The correct answer is option (d).
Explanation:
Article 74 of Constitution of India says that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his/her powers and functions.
By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, Article 74 was amended to make the President act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers.
However, the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1978, added that the President can send the advice back for reconsideration once. But, if the Council of Ministers sends the same advice again to the President, then the President must accept it.
Article 74 further elaborates that the advice which was tendered to the President cannot be inquired into any court. The Provision is mandatory and hence the President cannot exercise the executive powers without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.
In 1971, the Supreme Court held that the Council of Ministers does not cease to hold office even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha until a new council resumes office.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option (b).
Explanation:
Mankidia is a marginalised group that critically depends on making rope and fancy bags from siali fibre that is richly available in Similipal.
Among the 75 listed Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India, the highest number is found in Odisha (13 tribes). The Mankidia tribe is one of them. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
They have been denied habitat rights inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. The state forest department has objected on grounds that the tribals could be attacked by wild animals, especially tigers. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option (b).
Explanation:
Sittanavasal Cave Paintings are famous rock-cut caves known for the paintings in the Jain temples. These murals have a close resemblance to Bagh and Ajanta paintings. The paintings are not only on the walls but also on the ceiling and pillars. The paintings are with the theme of Jain Samavasarana (Preaching hall). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Some scholars believe that these caves belong to the Pallava period, when king Mahendravarman I excavated the temple, while others attribute them to when Pandya ruler renovated the shrine in the 7th century. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
Sittanavasal Cave (Arivar Koil) Paintings are located in Tamil Nadu. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option (d).

The correct answer is option (b).

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The correct answer is option (d).

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