Q1001. Article 18 abolishes titles. Which of the following is NOT prohibited under this Article?
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Q1002. Match List-I (European River) with List-II (Body of water it drains into) and select the correct option:
| European River | Body of water it drains into |
|---|---|
| A. Volga | i. North Sea |
| B. Rhine | ii. Caspian Sea |
| C. Danube | iii. Black Sea |
| D. Thames | iv. English Channel (North Sea region) |
Explanation
European rivers are categorized by the seas into which they discharge. The Volga flows south into the Caspian Sea. The Rhine travels north to the North Sea. The Danube flows east across the continent to the Black Sea. The Thames flows through London and empties into the North Sea region via its large estuary, often associated with the eastern English Channel entrance.
Q1003. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
| GHI Indicator | Underlying Condition Measured |
|---|---|
| A. Undernourishment | i. Acute undernutrition (low weight for height) |
| B. Child stunting | ii. Chronic undernutrition (low height for age) |
| C. Child wasting | iii. Inadequate food supply for the general population |
| D. Child mortality | iv. Unhealthy environment and inadequate nutrition causing fatal outcomes Options: |
Explanation
Different indicators in the hunger index measure specific nutritional problems. Undernourishment reflects general food shortages. Among children, stunting indicates long-term or chronic nutritional deficiencies, while wasting shows immediate or acute distress. Child mortality is an indicator of the fatal consequences of poor nutrition combined with an unhealthy environment. Together, these measures provide a comprehensive view of the severity of hunger.
Q1004. What is the fundamental difference between a MAC address and an IP address?
Explanation
Device identification in networking involves two distinct types of addresses. A MAC address is a unique, permanent physical identifier assigned to a network interface card during manufacturing. In contrast, an IP address is a logical identifier assigned by a network to facilitate communication across different segments. Together, these addresses ensure that data packets are correctly routed through the internet to the intended hardware.
Q1005. Consider the following statements regarding numismatic sources of ancient history:
I. Sibi Janapada coins have been primarily found at Nagari (Madhyamika).
II. Yaudheya coins are predominantly found in the northern parts of Rajasthan (Ganganagar-Hanumangarh).
III. The discovery of Gupta gold coins at Bayana (Bharatpur) is the largest hoard of its kind in India.
IV. Punch-marked coins were usually made of gold.
V. Indo-Greek coins in Rajasthan often bear bilingual legends.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Sibi Janapada coins have been primarily found at Nagari (Madhyamika).
II. Yaudheya coins are predominantly found in the northern parts of Rajasthan (Ganganagar-Hanumangarh).
III. The discovery of Gupta gold coins at Bayana (Bharatpur) is the largest hoard of its kind in India.
IV. Punch-marked coins were usually made of gold.
V. Indo-Greek coins in Rajasthan often bear bilingual legends.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Numismatic sources reveal the diverse history of Rajasthan. Sibi coins were found at Nagari, and Yaudheya coins appear in the north. The Bayana hoard is the largest Gupta gold collection. Indo- Greek coins frequently feature bilingual legends. However, punch-marked coins were primarily made of silver or copper, not gold, making the statement regarding their golden composition historically inaccurate for that period.
Q1006. Which of the following social features was an exception and NOT fully crystallized during the Later Vedic period?
Explanation
While the Later Vedic period saw the crystallization of the Varna, Gotra, and Ashrama systems, the rigid practice of untouchability had not yet fully developed. Social hierarchies were becoming stricter, and the Shudras faced increasing discrimination, but the concept of certain groups being inherently untouchable was a later development in Indian social history, becoming more prominent in the subsequent post-Vedic era.
Q1007. The State enacts a law prohibiting citizens from holding a public demonstration on a major highway to prevent massive traffic disruptions. Under which provision can the State justify this law?
Explanation
Article 19(3) lets the State impose reasonable restrictions on the right to assemble peacefully in the interest of public order. A ban on demonstrations on a highway can be justified under it.
Q1008. Which of the following is NOT classified as a freshwater lake?
Explanation
Lakes are primarily distinguished by their chemical composition. Lake Baikal, Lake Superior, and Lake Malawi are among the largest freshwater reservoirs in the world. The Aral Sea, however, is a saline body of water. Over the last several decades, as its water volume has decreased due to river diversion, its salt concentration has increased significantly, making it extremely saline.
Q1009. The Human Poverty Index was initially introduced by the United Nations Development Programme in the Human Development Report of which year?
Explanation
During the late 1990s, a new measure was introduced to focus specifically on the deprivations people face rather than their average achievements. This metric was intended to complement existing human development assessments by highlighting the proportion of the population excluded from progress. It marked a significant step toward understanding the depth and distribution of poverty within both developing and high-income nations.
Q1010. Which of the following is not a networking device?
Explanation
Networking devices like switches, routers, and bridges are hardware components essential for directing data traffic and connecting different network segments. They operate at various layers of the OSI model to ensure efficient communication. A compiler, however, is a software tool used to translate high-level programming code into machine language. It plays no role in the physical or logical routing of data.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1001 | (d) Academic distinctions like PhD or military ranks like General |
| 1002 | (d) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 1003 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv |
| 1004 | (d) Physical hardware address vs logical network address |
| 1005 | (a) I, II, III, and V |
| 1006 | (a) The rigid practice of untouchability |
| 1007 | (b) Article 19(3) regarding the regulation of peaceful assembly. |
| 1008 | (a) Aral Sea |
| 1009 | (b) 1997 |
| 1010 | (a) Compiler |
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