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The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

West Bengal: The Jute Powerhouse

• Production Share:
  • West Bengal contributes 81% of India's total jute production, making it the largest jute-producing state in the country. Hence, option 3 is correct.
• Reasons for Dominance:
  • Favorable Conditions:
    • Alluvial soil along the Ganga and its tributaries, rich in nutrients, is ideal for jute cultivation.
    • Hot and humid climate with temperatures ranging between 24°C to 37°C and high rainfall (150–200 cm).
  • Proximity to Jute Mills:
    • The presence of jute mills in the Hugli basin ensures easy processing and marketing of jute.
  • Irrigation Facilities:
    • Availability of adequate water for retting (soaking jute to extract fibers) further supports production.

Other States Producing Jute:

• Bihar:
  • Contributes significantly but ranks second after West Bengal.
  • Jute cultivation is concentrated in districts like Purnia, Katihar, and Darbhanga.
• Assam:
  • Known for jute production but lags behind West Bengal and Bihar.
  • Focused in areas like Goalpara and Dhubri.
• Odisha:
  • Produces jute in limited quantities compared to other states.
  • Cultivation is localized to the Mahanadi delta region.
• Importance of Jute:
  • Known as the "Golden Fiber", jute is an eco-friendly, biodegradable product widely used for making gunny bags, ropes, mats, and handicrafts.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):

• Objective:
  • Enhance aquaculture productivity.
  • Double fisheries exports to Rs. 1 lakh crore by 2024-25.
  • Create around 55 lakh employment opportunities in the fisheries sector. Hence, option 2 is correct.
• Key Features:
  • Focus on sustainable development of aquaculture and fisheries.
  • Promotion of modern infrastructure, such as fishing harbors, fish landing centers, and cold chains.
  • Financial assistance for fish farmers, fish processing units, and marketing facilities.
• Employment and Income Growth:
  • Aims to increase farmers' income by enhancing fisheries' profitability and productivity.
  • Encourages the adoption of innovative technologies and best practices.

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• PMFBY (Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana):
  • Focuses on crop insurance to provide financial assistance to farmers in case of crop failure.
• PM-KMY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana):
  • A pension scheme for small and marginal farmers to ensure income security post-retirement.
• PM-AASHA (Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan):
  • Aims to ensure minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce and reduce market risks for farmers.

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• India’s Rank and Contribution:
  • Milk: India is the largest milk producer globally, contributing about 23% of the world's milk production (as per FAO data).
    • Major contributors: Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Punjab.
  • Pulses: India accounts for 25% of global pulse production, being the top producer of chickpeas, lentils, and pigeon peas.
    • Major contributors: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Spices: India produces around 75% of the global spice varieties, including turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cardamom.
    • Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat are major spice producers. Hence, option 2 is correct.

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• Ranking of Other Countries:
  • Milk Production:
    • India: Largest producer due to its extensive dairy farming and cooperative system.
    • USA: Known for large-scale mechanized dairy farming.
    • China: Produces a significant amount of milk, mainly for domestic consumption.
    • Brazil: A major player in the milk and dairy sector, catering to South America.
  • Pulse Production:
    • India: The largest producer and consumer of pulses, contributing significantly to domestic protein intake.
    • Canada: Specializes in lentils, peas, and chickpeas, focusing on exports.
    • Myanmar: A significant exporter of mung beans and other pulses.
    • Australia: Known for producing high-quality chickpeas and lentils for export.
  • Spice Production:
    • India: Dominates the spice market globally, producing and exporting varieties like turmeric, cumin, and cardamom.
    • China: Major producer of garlic and ginger.
    • Bangladesh: Notable for its chili and turmeric production.
    • Vietnam: A leading producer and exporter of pepper. 

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• India’s Position in Horticulture Production:
  • India is the second-largest producer of horticultural products globally. Hence, option 
  • For FY23, India achieved a record production of 355.25 million tonnes, according to the third advance estimates.
  • Major contributions come from fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, and other horticultural crops.
• Global Rankings in Horticulture Production:
  • 1st: China
    • China ranks first globally in horticulture production.
    • It leads in the production of fruits, vegetables, and tea, contributing significantly to global output due to its large agricultural land base and advanced farming techniques.
  • 2nd: India
    • India excels in the production of mangoes, bananas, guavas, spices, and vegetables like onions and potatoes.
  • 3rd: United States
    • The United States ranks third, focusing on the production of citrus fruits, nuts, and vegetables, especially in states like California and Florida.
  • 4th: Brazil
    • Brazil ranks fourth, primarily producing tropical fruits such as oranges, papayas, and pineapples.
    • Horticulture's Importance to India:
    • Horticulture contributes significantly to India’s agriculture GDP, improving rural incomes and food security.
    • The country’s diverse agro-climatic conditions favor the cultivation of a wide range of horticultural crops.
• Key Statistics for FY23 (India):
  • Fruit Production: 108.66 million tonnes.
  • Vegetable Production: 209.07 million tonnes.
  • Spices Production: 11.68 million tonnes.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• The Basic Metals, Coke & Refined Petroleum Products, Food Products, Chemicals, and Motor Vehicles industries together contributed 58% of the manufacturing output, highlighting their significance in the sector’s growth. Hence, option 3 is correct.

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Andhra Pradesh.

Key Points

• Every year the Flamingo festival is celebrated to promote tourism at the Pulicat Lake near the Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
• It is a three days festival that is organized during the winter season when thousands of migratory birds visit the region.
• During this festival, several entertaining and cultural events are organized. 
• It also provides an opportunity for people to study biodiversity and initiate conservation measures.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Mallika Sarabhai.Key Points

• Mallika Sarabhai:-
  • ​She is a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and actress.
  • She has won several awards and accolades for her contribution to the performing arts.
  • She bagged the best actress award for Meena Gurjari in 1975.
• Meena Gurjari is a Gujarati movie based on the life of Meena Patel, a legendary Gujarati folk singer.​

Additional Information

• Sonal Mansingh is also a well-known Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
  • She has been honored with various awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India.
• Sitara Devi was a legendary Kathak dancer and actress.
  • She was also a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
• Shovana Narayan is another popular Indian classical dancer and choreographer.
  • She has been awarded the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for her contribution to the performing arts.

The correct answer is J K Rowling.

Key Points

• J.K. Rowling first had the idea for Harry Potter while delayed on a train travelling from Manchester to London King's Cross in 1990.
• Over the next five years, she began to plan out the seven books of the series.

Additional Information

Famous Books and Authors

The correct answer is Akbar.

Key Points

• Fatehpur Sikri town was built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar.
• He had planned this city as his capital but the shortage of water compelled him to abandon the city.
• After this within 20 years, the capital of Mughals was shifted to Lahore.
• Fatehpur Sikri was built between 1571 and 1585. 

Additional Information

• The Mughal Dynasty was founded by Babur in 1526.
• The First Battle of Panipat was fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodhi in 1526.
• Battle of Khanwa between Babur and Rana Sanga in 1527.
• Battle of Chanderi between Babur and Medni Rai in 1528.
• Battle of Ghaggara between Babur and Mehmood Lodhi in 1529.

The correct answer is Arya Samaj.

Key Points

• Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj.
• Arya Samaj was founded by Swami Dayananda Saraswati in 1875.
• He translated the Vedas and wrote three books named Satyartha Prakash, Veda Bhasya Bhumika, and Veda Bhasya.
• He gave the slogan “Go back to Vedas”.
• Dayananda Anglo Vedic (D.A.V) schools were established based on his philosophy and teachings.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Harishen.

Key Points

• Harishena was the court poet of the Gupta Emperor, Samudragupta.
• Allahabad Pillar inscription is also known as Prayag Prashasti consists of 33 lines composed by Harishena. 
• Prayag Prashasti is one of the important epigraphic sources to know about the political history of the Gupta dynasty.
• Samudragupta was a patron of many poets and scholars, one of whom was Harishena.
• Samudragupta was the son and successor of Chandragupta I and was the greatest ruler of the Gupta dynasty.
• He conquered the Kushans and other small kingdoms and greatly expanded the Gupta empire.
• He had been termed as the Nepolean of India by V. A. Smith.
• He annexed the territories after defeating the monarchs of North India but did not annex south India.
• His authority over Java, Sumatra, and Malaya Island prove that he maintained a strong navy.
• He is said to have composed numerous poems.
• Some of his coins present him playing Veena. 
• He also performed Ashvamedha sacrifices.
• According to Chinese sources, Meghaverma, the ruler of Srilanka, sent a missionary to him for permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya.
• The Allahabad pillar inscription mentions the title Dharma Prachar Bandhu i.e. he was the upholder of Brahmanical religion.

Additional Information

• Banabhatta was the court poet of King Harsha Vardhana.
• Chand Bardai was the court poet of Prithviraj Chauhan.
• Bhavabhuti was the court poet of the King of Kannauj, Yashovarman.

The correct answer is Rakhigarhi.

Key Points

• Rakhigarhi site of Indus valley civilisation situated at Rakhigarhi village in Hisar district.
• The site is located in the Sarasvati river plain, some 27 km from the seasonal Ghaggar river.
• The Global Heritage Fund declared Rakhigarhi one of the 10 most endangered heritage sites in Asia.
•  A team of Indian and South Korean researchers carried out excavations in Rakhigarhi.
• The team unearthed a fire altar, parts of a city wall, drainage structures as well as a hoard of semi-precious beads.

Additional Information

Important Sites of Harappan Civilization:

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• Sikkim shares international boundaries with Bhutan, China, and Nepal.
• Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram share an international boundary with Myanmar.

• Rule 193 (of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha) does not involve a formal motion before the Parliament House, hence no voting can take place after the discussion on matters under this rule.
• Rule 184 allows voting but rule 193 doesn't.
• Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament, while Rajya Sabha is the upper house.

The correct answer is Lothal.

Key Points

• In Lothal Dockyard was found.
• List of Important sites with their features:

Additional Information

• The Indus Valley Civilization was spread from present-day North-East Afghanistan to Pakistan and North-West India.
• The civilization flourished in the river basins of the Ghaggar-Hakra river and the Indus.
• Indus valley civilization is one of the four oldest civilizations in the world.
• It is also known as Harappan Civilization and is well-known for its organized planning based on the grid system.

Important facts to be remembered.

• Social features:-
  • Indus valley civilization is the first urbanization in India.
  • It has a well-planned drainage system, grid pattern, and town planning.
  • They have possessed equality in society.

• Religious Facts:-
  • Matridevi or Shakti is the Mother goddess.
  • Yoni worship and Nature worship existed.
  • They worshipped trees like Peepal.
  • They also worshipped Fire worship called Havan Kund.
  • Pashupati Mahadeva is known as the lord of Animals.
  • The people of the Indus Valley Civilization worshipped Animal worship like unicorns and ox.
• Economic facts:-
  • Indus valley civilization is based on agriculture.
  • Trade and commerce flourished in this period.
  • A dockyard has been found at Lothal.
  • There were export and import.
  • Production of cotton was there.
  • At Lothal, weights and measures of truth existed in Harappan culture was seen.
  • The weights and were usually cubical in shape and were made of limestone, steatite, etc