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The correct answer is Co-existence of both public and private sectors in economic activities..

Key Points

• A Mixed Economy is a system that blends elements of a market economy with elements of a planned economy, involving both private enterprise and state intervention.
• Post-independence, India adopted this model under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru to ensure rapid industrialization alongside social welfare and poverty alleviation.
• The Public Sector was designated to control strategic industries such as defense, electricity, and heavy machinery to prevent private monopolies in essential services.
• The Private Sector was encouraged to operate in consumer goods and agriculture, although it remained subject to government regulations and licensing policies during the early decades.
• This model aims to achieve a socialist pattern of society by balancing the efficiency of the market mechanism with the distributive justice of state planning.

 Additional Information

• Alternative Economic Systems:
• Socialist/Command Economy: In this system, the government or the state has total control over all means of production and economic decision-making, which India did not adopt fully.
• Capitalist/Market Economy: This system is driven by private ownership and the price mechanism, where the government has minimal intervention in economic activities.
• Laissez-faire: A French term meaning 'leave alone', representing an extreme form of capitalism where the state provides no regulation over trade and industry.
• 1991 Economic Reforms: India shifted the balance within its mixed economy through Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG), significantly reducing the License Raj and increasing the role of the private sector.
• Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956: This policy formed the economic constitution of India, clearly demarcating the roles of the state and private individuals in industrial development.

The correct answer is 90-120 m.

Key Points

• The dimensions of a football pitch are officially regulated by Law 1 of the Laws of the Game, maintained by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) and recognized by FIFA.
• For standard domestic and non-international matches, the touchline (length) must be a minimum of 90 meters and a maximum of 120 meters.
• The goal line (width) for these matches has a standard range between 45 meters and 90 meters, ensuring the field remains rectangular.
• The field is delineated by continuous lines; the longer lines are called touchlines, while the shorter lines at the ends are called goal lines.
• The midfield line divides the pitch into two equal halves, with a center mark and a surrounding center circle to facilitate the kickoff.

 Additional Information

• International Match Standards:
• For international matches, the FIFA regulations are significantly more stringent. The required length is between 100 meters and 110 meters.
• The width for international competitions must be between 64 meters and 75 meters.
• Specific Pitch Markings and Dimensions:
• The penalty area extends 16.5 meters from each goalpost into the field of play.
• The goal area (commonly known as the six-yard box) extends 5.5 meters from each goalpost.
• The penalty spot is marked at a distance of 11 meters from the center of the goal line.
• Standard goalposts are 7.32 meters wide and 2.44 meters high, measured from the inner edges of the posts and the lower edge of the crossbar.
• A corner arc with a 1 meter radius is marked at each of the four corners for corner kicks.

The correct answer is Densely surveyed core provinces.

Key Points

• The Zabt System, also known as the Dahsala System, was a sophisticated land revenue framework introduced by Emperor Akbar around 1580-1582 with the assistance of his finance minister, Raja Todar Mal.
• This system was based on two primary factors: the measurement of land (Paimaish) and the evaluation of the average produce and local prices over a ten-year period (1570 to 1580).
• Implementation of the Zabt required a high degree of administrative stability and meticulous statistical record-keeping, which was only possible in the core provinces of the empire where the Mughal state exercised direct control.
• Provinces such as Delhi, Agra, Lahore, Allahabad, and Malwa served as the primary centers for this system because they were densely surveyed and had established revenue circles.
• The system allowed the state to fix revenue in cash, providing predictability for the imperial treasury and reducing the uncertainties associated with annual crop-sharing methods.

 Additional Information

• Classification of Land: Under the Zabt system, land was divided into four categories to determine tax liability:
• Polaj: Land that was cultivated annually and never left fallow.
• Parauti: Land left fallow for one or two years to recover its fertility.
• Chachar: Land that remained fallow for three to four years.
• Banjar: Poor quality land that was uncultivated for five years or more.
• Limitations: The system could not be extended to frontier areas like Bengal or Gujarat (initially) or the Deccan because the Mughal administration lacked the survey infrastructure and detailed local price data required for accurate Zabt calculations.
• Alternative Systems: In regions where Zabt was not applicable, the Mughals utilized Batai (crop-sharing) or Nasaq (a rough estimation or group assessment based on past payments).

The correct answer is Pune, Maharashtra.

Key Points

• The 14^th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship was hosted in Pune, Maharashtra, in March 2024.
• The high-profile tournament took place at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pimpri-Chinchwad, which is a major sports hub in the Pune district.
• The competition was held from March 13 to March 23, 2024, featuring elite domestic teams from across the country.
• Hockey Haryana emerged as the winner of the championship, reclaiming the title by defeating Hockey Maharashtra in a tense final match.
• The final ended in a 1-1 draw during regular time, after which Hockey Haryana triumphed in the penalty shootout with a score of 3-0.

 Additional Information

• Tournament Standings and Highlights:
• Hockey Jharkhand secured the third position (bronze medal) after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-0 in the classification match.
• A total of 27 teams participated in the 2024 edition, divided into various pools for the league stage before moving to the knockouts.
• The event served as a primary selection ground for Hockey India selectors to identify players for the National Coaching Camp and the Indian Women's Hockey Team.
• Key players like Deepika and Savita Punia (representing Haryana) and Navneet Kaur played pivotal roles in the success of their respective state units.
• The hosting of the event in Maharashtra highlights the state's significant investment in world-class Astroturf facilities and sports infrastructure.

The correct answer is It encourages everyday physical activity..

Key Points

• The Fit India Movement was launched as a nation-wide campaign to motivate citizens to integrate physical activity and sports into their daily lives to combat lifestyle diseases. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
• While the initiative advocates for a healthy lifestyle, it is not restricted to diet plans but focuses on a holistic approach involving exercise, fitness, and mental well-being. Hence, statement 2 is incorrect.
• The campaign is inclusive of various activities such as cycling, walking, running, and traditional Indian games, rather than being limited exclusively to Yoga. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
• The movement was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29^th August 2019, coinciding with National Sports Day, which makes the 2010 timeline historically inaccurate. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect.

 Additional Information

• Foundational Objectives:
• To promote fitness as an easy, fun, and free activity that can be practiced anywhere.
• To encourage the adoption of indigenous sports and physical exercises.
• To create a platform for fitness enthusiasts to share their stories and inspire others through the Fit India Mobile App.
• Commemorative Significance:
• The launch date, 29^th August, marks the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand, Indias legendary hockey player.
• The movement operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
• Major Initiatives:
• Fit India School Week: Aimed at instilling the habit of fitness in school children from a young age.
• Fit India Freedom Run: Organised to encourage people to run at their own pace and at any location of their choice.

The correct pieces which will be used to make this question figure are,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

MEDIUM is coded as MDEUIM,

ORDERS is coded as SDEREO,

Similarly,

IMPORT is coded as,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.

Pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 1”.

Logic followed here is.

Logic: The code for each pair of letters is determined by the positional values of the letters in the English alphabetical series. In each pair, the sum of the positional values equals 27, which means the letters are opposites of each other, except for the odd one.

For Option (1): CX →

Sum of positional values = 3 + 24 = 27

For Option (2): HS →

Sum of positional values = 8 + 19 = 27

For Option (3): MN →

Sum of positional values = 13 + 14 = 27

For Option (4): PL →

Sum of positional values = 16 + 12 = 28

The pattern observed is: (Sum of positional values of letters) = 27, except for Option (4).

Therefore, the odd one out is PL.

Pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is “Option 4”.