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Correct Answer: Uday Umesh Lalit

Solution : The correct option is Uday Umesh Lalit

On August 27, 2022, Justice Uday Umesh Lalit assumed the position of the 49th Chief Justice of India. Justice Lalit belongs to a select group of six senior counsels who were directly elevated to the Supreme

Correct Answer: Reserve Bank of India                     

Solution : The correct answer is (c) Reserve Bank of India

In India, coins are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI is responsible for the issuance and distribution of currency notes and coins in the country. The Ministry of Finance

Correct Answer: To regularize land revenue collection

Solution : The purpose of revenue settlements introduced by the East India Company was to regularize land revenue collection, ensuring a stable income for the company and a systematic approach to taxation.

Correct Answer: Both statements are true.
 

Solution : The correct answer is (a) Both statements are true.

Statement 1 accurately defines entrepreneurship development as the process of enhancing the skills, knowledge, and resources of individuals to enable them to start and grow their own businesses.

Statement 2 correctly describes the

Correct Answer: Razia Sultan

Solution : The correct answer is Razia Sultan.

Razia Sultana made history as the first female Muslim ruler on the Indian subcontinent. The daughter of Mamluk Sultan Shamsuddin Iltutmish, she governed Delhi from 1231 to 1232 during her father's Gwalior campaign. Legend suggests that Iltutmish, impressed

Correct Answer: Mizoram

Solution : The correct answer is Mizoram.

As of the India State of Forest Report 2017, Mizoram had the highest percentage, which is 90.38% of forest cover within its area among the Indian states. Mizoram is known for its significant forest cover and biodiversity.

Correct Answer: National Security Advisor

Solution : The correct answer is National Security Advisor.

Minister Narendra Modi is Ajit Doval. In addition to becoming the first police officer to get the Kirti Chakra, an honour reserved for military soldiers for valour, he is the fifth NSA in India. He

Correct Answer: MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)

Solution : The correct answer is (a) MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)

The policy that aims to create employment opportunities in rural areas in India is the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act). MGNREGA is

Correct Answer: All of the above

Solution : The correct answer is (d) All of the above.

Urban poverty in India is influenced by multiple factors, and all the options provided contribute to urban poverty.

1. Lack of education and skills: Limited access to quality education and skill development opportunities

Correct Answer: By leading to the development of surrounding civilian settlements  
 

Solution : Cantonments contributed to the urbanization of colonial India by leading to the development of surrounding civilian settlements, as these areas provided services and goods to the military personnel and their families.