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Question 61Question →

The historic textile and resist-dyeing heritage of Kalamkari developed into two prominent regional schools in Southern India: Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam. Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the fundamental difference in technique and ornamentation between these two cultural traditions?

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Answer: The Srikalahasti style is characterized by freehand drawing using a bamboo pen with themes centered on temple iconography, whereas the Machilipatnam style relies on hand-carved wooden blocks featuring floral and Persian-influenced decorative motifs.

Answer

The Srikalahasti style is characterized by freehand drawing using a bamboo pen with themes centered on temple iconography, whereas the Machilipatnam style relies on hand-carved wooden blocks featuring floral and Persian-influenced decorative motifs.
Kalamkari, meaning 'craftsmanship with a pen', evolved into two prominent geographical styles in Andhra Pradesh. The Srikalahasti school developed in a temple-centric environment, maintaining a freehand drawing technique using a sharpened bamboo reed pen to depict mythological figures, epics, and religious scrolls. In contrast, the Machilipatnam style (centered around Pedana) was shaped by port trade and Islamic court patronage from the Golconda rulers, adopting hand-carved wooden blocks to print intricate floral sprigs, meanders, and Persian-influenced tree-of-life motifs using natural mordants and vegetable dyes.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core features of the Srikalahasti Kalamkari tradition
Srikalahasti Kalamkari flourished around temples where artists used a sharp bamboo reed ('kalam') to freehand draw epic narratives, deities, and scroll murals from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
Understanding the temple patronage and manual drawing technique defines the Srikalahasti school.
2
Analyze the core features of the Machilipatnam (Pedana) Kalamkari tradition
Machilipatnam Kalamkari developed near the Coromandel port under Golconda Sultanate and European trade patronage, relying on hand-carved wooden blocks for repetitive printing of tree-of-life, floral arabesques, and Persian-inspired motifs.
Recognizing the commercial and courtly trade context explains its block-printing method.
3
Synthesize the contrast to select the matching description
The essential distinction lies in freehand pen drawing of sacred mythology (Srikalahasti) versus block printing of decorative/secular patterns (Machilipatnam).
This establishes the decisive criterion for differentiating the two regional schools.

Key Concept

Stylistic, Technical, and Thematic Differences in Regional Kalamkari Heritage
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 62Question →

The Government of Gujarat implemented the 'Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana' as a state-funded crop relief initiative for cultivators. Which of the following statements regarding the core provisions and eligibility criteria of this scheme are correct? (Select all correct options)

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Answer: The scheme provides financial compensation for crop losses caused by natural hazards such as drought, excess rain, and unseasonal rainfall without requiring any premium payment from farmers.; Direct financial assistance is sanctioned to eligible cultivators when surveyed crop damage reaches 33% or higher in the affected revenue village.

Answer

The statements confirming that the scheme provides zero-premium financial compensation for crop damage due to drought, unseasonal rain, and excess rain, and that assistance is provided when crop loss is assessed at 33% or more are correct.
The Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana (MKSY) was launched by the Government of Gujarat as a non-contributory risk mitigation scheme. It provides simple, zero-premium financial assistance to farmers who suffer crop losses of 33% or more caused by drought, unseasonal rainfall, or excess rains. The assistance is paid directly to bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the funding mechanism and risks covered under Mukhyamantri Kisan Sahay Yojana
The scheme replaced traditional insurance premium models with a 100% state-funded mechanism covering drought, excess rain, and unseasonal rainfall with zero premium levied on cultivators.
Understanding the non-contributory nature is essential to differentiate state-specific welfare safety nets from central contributory schemes.
2
Evaluate the damage assessment threshold and beneficiary landholding criteria
Assistance is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer for crop losses of 33% and above, and eligibility extends to all registered landholders (small, marginal, large) and Forest Rights Act title holders.
State PSC evaluations specifically test numerical eligibility triggers and universal versus targeted coverage provisions.
3
Identify correct statements and rule out misconceptions
Statements stating zero-premium risk coverage and the 33% damage threshold are accurate, while statements asserting a 1-hectare land ceiling and a mandatory 2% premium contribution are incorrect.
Allows precise isolation of correct features under multi-selection evaluation criteria.

Key Concept

Provisions, eligibility boundaries, and benefit structures of State Agricultural Welfare Schemes
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 63Question →

Which of the following statements regarding the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Assam are correct?

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Answer: Dehing Patkai National Park is situated in Upper Assam and is widely recognized for hosting significant stretches of lowland tropical wet evergreen rainforests.; Raimona National Park, located in the Bodoland Territorial Region, shares a continuous transboundary forest boundary with Bhutan's Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary.

Answer

The statements confirming that Dehing Patkai National Park contains lowland tropical wet evergreen rainforests and that Raimona National Park shares a contiguous forest border with Bhutan's Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary are correct.
The statement describing Dehing Patkai's tropical wet evergreen rainforests and the statement describing Raimona's contiguous corridor with Bhutan's Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary accurately represent the physical and biological features of Assam's protected area network.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the vegetation type and location of Dehing Patkai National Park.
Dehing Patkai features lowland tropical wet evergreen rainforests.
It preserves the remnant rainforest stretches in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam.
2
Evaluate the transboundary ecosystem connectivity of Raimona National Park.
Raimona National Park borders Phibsoo Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan.
This forms a contiguous protected habitat for endemic species such as the golden langur.
3
Verify the drainage system associated with Kaziranga National Park.
Kaziranga is drained by the Brahmaputra River.
The Narmada River flows through central and western India, completely distinct from the Assam valley.
4
Check the UNESCO heritage status of Manas National Park.
Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It holds multiple conservation recognitions including UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, Project Tiger Reserve, Elephant Reserve, and Biosphere Reserve.

Key Concept

State Protected Area Networks and Transboundary Wildlife Corridors
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 64Question →

With reference to the traditional folk heritage, scroll painting, and oral narrative arts of Western India, consider the following statements:

1. *Phad* is a narrative scroll painting tradition historically practiced by the Joshi community of the Bhilwara region to depict regional folk legends.
2. The epic narratives of folk deities like *Pabuji* are traditionally performed by priest-singers called *Bhopas*, accompanied by the bowed string instrument *Ravanahatha*.
3. A consecrated *Phad* scroll is treated as a mobile shrine and is ritually immersed in sacred waters when worn out through extended ceremonial use.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Statements 1, 2, and 3 are all correct.
The statement including '1, 2 and 3' is correct because Phad painting is an indigenous heritage of the Joshi artists of Bhilwara, performed nocturnally by Bhopa bards using the Ravanahatha, and decommissioned via sacred immersion when worn.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the provenance and community lineage of Phad scroll art (Statement 1)
Statement 1 is correct
*Phad* is a traditional cloth scroll painting originating from Shahpura and Bhilwara in Rajasthan, predominantly created by the Chitera/Joshi artisan community to narrate the martial and spiritual legends of regional heroes.
2
Assess the performance medium, performers, and musical instrument (Statement 2)
Statement 2 is correct
The scroll serves as a visual backdrop for night-long ballad recitations led by *Bhopas* (priest-singers) and *Bhopis*, who play the *Ravanahatha*—a traditional bowed string instrument made of bamboo and coconut shell.
3
Examine the sacred status and ritual decommissioning practices of Phad paintings (Statement 3)
Statement 3 is correct
Because consecrated *Phad* scrolls are revered as portable temples of the deity, damaged or aged scrolls cannot be discarded casually; they are decommissioned through ritual immersion (*Thandi Karna*) in sacred waters such as the Pushkar Lake or the Ganga.

Key Concept

Phad Scroll Painting and Bhopa Oral Performance Heritage
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 65Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve located in Rajasthan:

1. It was officially notified as Rajasthan's fourth Tiger Reserve in May 2022.
2. It acts as a vital ecological corridor connecting the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve with the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.
3. It is situated primarily in the Jaisalmer and Barmer districts along the Thar Desert border.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

1 and 2 only
The option stating '1 and 2 only' is correct because Ramgarh Vishdhari was declared Rajasthan's 4th Tiger Reserve in May 2022 (Bundi district) and serves as an important habitat connectivity bridge between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding notification year and order in the state.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Bundi district was declared Rajasthan's 4th tiger reserve in May 2022. Statement 1 is correct.
It follows Ranthambore, Sariska, and Mukundra Hills as designated tiger reserves in Rajasthan.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding ecological connectivity.
It connects Ranthambore Tiger Reserve on the north-east side to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve on the south-side. Statement 2 is correct.
This corridor allows young tigers migrating from Ranthambore to find habitat space in Mukundra Hills.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding geographic/administrative location.
Ramgarh Vishdhari is located in the southeastern region of Rajasthan (Bundi district), not in western desert districts like Jaisalmer/Barmer. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Desert National Park is located across Jaisalmer and Barmer districts.

Key Concept

State Protected Area Designation and Geographical Location of Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve
Estimated Time:1m 15s
Question 66Question →

Match the National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries of Gujarat listed in List-I with their corresponding flagship species or key ecological features in List-II:

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Items

Gir National Park
Velavadar National Park
Wild Ass Sanctuary
Marine National Park

Matches

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Answer

Gir National Park matches with the world's sole natural habitat of the Asiatic Lion; Velavadar National Park matches with the grassland ecosystem conserving Blackbuck and Lesser Florican; Wild Ass Sanctuary matches with the exclusive habitat for the Indian Wild Ass (Khur) in the Little Rann of Kutch; Marine National Park matches with the first marine sanctuary in India protecting intertidal coral reefs and mangrove fauna.
Each protected area in Gujarat is mapped directly to its unique ecological feature or endemic flagship species: Gir is home to the Asiatic Lion, Velavadar protects the Blackbuck in savannah grasslands, the Wild Ass Sanctuary in the Little Rann of Kutch protects the endangered Khur, and the Marine National Park in the Gulf of Kutch protects intertidal coral reef ecosystems.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the flagship fauna for Gir National Park.
Gir is internationally recognized for conserving the endangered Asiatic Lion.
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the only place in the world outside Africa where lions exist in the wild.
2
Associate Velavadar National Park with its primary fauna.
Velavadar in Bhavnagar district is a grassland reserve dedicated to the Blackbuck.
The ecosystem is tailored for herbivores like the Blackbuck and grassland bird species such as the Lesser Florican.
3
Determine the location and fauna of the Wild Ass Sanctuary.
The Wild Ass Sanctuary is located in the Little Rann of Kutch.
It preserves the sub-species of wild ass locally known as Khur.
4
Link Marine National Park to its marine conservation significance.
Located in the Gulf of Kutch, it is India's pioneer marine protected area.
It safeguards coastal intertidal zones, mangrove swamps, and coral formations.

Key Concept

Protected Area Network and Flagship Species Distribution of Gujarat
Question 67Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the wildlife sanctuaries and tiger reserves of Maharashtra:

1. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.
2. Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Yavatmal district.
3. The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve incorporates both Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2, and 3

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
All three given statements are factual and geographically correct regarding the state of Maharashtra: Tadoba-Andhari is located in Chandrapur district, Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Yavatmal district, and Sahyadri Tiger Reserve encompasses both Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve.
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is situated in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. Statement 1 is correct.
It is Maharashtra's oldest national park, declared in 1955, and merged into a tiger reserve in 1995.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Yavatmal district of Maharashtra. Statement 2 is correct.
Tipeshwar is a prominent wildlife sanctuary situated in the Yavatmal district, known for its tiger corridor connectivity.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve comprises Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary. Statement 3 is correct.
Notified in 2008–2010, the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in the Western Ghats region of Maharashtra consists of Chandoli National Park and Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary.

Key Concept

State Protected Areas, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Tiger Reserve District Mapping
Question 68Question →

Which of the following statements regarding the protected areas and wildlife sanctuaries of Andhra Pradesh are correct?

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Answer: Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the estuary of the Godavari River and hosts extensive mangrove wetlands.; Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary in Kurnool district serves as a protected grassland habitat for the Great Indian Bustard.

Answer

The statements establishing that Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated at the estuary of the Godavari River harboring mangrove wetlands and that Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary in Kurnool district is a protected grassland ecosystem for the Great Indian Bustard are both correct.
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses India's second-largest mangrove forest located where the Godavari River drains into the Bay of Bengal. Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary in Kurnool district is a designated grassland sanctuary for conserving the Great Indian Bustard.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the statement concerning Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the East Godavari district at the Godavari estuary and is the second-largest stretch of mangrove forests in India. The statement is correct.
Geographical location and river association match official state forestry records.
2
Evaluate the statement concerning Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary.
Rollapadu Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Kurnool district, is a dry grassland ecosystem famous for harboring populations of the Great Indian Bustard (*Ardeotis nigriceps*). The statement is correct.
District mapping and flagship species association match environmental surveys.
3
Evaluate the statement concerning Papikonda National Park.
Papikonda National Park spans the East and West Godavari districts and is cut through by the Godavari River (Papi Hills region), not the Krishna River. The statement is incorrect.
River basin mismatch: Godavari flows through Papikonda, whereas Krishna flows further south.
4
Evaluate the statement concerning Sri Venkateswara National Park.
Sri Venkateswara National Park covers the Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve area in the Eastern Ghats, famous for endemic Red Sanders. The statement is incorrect.
Mountain range mismatch: Seshachalam belongs to the Eastern Ghats, not the Western Ghats.

Key Concept

State Protected Areas, River Estuarine Mangroves, and Wildlife Conservation Zones of Andhra Pradesh
Question 69Question →

Located in the Mulugu district of Telangana along the banks of the Godavari River and traversed by the Dayyam Vagu stream, which of the following protected areas is renowned for hosting the Medaram Jatara, one of the largest tribal congregations in India?

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Answer: Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary

Answer

Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Mulugu district of Telangana, along the Godavari River and Dayyam Vagu stream, and hosts the biennial Medaram Jatara tribal congregation.
Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, declared in 1953, is located in the Mulugu district of Telangana along the Godavari River. The Dayyam Vagu stream flows through this sanctuary, dividing it into two halves. It encompasses Medaram, where the famous Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara) takes place every two years, drawing millions of pilgrims.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical features mentioned in the prompt
The sanctuary is in Mulugu district (Telangana) along the Godavari River basin and Dayyam Vagu stream.
Geographical location and river/tributary associations narrow down the specific wildlife sanctuary.
2
Identify the socio-ecological significance
The sanctuary hosts the biennial Medaram Jatara (Sammakka Saralamma Jatara), one of the largest tribal festivals in Asia.
Eturnagaram was declared a sanctuary in 1953 and encompasses the sacred Medaram forest region.

Key Concept

State Wildlife Sanctuaries and Protected Areas in Telangana
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 70Question →

Pair each prominent state personality in List I with their newly assigned state office or public initiative designation in List II.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Justice (Retd.) Ramesh Chandra
Dr. Sunita Kulkarni
Prof. Alok Varma
Smt. Meenakshi Sharma

Matches

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Answer

Justice (Retd.) Ramesh Chandra matches with Chairperson of the State Water Resources Regulatory Authority; Dr. Sunita Kulkarni matches with Recipient of the State Krishi Samman; Prof. Alok Varma matches with Head of the High-Level Task Force on AI in Secondary Education; and Smt. Meenakshi Sharma matches with Lead Brand Ambassador for the State Rural Handicrafts & Heritage Weaves Mission.
Each personality is correctly matched to their designated position or state honor: Justice (Retd.) Ramesh Chandra leads the State Water Resources Regulatory Authority, Dr. Sunita Kulkarni received the State Krishi Samman, Prof. Alok Varma heads the AI Task Force in Secondary Education, and Smt. Meenakshi Sharma serves as the Brand Ambassador for Heritage Weaves.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify judicial appointments in state regulatory setup
Associate Justice (Retd.) Ramesh Chandra with the State Water Resources Regulatory Authority.
Judicial figures are frequently appointed to statutory regulatory authorities governing state resources.
2
Identify state agricultural awards and notable recipients
Associate Dr. Sunita Kulkarni with the State Krishi Samman.
Dr. Kulkarni's landmark work in organic farming led to her state honors in agriculture.
3
Identify education and technological leadership appointments
Associate Prof. Alok Varma with the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Secondary Education.
Prof. Varma's academic background aligns with the state task force on digital pedagogy.
4
Identify cultural promotion ambassadors
Associate Smt. Meenakshi Sharma with the State Rural Handicrafts & Heritage Weaves Mission.
Smt. Sharma was named brand ambassador for state heritage textile preservation.

Key Concept

State Level Appointments, Current Affairs, and Notable Personalities
Question 71Question →

In early 2026, the state government constituted a dedicated State Wetland and Water Body Conservation Board to restore degraded urban ecosystems. Who among the following notable environmentalists was appointed as the inaugural Chairperson of this newly established board?

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Answer: Dr. Rajendra Singh

Answer

Dr. Rajendra Singh was appointed as the inaugural Chairperson of the State Wetland and Water Body Conservation Board.
Dr. Rajendra Singh, renowned water conservationist and Ramon Magsaysay Awardee, was appointed as the inaugural Chairperson of the state's newly formed Wetland and Water Body Conservation Board in early 2026 to direct policy on urban lake restoration and aquifer recharge.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key state appointment mentioned in the current affairs scenario.
The scenario highlights the head of the newly constituted State Wetland and Water Body Conservation Board in early 2026.
State PSC exams regularly test recent appointments of prominent public figures to state-level administrative and advisory boards.
2
Verify the environmental personality associated with this specific role.
Magsaysay Award laureate Dr. Rajendra Singh was selected to chair the advisory board due to his extensive expertise in rainwater harvesting and river rejuvenation.
Distinguishing between national figures and specific state committee appointees is essential for accuracy.

Key Concept

State Level Appointments and Notable Personalities in News
Question 72Question →

Under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana implemented by the Government of Madhya Pradesh to foster women's economic self-reliance, which of the following statements regarding its eligibility norms and delivery mechanism are correct? (Select all correct options)

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Answer: Women applicants must be domiciled residents of the state falling within the age bracket of 21 to 60 years.; Households possessing more than 5 acres of agricultural land or having any income tax payee are excluded from the scheme.

Answer

The correct statements are that applicants must be state residents aged between 21 and 60 years, and that families holding over 5 acres of agricultural land or containing an income tax payer are disqualified from receiving benefits.
The statements identifying the 21 to 60 years age bracket for state-domiciled women and the mandatory disqualification for households owning over 5 acres of agricultural land or filing income tax are accurate reflections of the statutory rules of the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze age criteria and domicile conditions
The scheme targets resident women of Madhya Pradesh in the 21 to 60 years age bracket.
Establishing the correct demographic and residency boundaries.
2
Evaluate financial ceilings and operational exclusions
The annual income limit is ₹2.5 lakh, and owning >5 acres of farmland or paying income tax triggers exclusion.
Differentiating between actual policy thresholds and inflated income/land limits.
3
Verify the benefit transfer modality
The scheme employs Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into bank accounts, not physical or in-kind PDS coupons.
Confirming the statutory fund delivery architecture.

Key Concept

Eligibility Parameters and Direct Benefit Transfer Mechanism of State Flagship Cash Assistance Schemes
Estimated Time:1m 20s
Question 73Question →

Arrange the following state appointments, honors, and personality-led initiatives in chronological order from earliest to latest:

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Answer

The correct chronological sequence from earliest to latest is: Appointment of Dr. Aruna Roy as Head of the State Administrative Reforms Commission (January 2025), followed by Presentation of the State Green Innovation Award to Dr. Anil Joshi (May 2025), then Conferment of the State Lifetime Achievement Award on K. Satchidanandan (October 2025), and finally Induction of P. V. Sindhu as Chief Mentor of the State Sports Academy (March 2026).
The correct sequence places the appointment of Dr. Aruna Roy first (January 2025), followed by the award presentation to Dr. Anil Joshi (May 2025), the literary award conferment on K. Satchidanandan (October 2025), and lastly the sports induction of P. V. Sindhu (March 2026).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the event date for the State Administrative Reforms Commission appointment.
Dr. Aruna Roy was appointed as Head of the Commission in January 2025.
Establishing the earliest event in the timeline.
2
Determine the date of the State Green Innovation Award presentation.
Dr. Anil Joshi received the Green Innovation Award in May 2025.
Placing the second event in chronological order.
3
Determine the date of the literary honor conferment.
K. Satchidanandan was conferred the State Lifetime Achievement Award in Literature in October 2025.
Placing the third event in chronological sequence.
4
Determine the date of the sports academy mentorship induction.
P. V. Sindhu was inducted as Chief Mentor in March 2026.
Establishing the final and most recent event in the sequence.

Key Concept

Chronological Tracking of State Current Affairs and Notable Personalities
Question 74Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the newly constituted State Innovation and Rural Entrepreneurship Commission (SIREC) established in early 2026:

1. Renowned social entrepreneur and Magsaysay awardee Ms. Vandana Sharma was appointed as the inaugural Vice-Chairperson of the Commission.
2. The Commission functions under the administrative control of the Department of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development.
3. It aims to establish rural incubation centers across all administrative districts to promote agro-based micro-enterprises.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
All given statements are factually accurate. Ms. Vandana Sharma leads SIREC as Vice-Chairperson, operating under the Department of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development with a mandate to roll out incubators across all administrative districts.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding leadership appointment
Ms. Vandana Sharma was indeed nominated as the Vice-Chairperson of the newly formed Commission in 2026.
State current affairs tracking requires accurate recall of key public appointments.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding administrative hierarchy
The nodal agency implementing SIREC guidelines is the Department of Panchayati Raj and Rural Development.
Institutional links define the policy execution scope.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding core objectives
Setting up district-level incubators for agro-enterprises forms the primary mandate of SIREC.
Flagship program objectives form essential evaluation points in State PSC exams.

Key Concept

State Current Affairs and Notable Personalities
Question 75Question →

Match the notable state personalities in List I with their respective appointed positions, committees, or public honors in List II.

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Justice (Retd.) Rajesh Kumar Sharma
Dr. Meera Deshmukh
Prof. Vikramaditya Reddy
Sunita Verma

Matches

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Answer

Justice (Retd.) Rajesh Kumar Sharma matches with Chairperson, State Judicial Reforms and Administrative Commission; Dr. Meera Deshmukh matches with Head, State Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Governance; Prof. Vikramaditya Reddy matches with Director-General, State Bio-energy and Clean Tech Development Agency; and Sunita Verma matches with Recipient, State Governor's Award for Excellence in Rural Healthcare.
Each personality in List I is correctly matched with their respective state office or honor: Justice (Retd.) Rajesh Kumar Sharma leads the Judicial Reforms Commission, Dr. Meera Deshmukh heads the AI and Digital Governance Task Force, Prof. Vikramaditya Reddy directs the Bio-energy and Clean Tech Agency, and Sunita Verma received the Governor's Rural Healthcare Award.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key state-level public appointments, advisory roles, and honors announced in recent state current affairs.
Establish the specific domain associated with each personality in List I.
State PSC examinations routinely evaluate accurate recall of recent state appointments, committee chairpersons, and award recipients.
2
Pair each personality from List I with their corresponding portfolio or recognition in List II.
Justice Sharma aligns with judicial reforms, Dr. Deshmukh with AI and digital governance, Prof. Reddy with clean technology development, and Sunita Verma with healthcare excellence.
Verifying individual professional domains prevents cross-matching errors among state bodies.

Key Concept

State Level Appointments and Eminent Personalities in Recent News
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 76Question →

Which of the following soil types, formed by the weathering of Deccan basaltic lava, is highly moisture-retentive and most suitable for dryland agriculture of cotton crops in plateau regions?

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Answer: Regur (Black) Soil

Answer

Regur (Black) Soil is formed from basaltic lava weathering and is renowned for its high moisture retention capacity, making it exceptionally suited for rainfed cotton farming.
Regur (Black) Soil is derived from basaltic lava flows found extensively across plateau regions. Its high clay content gives it strong moisture-retention properties, making it optimal for cotton and oilseed agriculture.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify parent rock material and soil characteristics mentioned in the question stem.
The stem specifies soil formed from basaltic lava with high moisture retention suited for cotton.
Parent rock (basalt) and physical property (moisture retention) determine the primary soil category.
2
Match the soil properties to the correct agricultural classification.
Regur (Black) soil is self-ploughing, rich in clay, retains moisture for long periods, and is famously known as black cotton soil.
Black soil is the characteristic soil type of the volcanic Deccan Trap region.

Key Concept

Soil Types and Agricultural Adaptation in State Regions
Question 77Question →

The historic Paika Rebellion of 1817, an early armed uprising against British East India Company rule, originated in which of the following modern Indian states?

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Answer: Odisha

Answer

Odisha
The correct answer is Odisha. The Paikas were the traditional landed militia of the Gajapati rulers of Odisha. In 1817, led by Bakshi Jagabandhu Bidyadhar, they revolted against the extortionate land revenue policies and administrative oppression of the British East India Company in Khurda, Odisha.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical movement and its regional origin
The Paika Rebellion was an armed uprising of traditional landed militia (Paikas) against British rule in 1817.
Understanding the geographical region of key state-level historical resistance movements is fundamental to state history.
2
Map the historical region to modern state boundaries
The movement occurred in Khurda, which is located in the modern state of Odisha.
Connecting historical administrative regions to contemporary states confirms the correct answer.

Key Concept

Regional Peasant and Tribal Historical Movements
Question 78Question →

With reference to the Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856), a major tribal uprising in regional state history, consider the following statements:

1. The rebellion was led primarily by the brothers Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu.
2. The movement was geographically centered in the Damin-i-Koh region around the Rajmahal Hills.
3. The rebellion was launched in direct response to the legislative reforms introduced under the Government of India Act 1858.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

1 and 2 only
The Santhal Rebellion (1855–1856) was a prominent regional tribal uprising led by Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu in the Damin-i-Koh region around the Rajmahal Hills against oppressive revenue extraction. Statements 1 and 2 are accurate, while statement 3 is historically inaccurate as the uprising occurred before the Government of India Act 1858.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding movement leadership
Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu were the principal leaders who mobilized the Santhals.
Historical records verify that the Murmu brothers declared insurrection against local exploiters in June 1855.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding geographical region
The movement was concentrated in the Damin-i-Koh region of the Rajmahal Hills.
Damin-i-Koh was a demarcated tract assigned to Santhals, where revenue exploitation sparked the rebellion.
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Evaluate Statement 3 regarding chronological context and colonial acts
Statement 3 is historically incorrect.
The rebellion was suppressed by early 1856, whereas the Government of India Act 1858 was enacted after the Revolt of 1857.

Key Concept

Santhal Rebellion and Regional Tribal Movements
Question 79Question →

With reference to the historical peasant movements in regional state history, consider the following statements regarding the Bardoli Satyagraha (1928):

1. The satyagraha was organized primarily to protest against a 30 percent enhancement in land revenue imposed by the colonial Bombay Presidency revenue department.
2. Vallabhbhai Patel was conferred the title of 'Sardar' by the women of Bardoli during the course of this movement.
3. The British administration constituted the Broomfield-Maxwell Judicial Committee to re-examine the land assessment, which subsequently recommended reducing the revenue increase to approximately 6 percent.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct regarding the Bardoli Satyagraha.
The statement set including 1, 2 and 3 is correct. The Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928 in Gujarat was sparked by an arbitrary 30% increase in land revenue by the Bombay Presidency. Under Vallabhbhai Patel's strategic leadership, the peasants refused tax payments despite land confiscations. The women of Bardoli honored him with the title 'Sardar'. Ultimately, colonial authorities were forced to yield and appointed the Broomfield-Maxwell Committee, which slashed the tax enhancement to 6.03%.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Analyze Statement 1 regarding the cause of the movement.
In January 1926, the colonial revenue authorities in the Bombay Presidency raised the land revenue assessment in Bardoli taluka by 30 percent (later revised slightly to 22 percent under pressure, but officially triggered at 30 percent), leading directly to widespread peasant refusal to pay taxes.
Establishing the precise economic grievance that triggered the regional historical protest.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding leadership and honorific title.
Vallabhbhai Patel assumed leadership of the struggle, maintaining non-violent resistance and organizing local peasants into camps. Impressed by his resolute leadership, the women of Bardoli bestowed upon him the title 'Sardar' (meaning Chief or Leader).
Verifying prominent local historical milestones and social recognitions within state movement history.
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Analyze Statement 3 regarding official inquiry committees and resolution.
Following intense agitation and non-cooperation, the British government appointed the Broomfield-Maxwell Committee to re-evaluate the revenue revision. The committee deemed the original tax increase unjustified and recommended reducing the enhanced levy to 6.03 percent.
Confirming the specific administrative and legal outcome of the regional movement.

Key Concept

Bardoli Satyagraha & Regional Peasant Movements
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Question 80Question →

With reference to the traditional folk arts, painting traditions, and cultural festivals of Rajasthan, consider the following statements:

1. Phad painting is a traditional scroll painting style depicting local folk deities like Pabuji and Devnarayan, traditionally practiced by the Joshi community of Bhilwara.
2. Pichwai art consists of intricate textile paintings created primarily as backdrop hangings to adorn the deity Shrinathji at Nathdwara.
3. The famous annual Desert Festival, featuring traditional folk music, dance, and cultural performances, is held in the district of Barmer.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

Statements 1 and 2 only are correct.
Statements 1 and 2 are factually correct. Phad painting is indeed a traditional cloth scroll painting of Bhilwara depicting folk deities, and Pichwai art originates from Nathdwara depicting Lord Krishna. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Desert Festival takes place annually in Jaisalmer, whereas Barmer organizes the Thar Festival.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Phad Painting
Statement 1 is correct.
Phad is a renowned religious scroll painting tradition from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, executed mainly by the Joshi lineage of the Chhipa caste, depicting the epics of folk hero deities Pabuji and Devnarayan.
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Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Pichwai Art
Statement 2 is correct.
Pichwai paintings are cloth wall hangings made to depict scenes from the life of Lord Krishna (Shrinathji) and are centered in the temple town of Nathdwara in Rajsamand district.
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Evaluate Statement 3 regarding the Desert Festival location
Statement 3 is incorrect.
The annual Desert Festival is celebrated against the backdrop of the Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer district, not Barmer district (Barmer hosts the Thar Festival).

Key Concept

Folk Painting Traditions and Cultural Festivals of Rajasthan
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