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The correct answer is Manipur.

Key Points

• Shirui Lily is a rare species of lily that is only found in the Shirui Hills of Manipur, India.
• It is the state flower of Manipur.
• The Shirui Lily is a beautiful flower with pale bluish-pink petals.
• It blooms during the monsoon months of June and July.
• The Shirui Lily is an endangered species due to habitat loss and over-collection.
• There are a number of conservation efforts underway to protect the Shirui Lily, including the establishment of a sanctuary in the Shirui Hills.

 Additional Information

• Assam is a state in India, but the Shirui Lily is not found in Assam.
• West Bengal is a state in India, but the Shirui Lily is not found in West Bengal.
• Tripura is a state in India, but the Shirui Lily is not found in Tripura.

The correct answer is Rajasthan.

• Oriya Plateau
• It is located in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
• It is the highest plateau of the state.
• Plateau of Mesa (Hill of Bika) – Chittorgarh fort is built on this plateau located in Chittorgarh district.
• Plateau of Kraska - This plateau is situated in Alwar.
• Trikut hill - Jaisalmer fort is built on this hill.

The correct answer is North-Eastern monsoon.

Key Points 

Northeast monsoon:

• Retreating monsoon in India can be experienced in October-November.
• Monsoon winds are retreating gradually and the sudden rise of temperature with October heat.
• Day temperature is high and nights are cool and pleasant.
• The average minimum temperature falls below 20o C.
• It leads to rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.
• Its direction is from northeast to southwest.
• A minor part of the annual rainfall in India is due to this type of North-Eastern monsoon.

​Thus, the northeastern monsoon causes rainfall on the coastal areas of Tamil Nadu at the beginning of winters.

Additional Information 

Monsoon:

• The term ‘monsoon is derived from the Arabic word 'mausim', meaning season.
• ​A monsoon is a seasonal change in the direction of the prevailing, or strongest, winds of a region.
• Monsoons cause wet and dry seasons throughout much of the tropics.
• Monsoons are most often associated with the Indian Ocean and the Indian sub-continent.

Southwest monsoon:

• Southwest monsoon in India can be experienced in June-September.
• The whole of India comes under the southwest monsoon.
• India faces severe cyclones and thunderstorms.
• The temperature remains low during July and August.
• This rises high in September with a decreasing amount of precipitation.
• A major part of annual rainfall in India is due to the South-West monsoon.

The correct answer is "Rosy Pink Granite."

Key Points

• Rosy Pink Granite is a beautiful pink granite from Jalore, Rajasthan.
• It is one of the cheapest granite available in India and is very much used for making floors and countertops. It is also exported to countries like Turkey and Europe.
• The other options are not found in Jalore district of Rajasthan.
• Rakhee Green Granite is found in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
• Merry Gold Granite is found in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• Black Granite is found in several parts of India, including Jalore, but it is not specific to Jalore.

The answer is West Bengal.

Key Points

• Bandel Church, also known as the Basilica of the Holy Rosary, is one of the oldest Christian churches in India.
• It is located in the town of Bandel, Hooghly district, West Bengal. The church was founded by the Portuguese in 1599 and dedicated to Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Our Lady of the Rosary.
• The church is a beautiful example of Portuguese Baroque architecture. It has a large nave with a vaulted ceiling and a number of side chapels. The church also has a large bell tower and a cloister.
• Bandel Church is a popular pilgrimage site for both Christians and Hindus. Every year, thousands of people visit the church to pray to Our Lady of the Rosary.

Additional Information

• Goa is a state in India, but it is not located in the state of West Bengal.
• Puducherry is a union territory in India, but it is not located in the state of West Bengal.
• Odisha is a state in India, but it is not located in the state of West Bengal.

The correct answer is Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.

Key Points

• Fair and remunerative prices of sugarcane are determined on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
• The central government declares fair and remunerative prices.
• These are announced by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).

The correct answer is Option 2

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Key Points

• MGNREGA is one of the largest work guarantee programmes in the world which was launched in 2005.
• The primary objective of the scheme is to guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial year.
• Unlike earlier employment guarantee schemes, MGNREGA aims at addressing the causes of chronic poverty through a rights-based framework.

Additional Information 

Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provision Act :

• Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is a Social Security Act passed by the Government of India.
• It includes Social Security Schemes namely Provident Fund, Pension and Insurance to industrial employees.
• Under this scheme, every employee is required to make a contribution towards the provident fund at the rate of 12% of the Basic Wages, Dearness Allowance and cash value of food concession.
• Further, the employer also makes an equal amount of contribution as the employee towards the fund.

Indian Institute of Management Act :

• Indian Institutes of Management  Act came in 2017.
• This law brings greater transparency and autonomy to the working of the IIMs.
• The act declares 20 existing Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) as institutions of national importance and confers on them the power to grant degrees.
• Each IIM will have an executive body i.e. Board of Governors, comprising up to 19 members.

Citizenship Act :

• It is an Act to provide for the acquisition and determination of Indian citizenship.
• The Citizenship Act, 1955 was amended 6 times in 1986, 1992, 2003, 2005, 2015 and 2019.
• The purpose of the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 is to give Indian citizenship to illegal migrants of 6 communities i.e. Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Christian, Parsi, and Jain) belong to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

The correct answer is Horticulture.

Key Points

• The Golden Revolution is related to the production of fruits, honey, and horticulture.
• The period between 1991 to 2003 is known as the period of the Golden Revolution in India.
• Nirpakh Tutej is considered to be the Father of The Golden Revolution in India.

The correct answer is Hyderabad.

Key Points

• Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has its headquarter in Hyderabad, Telangana where it was moved in 2001 from Delhi.
• IRDA is the regulatory body of Insurance sector in India.
• It was established under Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act,1999.

The correct answer is NABARD.

Key Points

• ​NABARD refers to the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
• NABARD was formed on the recommendation of the committee formed on 30 March 1979, under the Chairmanship of Shri B. Sivaraman.
• It came into existence on 12 July 1982 by transferring the agricultural credit functions of RBI and refinance functions of the then Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).
• NABARD today is fully owned by the Government of India.

Additional InformationDepository institution:

• A depository institution is a financial entity that accepts deposits from customers, safeguards these deposits, and uses them to lend to individuals, businesses, and governments.
• The primary function of depository institutions is to facilitate the flow of capital and liquidity in the economy. They offer a safe place for people and companies to keep their money, while also making these funds available for productive purposes such as loans and investments.
• Depository institutions include various types of banks and credit unions, such as:
• Commercial Banks: These are the most common type of depository institutions. They offer a wide range of financial services including accepting deposits, making business and personal loans, and providing investment products.
• Savings Banks and Savings and Loan Associations (S&Ls): These institutions traditionally focused on accepting savings deposits and making mortgage loans, but their services have expanded over time.
• Credit Unions: These are not-for-profit cooperative organizations that accept deposits, provide loans, and offer other financial services to their members. Membership is often based on a common bond, such as employment at a specific company, membership in an association, or residence in a particular geographic area.