Q1051. Which mathematical inequality measure does the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index primarily rely upon to discount the average values of the dimensions?
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Q1052. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Domain Name System (DNS).
Explanation
The Domain Name System functions as the phonebook of the Internet, translating human-friendly domain names like google.com into numerical IP addresses that computers use to identify each other. This service is essential for user-friendly web navigation, as it eliminates the need to memorize complex numbers. However, DNS is strictly an addressing service and does not provide encryption for emails or other data attachments.
Q1053. Hiuen Tsang in his travelogue ‘Si-Yu-Ki’ referred to the kingdom of Gurjara with its capital at Bhinmal by which of the following names?
Explanation
In his travelogue, Hiuen Tsang used phonetic transcriptions for Indian place names. He referred to Bhinmal, the capital of the Gurjara kingdom, as Pilo-mo-lo. His account describes the prosperity of the city and the presence of both Hindu and Buddhist populations. This external perspective helps historians confirm the strategic and cultural importance of Bhinmal during the reign of the Gurjara-Pratiharas.
Q1054. Consider the following statements regarding Early Vedic officials:
I. The Senani was the leader of the army.
II. The Purohita was the chief priest and a key advisor to the king.
III. The Gramini was the head of the village.
IV. The Spash acted as spies or messengers.
V. The Bhagadugha was the chief judicial officer.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. The Senani was the leader of the army.
II. The Purohita was the chief priest and a key advisor to the king.
III. The Gramini was the head of the village.
IV. The Spash acted as spies or messengers.
V. The Bhagadugha was the chief judicial officer.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Early Vedic administration involved several key officials who assisted the tribal chief. The Senani led the army, while the Purohita served as the chief advisor and priest. The Gramini was responsible for the village, and the Spash acted as spies. However, the Bhagadugha, who served as a tax collector, only appeared later during the transition to a more organized state.
Q1055. Consider the following rights:
I. Right to clean environment
II. Right to free legal aid
III. Right to travel abroad
IV. Right to primary education
V. Right to strike
Which of the above rights have been included under Article 21 by the Supreme Court?
I. Right to clean environment
II. Right to free legal aid
III. Right to travel abroad
IV. Right to primary education
V. Right to strike
Which of the above rights have been included under Article 21 by the Supreme Court?
Explanation
Through judicial activism, the Supreme Court has included the rights to a clean environment, free legal aid, travel abroad, and primary education under the umbrella of Article 21. However, the right to strike is not considered a fundamental right under Article 21 or Article 19; it is generally viewed as a statutory or legal right subject to industrial regulations.
Q1056. A drainage pattern where the rivers directly reflect and follow the initial geological slope of a newly formed landscape is classified as:
Explanation
Drainage patterns are classified according to how they relate to the landscape’s topography and geological structure. A system where the rivers flow in direct response to the initial slope and tilt of a newly formed land surface is known as consequent drainage. This is often seen on coastal plains or newly uplifted mountain slopes where the water follows the simplest path.
Q1057. Consider the following statements regarding the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index:
I. The index aims to capture the loss in potential human development due to inequality.
II. In countries with high inequality, the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index value is substantially lower than the standard HDI value.
III. It applies a uniform discount rate to all countries regardless of their internal distribution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The index aims to capture the loss in potential human development due to inequality.
II. In countries with high inequality, the Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index value is substantially lower than the standard HDI value.
III. It applies a uniform discount rate to all countries regardless of their internal distribution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The inequality-adjusted index is designed to show the potential human development lost due to uneven distribution. Consequently, in nations where inequality is high, the adjusted score is significantly lower than the standard average. This calculation is not based on a uniform discount rate; instead, it varies for each country depending on the actual internal distribution of health, education, and income across its citizens.
Q1058. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 was mandated on the internet.
Reason (R): IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and the global supply of available IPv4 addresses was exhausted.
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 was mandated on the internet.
Reason (R): IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and the global supply of available IPv4 addresses was exhausted.
Explanation
The transition from IPv4 to IPv6 became necessary because the 32-bit addressing scheme of IPv4 could only support about 4.3 billion unique addresses. With the explosion of internet-connected devices, this supply was exhausted. IPv6 utilizes a 128-bit addressing format, providing a virtually unlimited number of unique IP addresses, ensuring that the global internet can continue to expand and accommodate future growth.
Q1059. Based on foreign travellers’ accounts, identify the correct statement regarding Sir Thomas Roe’s visit to Rajasthan.
Explanation
Sir Thomas Roe, the English ambassador sent by King James I, famously met the Mughal Emperor Jahangir at the Magazine Fort in Ajmer in 1616. His goal was to secure commercial treaties and trading rights for the British East India Company. Roe’s journals provide a detailed outsider’s perspective on the Mughal court’s functioning, diplomatic etiquette, and the lifestyle of the imperial elite.
Q1060. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Early Vedic economy.
Explanation
The Early Vedic economy was predominantly pastoral and terrestrial, with wealth being measured in cattle. While the people were skilled in crafts like carpentry and chariot-making, they did not engage in extensive coastal maritime trade or spice exports. These commercial activities became significant much later in Indian history as maritime routes and trade networks with other civilizations were established and expanded.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1051 | (a) Atkinson inequality measure |
| 1052 | (a) It encrypts email attachments for secure transmission. |
| 1053 | (b) Pilo-mo-lo |
| 1054 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 1055 | (a) I, II, III, and IV only |
| 1056 | (b) Consequent drainage |
| 1057 | (a) I and II only |
| 1058 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1059 | (b) He met Emperor Jahangir at the Magazine Fort in Ajmer in 1616. |
| 1060 | (b) The economy relied heavily on coastal maritime trade and the export of spices. |
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