(D) The most conspicuous bravery or self-sacrifice on land, air, or sea but not in the presence of the enemy.

The Ashoka Chakra is a peacetime military decoration awarded for acts of the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valor or self-sacrifice on land, at sea, or in the air. It is not specific to actions in the presence of the enemy, distinguishing it from some other military decorations.

Answer: D) Agriculture Explanation: Agriculture would be a good example of a purely competitive industry.

Soil erosion which is also called the 'creeping death of the soil' is a global problem (Tripathi and Singh, 1993). India is facing soil erosion problems in sectors such as reservoir siltation, soil-degradation and in agricultural sectors mainly.

Bal Gangadhar Tilak has never been appointed as the President of the Indian National Congress(INC). He established a prominent organization Deccan Education Society to promote modern learning. He also established Fergusson College at Pune. He along with Annie Besant played an important role during Home Rule Movement(1916-18).