Q1111. Why did the creator of the Physical Quality of Life Index intentionally exclude Gross National Product from its calculation?
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Q1112. Identify the incorrect statement regarding web browsers.
Explanation
Web browsers are application software, such as Chrome or Firefox, that allow users to access and display information from the World Wide Web. They function by rendering HTML and other code into visual pages. It is important to note that browsers do not host websites themselves; instead, websites are hosted on remote web servers and accessed by browsers over the internet.
Q1113. Which of the following Rajput rulers is known to have systematically organized the archival records of his state under the ‘Mahakma Khas’?
Explanation
Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner was a visionary ruler who significantly modernized the administration of his state. One of his key reforms was the systematic organization of state archives under the Mahakma Khas. This effort ensured that official records, historical documents, and administrative papers were properly preserved and categorized, making Bikaner one of the most organized states in terms of historical documentation in Rajasthan.
Q1114. Consider the following statements regarding Upanishadic thought:
I. It emphasizes that salvation is attained through right knowledge, not rituals.
II. It introduces the concept of Maya or illusion.
III. It strictly reinforces the performance of Ashvamedha for spiritual liberation.
IV. It centers on the profound doctrine of Karma and rebirth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. It emphasizes that salvation is attained through right knowledge, not rituals.
II. It introduces the concept of Maya or illusion.
III. It strictly reinforces the performance of Ashvamedha for spiritual liberation.
IV. It centers on the profound doctrine of Karma and rebirth.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Upanishadic thought is characterized by its focus on spiritual knowledge rather than external rituals. It introduces profound concepts such as Maya, the nature of reality, and the law of Karma and rebirth. Unlike earlier texts that emphasized sacrifices like the Ashvamedha for worldly gain, the Upanishads teach that ultimate liberation is achieved through the realization of the self and its unity with Brahman.
Q1115. The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the options given below:
Assertion (A): Article 14 forbids class legislation but permits reasonable classification of persons, objects, and transactions by the law.
Reason (R): For a classification to be reasonable, it must be based on intelligible differentia which has a rational nexus with the object sought to be achieved by the statute.
Assertion (A): Article 14 forbids class legislation but permits reasonable classification of persons, objects, and transactions by the law.
Reason (R): For a classification to be reasonable, it must be based on intelligible differentia which has a rational nexus with the object sought to be achieved by the statute.
Explanation
Article 14 prohibits arbitrary class legislation but allows for reasonable classification. For a classification to be valid, it must satisfy two conditions: it must be based on an intelligible differentia and there must be a rational nexus between the differentia and the object of the law. Reason R correctly explains the legal test used to determine if a classification is constitutional.
Q1116. Arrange the major Siberian rivers from West to East:
I. Yenisei
II. Ob
III. Lena
Select the correct sequence:
I. Yenisei
II. Ob
III. Lena
Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The three great rivers of Siberia are distributed across the vast northern territory of Russia. When moving from west to east, the sequence begins with the Ob River, followed by the Yenisei River in the central region. The Lena River is the easternmost of the three. All three rivers flow predominantly northward to discharge their waters into the Arctic Ocean.
Q1117. Consider the following statements regarding the Physical Quality of Life Index:
I. It was developed by Morris D. Morris in the 1970s.
II. It is calculated by taking an unweighted average of its three components.
III. It utilizes life expectancy at age one rather than life expectancy at birth.
IV. The index components are scaled from 1 to 100, where 100 represents the best outcome.
V. It has completely replaced the Human Development Index in modern economic assessments.
Which of the above combinations of statements is incorrect?
I. It was developed by Morris D. Morris in the 1970s.
II. It is calculated by taking an unweighted average of its three components.
III. It utilizes life expectancy at age one rather than life expectancy at birth.
IV. The index components are scaled from 1 to 100, where 100 represents the best outcome.
V. It has completely replaced the Human Development Index in modern economic assessments.
Which of the above combinations of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
This social index, developed in the 1970s, uses an unweighted average of its three scaled components. It is unique for utilizing life expectancy at age one. While it was an important step in development thinking, it has not replaced modern metrics like the Human Development Index. Instead, it serves as a historical predecessor that paved the way for more comprehensive multidimensional assessments.
Q1118. When a user repeatedly visits a website and finds that their login credentials and site preferences are remembered, which web technology is primarily at play?
Explanation
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s computer by a web browser at the request of a website. They are used to track user activity, remember login credentials, and store site preferences, providing a personalized browsing experience. By maintaining state across different sessions, cookies allow websites to recognize returning visitors and deliver customized content or maintain active shopping cart items.
Q1119. Consider the following statements regarding historical sources:
Statement I: The ‘Pattas’ issued by Rajput rulers were official documents recognizing land grants or jagirs given to nobles.
Statement II: A ‘Parwana’ was an order issued by a subordinate official to a king.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The ‘Pattas’ issued by Rajput rulers were official documents recognizing land grants or jagirs given to nobles.
Statement II: A ‘Parwana’ was an order issued by a subordinate official to a king.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
In the Rajput administrative system, a Patta was indeed an official document recognizing land grants or jagirs given by the ruler to nobles or institutions. However, a Parwana was not an order from a subordinate to a king. Instead, it was an official order issued by a superior official or the ruler to a subordinate, directing them to carry out specific administrative tasks.
Q1120. Which of the following is the odd one out in the context of the Later Vedic Ashrama system?
Explanation
The Ashrama system defines four specific stages of life: Brahmacharya (student), Grihastha (householder), Vanaprastha (retired), and Sanyasa (renunciant). While Moksha, or liberation, is the ultimate goal of human life in Indian philosophy, it is not considered one of the chronological stages or Ashramas themselves. The Ashramas provide the social and spiritual framework through which an individual can eventually strive toward achieving Moksha.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1111 | (c) Growth not reflecting social outcome changes |
| 1112 | (c) Web browsers host the websites they display on local hard drives. |
| 1113 | (a) Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner |
| 1114 | (c) I, II and IV only |
| 1115 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1116 | (b) II - I - III |
| 1117 | (c) V only |
| 1118 | (a) Cookies |
| 1119 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 1120 | (d) Moksha |
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