The correct answer is option 3 i.e 1992.

The Self Help Group – Bank Linkage Programme (SHG-BLP) was introduced in India in 1992. This program was designed to link self-help groups with banks to provide them with financial services and promote financial inclusion among underserved communities.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Fiscal Deficit.

The fiscal deficit is frequently utilized as a measure of government borrowing. It represents the difference between government expenditure and revenue, where deficit financing is required to bridge the gap. Therefore, the fiscal deficit provides an estimate of the total borrowings by the government within a specific fiscal period. By analyzing fiscal deficit figures from government budgets and financial reports, one can gauge the extent of government borrowing and its impact on the economy.

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. i and ii.

• Statement i is correct: The Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007) recorded an average annual GDP growth of approximately 7.7%, placing India among the fastest-growing economies during that time.

• Statement ii is also correct: The Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007–2012) aimed for an annual economic growth rate of 9%, though the actual growth achieved was slightly lower.

• Statement iii is incorrect: The Ninth Plan (1997–2002) achieved a modest growth of around 5.4%, not 7.5% as claimed.

Additional Information about these five-year plans:

Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997–2002)

• Focused on growth with social justice, poverty reduction, and rural development.

• Faced economic challenges due to post-nuclear sanctions and the Kargil War.

• Key schemes: PM Gram Sadak Yojana (2000), Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (2001).

Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007)

• Aimed to double per capita income and create 50 million jobs.

• Introduced monitorable targets for health, literacy, and poverty.

• Key schemes: Bharat Nirman, National Rural Health Mission (2005).

Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007–2012)

• Theme: Inclusive growth with a focus on health, education, and employment.

• Affected by the 2008 global financial crisis, growth remained strong.

• Key schemes: MGNREGA, Right to Education Act (2009), Mid-Day Meal.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Control Panel.

The Control Panel in Windows is the window that displays various icons and options such as System and Security, Programs, Devices and Printers, User Accounts, Appearance and Personalization, and more.

It serves as a central location for users to view and adjust system settings. Through the Control Panel, users can install or uninstall programs, change security settings, configure hardware devices, and personalize the desktop environment.

Other Options:

• Taskbar: This is the bar at the bottom of the screen that shows open applications, the Start menu, and system notifications. It doesn’t provide access to system settings like the Control Panel does.

• My Computer (now called ‘This PC’): This displays connected drives and file storage but doesn’t manage settings like System and Security.

• Desktop: It shows icons and shortcuts, but not settings or configuration tools.

So, the Control Panel is the correct window for accessing these features.

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Cache Memory.

• The memory that is faster than RAM is Cache Memory.
• Cache is a small, high-speed memory located close to the CPU.
• It stores frequently accessed data and instructions to reduce the time needed to access them from the main RAM.
• Cache memory is much faster than RAM because it uses SRAM (Static RAM) technology and is directly connected to the processor.

Other Options:

• SRAM: Faster than DRAM and used in cache, but not considered a standalone system memory.

• DRAM: The most common type of RAM, slower than cache and SRAM.

• ROM (Read-Only Memory): Non-volatile memory used to store firmware; it is much slower than RAM and cache.

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Register memory.

• Register memory is the smallest (a few bytes) and fastest memory, located inside the CPU for immediate data access during execution.

• It operates at CPU speed, enabling ultra-fast operations like arithmetic and address handling.

Other Options Explained:

• Cache memory: Faster than RAM but slower than registers (L1, L2, L3 caches store frequently used data).

• Primary memory (RAM): Volatile, slower than cache/registers, temporarily holds active programs.

• Secondary memory (HDD/SSD): Non-volatile, slowest, used for long-term storage.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Second.

The second generation of computers used transistors in place of vacuum tubes, which were used in the first generation. This shift occurred in the late 1950s to mid-1960s.

Transistors were smaller, more reliable, faster, and more energy-efficient compared to vacuum tubes, leading to significant improvements in computer performance.

Overview of Generations:

• First Generation (1940s–1950s): Used vacuum tubes

• Second Generation (1950s–1960s): Used transistors

• Third Generation (1960s–1970s): Used integrated circuits (ICs)

• Fourth Generation (1970s–present): Uses microprocessors

So, transistors marked the beginning of second-generation computers.

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. All of the above.

Secondary memory refers to non-volatile memory used to store data permanently, even when the computer is turned off.

All the options listed are examples of secondary storage devices:

• Solid-State Drive (SSD): A fast and durable storage device that uses flash memory. Common in modern laptops and desktops.

• Pen Drive (USB Flash Drive): A portable flash memory device used for transferring and storing data.

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD): A traditional storage device that uses spinning disks to read/write data. It offers large storage capacity.

All these devices store data permanently and are not a part of primary memory (like RAM), which is temporary and volatile.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 1, 2, and 4 only.

Statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct regarding India’s first Digital Nomad Village launched in 2025.

Yakten village in Sikkim’s Pakyong district was officially declared as the country’s first such village.

The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Pakyong district administration and the NGO Sarvahitey.

The project aims to provide a modern work environment for remote professionals by equipping homestays with broadband internet, village-wide Wi-Fi, and reliable power backup.

However, statement 3 is incorrect as the homestays are open to both domestic and international digital workers, not limited to international tourists only.

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 2 and 4 only.

The Health Ministry’s 2025 campaign to raise awareness about snack nutrition started at AIIMS Nagpur, not Bhopal, making statement 1 incorrect.

Posters were placed beside food stalls to display the levels of sugar, fat, and trans fat in commonly consumed snacks like samosas and biscuits, encouraging healthier choices.

Statement 3 is incorrect because the campaign does not ban such foods; instead, it promotes moderation and informed decisions.

Government offices were asked to support the initiative by offering healthier food options and encouraging physical activity at the workplace.