Q1071. Which of the following is the odd one out with respect to being a foreign traveller who documented aspects of historical relevance?
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Q1072. Which of the following is the correct sequence of Rigvedic gods in descending order of their importance, based on the number of hymns dedicated to them?
Explanation
In the Rigveda, the importance of gods is often measured by the number of hymns dedicated to them. Indra is the most prominent deity with around 250 hymns, followed by Agni with approximately 200. Soma also holds a significant position as the god of the ritual drink. This hierarchy reflects the primary concerns of the Vedic people, focusing on protection, fire, and ritual.
Q1073. Match the categories in List I with the specific fundamental rights in List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Overarching Category | Specific Fundamental Right |
|---|---|
| A. Right to Equality | i. Prohibition of employment of children in factories |
| B. Right to Freedom | ii. Abolition of untouchability |
| C. Right against Exploitation | iii. Freedom to manage religious affairs |
| D. Right to Freedom of Religion | iv. Protection in respect of conviction for offences |
Explanation
Fundamental Rights are grouped into categories. The Right to Equality includes the abolition of untouchability (Article 17). The Right to Freedom includes protection in respect of conviction for offences (Article 20). The Right against Exploitation covers the prohibition of child labor in factories (Article 24). Finally, the Right to Freedom of Religion includes the freedom to manage religious affairs (Article 26).
Q1074. The Congo River does not possess a true delta at its mouth. What is the primary cause for this geographical phenomenon?
Explanation
Unlike many major rivers, the Congo River does not form a traditional delta at its mouth. This is primarily because of the unique underwater topography and powerful currents at its discharge point into the Atlantic Ocean. A deep submarine canyon extends from the river’s mouth, allowing sediment to be carried far out into the deep sea rather than accumulating near the shore.
Q1075. Which of the following statements about the World Happiness Report is incorrect?
Explanation
The annual report on global happiness is based on extensive survey data and ranks nations by their average life evaluation scores. While it is widely cited by international bodies, it is produced by a specialized sustainable development network rather than the United Nations Development Programme. Finland has famously topped these rankings for several consecutive years, reflecting high levels of social trust and support.
Q1076. Which transmission technique is most appropriate to describe how data travels across the Internet?
Explanation
Packet switching is the fundamental transmission method used on the internet, where data is broken into small chunks called packets. Each packet is routed independently across the network based on the most efficient available path and reassembled at the destination. This method is highly efficient and resilient, as it allows multiple users to share network resources simultaneously without requiring a dedicated physical circuit.
Q1077. Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of the visits of foreign travellers who recorded observations pertinent to the region?
Explanation
Determining the chronological order of these visitors requires placing them in their respective centuries. Hiuen Tsang visited India in the seventh century during the reign of Harshavardhana. Sir Thomas Roe arrived at the Mughal court in the early seventeenth century under Jahangir. François Bernier visited later in the same century, witnessing the transition from Shah Jahan’s reign to that of Aurangzeb.
Q1078. The geographic center of the Later Vedic culture shifted from the Sapta Sindhu region primarily to:
Explanation
During the Later Vedic period, the center of Vedic culture shifted eastward from the Sapta Sindhu region in the northwest. The primary focus of activity moved to the Kurukshetra region and the fertile Ganga-Yamuna Doab. This migration was driven by the search for new agricultural land and was facilitated by the use of iron tools, leading to the establishment of territorial kingdoms.
Q1079. Which of the following statements about Article 16(4A) is correct?
Explanation
Article 16(4A) was added by the 77th Amendment Act, 1995, and further modified by the 85th Amendment. It empowers the State to provide for reservation in matters of promotion to any class or classes of posts in the services under the State in favor of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes which are not adequately represented in state services.
Q1080. Consider the following statements regarding the environmental disaster of the Aral Sea:
I. Before shrinking, it was considered one of the four largest lakes in the world.
II. The retreating water left behind toxic salt and dust plains that cause severe local health issues.
III. The primary cause was intensive water diversion during the Soviet era to grow cotton.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Before shrinking, it was considered one of the four largest lakes in the world.
II. The retreating water left behind toxic salt and dust plains that cause severe local health issues.
III. The primary cause was intensive water diversion during the Soviet era to grow cotton.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Aral Sea once ranked among the four largest lakes globally, but it has undergone a catastrophic decline. The primary cause was the massive diversion of its feeder rivers for cotton irrigation. As the water receded, it exposed vast plains of toxic salt and dust, which are blown across the region by winds, causing severe local health problems.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1071 | (c) Chand Bardai |
| 1072 | (b) Indra - Agni - Soma - Surya |
| 1073 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 1074 | (c) Deep trenches and fast currents carrying sediment to the sea |
| 1075 | (c) It is published annually by the United Nations Development Programme |
| 1076 | (c) Packet switching |
| 1077 | (a) Hiuen Tsang, Thomas Roe, François Bernier |
| 1078 | (d) The Kurukshetra region and the Ganga- Yamuna Doab |
| 1079 | (d) It allows reservation in promotions for SC and ST categories. |
| 1080 | (d) I, II, and III |
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