Q991. Which of the following pairs of River and Source Region is incorrectly matched?
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Q992. The Global Hunger Index report is co-published annually by which two organizations?
Explanation
The annual report on global hunger is produced through a joint effort by two prominent non-governmental organizations based in Ireland and Germany. This partnership ensures that hunger is tracked across various nations using a standardized methodology. Their work aims to raise awareness and provide data-driven insights to help the international community achieve the goal of zero hunger by identifying the most affected regions.
Q993. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Explanation
Virtual Private Networks enhance online security by creating an encrypted tunnel for data transmission and masking user IP addresses. This protection is especially useful for remote work and public Wi-Fi usage. However, a VPN still requires an underlying internet connection to function; it does not replace the service provided by an ISP, which remains the physical gateway to the internet infrastructure.
Q994. A significant hoard of ancient coins belonging to the Malava Janapada was discovered at which archaeological site?
Explanation
A massive hoard of coins belonging to the Malava Janapada was discovered at the archaeological site of Nagar in the Tonk district. These coins are notable for their small size and the presence of the legend Malavanam Jayah, celebrating the victory of the Malavas. This discovery provides crucial evidence for the political presence and economic activity of the Malava tribe in eastern Rajasthan.
Q995. Identify the correct statement regarding the political developments at the very end of the Later Vedic period.
Explanation
By the end of the Later Vedic period, the political landscape had shifted significantly. Tribal identities were replaced by territorial ones, leading to the emergence of large states known as Mahajanapadas. This evolution was driven by settled agriculture, the use of iron, and increasing social complexity. It marked the transition from a decentralized tribal society to more centralized and organized political systems.
Q996. The Danube River is unique because it passes through or touches the borders of four capital cities. Which of the following is NOT one of those capital cities?
Explanation
The Danube River is unique for its transnational path, passing through ten different countries. Along its course, it flows through or forms the border of four national capital cities: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade. Prague, while a significant Central European capital, is located in the Czech Republic and sits on the Vltava River, which belongs to the Elbe basin.
Q997. Consider the following statements regarding the Global Hunger Index:
I. It is calculated primarily using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization and UNICEF.
II. Child stunting refers to children who have low weight for their height.
III. Child wasting refers to children who have low height for their age.
IV. Undernourishment measures the share of the population with insufficient caloric intake.
V. India has consistently ranked in the top 20 countries with the lowest hunger levels.
Which of the above combinations of statements is incorrect?
I. It is calculated primarily using data from the Food and Agriculture Organization and UNICEF.
II. Child stunting refers to children who have low weight for their height.
III. Child wasting refers to children who have low height for their age.
IV. Undernourishment measures the share of the population with insufficient caloric intake.
V. India has consistently ranked in the top 20 countries with the lowest hunger levels.
Which of the above combinations of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
Hunger is measured using data on food supply and child health. Stunting refers specifically to low height for age, reflecting chronic undernutrition, while wasting denotes low weight for height, indicating acute nutritional stress. India has historically faced challenges in these areas and has not been ranked among the top twenty countries with the lowest hunger levels in recent international reports and assessments.
Q998. An organization sets up a restricted network accessible only to its employees and selected external partners like suppliers. This is an application of which concept?
Explanation
An extranet is a controlled private network that allows external partners, such as suppliers or vendors, to access specific parts of an organization’s internal intranet. This technology facilitates secure collaboration and information sharing between different entities while maintaining restricted access for the general public. It bridges the gap between a strictly internal intranet and the completely open public internet environment.
Q999. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Excavations at Bairath yielded a hoard of 36 silver coins, out of which 28 belong to Indo-Greek rulers.
Reason (R): This numismatic evidence suggests that the region of Bairath was under the political influence or active trade network of Indo-Greek kings like Menander. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Excavations at Bairath yielded a hoard of 36 silver coins, out of which 28 belong to Indo-Greek rulers.
Reason (R): This numismatic evidence suggests that the region of Bairath was under the political influence or active trade network of Indo-Greek kings like Menander. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Excavations at Bairath yielded a significant hoard of thirty-six silver coins, of which twenty-eight were attributed to Indo-Greek rulers, including Menander. This large proportion of foreign coinage indicates that the Bairath region was either directly under Indo-Greek political control or deeply integrated into their active trade networks. Such numismatic evidence is essential for reconstructing the international connections of ancient Rajasthan.
Q1000. Consider the following statements about Later Vedic economy:
I. Agriculture became the chief means of livelihood.
II. Trade guilds, denoted by terms like ‘Shreshtin’, began to appear.
III. The barter system was completely replaced by a well-monetized economy using gold coins.
IV. The use of iron ploughshares improved agricultural yield.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. Agriculture became the chief means of livelihood.
II. Trade guilds, denoted by terms like ‘Shreshtin’, began to appear.
III. The barter system was completely replaced by a well-monetized economy using gold coins.
IV. The use of iron ploughshares improved agricultural yield.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Later Vedic economy was characterized by settled agriculture and the use of iron ploughshares to clear land and improve yields. Trade guilds, denoted by the term Shreshtin, began to emerge, reflecting increasing commercial specialization. While units of value like gold ornaments existed, the economy was not yet fully monetized with state-issued coins, as the barter system remained prevalent in many areas.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 991 | (c) Amazon River - Brazilian Highlands |
| 992 | (c) Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe |
| 993 | (c) VPNs eliminate the need for an Internet Service Provider (ISP). |
| 994 | (b) Nagar (Tonk) |
| 995 | (b) The vast territorial states known as Mahajanapadas began to emerge. |
| 996 | (b) Prague |
| 997 | (b) II, III and V |
| 998 | (b) Extranet |
| 999 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1000 | (b) I, II and IV only |
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