Which of the following statements are correct in respect of Taj Mahal?
- It represents a blend of Persian, Islamic and Indian architectural styles.
- The main gateway is constructed entirely of white marble.
- The four minarets surrounding the mausoleum are designed with a slight outward tilt.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Public Interest Litigation (PIL) enables any public-spirited individual or organisation to approach the court for the enforcement of the rights of disadvantaged sections.
Statement 2: The concept of locus standi was liberalised by the Supreme Court to improve access to justice.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:
Statement 1: Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) are the grassroots-level institutions in India's cooperative credit structure.
Statement 2: PACS directly provide short-term and medium-term credit to farmers and rural members.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following with reference to defection:
- Independent members are liable for disqualification if they join a political party after the election.
- Nominated members can join a political party within six months of taking their seat without attracting disqualification.
- Every change in party affiliation by a legislator amounts to defection under all circumstances.
How many of the above is/are correct?
Which of the following best explains the purpose of Gross Value Added (GVA)?
With reference to India–Indonesia strategic relations, consider the following statements:
- India and Indonesia cooperate in promoting a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific with emphasis on freedom of navigation.
- The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia and has been inducted into all three services of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Indonesia is a member of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) along with India, Japan and Australia.
- Cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths has emerged as an important pillar of India–Indonesia bilateral relations.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to the emerging "G Minus Two" strategy in the Indo-Pacific, consider the following statements:
- The strategy seeks to enhance cooperation among major Asian middle and regional powers while maintaining engagement with both the United States and China.
- The strategy advocates complete economic decoupling of Asian economies from China to reduce strategic dependence.
- Strengthening India's economic competitiveness and defence industrial base is considered essential for the success of this strategy.
How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) schemes implemented by States in India, consider the following:
- They provide monetary assistance without requiring beneficiaries to fulfil specific conditions.
- They are intended to enhance household consumption and financial security.
- Large-scale implementation of such schemes may reduce the fiscal space available for capital expenditure by States.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, consider the following statements:
- NATO follows the principle of collective defence under Article 5 of its founding treaty.
- All NATO member countries are also members of the European Union.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of animal communication research, the primary purpose of a playback experiment is to: