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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q1171. Consider the following statements regarding the coins of medieval Rajasthan: I. Gajshahi coins were prevalent in Bikaner. II. Lallia coins were in circulation in Mewar. III. Chandori coins were used in Mewar. IV. Akhayshai coins were minted in Jaisalmer. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Medieval Rajasthan had several local currencies. Gajshahi coins were indeed used in Bikaner, while Chandori coins were prevalent in Mewar. Akhayshai coins were minted in the Jaisalmer state. However, the claim that Lallia coins were in circulation in Mewar is incorrect, as those were associated with different regions. Each state’s independent coinage was a marker of its regional authority and economic autonomy during the period.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q1172. Which of the following does NOT fall under the Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)?
Explanation
Article 27 actually provides freedom from payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion. It prevents the State from using tax proceeds to favor one religion over another. Other options, including freedom to manage religious affairs and freedom of conscience, are indeed core components of the Right to Freedom of Religion in the Indian Constitution under Articles 25 to 28.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q1173. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
Global Index
Publishing Institution/Partner
A. Global Innovation Index
i. United Nations Development Programme
B. World Happiness Report
ii. World Intellectual Property Organization
C. Ease of Doing Business Index
iii. World Bank Group
D. Human Development Index
iv. UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Options:
Explanation
Various international organizations publish specialized indices to track global progress. The innovation index is a product of the World Intellectual Property Organization, while the World Bank formerly published business-related rankings. Happiness data is released by a specialized sustainable development network. Meanwhile, the United Nations Development Programme remains the primary source for comprehensive measures of human development and societal health.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Computers, Information and Communication Technology
Q1174. What specific type of malicious software encrypts a victim’s files and demands payment for the decryption key?
Explanation
Ransomware is a particularly damaging form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files, making them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. Attackers typically demand payment in cryptocurrency to provide the decryption key. This type of cyberattack targets individuals and large organizations alike, highlighting the critical importance of regular data backups and robust security measures to prevent significant operational and financial.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q1175. Which of the following literary sources is a vital text for reconstructing the history of the Chauhans of Nadol and Jalore, and was composed by Padmanabha?
Explanation
Kanhadade Prabandh, composed by the poet Padmanabha, is an essential literary source for the history of the Chauhans of Jalore. It describes the valiant resistance of Kanhadadeva and his son Biramde against the forces of Alauddin Khalji in the early fourteenth century. The text is celebrated for its historical narrative and its preservation of the heroic values and local resistance traditions of the region.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q1176. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of Fundamental Rights categories as they appear in Part III of the Constitution?
Explanation
Part III of the Constitution presents Fundamental Rights in a systematic order. It begins with the Right to Equality (Articles 14-18), followed by the Right to Freedom (Articles 19-22). The Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24) comes third, and the Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28) follows. This sequence reflects the logical progression of rights from basic equality to complex liberties.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q1177. The Gini Coefficient is a widely used statistical measure to represent the:
Explanation
This statistical tool measures the degree of deviation of the actual distribution of resources from a perfectly equal distribution. It provides a numerical value to represent the concentration of income. A higher value signifies greater disparity within the population, allowing for comparisons across different countries or time periods to track social and economic equity and the impact of distributive national policies.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Computers, Information and Communication Technology
Q1178. A website becomes entirely inaccessible after being flooded with massive amounts of fraudulent traffic from multiple compromised devices. This describes which type of attack?
Explanation
A Distributed Denial of Service attack occurs when multiple compromised computer systems flood a target server or network with an overwhelming volume of traffic. This surge in requests exhausts the target’s resources, causing it to slow down or crash entirely. Such attacks are often launched using botnets and are designed to disrupt online services, making them unavailable to legitimate users.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q1179. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The bardic literature of Rajasthan, while rich in literary value, must be cross-verified with epigraphic and archival sources for historical accuracy. Reason (R): Charans and Bhats often employed hyperbole and eulogized their patrons, sometimes compromising objective historical facts. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Bardic literature, while rich in cultural detail, must be cross-verified because Charans and Bhats often used hyperbole to glorify their patrons. Their works were intended to inspire and praise, which sometimes led to the exaggeration of military victories and the omission of defeats. Cross-referencing with contemporary inscriptions and administrative records ensures a more balanced and objective reconstruction of the historical events described in these poems.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q1180. 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 17 has abolished untouchability and made its practice an offence punishable in accordance with law. Reason (R): The Parliament enacted the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, to prescribe punishment for the practice of untouchability.
Explanation
Article 17 is a significant social provision that abolished untouchability and mandated punishment for its practice. To give effect to this article, Parliament enacted the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955, later renamed the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. The Reason correctly explains how the constitutional mandate in the Assertion is practically implemented through legislative action and penal measures.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
1171
(b) I, III, and IV
1172
(c) Freedom to pay taxes for the promotion of a particular religion
1173
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
1174
(c) Ransomware
1175
(b) Kanhadade Prabandh
1176
(b) Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion
1177
(b) Income or wealth inequality within a nation
1178
(b) Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
1179
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
1180
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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