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Which of the following statements regarding the emergence of the Christmas tree tradition is/are correct?

German citizens in Strasbourg incorporated the Christmas tree into a judgment ritual on Christmas day.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert introduced the Christmas tree tradition at the House of Windsor in 1840.
The Christmas tree tradition in the United States aimed to encourage rowdy celebrations during the 1800s.

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Which of the following statements regarding the evolution of global time measurement are true?

The International Meridian Conference of 1884 established the Greenwich Meridian as the universal prime meridian.
Prior to the Industrial Revolution, local time was predominantly regulated by individual factories and town clock towers.
The Surya Siddhanta, a Sanskrit treatise from the 4th century CE, recognized Ujjain and Rohitaka as pivotal points for a prime meridian.

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Regarding the historical evolution of the Christmas tree tradition, which of the following statements are correct?

The Christmas tree tradition originated in the 15th century in Germany.
Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, was the first to introduce the concept of decorating a pine tree for the holiday.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert popularized the Christmas tree tradition in the United States.

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Which statement regarding PV Narasimha Rao’s ascension to the Congress presidency and subsequent prime ministership is correct?

PV Narasimha Rao became Congress President in 1991 after unanimous support from all party factions.

Rao’s candidacy for Congress President was initially opposed by prominent Congress leaders such as Sharad Pawar and Madhav Rao Scindia.

Sonia Gandhi’s personal preference and intervention led to PV Narasimha Rao’s selection as Congress President.

PV Narasimha Rao’s election as Congress President was influenced by his extensive experience and support from influential party figures like President R Venkataraman and PN Haksar.

Which statement correctly identifies the significance of the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

The Preamble holds the status of a political manifesto, outlining the government’s policies.

The Preamble serves as an introductory statement, reflecting the values and aspirations of the people.

The Preamble exclusively addresses the powers and functions of the President.

The Preamble is legally non-binding and holds no significance in the interpretation of the Constitution.

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