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RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Religious Movements of the 6th Century BC
Q1391. Consider the following statements regarding the life of Vardhamana Mahavira: I. He was born in Kundagrama near Vaishali. II. He belonged to the Jnatrika Kshatriya clan. III. He attained Nirvana at Kushinagar. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Vardhamana Mahavira was born in Kundagrama, near Vaishali, and belonged to the Jnatrika Kshatriya clan. While these two facts are historically accurate, he did not pass away at Kushinagar. Instead, Mahavira attained Nirvana at Pava, while Gautama Buddha is the one traditionally associated with passing away at Kushinagar. This distinction is crucial for understanding early religious history.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q1392. Which specific Article of the Constitution of India requires the State to direct its policy towards securing equal pay for equal work for both men and women?
Explanation
Article thirty-nine contains several principles of policy to be followed by the state. Specifically, clause (d) of this article mandates that there should be equal pay for equal work for both men and women. This provision aims to eliminate gender-based economic discrimination and ensures that work of equal value is rewarded equally across the entire Indian workforce.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Natural Vegetation and Biomes
Q1393. Which of the following statements correctly describes the tropical deciduous (monsoon) forests?
Explanation
Tropical deciduous or monsoon forests are defined by their adaptation to a distinct dry season following heavy monsoon rains. To conserve moisture during the period of water scarcity, the trees shed their leaves simultaneously. This seasonal behavior distinguishes them from evergreen rainforests. These forests are typically found in regions with seasonal wind reversals and specific annual rainfall patterns globally.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Union Budget and Resource Mobilisation
Q1394. What happens when the Reserve Bank of India increases the Reverse Repo Rate?
Explanation
Raising the interest rate on deposits kept with the central bank makes it more attractive for commercial banks to park their surplus cash. This action effectively drains excess liquidity from the financial system by incentivizing banks to lend less to the public. It serves as a contractionary tool to tighten the money supply and control rising inflation levels in markets.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Defence and Space Technology in India
Q1395. Consider the following pair: System: NETRA Type of Technology: Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System Is this pair correctly matched?
Explanation
This airborne early warning and control system represents a significant milestone in indigenous defense technology. Mounted on an aircraft, it provides crucial surveillance, tracking, and command capabilities to the air force. By detecting incoming threats and managing aerial battles, it acts as a force multiplier. This platform enhances national security through its ability to monitor vast airspaces and coordinate tactical responses.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Ancient Rajasthan: Society and Culture
Q1396. Consider the following Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A): The practice of Vedic sacrifices was prevalent in ancient Rajasthan during the post-Mauryan period. Reason (R): The Ghosundi Inscription mentions the performance of the Ashvamedha Yajna by King Sarvatata.
Explanation
Vedic sacrifices remained prevalent in ancient Rajasthan during the post-Mauryan period. The Ghosundi Inscription serves as a primary epigraphic source confirming this practice by recording the Ashvamedha Yajna performed by King Sarvatata. This evidence underscores the continued importance of Vedic rituals and the patronage they received from regional rulers who sought to establish their religious and political authority.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Religious Movements of the 6th Century BC
Q1397. Identify the correctly matched pair of the Jain Tirthankara and their recognized symbol.
Explanation
Each of the twenty-four Jain Tirthankaras is associated with a specific symbolic emblem. Parshvanatha, the twenty-third Tirthankara, is traditionally represented by the serpent. Other prominent symbols include the bull for Rishabhanatha, the lion for Mahavira, and the elephant for Ajitanatha. These symbols assist devotees in identifying and venerating the different spiritual leaders within the Jain iconographic tradition.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q1398. Consider the following statements regarding the provisions of Article 39 of the Constitution: I. It directs the state to secure adequate means of livelihood for all citizens. II. It mandates the equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good. III. It promotes the establishment of village panchayats. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Article thirty-nine directs the state to ensure that all citizens have the right to an adequate means of livelihood and that the ownership and control of material resources are distributed for the common good. However, the establishment of village panchayats is actually governed by Article forty, which is a separate Gandhian principle within the Indian Constitution’s listed directives.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Natural Vegetation and Biomes
Q1399. Arrange the following natural biomes in the correct sequential order as one moves from the Equator towards the North Pole. A. Tundra B. Tropical Rainforest C. Boreal Forest (Taiga) D. Tropical Savanna Which of the following represents the correct sequential order?
Explanation
Global vegetation patterns change systematically from the equator toward the poles due to variations in temperature and moisture. Starting at the equator, one encounters tropical rainforests, followed by tropical savannas. Moving further north, the landscape transitions into boreal forests, also known as taiga, characterized by hardy conifers. Finally, the cold, treeless tundra biome dominates the high Arctic and polar regions.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Union Budget and Resource Mobilisation
Q1400. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): During periods of high inflation, the Reserve Bank of India generally sells government securities in the open market. Reason (R): Selling government securities helps the central bank absorb excess liquidity from the banking system.
Explanation
Selling government securities in the open market is a contractionary measure designed to reduce the money supply. When the central bank sells these bonds, it collects cash from commercial banks, thereby decreasing their capacity to create credit. This reduction in systemic liquidity helps lower aggregate demand, which is crucial for managing price levels and stabilizing the economy during inflation.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
1391
(a) I and II only
1392
(d) Article 39
1393
(d) Trees in these forests shed their leaves simultaneously during the dry season to conserve water
1394
(d) Encourages banks to park funds with RBI, reducing liquidity
1395
(d) Yes, it is an indigenous AEW&C system developed by DRDO.
1396
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
1397
(a) Parshvanatha - Serpent
1398
(a) I and II only
1399
(a) B, D, C, A
1400
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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