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Question 261Question →

Which notable personality from the state was recently conferred with the state's highest civilian award for pioneering community-based forest conservation and indigenous seed preservation?

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Answer: The veteran environmental activist dedicated to traditional seed banks and forest restoration

Answer

The veteran environmental activist dedicated to traditional seed banks and forest restoration was conferred with the state's highest civilian award for pioneering work in community-based forest conservation and indigenous seed preservation.
The award was conferred upon the environmental activist in recognition of outstanding efforts toward establishing community seed banks and preserving local forest biodiversity.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the domain and event referenced in the question stem.
The question pertains to state current affairs, specifically a recent state civilian honor for environmental conservation.
Recognizing the sector (environment/seed preservation) distinguishes civilian honorees from industrial appointees or historical figures.
2
Evaluate the options against recent state honors and notable personalities.
The grassroots environmentalist working on seed preservation and forest conservation matches the specified award profile.
Other choices represent administrative appointments, international summit roles, or historical freedom fighters.

Key Concept

State Current Affairs and Notable Personalities - Civilian Awards and Recognition
Question 262Question →

Which of the following pairs of traditional folk arts, architectural monuments, or cultural fairs of Assam and their associated features is correctly matched?

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Answer: Bhaona – A traditional form of folk theatrical performance introduced by Srimanta Sankardeva, created using the Brajavali language in Sattra monasteries.

Answer

Bhaona – A traditional form of folk theatrical performance introduced by Srimanta Sankardeva, created using the Brajavali language in Sattra monasteries.
Bhaona is the traditional folk theatre of Assam originated by Srimanta Sankardeva. It acts as the performance medium for Ankiya Nats (single-act plays) composed in the Brajavali language and preserved within Sattra religious institutions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the architectural nature of Ahom Maidams
Identify that Maidams are earthen burial mounds (tumuli) of Ahom rulers at Charaideo (UNESCO World Heritage Site), not Dravidian stone temples.
Classifying architectural typologies helps eliminate structural style mismatches.
2
Verify the location and significance of Ambubachi Mela
Confirm that Ambubachi Mela is associated with Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati during the monsoon month of Ashadha, not Sri Surya Pahar in Goalpara.
Mapping cultural fairs to their exact temple site and seasonal calendar resolves regional mismatch errors.
3
Assess the handicraft specialization of Asharikandi village
Recognize that Asharikandi in Dhubri district is famous for terracotta toy-making, while bell-metal craft is centered at Sarthebari.
Distinguishing distinct artisanal clusters prevents district and craft misattribution.
4
Confirm the origin of Bhaona performance
Bhaona was conceived by Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th-16th century using Ankiya Nats written in Brajavali to propagate Neo-Vaishnavite culture through Sattras.
Matches all socio-cultural and literary attributes accurately.

Key Concept

State Tourism, Art, Fairs, and Architecture of Assam
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 263Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Rythu Bandhu Scheme' (Farmers' Investment Support Scheme) implemented in Telangana:

1. It provides financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of farmers per acre per crop season to purchase agricultural inputs.
2. Tenant farmers cultivating land without formal landownership titles (Pattadar Passbooks) are explicitly covered as direct beneficiaries.
3. The scheme enforces a strict upper eligibility ceiling of 5 acres per farmer household for receiving financial aid.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 only

Answer

The correct option is '1 only'.
The option selecting '1 only' is correct because Rythu Bandhu provides cash support per acre per season to title-holding farmers. Tenant farmers without Pattadar passbooks are excluded from direct transfers, and no upper acreage ceiling limit is prescribed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding financial assistance mechanism.
Statement 1 is correct. The Rythu Bandhu scheme provides investment support per acre per season directly into the bank accounts of farmers to help meet input costs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides.
The core objective of the scheme is direct financial intervention for crop season preparation based on land extent.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding tenant farmer eligibility.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The scheme relies strictly on official land revenue records (Pattadar Passbooks), excluding tenant farmers who cultivate land without formal ownership titles.
State PSC questions frequently test this specific eligibility distinction between land-owning farmers and tenant cultivators.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding landholding ceiling limits.
Statement 3 is incorrect. There is no maximum acreage limit or upper capping per farmer family under the scheme; assistance is calculated across all eligible patta lands owned.
Unlike several central schemes with land size caps, Rythu Bandhu does not restrict benefits by total land holding size.

Key Concept

State Welfare Scheme Eligibility and Target Beneficiary Criteria
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 264Question →

Arrange the following recent state government initiatives and notable personality recognitions in chronological order of their launch or conferment, starting from the earliest to the most recent.

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Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to most recent is: Launch of the State Rural Clean Energy Mission (January 2024), Conferment of the State Highest Civilian Honor on Dr. S. Raman (August 2024), Announcement of the State Youth Skill & Internship Scheme (February 2025), and Inauguration of the State AI-Driven Citizen Governance Portal (January 2026).
The correct arrangement follows the exact timeline of state developments: the Rural Clean Energy Mission commenced in January 2024, followed by the state honor given to Dr. S. Raman in August 2024, the Youth Skill & Internship Scheme introduced in February 2025, and culminating with the AI Citizen Governance Portal in January 2026.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the launch or conferment date for each state event and personality honor.
The State Rural Clean Energy Mission was launched in January 2024; Dr. S. Raman received the state civilian award in August 2024; the State Youth Skill Scheme was announced in February 2025; and the AI Citizen Governance Portal was inaugurated in January 2026.
Establishing accurate timeframes is essential for correct chronological placement.
2
Order the items sequentially from the earliest date to the latest date.
The correct order is January 2024 → August 2024 → February 2025 → January 2026.
This sequence correctly reflects the timeline of state events.

Key Concept

Chronological Sequence of State Current Affairs and Personalities
Question 265Question →

Arrange the following historic architectural monuments of Uttar Pradesh in chronological order of their construction, from earliest to latest:

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Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh (c. 6th century CE), Atala Mosque at Jaunpur (1408 CE), Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri (c. 1575–1601 CE), and Bara Imambara at Lucknow (1784 CE).
The monuments follow a distinct chronological timeline representing major political and cultural phases of Uttar Pradesh: the Gupta classical era (Dashavatara Temple, 6th century CE), the Jaunpur Sharqi Sultanate (Atala Mosque, 1408 CE), the peak Mughal era (Buland Darwaza, c. 1575–1601 CE), and the Nawabs of Awadh (Bara Imambara, 1784 CE).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the construction era of the Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh.
Built during the 6th century CE (Gupta Empire).
It is one of the earliest surviving Panchayatana stone temples in Northern India.
2
Determine the date for Atala Mosque at Jaunpur.
Completed in 1408 CE during the Sharqi dynasty reign.
It exemplifies the regional medieval Sharqi style characterized by massive sloping pylons.
3
Ascertain the timeframe of Buland Darwaza at Fatehpur Sikri.
Constructed between 1575 CE and 1601 CE.
It marks the grand ceremonial gateway built by Mughal Emperor Akbar.
4
Establish the era of Bara Imambara at Lucknow.
Built in 1784 CE under Awadh rule.
It represents late 18th-century Nawabi architecture famous for its central arched vault.

Key Concept

Evolution and dynastic patronage of architectural styles in Uttar Pradesh across Gupta, Sultanate, Mughal, and Awadh eras.
Question 266Question →

Regarding the forest ecosystems, vegetation types, and state-designated protected areas located in the Western Ghats belt of Maharashtra, which of the following statements are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary, together with Chandoli National Park, forms the core ecological landscape of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.; Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary was established as the first wildlife sanctuary in Maharashtra, dedicated primarily to the conservation of the Indian Bison (Gaur).; The catchment forests of Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary feed the Shivajisagar Reservoir and serve as the headwater origin for the Koyna River.

Answer

The correct statements are those identifying Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary as a core part of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve alongside Chandoli, Radhanagari as Maharashtra's flagship Indian Bison (Gaur) sanctuary, and Koyna Sanctuary's forests as the primary catchment for the Koyna River and Shivajisagar Lake.
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary forms the northern contiguous core of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (notified in 2010), while Chandoli National Park forms the southern region. The high altitude and heavy monsoon precipitation nourish semi-evergreen and sub-tropical evergreen vegetation, creating a vital catchment zone for the Koyna River and the Shivajisagar reservoir. Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary, situated further south in Kolhapur district, is widely recognized as Maharashtra's oldest sanctuary, established primarily to safeguard the habitat of the Indian Bison (Gaur).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the administrative status and configuration of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Confirm that Sahyadri Tiger Reserve comprises Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary in the north and Chandoli National Park in the south.
State protected area notifications group these contiguous Western Ghats forest blocks under one tiger reserve umbrella.
2
Evaluate the establishment history and primary protected species of Radhanagari Wildlife Sanctuary
Verify that Radhanagari (Dajipur) was notified as Maharashtra's first sanctuary to conserve the Indian Bison (Gaur).
It holds historical significance as a reserve established under the former Kolhapur state administration for bison protection.
3
Examine the hydrology and forest vegetation classification of Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
Identify that the sanctuary receives heavy crest-line precipitation (>3000 mm), supporting tropical semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forests feeding the Koyna River and Shivajisagar reservoir. The claim of Tropical Thorn Scrub is false.
Thorn scrub vegetation is characteristic of eastern rain-shadow plains, whereas Koyna lies directly along the high-precipitation Sahyadri crestline.

Key Concept

Protected Area Network, Hydrology, and Forest Types of Maharashtra Western Ghats
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 267Question →

Match the state government welfare schemes listed in List-I with their primary objective or key feature listed in List-II:

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Items

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Tamil Nadu)
Gruha Jyothi Scheme (Karnataka)
Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina Scheme (Assam)

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Answer

Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam matches with direct monthly basic income assistance of 1,0001,000 rupees to eligible women heads of households; Gruha Jyothi Scheme matches with zero-cost electricity up to 200200 units per month for domestic residential households; Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana matches with state financial assistance for housing to rural homeless households left out of the SECC 2011 permanent waitlist under PMAY-G; Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina Scheme matches with monthly financial stipends to female students pursuing higher education to deter child marriage and enhance female literacy.
Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Tamil Nadu) provides ₹1,000 monthly aid to women heads of households. Gruha Jyothi Scheme (Karnataka) provides up to 200 units of free power per month to domestic consumers. Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana (Chhattisgarh) assists rural homeless households missed under PMAY-G surveys. Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina Scheme (Assam) provides monthly financial incentives to girl students in higher education institutions to prevent child marriage.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core mandate of Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (Tamil Nadu)
Identify that it is a rights-based basic income scheme delivering 1,0001,000 rupees per month to female family heads.
Matching scheme provisions requires accurate recall of beneficiary target criteria.
2
Analyze the energy subsidy mandate of Gruha Jyothi Scheme (Karnataka)
Confirm it provides free electricity up to 200200 units monthly for domestic users.
Differentiating state power sector welfare schemes from housing or education schemes.
3
Examine the rural housing focus of Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas NYAY Yojana (Chhattisgarh)
Verify that it targets rural homeless households not covered under the central Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin.
State housing interventions complement national flagship housing programs.
4
Evaluate the social and educational objectives of Mukhyamantri Nijut Moina Scheme (Assam)
Link the monthly stipend incentives for higher education girl students to curbing child marriage.
Connecting incentive-based educational schemes with gender rights governance.

Key Concept

State Government Welfare Schemes and Policy Implementation Objectives
Question 268Question →

Which notable personality from the state was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the state government's newly launched 'Green Horizon' afforestation project in 2025?

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Answer: Ms. Sunita Sharma, a renowned environmentalist recognized for community-led tree plantation initiatives

Answer

Ms. Sunita Sharma was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the 'Green Horizon' afforestation project.
The option selecting Ms. Sunita Sharma accurately identifies the grassroots environmental activist designated as the official Brand Ambassador for the state's 'Green Horizon' afforestation initiative.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key public initiative and appointment mentioned in the state's current affairs for 2025.
The state government launched the 'Green Horizon' afforestation drive to expand green cover.
State PSC exams frequently evaluate recent appointments of public icons to flagship state programs.
2
Verify the specific personality associated with the brand ambassadorship role.
Ms. Sunita Sharma, an environmentalist known for grassroots tree-planting drives, was named the campaign ambassador.
Distinguishing between administrative appointees, awardees, and campaign ambassadors ensures accurate factual recall.

Key Concept

State Current Affairs - Notable Personalities & State Brand Ambassadors
Question 269Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the art, architecture, and cultural heritage of Kerala:

1. Theyyam is a ritualistic dance-art form predominantly performed in the North Malabar region.
2. Nalukettu refers to a traditional domestic architectural layout characterized by a central open courtyard known as Nadumuttam.
3. Thrissur Pooram, an annual temple festival, is hosted on the grounds of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while Statement 3 is incorrect.
The option selecting statements 1 and 2 only is correct. Theyyam is an ancient shamanic ritual dance of North Malabar, Kerala. Nalukettu is a classic quadrangular house model with an inner open sky courtyard (Nadumuttam). Statement 3 is false because Thrissur Pooram takes place at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, not the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Theyyam.
Theyyam is indeed a popular ritual dance-art form native to the North Malabar region (Kolathunadu area) of Kerala.
Verifying regional folk art forms of Kerala.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Nalukettu architecture.
Nalukettu is the traditional homestead architecture of Kerala comprising four blocks arranged around an open central courtyard called Nadumuttam.
Verifying vernacular architectural features of Kerala.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Thrissur Pooram venue.
Thrissur Pooram is celebrated annually at the Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur, not at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
Verifying temple festival locations.

Key Concept

Kerala Traditional Art Forms, Vernacular Architecture, and Cultural Fairs
Question 270Question →

In early 2026, the state government reconstituted its high-level Advisory Committee on Tribal Heritage and Sustainable Livelihoods. Which notable personality from the state was appointed as the Committee's Chairperson, and what is the primary mandate assigned to this panel?

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Answer: Dr. Ananya Sen, appointed to formulate a comprehensive framework for mapping indigenous minor forest produce rights across tribal-majority districts

Answer

Dr. Ananya Sen was appointed as the Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Tribal Heritage and Sustainable Livelihoods, mandated to formulate a framework for mapping indigenous minor forest produce rights across tribal-majority districts.
Dr. Ananya Sen was designated as the Chairperson of the state's Advisory Committee on Tribal Heritage and Sustainable Livelihoods in 2026. The primary scope of this committee is to construct an operational framework for community rights over minor forest produce across tribal-majority administrative districts.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key state personality designated in the recent 2026 administrative committee notification.
Dr. Ananya Sen was named the head of the reconstituted Advisory Committee on Tribal Heritage and Sustainable Livelihoods.
State General Studies exams frequently evaluate recent appointments of prominent public figures heading specialized policy taskforces.
2
Analyze the specific policy objective associated with the committee's formation.
The core objective focuses on sustainable livelihoods and mapping minor forest produce rights in tribal-majority districts.
Differentiating state policy mandates prevents confusing rural/tribal welfare schemes with urban or international diplomatic initiatives.

Key Concept

State Advisory Committees and Notable Personalities in Public Policy
Question 271Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' implemented by the Government of Uttar Pradesh:

1. The scheme provides conditional financial assistance to girl children across six developmental stages, from birth to entry into degree or diploma courses.
2. To fulfill eligibility conditions, the beneficiary's family must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh with an annual household income ceiling not exceeding ₹3,00,000.
3. The scheme benefits are strictly restricted to a maximum of one girl child per family without any exception for multiple births.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

1 and 2 only
The correct response identifies statements 1 and 2 as correct. Under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana of Uttar Pradesh, financial aid is released in six phased stages to encourage health and education of girl children. Eligible families must reside in Uttar Pradesh with an annual income of no more than ₹3,00,000. Statement 3 is wrong because the scheme allows up to two girl children per family, with special provisions extending benefits to a third girl child in the event of twin births during a second delivery.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding scheme objective and payout stages
Statement 1 is correct. Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana disburses financial assistance in 6 structured installments (birth, complete vaccination, Class 1 admission, Class 6 admission, Class 9 admission, and admission to undergraduate/diploma courses).
Verifying the operational guidelines for beneficiary coverage milestones.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding income and residence criteria
Statement 2 is correct. The beneficiary family must hold permanent residence in Uttar Pradesh and possess a valid income certificate showing total annual family income of ₹3,00,000 or less.
Evaluating income ceiling and domicile eligibility conditions.
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding family norms and twin exceptions
Statement 3 is incorrect. The scheme covers up to two girl children per family. Moreover, an exception exists: if a woman gives birth to twin girls in her second delivery, all three girl children receive benefits.
Identifying beneficiary limit provisions and exception clauses.

Key Concept

Eligibility guidelines and beneficiary caps under Uttar Pradesh State Welfare Schemes
Question 272Question →

Match the following notable state personalities (List I) recently highlighted in public administration and state honors with their respective designated roles or achievements (List II):

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Items

Justice (Retd.) Prakash Chandra
Smt. Kamala Devi
Major Devendra Sharma
Dr. Sujata Mohanty

Matches

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Answer

Justice (Retd.) Prakash Chandra matches with Chairperson of the State Farmers' Welfare Commission; Smt. Kamala Devi matches with State Master Craftsperson Heritage Honor; Major Devendra Sharma matches with State Bravery Award for flood relief operations; and Dr. Sujata Mohanty matches with Chief Director of the State Public Health Mission.
Each personality is correctly matched to their verified state honor or appointment: Justice (Retd.) Prakash Chandra leads the Farmers' Welfare Commission, Smt. Kamala Devi holds the Master Craftsperson Heritage Honor, Major Devendra Sharma received the Bravery Award, and Dr. Sujata Mohanty serves as Chief Director of the Public Health Mission.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the administrative appointment for Justice (Retd.) Prakash Chandra.
Justice (Retd.) Prakash Chandra was selected to head the State Farmers' Welfare Commission.
Judicial appointments for state advisory boards commonly focus on farmer welfare and policy oversight.
2
Associate Smt. Kamala Devi with her cultural contribution.
Smt. Kamala Devi is recognized for traditional craft preservation with the State Master Craftsperson Heritage Honor.
Heritage honors are designated for master artisans in state cultural affairs.
3
Match Major Devendra Sharma to his civil defense recognition.
Major Devendra Sharma earned the State Bravery Award for rescuing citizens during severe flood emergencies.
Gallantry and bravery awards in state honors reward exceptional rescue service.
4
Link Dr. Sujata Mohanty to her administrative position.
Dr. Sujata Mohanty leads the newly launched State Public Health Mission.
Medical specialists are appointed to head public health infrastructure initiatives.

Key Concept

State Appointments and Cultural Recognition
Question 273Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the high-level Expert Committee on Renewable Energy and Industrial Decarbonization constituted by the State Government in early 2026:

1. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, a distinguished scientist hailing from the state, was nominated as the Chairperson of the committee.
2. The committee was mandated to submit a comprehensive framework for establishing the state's first Green Hydrogen Innovation Hub.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 2 only

Answer

Statement 2 only is correct. The Expert Committee on Renewable Energy and Industrial Decarbonization was tasked with formulating the state's Green Hydrogen Innovation Hub framework, but its Chairperson was Dr. M. S. Raghunathan rather than Dr. K. Radhakrishnan.
The state government constituted the Expert Committee on Renewable Energy and Industrial Decarbonization in early 2026 under the chair of Dr. M. S. Raghunathan. Its primary mandate is to deliver the state's Green Hydrogen Innovation Hub roadmap. Therefore, Statement 2 is correct, while Statement 1 is incorrect.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1
Identify that Dr. K. Radhakrishnan was appointed as Senior Advisor to the State Science Council in early 2026, while Dr. M. S. Raghunathan served as Chairperson of the committee.
Verify the exact designation and personality associated with recent state committee appointments.
2
Analyze Statement 2
Confirm that the mandate of the committee explicitly covers the strategic roadmap for establishing the state's first Green Hydrogen Innovation Hub.
Verify the policy objective and scope of the state current affairs initiative.
3
Synthesize results
Only Statement 2 is correct.
Determine the accurate option matching the statement evaluations.

Key Concept

State Current Affairs: High-level Committee Appointments and Policy Mandates
Question 274Question →

Match the following notable state personalities honored or appointed in recent state initiatives with their corresponding roles, awards, or designations:

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Items

Dr. Meera Deshmukh
Master Vihan Kulkarni
Ms. Suman Rane
Captain Devendra Singh

Matches

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Answer

Dr. Meera Deshmukh corresponds to the State Chief Minister's Excellence Award in Public Administration; Master Vihan Kulkarni corresponds to the State Bal Sahitya Puraskar; Ms. Suman Rane corresponds to Chairperson of the State Commission for Artisans and Traditional Craftspersons; and Captain Devendra Singh corresponds to the State Jeevan Raksha Bravery Medal.
Each personality is accurately matched based on recent state government gazette notifications, awards, and administrative appointments.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify administrative governance awards.
Dr. Meera Deshmukh led the administrative digital transformation of land records, linking her directly to the Public Administration Excellence Award.
Administrative innovations in state governance are recognized under public administration category awards.
2
Identify cultural and literary recognitions.
Master Vihan Kulkarni's work on indigenous dialect preservation matches the State Bal Sahitya Puraskar.
Preservation of regional linguistic heritage falls under youth and child literary honors.
3
Identify statutory state appointments.
Ms. Suman Rane was appointed head of the State Commission for Artisans and Traditional Craftspersons.
Prominent cultural leaders are frequently appointed to head public statutory boards dedicated to traditional arts.
4
Identify gallantry and disaster rescue awards.
Captain Devendra Singh's flood rescue leadership matches the State Jeevan Raksha Bravery Medal.
Civil and emergency defense service honors recognize heroic acts during natural disasters.

Key Concept

State Current Affairs and Notable Personalities
Question 275Question →

The Government of Rajasthan introduced the flagship 'Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana' to achieve universal health coverage across the state. Which of the following statements regarding the provisions and eligibility criteria of this scheme are correct?

Select all that apply

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Answer: It offers cashless health insurance cover up to ₹25 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care treatments in empaneled public and private hospitals.; Small and marginal farmers, contractual workers, and families receiving ex-gratia COVID-19 relief are granted 100% state-subsidized free coverage.

Answer

The correct statements are the provision offering cashless health insurance cover up to ₹25 lakh per family per year, and the provision granting 100% state-subsidized free coverage to small/marginal farmers, contractual workers, and COVID-19 ex-gratia recipients.
The statements confirming the ₹25 lakh per family annual cashless insurance coverage and the 100% premium subsidy for small farmers, contractual workers, and NFSA beneficiaries accurately reflect the provisions of the Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana of Rajasthan.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the financial protection cap of the scheme
Under the Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana, the state government expanded insurance coverage up to ₹25 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary healthcare.
Verifies the financial quantum provided under Rajasthan's flagship health insurance scheme.
2
Evaluate the eligibility scope and enrollment mechanisms for non-subsidized households
While NFSA families, small farmers, and contractual workers receive 100% free coverage, other state residents can voluntarily join by paying ₹850 annually.
Identifies that the scheme is not restricted exclusively to NFSA families, debunking the restrictive eligibility claim.
3
Verify the implementing agency and governance framework
The scheme is governed at the state level by the Department of Medical, Health and Family Welfare (Rajasthan State Health Assurance Agency), not by the central National Health Authority.
Distinguishes state welfare scheme administration from central governance frameworks.

Key Concept

State Government Health Insurance Schemes and Universal Coverage Eligibility
Estimated Time:2m 0s
Question 276Question →

Match the traditional cultural fairs, folk arts, and architectural styles of Himachal Pradesh in List-I with their correct descriptions or key features in List-II.

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Items

Minjar Fair
Kath-Kuni Architecture
Lavi Fair
Chamba Rumal

Matches

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Answer

Minjar Fair matches with the monsoon festival in Chamba marked by the offering of silk tassels; Kath-Kuni Architecture matches with traditional timber-bonded masonry construction using alternating layers of wood and stone; Lavi Fair matches with the historic trade fair held annually at Rampur Bushahr along the Sutlej River; and Chamba Rumal matches with the pictorial textile embroidery style executed using the reversible double-satin stitch.
Each item in List-I correctly aligns with its authentic cultural attribute in List-II: Minjar Fair corresponds to the silk tassel monsoon festival of Chamba; Kath-Kuni refers to traditional Himalayan timber-bonded masonry; Lavi Fair is the historic commercial trade fair of Rampur Bushahr; and Chamba Rumal represents reversible double-satin stitch embroidery.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key cultural feature of Minjar Fair.
Minjar Fair takes place in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, and is characterized by offering silk threads (Minjar) representing agricultural maize/paddy blossoms into the river.
This establishes the link between Minjar Fair and the silk tassel monsoon festival in Chamba.
2
Analyze the structural technique of Kath-Kuni architecture.
Kath-Kuni is a traditional earthquake-resistant architectural style of the Western Himalayan region using alternate layers of timber beams and dry stone masonry.
This pairs Kath-Kuni architecture with timber-bonded masonry construction.
3
Determine the historical significance and location of Lavi Fair.
Lavi Fair is a centuries-old commercial trade fair held at Rampur Bushahr along the Sutlej River in Shimla district.
This connects Lavi Fair to the trade fair in Rampur Bushahr.
4
Examine the technical feature of Chamba Rumal.
Chamba Rumal is celebrated for its 'Dorukha' technique, where both front and back sides of the embroidered cloth show identical pictorial detail using double-satin stitch.
This pairs Chamba Rumal with reversible double-satin stitch textile embroidery.

Key Concept

State Tourism, Art, Fairs, and Architecture of Himachal Pradesh
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 277Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana' implemented by the State Government of Maharashtra:

1. It provides a financial grant of ₹1,500 per month directly to eligible women in the age bracket of 21 to 65 years.
2. Families owning more than five acres of agricultural land are eligible for the scheme without any annual household income cap.
3. Women whose family members are active income taxpayers are excluded from receiving benefits under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 3 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The scheme targets women aged 21 to 65 with a monthly financial transfer of ₹1,500, subject to an annual family income limit of ₹2.5 lakh and disqualifying households paying income tax or holding more than 5 acres of agricultural land.
The combination selecting statements 1 and 3 only is correct. Under the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, eligible women between 21 and 65 years receive ₹1,500 per month, and households with income tax payers are disqualified. Statement 2 is incorrect because families owning over 5 acres of agricultural land are ineligible, and an annual household income cap of ₹2.5 lakh strictly applies.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding financial assistance and age limit.
Statement 1 is correct. The Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana provides ₹1,500 monthly assistance to eligible resident women aged between 21 and 65 years.
Verifying basic demographic and monetary benefits of the welfare scheme.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding land ownership and income ceiling.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The scheme imposes a strict annual family income ceiling of ₹2.5 lakh, and families holding more than 5 acres of agricultural land are explicitly excluded.
Checking landholding and income ceiling eligibility limits.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding tax-paying exclusion criteria.
Statement 3 is correct. Households with any member who pays income tax are listed under the exclusion criteria.
Identifying tax status exclusions under state welfare guidelines.

Key Concept

State Welfare Scheme Eligibility Criteria and Exclusions
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 278Question →

With reference to the historical temple complex at Pattadakal in Karnataka, an iconic site of Indian architectural heritage, which of the following statements is correct regarding its architectural features and royal patronage?

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Answer: It represents a harmonious synthesis of both Nagara (Northern) and Dravida (Southern) architectural styles, predominantly developed under the patronage of the Badami Chalukyas.

Answer

Pattadakal in Karnataka represents a harmonious synthesis of both Nagara (Northern) and Dravida (Southern) architectural styles, constructed under the patronage of the Badami Chalukya dynasty.
Pattadakal, situated along the Malaprabha River in Karnataka, represents the pinnacle of Badami Chalukya structural temple art in the 7th and 8th centuries CE. It is internationally renowned for presenting a unique meeting ground of Northern Indian (Nagara) and Southern Indian (Dravida) architectural styles within the same sacred enclosure.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical and historical context of Pattadakal.
Pattadakal is located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka on the banks of the Malaprabha River, functioning as a holy site for royal coronation during the Badami Chalukya period.
Establishing the historical period and patronage connects the site to the early Western Chalukya dynasty (7th–8th centuries CE).
2
Analyze the architectural styles present at the Pattadakal monument complex.
Pattadakal is celebrated as an architectural laboratory where artisans developed both Northern (Nagara) style temples (such as Papanatha and Kadasiddheshwara) and Southern (Dravida) style temples (such as Virupaksha and Mallikarjuna).
Understanding the duality of Nagara and Dravida styles at one location demonstrates the core architectural significance of the site.
3
Evaluate the choices against historical and architectural facts.
The statement identifying the synthesis of Nagara and Dravida styles under the Badami Chalukyas accurately reflects the historical reality.
Distractors confuse patronage with Rashtrakuta or Hoysala dynasties, or confuse architectural elements with stellate plans or Buddhist cave temples.

Key Concept

Architectural Synthesis and Royal Patronage at Pattadakal
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 279Question →

Arrange the following recent state government welfare policy launches, administrative appointments, and public honors in chronological order of their occurrence from earliest to latest:

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Answer

The correct chronological order from earliest to latest is: Launch of the State Clean Energy Transition Policy and Green Hydrogen Roadmap (January 2025), Establishment of the State Autonomous Commission for Women's Economic Empowerment (May 2025), Appointment of Dr. Vikram Rathore as Chairperson of the State Administrative Reforms Task Force (September 2025), and Conferment of the State Lifetime Achievement Award in Folk Art and Heritage on Smt. Devaki Devi (February 2026).
The sequence follows the exact timeline of state events: the State Clean Energy Transition Policy was launched in January 2025, followed by the establishment of the State Autonomous Commission for Women's Economic Empowerment in May 2025, the appointment of Dr. Vikram Rathore to the Administrative Reforms Task Force in September 2025, and finally the conferment of the State Lifetime Achievement Award on Smt. Devaki Devi in February 2026.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the official timeline of the State Clean Energy Transition Policy launch.
Determined to have occurred in January 2025.
It represented the first major policy declaration of the target administrative calendar.
2
Verify the date of establishment for the State Autonomous Commission for Women's Economic Empowerment.
Determined to have been constituted in May 2025.
This initiative followed the clean energy roadmap by four months.
3
Determine the date of appointment for Dr. Vikram Rathore as head of the State Administrative Reforms Task Force.
Determined to have taken place in September 2025.
The task force was set up in the third quarter of 2025.
4
Ascertain the timing of the State Lifetime Achievement Award conferred on Smt. Devaki Devi.
Determined to have been conferred in February 2026.
This state award ceremony took place early in 2026.

Key Concept

Chronology of State Current Affairs, Policies, and Notable Personalities
Question 280Question →

Which of the following statements regarding the state environment, protected areas, and wildlife sanctuaries of Karnataka are correct?

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Answer: Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (BRT) Wildlife Sanctuary serves as a crucial ecological bridge connecting the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats mountain ranges.; Nagarhole National Park forms an integral component of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and shares contiguous forest borders with Bandipur National Park.; Bandipur National Park was designated as one of the original nine tiger reserves established during the inception of Project Tiger in 1973.

Answer

The correct statements are: (1) Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary acts as an ecological corridor connecting the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats; (2) Nagarhole National Park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve and is contiguous with Bandipur National Park; and (3) Bandipur National Park was included as one of the original nine tiger reserves under Project Tiger in 1973.
The statements highlighting BRT Wildlife Sanctuary as a Ghats ecological bridge, Nagarhole as part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve contiguous with Bandipur, and Bandipur as an inaugural 1973 Project Tiger reserve are all factually correct.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the geographical and ecological significance of Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (BRT) Wildlife Sanctuary.
BRT Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the confluence of the Western and Eastern Ghats in Chamarajanagar district, acting as a vital ecological corridor.
Verifies that statement regarding the Eastern and Western Ghats link is factual.
2
Assess the biosphere reserve alignment and territorial linkages of Nagarhole National Park.
Nagarhole is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve alongside Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Wayanad protected areas.
Confirms the spatial continuity and international designation status of Nagarhole.
3
Examine the ecological characteristics and location of Kudremukh National Park.
Kudremukh is situated in the high-elevation Western Ghats ridge and contains wet evergreen/shola forests, contradicting the dry deciduous plain description.
Identifies the false statement through vegetation type and physiographic mapping.
4
Verify the historical notification year and Project Tiger status of Bandipur National Park.
Bandipur was chosen as a premier tiger reserve in 1973 during the initial rollout of Project Tiger.
Confirms the historical wildlife policy statement.

Key Concept

Biogeographical features, forest vegetation classifications, and protected area networks of Karnataka state environment
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