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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q1041. Consider the following statements: I. The right to mint coins was considered a symbol of sovereignty by the Rajput states. II. After the treaties of 1818, the British East India Company immediately abolished all local mints in Rajasthan. III. ‘Kaldar’ was the local term used for the British Indian rupee introduced in Rajputana. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Minting coins was a vital symbol of sovereignty for Rajput states. While the British introduced their own currency, the Kaldar rupee, they did not immediately abolish all local mints after the treaties of 1818. Many states continued to use and mint their own coins for several decades, leading to a complex monetary environment where British and local currencies circulated simultaneously until final standardization.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q1042. Which Rigvedic sage assisted King Sudas of the Bharata tribe during the Battle of Ten Kings?
Explanation
During the Battle of the Ten Kings, King Sudas of the Bharata tribe was assisted by the sage Vasishtha. This conflict was not only a political struggle but also involved a rivalry between Vasishtha and the sage Vishwamitra, who supported the opposing confederacy of tribes. The victory of Sudas under Vasishtha’s guidance secured the dominance of the Bharatas in the Sapta Sindhu region.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q1043. Arrange the following protections in the sequence they are mentioned in clauses (1), (2), and (3) of Article 20 of the Constitution: I. Protection against double jeopardy II. Protection against self-incrimination III. Protection against ex-post-facto law Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
Article 20 protects against ex post facto laws in clause (1), double jeopardy in clause (2) and self-incrimination in clause (3). The order is III, I, II.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of the World
Q1044. Select the correct order of the Great Lakes of North America from largest to smallest based strictly on their surface area:
Explanation
The North American Great Lakes vary significantly in size. When ranked by surface area from largest to smallest, the sequence begins with Lake Superior, followed by Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Lake Erie is the second smallest, and Lake Ontario is the smallest of the five. Together, these interconnected lakes constitute the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q1045. If the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index of a country is exactly equal to its standard Human Development Index, it indicates that:
Explanation
When there is no loss in human development due to inequality, the adjusted index score will match the standard score exactly. This situation only occurs if health, education, and income are distributed perfectly across the entire population. In reality, most countries see a lower adjusted score, with the gap between the two measures representing the loss in potential development caused by internal disparities.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Computers, Information and Communication Technology
Q1046. Consider the following statements regarding HTTP and HTTPS: I. HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol. II. HTTPS encrypts data transferred between the browser and the website. III. HTTP operates by default on port 80. IV. HTTPS relies on SSL/TLS certificates for security. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Web communication relies on protocols like HTTP and its secure version, HTTPS. While HTTP facilitates standard data transfer on port 80, HTTPS adds a layer of security by encrypting data using SSL or TLS certificates. This encryption is vital for protecting sensitive information, such as login credentials and financial details, ensuring that communication between the browser and the web server remains confidential.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q1047. Which Chinese traveler visited Bhinmal and Bairath in the 7th century AD and left an account of these places in his records?
Explanation
Hiuen Tsang, the celebrated Chinese Buddhist monk, visited Rajasthan during his travels in the seventh century AD. He provided detailed descriptions of Bhinmal and Bairath in his famous work Si-Yu-Ki. His observations regarding the social conditions, the presence of Buddhism, and the political boundaries of the Gurjara kingdom are invaluable primary sources for reconstructing the history of early medieval India.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q1048. The prominent Kuru tribe of the Later Vedic period was formed by the amalgamation of which two major Early Vedic tribes?
Explanation
The Kuru tribe, which became a prominent political force in the Later Vedic period, was formed through the amalgamation of two major Early Vedic tribes: the Purus and the Bharatas. This fusion took place as the Aryan tribes moved eastward from the Sapta Sindhu region into the Ganga-Yamuna Doab. This political consolidation laid the foundation for the prestigious Kuru- Panchala kingdom.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q1049. Which of the following is the best description of "equal protection of laws" under Article 14?
Explanation
Equal protection of the laws, derived from the American Constitution, is a positive concept. It implies that among equals, the law should be equal and equally administered. It permits the State to classify persons for legitimate purposes, provided the classification is not arbitrary. This ensures that people in similar situations are treated similarly by the Indian legal system.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of the World
Q1050. Identify the correct statement regarding the Thames River.
Explanation
The Thames River is the primary waterway of southern England. It originates in the Cotswold Hills and flows eastward through major towns and the capital city, London. Eventually, the river broadens into the Thames Estuary and discharges its waters into the North Sea. It is a vital historical and modern route for navigation and urban development within the region.
Answer key for these questions
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1041
(b) I and III
1042
(d) Vasishtha
1043
(a) III, I, II
1044
(a) Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, Ontario
1045
(b) Perfect equality in dimension distribution exists
1046
(d) I, II, III, and IV
1047
(a) Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang)
1048
(a) Purus and Bharatas
1049
(a) Equal treatment under equal circumstances regarding privileges and liabilities.
1050
(a) It flows through southern England into the North Sea
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