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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q1021. Read the following statements carefully: Statement I: The Human Poverty Index measured deprivations in the same three dimensions as the Human Development Index. Statement II: The Human Poverty Index was ultimately discontinued and replaced by the Multidimensional Poverty Index. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The older poverty metric focused on the same core dimensions of health, education, and standard of living as the standard human development index. It measured the lack of progress in these areas rather than average gains. Eventually, it was discontinued and replaced by a more sophisticated household-level measure that could identify the specific individuals suffering from multiple overlapping deprivations simultaneously.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Computers, Information and Communication Technology
Q1022. Identify the correct match between the network device and its primary function.
Explanation
A network switch improves efficiency by using MAC addresses to direct data packets specifically to the intended recipient device within a local network. This reduces unnecessary traffic compared to hubs, which broadcast data to all ports. Routers serve a different function by connecting separate networks, while modems translate signals from an ISP. Each device performs a specific role in maintaining network connectivity.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q1023. Match List I with List II:
Coin Name
Princely State
A. Swaroopshahi
i. Dholpur
B. Dhabushahi
ii. Mewar
C. Tamancha Shahi
iii. Marwar
D. Jharshahi
iv. Jaipur
Choose the correct code:
Explanation
The Swaroopshahi coins were minted in Mewar, while Dhabushahi coins were prevalent in the Marwar region. Tamancha Shahi coins were characteristic of the Dholpur state, featuring a pistol symbol. Jharshahi coins were the primary currency of Jaipur, named after the six-branched tree (jhar) symbol found on them. These diverse coinages represent the sovereign rights and local identities of the Rajput states.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q1024. The Vedangas were composed to aid in the proper understanding and recitation of the Vedas. Which of the following is NOT one of the six Vedangas?
Explanation
The Vedangas are six auxiliary disciplines designed to help in the study and preservation of the Vedas. These include Shiksha (phonetics), Kalpa (rituals), Vyakarana (grammar), Nirukta (etymology), Chhanda (metrics), and Jyotisha (astronomy). Nyaya, which refers to logic and reasoning, is one of the six schools of Indian philosophy but is not classified as one of the six Vedangas.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q1025. Consider the following statements about freedom of movement and residence (Article 19(1)(d) and (e)): I. Both these rights are complementary to each other. II. They can be restricted to protect the interests of any Scheduled Tribe. III. The Supreme Court has ruled that the freedom of movement of prostitutes can be restricted on grounds of public health. IV. They grant an absolute right to travel abroad. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Freedom of movement and residence are closely linked. They can be restricted for the general public interest or to protect Scheduled Tribes. The Supreme Court has upheld restrictions on prostitutes’ movement for public health. One statement is incorrect because Article 19 only covers movement within the territory of India; the right to travel abroad is protected under Article 21, not Article 19.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of the World
Q1026. Read the following statements regarding the Yangtze River and select the correct option: Statement I: It is the longest river in the world to flow entirely within a single country. Statement II: The Three Gorges Dam, one of the world’s largest hydroelectric power stations, is built on the Yangtze. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and holds the distinction of being the longest river in the world to flow entirely within a single country, China. It is a major center for economic activity and energy production. The Three Gorges Dam, located on the Yangtze, is the world’s largest power station in terms of installed hydroelectric capacity.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q1027. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Human Poverty Index was largely replaced by the Multidimensional Poverty Index globally. Reason (R): The Human Poverty Index used macro-level averages and could not identify which specific individuals or households were experiencing multiple overlapping deprivations.
Explanation
The transition to a newer poverty measure occurred because the older version relied on national-level averages. These averages could not show if the same individual was suffering from several different problems at once, such as being both uneducated and malnourished. The newer multidimensional approach solves this by using household data to identify exactly how many people face multiple simultaneous deprivations.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Computers, Information and Communication Technology
Q1028. Given below are two statements regarding network architecture. Statement I: In a client-server architecture, multiple client machines request services or resources from a central server. Statement II: Peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture lacks a dedicated central server, and all nodes share resources equally. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Network architectures define how resources are shared among connected devices. The client-server model features centralized servers providing services to multiple client machines, ensuring controlled resource management. Alternatively, peer-to-peer architecture allows every node to act as both a client and a server, sharing resources directly without a central authority. Both models are fundamental to modern networking, supporting diverse applications from web hosting to file.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q1029. ‘Madan Shahi’ coins were the primary currency of which erstwhile princely state?
Explanation
Madan Shahi coins were the official currency of the Jhalawar state, which was established as a separate entity from Kota in the nineteenth century. These coins are important numismatic markers for the relatively short history of Jhalawar as an independent princely state. They reflect the continuation of the tradition where each newly formed or sovereign state asserted its status through independent coinage.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q1030. Identify the correct pair regarding Early Vedic social practices:
Explanation
Early Vedic society practiced several distinct social customs regarding marriage and family. Niyoga was a custom that allowed a childless widow to cohabit with her brother-in-law or another kinsman to produce an heir. This practice illustrates the importance placed on continuing the family lineage. Other terms like Anuloma referred to the marriage of a higher Varna man with a lower Varna woman.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
1021
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
1022
(a) Switch - Forwards packets to a specific device using MAC addresses
1023
(d) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
1024
(d) Nyaya (Logic)
1025
(a) I, II and III only
1026
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
1027
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
1028
(a) Both Statement I and II are correct
1029
(b) Jhalawar
1030
(b) Niyoga - Practice of a widow cohabiting with a kinsman.
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