MCQs - 2026-05

All three components of PM-KUSUM contribute to solarizing agriculture, with Component B and C directly addressing the provision of solar power for irrigation pumps.

Phase IV aims to build upon the successes of previous phases, address implementation bottlenecks, and ensure the scheme effectively contributes to India's renewable energy goals.

The PM-KUSUM scheme aims to incentivize farmers to install solar pumps and solar power plants, thereby reducing their dependence on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy.

Maharashtra was formed as a Marathi-speaking state, while Gujarat was formed as a Gujarati-speaking state, following the linguistic principle of state reorganization.

Since Maharashtra and Gujarat were formed in 1960, their 64th anniversary was celebrated on May 1st, 2024 (2024 - 1960 = 64).

The Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, led to the division of the bilingual Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat, with both states celebrating their foundation day on May 1st.

May 1st, 2026, will be a Saturday. This is a factual calculation based on the calendar.

The Haymarket Affair, a labor demonstration and bombing that took place on May 4, 1886, in Chicago, is considered a pivotal event leading to the establishment of International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day, also known as May Day, is celebrated on May 1st every year to commemorate the achievements of workers and the labor movement.

The Khatri family from Nirona village in Kutch, Gujarat, is the only family that has continuously practiced and preserved the intricate Kutchhi Rogan Art for over 300 years.