• Sportsmanship: This quality is a core criterion for the Arjuna Award, given for consistent outstanding performance and leadership.
• Financial Incentive: The winning university receives a cash prize of 15 lakh rupees, while the second and third−place universities receive 7.5 lakh and 4.5 lakh rupees respectively for sports infrastructure.

The correct answer is Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara was a celebrated patron of art and literature.

Key Points

• The rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire actively encouraged maritime trade to strengthen their economy and military, controlling vital ports like Mangalore and Honnavar to import Arabian horses and export spices. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• The Bahmani Kingdom was plagued by constant internal strife between the Deccanis (local nobility) and Afaqis (foreigners), which eventually led to its fragmentation into five independent Deccan Sultanates. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Krishnadevaraya (1509−1529) was a scholar-king who authored Amuktamalyada in Telugu and patronized the Ashtadiggajas, a group of eight legendary poets in his royal court. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• The Battle of Talikota in 1565, fought between the Vijayanagara Empire and a coalition of Deccan Sultanates, resulted in the total sack of Hampi and the permanent decline of the empire rather than a Bahmani revival. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

 Additional Information

• Krishnadevaraya:
• He belonged to the Tuluva Dynasty and is often regarded as the most powerful ruler of South India.
• He earned titles such as Andhra Bhoja, Mooru Rayara Ganda, and Abhinava Bhoja for his literary and military achievements.
• He constructed the magnificent Vittalaswamy Temple and Hazara Rama Temple, showcasing advanced Dravidian architecture.
• Deccan Sultanates:
• The five states that emerged from the Bahmani Kingdom were Bijapur (Adil Shahi), Golconda (Qutb Shahi), Ahmednagar (Nizam Shahi), Bidar (Barid Shahi), and Berar (Imad Shahi).
• The Bahmani Kingdom itself was established in 1347 by Alauddin Bahman Shah as a break-away state from the Delhi Sultanate.
• Vijayanagara Foundation:
• Founded in 1336 by brothers Harihara I and Bukka Raya I on the banks of the Tungabhadra River.
• The empire was governed by four distinct dynasties: Sangama, Saluva, Tuluva, and Aravidu.

The correct answer is Puri, Odisha.

Key Points

• The 57^th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship (2024-25) was officially hosted in the coastal city of Puri, located in the state of Odisha.
• The high-profile tournament was held at the Saradhabali Ground, a historic venue near the Jagannath Temple, from September 30 to October 4, 2024.
• The event featured over 30 teams in both men’s and women’s categories, representing various States, Union Territories, and institutional teams like the Railways Sports Promotion Board.
• The championship was organized by the Odisha Kho-Kho Association under the aegis of the Kho-Kho Federation of India (KKFI) and was supported by the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha.
• The tournament served as a vital platform for the selection of players for the Indian national squad ahead of the 1^st Kho-Kho World Cup scheduled to be held in India.

 Additional Information

• Kho-Kho Federation of India (KKFI):
• Founded in 1955, the KKFI is the primary governing body for the sport in India and is responsible for standardizing rules and promoting the game at the grassroots level.
• The federation has been instrumental in launching the Ultimate Kho Kho league to professionalize the sport and increase its viewership through television broadcasting.
• Odisha as a Sports Hub:
• Odisha has earned the reputation of being the Sports Capital of India by hosting international events such as the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup (2018 and 2023) and the Asian Athletics Championships.
• The state government has invested heavily in high-performance centers (HPCs) for various disciplines, including an dedicated HPC for Kho-Kho to nurture local talent.
• The Game of Kho-Kho:
• It is an indigenous Indian sport that originated in Maharashtra and is played on a rectangular court of 27 × 16 meters.
• A match consists of two innings, where each team has 9 active players on the field while the remaining members act as substitutes.

The correct answer is India is among the top global chess nations.

Key Points

• India is currently a dominant force in international chess, consistently appearing in the top 3 of the FIDE (Fédération Internationale des Échecs) world rankings based on the average rating of its top ten players.
• The nation achieved a historic double victory at the 45^th Chess Olympiad in Budapest (2024), where both the men’s and women’s teams won Gold Medals, a feat accomplished by very few nations in history.
• India’s chess strength is bolstered by a massive talent pool, including world-class players like Viswanathan Anand, D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, and R. Praggnanandhaa, many of whom are ranked in the individual global top 10.
• The growth of the game is supported by a robust domestic circuit and the All India Chess Federation (AICF), which has fostered one of the world’s most successful youth development programs.

 Additional Information

• Grandmasters (GM):
• India does not lack elite players; it has produced over 80 Grandmasters as of 2024.
• Viswanathan Anand became the country’s first Grandmaster in 1988 and subsequently a five-time World Chess Champion.
• Global Chess Events:
• India has a rich history of hosting major tournaments, most notably the 44^th Chess Olympiad held in Chennai in 2022, which featured participants from 187 countries.
• The country also hosted the World Chess Championship match in 2013 between Anand and Magnus Carlsen.
• FIDE Rankings:
• The suggestion that India ranks below 50 is statistically incorrect, as the federation typically maintains a position in the top 5 globally, often competing for the number 1 spot with the USA and China.

The top view (or plan view) of a 3D figure is the shape seen when looking directly down from the top, representing its horizontal projection onto a 2D plane.

There are 6 dice in Horizontal line and 5 dice in vertical line.

Also one dice is common in both as both horizontal and vertical lines cross each other.

Dice 3 in Horizontal line and dice 2 in vertical line is common.

According to the above description, top view of given figure is,

Therefore, the top view of the given figure is Option (4).

Pattern followed here is,

Similarly,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

Here,

• Figures 1, 2, and 3 (Circle, Triangle, and Square) are all standard, classical geometric shapes. They are defined by precise geometric properties and mathematical formulas for area and perimeter.

While,

• Figure 4 (Heart) is a non-geometric symbol or ideograph primarily used to represent an emotion or concept (love/affection), rather than being a standard polygon or primitive geometric figure.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

Pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

Sahiba, Trishla, Lakshya, vanshika and Manish are sitting on a bench.

1. Manish is immediately between Trishla and Lakshya.
2. Lakshya is to the left of Vanshika who is not at the end. 

(Lakshya is to the left of Vanshika not immediate left.)

Case - 1: When they facing North

Case - 2: When they Facing South

In both the cases. Vanshika is to the left of Sahiba.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.