The correct answer is: d) Shri Samrat Choudhary

Explanation:

The Bihar Budget for the financial year 2024-25 was presented by Shri Samrat Choudhary, who serves as the Finance Minister of Bihar. He delivered the budget on February 13, 2024, marking a significant moment as it was one of the largest budgets in the state’s history, amounting to ₹2.79 lakh crore.

Correct Answer: a) To move a proposal to reduce expenditure in the budget proposals

Explanation:

A “cut motion” is a parliamentary tool used by members of the legislature to express their disapproval of specific budgetary allocations proposed by the government. The primary objective of a cut motion is to seek a reduction in the amount of expenditure outlined in the budget proposals. It allows members of Parliament to question the government’s policies and priorities reflected in the budget.

There are three types of cut motions:

1. Policy Cut: Seeks to reduce the amount of a demand to ₹1, symbolizing disapproval of the policy underlying the demand.

2. Economy Cut: Seeks to reduce the amount of a demand by a specific amount, indicating that the proposed expenditure can be curtailed.

3. Token Cut: Seeks to reduce the amount of a demand by ₹100, to highlight a specific grievance.

Cut motions are an important mechanism for ensuring accountability and transparency in government spending. However, they rarely succeed in practice due to the majority enjoyed by the ruling party or coalition in Parliament.

Correct Answer: b) ii and iii

Explanation:

Exothermic process

An exothermic process is one in which energy (usually in the form of heat) is released into the surroundings.

1. Evaporation of water: This is an endothermic process because water molecules absorb heat from the surroundings to overcome intermolecular forces and change from liquid to vapor. Hence, this is not exothermic.

2. Dilution of an acid (H₂SO₄): When concentrated sulfuric acid is diluted with water, a large amount of heat is released due to the highly exothermic nature of the hydration process. Hence, this is an exothermic process.

3. Reaction of water with quick lime (CaO): When water reacts with quick lime (calcium oxide), it forms slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and releases a significant amount of heat. This is a highly exothermic reaction.

CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + heat

4. Sublimation of camphor (crystals): Sublimation is an endothermic process because energy is absorbed to convert a solid directly into a gas without passing through the liquid phase. Hence, this is not exothermic.

Thus, the correct answer is b) ii and iii, as both the dilution of sulfuric acid and the reaction of water with quick lime are exothermic processes.

Correct Answer: c) She held the position of Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO-Paris

Explanation: Ruchira Kamboj is a distinguished Indian diplomat who has held several significant positions during her career. Among her notable roles, she served as the Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO in Paris from 2014 to 2016. This makes option c the correct answer.

– Option a: She was not a member of NITI Aayog. NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India, and her career has been primarily in diplomacy.

– Option b: While she has been involved in international relations, there is no record of her being a member of the Indian Council of World Affairs.

– Option d: She was not the first woman Indian Ambassador to the USA. That position was held by Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit.

Ruchira Kamboj also made history as the first woman to serve as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, a role she took up in August 2022.

The correct answer is: a) Bimbisara

Explanation:

The founder of the “Haryak Vansh” (Haryanka dynasty) in ancient Bihar was Bimbisara. He ruled from approximately 543 BC to 491 BC and is recognized for his significant contributions to the expansion and consolidation of the Magadh empire through both conquest and strategic matrimonial alliances. Bimbisara was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha and played a crucial role in promoting Buddhism during his reign.

Correct Answer: a) Article 102 (1) (a)

Explanation:

Article 102 of the Indian Constitution deals with the disqualifications for membership of either House of Parliament. Specifically:

– Article 102 (1) (a) states that a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a Member of Parliament if they hold any “office of profit” under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder.

The term “office of profit” refers to a position that brings financial gain or advantage and is under the control of the government. This provision ensures the independence of Members of Parliament and prevents conflicts of interest.

Thus, the correct answer is Article 102 (1) (a).

Correct Answer: c) R = V/I

Explanation:

The resistance of a wire is determined using Ohm’s Law, which states:

V = IR

Where:

– V is the voltage across the wire (in volts),

– I is the current flowing through the wire (in amperes),

– R is the resistance of the wire (in ohms).

Rearranging the formula to solve for resistance (R):

R = V/I

Thus, the correct formula for resistance is R = V/I, which corresponds to option c.

Correct Answer: a) Bhagalpur

Explanation: The Bihula Festival is a traditional and cultural festival celebrated primarily in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar. It is observed in the month of August each year and is deeply rooted in the local folklore and traditions of the region. The festival is associated with the legendary tale of Bihula and her devotion to save her husband from death, symbolizing love, sacrifice, and perseverance. The festival holds significant cultural importance in Bhagalpur and is marked by various rituals and festivities.

The correct answer is: c) Patna

Explanation:

– Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib is one of the five Takhats (seats of authority) in Sikhism and is considered the second holiest Takhat after Akal Takht in Amritsar.

– It is located in Patna, the capital city of Bihar, India.

– This sacred site is significant because it is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru, who was born here in 1666.

– The Gurudwara is a major pilgrimage site for Sikhs and holds immense historical and religious importance.

The correct answer is: a) Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court

Explanation:

Justice N. Kotiswar Singh was the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court before his appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of India in July 2024. He took office as Chief Justice on February 15, 2023.