Q1091. The writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued in all of the following cases EXCEPT:
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Q1092. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The Indus and Brahmaputra rivers have carved remarkably deep gorges into the Himalayas.
Reason (R): Both are antecedent rivers that continued to cut downward at a rate matching the tectonic uplift of the Himalayan mountains.
Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Indus and Brahmaputra rivers have carved remarkably deep gorges into the Himalayas.
Reason (R): Both are antecedent rivers that continued to cut downward at a rate matching the tectonic uplift of the Himalayan mountains.
Choose the correct option:
Explanation
The Indus and Brahmaputra rivers are famous for the deep, spectacular gorges they have carved through the Himalayan mountains. These rivers are classified as antecedent drainage systems because they existed before the mountains were formed. As the Himalayas rose due to tectonic forces, the rivers maintained their courses by eroding downward at a rate that matched the mountain-building process.
Q1093. Read the following statements carefully:
Statement I: The Happy Planet Index heavily penalizes countries with large ecological footprints, regardless of their high life expectancy.
Statement II: The World Happiness Report focuses solely on subjective well-being and completely ignores objective economic indicators like GDP.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Happy Planet Index heavily penalizes countries with large ecological footprints, regardless of their high life expectancy.
Statement II: The World Happiness Report focuses solely on subjective well-being and completely ignores objective economic indicators like GDP.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
One index specifically penalizes countries that have high environmental costs, even if their citizens live long lives. This ensures that sustainability is a core part of the assessment. Meanwhile, the global happiness report does not ignore economic facts. It uses national income per capita as one of its primary variables to explain why some countries report higher levels of subjective well-being than others.
Q1094. Given below are two statements regarding URLs.
Statement I: A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) specifies the location of a web resource and the mechanism to retrieve it.
Statement II: A standard URL consists of a protocol, domain name, and sometimes a specific file path.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) specifies the location of a web resource and the mechanism to retrieve it.
Statement II: A standard URL consists of a protocol, domain name, and sometimes a specific file path.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A Uniform Resource Locator is a standardized address used to identify and locate specific resources on the World Wide Web. A complete URL includes the protocol being used, the domain name of the hosting server, and the specific path to the desired file or resource. This system ensures that web browsers can accurately find and retrieve the exact content requested by a user.
Q1095. Consider the following statements regarding ‘Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan’:
I. It was dedicated to Col. Tod’s guru, Yati Gyanchandra.
II. The first volume primarily covers the history of Mewar.
III. Tod heavily relied on local Khyats, Vamshavalis, and bardic literature.
IV. Modern historians consider all of Tod’s historical dates and genealogical claims as absolutely flawless.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It was dedicated to Col. Tod’s guru, Yati Gyanchandra.
II. The first volume primarily covers the history of Mewar.
III. Tod heavily relied on local Khyats, Vamshavalis, and bardic literature.
IV. Modern historians consider all of Tod’s historical dates and genealogical claims as absolutely flawless.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
James Tod dedicated his work to his guru, Yati Gyanchandra, and focused his first volume on Mewar history. He heavily utilized local oral traditions, Khyats, and genealogical lists. However, modern historians have found several inaccuracies in his dates and lineages, meaning his work is not considered flawless. It must be cross-referenced with modern archaeological and epigraphic evidence for objective historical reconstruction.
Q1096. Consider the following statements regarding the Purusha Sukta:
I. It is found in the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda.
II. It provides the earliest textual reference to the fourfold division of society.
III. It explicitly condemns the practice of sacrifices.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
I. It is found in the 10th Mandala of the Rigveda.
II. It provides the earliest textual reference to the fourfold division of society.
III. It explicitly condemns the practice of sacrifices.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Purusha Sukta, found in the tenth Mandala of the Rigveda, is a foundational text that outlines the divine origin of the four Varnas. While it describes the social hierarchy, it does not condemn the practice of sacrifices. In fact, it portrays the creation of the world as a grand primordial sacrifice, reinforcing the central importance of ritual in the Vedic worldview.
Q1097. The principle of double jeopardy under Article 20(2) means:
Explanation
The principle of double jeopardy, found in Article 20(2), protects a person from being prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. This protection is available only in proceedings before a court of law or a judicial tribunal. It does not prevent departmental or administrative inquiries from taking place in addition to criminal prosecution for the same act.
Q1098. Identify the odd one out among the following natural geographical features based on their primary formational processes.
Explanation
Natural landforms are categorized based on the geological or environmental processes that create them. Tectonic, glacial, and volcanic lakes are all types of water bodies formed by different internal or external Earth processes. Barchan dunes, however, are crescent-shaped sand dunes formed by wind action in desert environments. Therefore, they are aeolian features and distinct from the various lake classifications.
Q1099. The Physical Quality of Life Index was developed in the 1970s by which prominent scholar?
Explanation
During the 1970s, a prominent scholar developed a new metric to assess development by focusing on basic social outcomes rather than economic growth. He sought to create a tool that could measure the physical well-being of a population more directly. His work was part of a larger movement to find alternatives to national income as a primary measure of a country’s progress.
Q1100. How does the World Wide Web (WWW) fundamentally differ from the Internet?
Explanation
While often used interchangeably, the Internet and the World Wide Web are distinct concepts. The Internet is the vast physical infrastructure of interconnected networks and hardware. The World Wide Web is an application or platform built on top of this infrastructure, consisting of billions of linked documents and resources accessible via web browsers. Essentially, the Internet provides the tracks, while the Web.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1091 | (b) When the detention is for contempt of a legislature or a court |
| 1092 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1093 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 1094 | (a) Both Statement I and II are correct |
| 1095 | (b) I, II, and III |
| 1096 | (b) III only |
| 1097 | (b) No person shall be prosecuted and punished for the same offence more than once. |
| 1098 | (d) Barchan Dunes |
| 1099 | (d) Morris D. Morris |
| 1100 | (d) Platform built upon the global network |
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