Q1121. The writ of Certiorari is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to:
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Q1122. Match List-I (Specific River) with List-II (Key Identifying Feature) and select the correct option:
| Specific River | Key Identifying Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Mississippi | i. Largest tropical rainforest basin |
| B. Nile | ii. Bird’s foot delta |
| C. Amazon | iii. High loess sediment content |
| D. Huang He | iv. Longest river in the world |
Explanation
Major rivers are often identified by unique geographical or ecological traits. The Mississippi River is characterized by its bird’s-foot delta. The Nile is globally recognized as the longest river. The Amazon River basin contains the world’s largest tropical rainforest, known for its biodiversity. The Huang He, or Yellow River, is famous for the high loess sediment content that colors its waters.
Q1123. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
| Scholar/Institution | Associated Development Index |
|---|---|
| A. Morris D. Morris | i. Human Development Index |
| B. Mahbub ul Haq | ii. Global Hunger Index |
| C. OPHI and UNDP | iii. Physical Quality of Life Index |
| D. Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe | iv. Multidimensional Poverty Index Options: |
Explanation
Different scholars and institutions are responsible for various development metrics. Morris D. Morris pioneered the physical quality of life index, while Mahbub ul Haq created the human development index. Collaborative efforts between Oxford and the UNDP led to the multidimensional poverty index. Finally, the global hunger index is published annually through a partnership of NGOs dedicated to monitoring nutritional well-being.
Q1124. Who is globally recognized as the inventor of the World Wide Web (WWW) and the HTML markup language?
Explanation
Tim Berners-Lee is the visionary computer scientist who invented the World Wide Web in 1989 while working at CERN. He developed the fundamental technologies that still power the web today, including HTML for document formatting, HTTP for data transfer, and the first web browser. His decision to keep these technologies open and royalty-free allowed the web to grow into a global platform.
Q1125. The historical text ‘Nainsi ri Khyat’ was written during the reign of which ruler?
Explanation
Muhnot Nainsi wrote his famous Khyat during the seventeenth century while serving as a minister in the court of Maharaja Jaswant Singh I of Jodhpur. This period was a significant era for Marwar, and Nainsi’s work reflects the state’s administrative complexity and political relationships. His position allowed him access to extensive records, which he used to compile his detailed and comprehensive historical chronicle.
Q1126. The famous book "The Arctic Home in the Vedas", which uses astronomical calculations to argue for the origin of Aryans, was authored by:
Explanation
Bal Gangadhar Tilak authored the influential book "The Arctic Home in the Vedas." In this work, he used astronomical data and references from the Vedas to argue that the original homeland of the Aryans was the Arctic region. This theory was part of a broader intellectual effort during the colonial period to determine the origins of Indo-Aryan civilization through various scientific lenses.
Q1127. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The State can regulate or restrict any economic, financial, political, or other secular activity associated with religious practice under Article 25.
Statement II: The right to freedom of religion under Article 25 is absolute and immune from State intervention to ensure public morality.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The State can regulate or restrict any economic, financial, political, or other secular activity associated with religious practice under Article 25.
Statement II: The right to freedom of religion under Article 25 is absolute and immune from State intervention to ensure public morality.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Under Article 25 the State can regulate economic, financial, political or other secular activity linked to religious practice, so Statement I is correct. The right is subject to public order, morality and health, so it is not absolute and Statement II is incorrect.
Q1128. Which of the following prominent African lakes is generally NOT considered a physical part of the Great Rift Valley system due to its shallow, saucer-like depression?
Explanation
While many African Great Lakes are situated directly within the deep, narrow trenches of the East African Rift Valley, Lake Victoria has a different origin. It occupies a wide, shallow, and saucer-shaped tectonic depression located between the Eastern and Western Rift branches. Because of this, it lacks the extreme depth and steep walls characteristic of true rift valley lakes.
Q1129. The Ease of Doing Business Index, which measured regulations directly affecting businesses, was published by which international organization before its discontinuation?
Explanation
This influential index was published for nearly two decades to rank countries based on the regulatory environment for private firms. It aimed to show how easily businesses could operate and grow under national laws. However, the report was eventually discontinued after internal reviews found significant issues with data integrity. It remains a notable example of how international organizations track and promote economic reforms.
Q1130. Identify the odd one out among the following Internet entities.
Explanation
Google, Bing, and DuckDuckGo are search engines, which are online tools designed to help users find information on the World Wide Web by indexing and ranking pages. Mozilla Firefox, however, is a web browser, which is the application software used to access and view those web pages. This distinction between the tool that searches and the tool that displays is fundamental.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1121 | (d) Transfer a case pending with them or squash their order |
| 1122 | (d) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 1123 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 1124 | (d) Tim Berners-Lee |
| 1125 | (b) Maharaja Jaswant Singh I |
| 1126 | (b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak |
| 1127 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 1128 | (b) Lake Victoria |
| 1129 | (b) World Bank Group |
| 1130 | (b) Mozilla Firefox |
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