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The correct answer is Public sector, as the primary engine of growth.

Key Points

• The Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) of 1956 served as the Economic Constitution of India and laid the foundation for the socialistic pattern of society.
• The policy categorized industries into three distinct schedules: Schedule A (17 industries exclusively owned by the State), Schedule B (12 industries progressively state-owned), and Schedule C (remaining industries left to the private sector under state regulation).
• The Public Sector was envisioned as the lead driver of industrialization to control the commanding heights of the economy, particularly in heavy and basic industries like iron and steel, heavy engineering, and atomic energy.
• The resolution emphasized that the State must take direct responsibility for future development over a wide area of the industrial field to accelerate the rate of economic growth and reduce income inequalities.
• It introduced a strict licensing system for the private sector to ensure that industrial investment was directed toward national priorities and to prevent the concentration of economic power.

 Additional Information

• Mahalanobis Model:
• The IPR 1956 was the operational framework for the Second Five-Year Plan, which was based on the P.C. Mahalanobis strategy of prioritizing capital goods industries over consumer goods.
• It aimed for self-reliance by building a domestic industrial base to reduce dependence on foreign imports.
• Regional Balanced Growth:
• The policy used Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) as a tool to develop backward regions by offering tax benefits and lower electricity tariffs to industries established in those areas.
• Small-Scale Industries (SSI):
• In 1955, the Karve Committee (Village and Small-Scale Industries Committee) highlighted the role of small-scale industries in promoting rural employment, which was supported by the 1956 resolution through product reservations.

The correct answer is Khelo India Games.

Key Points

• The Khelo India Programme was introduced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, to revive the sports culture at the grass-root level.
• It was launched in January 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to identify and nurture young sporting talent across the nation.
• The initiative aims to mainstream sports as a tool for national development, economic development, and community development.
• Under the Talent Identification component, talented players identified in priority sports disciplines at various levels are provided with annual financial assistance of Rs. 5,00,000 per annum for 8 years.
• The program is divided into 12 verticals, including play field development, community coaching development, and State Level Khelo India Centres.
• It encompasses various categories such as the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG), Khelo India University Games (KIUG), and Khelo India Winter Games.

 Additional Information

• Asian Games
• A continental multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia.
• Regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• Olympics
• The world's foremost international sporting competition featuring summer and winter sports.
• Held every four years, it involves thousands of athletes from more than 200 nations.
• World Cup
• A global competition specifically for a single sport (e.g., FIFA World Cup for football or ICC World Cup for cricket).
• Determines the world champion for that specific discipline at the senior international level.

The correct answer is Subordinate chiefs who offered military aid and collected land revenue..

Key Points

• By the 7^th century, the political landscape of the Indian subcontinent saw the rise of big landlords or warrior chiefs known as Samantas.
• Existing monarchs recognized these influential figures as their subordinates, expecting them to perform specific duties such as bringing valuable gifts and providing military support during warfare.
• The Samantas were granted the authority to collect land revenue from the territories under their control, which they used to maintain their private armies and local administration.
• As they gained more power and wealth, they often asserted their status by adopting grandiose titles like Maha-samanta (great subordinate) or Maha-mandaleshvara (the great lord of a circle or region).
• In certain historical instances, these subordinates became powerful enough to challenge and overthrow their overlords; a prominent example is Dantidurga, the Rashtrakuta chief who overthrew his Chalukya overlord in the 8^th century.

 Additional Information

• Decentralized Administration:
• The samanta system was a hallmark of Early Medieval India, representing a shift from centralized imperial rule to a decentralized political structure.
• This system is closely linked to the concept of Indian Feudalism, where the king's power depended on the loyalty and military contributions of local elites.
• Nature of Land Grants:
• The proliferation of land grants (secular and religious) to officers and priests accelerated the growth of the samanta class.
• Unlike the Mauryan bureaucracy where officials were often paid in cash, early medieval rulers relied on the assignment of land rights to manage their vast empires.

The correct answer is 10^th to 13^th September 2024.

Key Points

• The 77^th Senior National Aquatic Championships was a premier domestic sporting event held in the year 2024 to showcase elite talent in swimming and other aquatic disciplines.
• The event took place at the International Swimming Complex, situated in Sandwip, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, a city renowned for its high-altitude training facilities and world-class sports infrastructure.
• The championships were conducted over a specific four-day period, starting on 10^th September 2024 and concluding on 13^th September 2024.
• Organized by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI), the meet followed the technical rules and regulations prescribed by World Aquatics (formerly FINA).
• This edition featured high-level competition among state associations and institutional boards like Services (SSCB) and Railways (RSPB), serving as a platform for setting new National Records.

 Additional Information

• Swimming Federation of India (SFI):
• It is the national governing body for aquatic sports in India, recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• The federation is responsible for organizing national-level meets, including Junior, Sub-Junior, and Senior categories.
• It facilitates the selection of athletes for major international events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
• Role of the Senior Nationals:
• These championships are critical for identifying athletes for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and providing them with necessary financial and coaching support.
• The 2024 edition in Bengaluru highlighted the rising dominance of swimmers like Srihari Nataraj and others in the domestic circuit.
• Venue Significance:
• Bengaluru is often preferred for aquatic championships due to its stable climate and the presence of multiple Olympic-sized 50-meter pools equipped with modern timing systems.

The correct answer is Indian wrestlers won medals in both men's and women's events..

Key Points

• India's wrestling contingent at the 19^th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, delivered a strong performance by securing a total of six medals, which included one silver and five bronze. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
• Evaluating the gold medal count: India did not secure any gold medals in wrestling at the 2023 Asian Games (Hangzhou 2022). The highest achievement was a silver medal won in the men's freestyle category. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
• Regarding the Greco-Roman discipline: Sunil Kumar made history by winning a bronze medal in the men's 87kg category. This was a significant milestone as it was India's first medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Asian Games in 13 years, with the previous one coming in 2010. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• Concerning gender representation and success: The Indian squad featured a balanced participation of male and female wrestlers. Medals were won by both groups, with men securing three medals (Deepak Punia, Aman Sehrawat, Sunil Kumar) and women also securing three medals (Antim Panghal, Sonam Malik, Kiran Bishnoi). Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

 Additional Information

• 19^th Asian Games (Hangzhou 2022) Details:
• Deepak Punia: He achieved the best individual result for India in wrestling by winning the silver medal in the 86kg Men's Freestyle event after a competitive final against Iran's Hassan Yazdani.
• Women's Freestyle Highlights: Antim Panghal (53kg), Sonam Malik (62kg), and Kiran Bishnoi (76kg) all displayed exceptional skill to win bronze medals in their respective weight categories.
• Historic Achievement: India's overall medal tally at these games crossed the 100-medal mark for the first time, ending with 107 medals (28 gold, 38 silver, 41 bronze), placing India fourth in the overall standings.
• Aman Sehrawat: The young wrestler secured a bronze medal in the 57kg Men's Freestyle category, further cementing India's dominance in lighter weight classes.

Logic followed here is,

72 ÷ 2 = 36

36 × 3 = 108

108 ÷ 2 = 54

54 × 3 = 162

Therefore, the missing term (?) in the series is 162.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

Logic followed here is,

BOW is coded as C →

Total number of letters in BOW = 3

The 3^rd letter in the English alphabet is C.

Similarly, let us find the code for ARROW:

Total number of letters in ARROW = 5

The 5^th letter in the English alphabet is E.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.

Here,

The extensions docx, ppt, and pdf are all categorized as document file formats used to store information.

While,

exe is an executable file used to launch programs.

Therefore, exe is the odd member of the group.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

Additional Information

• docx: This is the standard file extension for Microsoft Word documents. It is a data file format used primarily for text processing and document storage.
• ppt: This is the file extension for Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Similar to docx, it is a data file used for creating and viewing slides.
• pdf: Standing for Portable Document Format, this extension is used for files that present documents independent of application software, hardware, and operating systems. It is another type of data file.
• exe: Standing for Executable, this file extension is used for files that contain a program or a set of instructions that a computer runs or executes. Unlike the others, it is not a document to be read but a software application to be performed.

Family Chart:

Family tree,

This boy is Son of Vikram.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 3”.

Family Chart:

Family tree,

That woman is Sanjay's Sister - in - law.

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.