Q1401. Which of the following best defines a Technology Demonstration Vehicle in the context of DRDO’s project classifications?
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Q1402. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the emergence of Buddhism in ancient Rajasthan:
Explanation
Buddhism had a strong presence in ancient Rajasthan, particularly at Bairath, where a circular brick temple and monastery were excavated. The Bhabru Edict confirms Ashoka’s devotion to the faith. However, there is no evidence of extensive rock-cut Buddhist chaityas from the Mauryan period in Jaisalmer. Such architectural features are typically found in other regions like Jhalawar or external sites.
Q1403. Who among the following was the first disciple of Vardhamana Mahavira, who later rebelled against him?
Explanation
Jamali was the son-in-law of Vardhamana Mahavira and is recognized as his first disciple. Despite his early commitment, Jamali later led the first schism within the Jain community due to doctrinal differences regarding the completion of an action. This rebellion highlights the early philosophical debates and internal divisions that occurred even during the lifetime of the final Tirthankara.
Q1404. Which amendment to the Constitution of India added Article 39A to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor?
Explanation
The forty-second amendment act of nineteen seventy-six introduced Article thirty-nine-A to the Constitution. This article directs the state to ensure that the legal system operates on a basis of equal opportunity for justice. It specifically mandates the provision of free legal aid to the poor and needy to ensure that justice is not denied due to economic disabilities.
Q1405. Mediterranean vegetation is characterized by shrubs and drought-resistant plants. Which of the following regions does not experience a Mediterranean climate and its associated vegetation?
Explanation
The Mediterranean climate is unique for having mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. This climatic pattern and its associated sclerophyllous vegetation are found in specific regions like Central Chile, California, and Southwestern Australia. However, the Southeastern United States experiences a humid subtropical climate with significant summer rainfall, which does not support typical Mediterranean-style drought-resistant plant communities and shrubs.
Q1406. Which of the following statements regarding the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) is incorrect?
Explanation
Commercial banks are required to maintain a specific percentage of their net demand and time liabilities in liquid assets like gold or securities. This mandatory reserve ensures solvency and controls the flow of credit. However, the central bank does not provide any interest payments on these holdings. Banks typically earn returns from the underlying securities themselves rather than from the RBI.
Q1407. DRDO’s spin-off technologies are those that:
Explanation
Scientific advancements originally created for defense applications can often be repurposed for broader public use. These adaptations provide innovative solutions in sectors such as healthcare, disaster management, and telecommunications. By leveraging high-end military research, society gains access to sophisticated tools and materials. This process maximizes the return on national research investments and contributes to the overall technological progress of the country.
Q1408. The prominent terracotta art of ancient Rajasthan, specifically the distinctive moulded plaques depicting secular and religious themes, was primarily discovered at which site?
Explanation
Rangmahal is a prominent archaeological site in northern Rajasthan known for its distinctive terracotta art. Excavations discovered numerous moulded plaques and figurines depicting secular and religious themes. These artifacts show influences from the Gandhara and Mathura schools, reflecting the high level of artistic skill and the vibrant cultural interactions occurring in the region during the early centuries of the common era.
Q1409. Consider the following events from the life of Vardhamana Mahavira:
I. Attainment of Kaivalya at Jrimbhikagrama
II. Birth at Kundagrama
III. Passing away at Pava
IV. Renunciation of worldly life at the age of thirty
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the events mentioned above?
I. Attainment of Kaivalya at Jrimbhikagrama
II. Birth at Kundagrama
III. Passing away at Pava
IV. Renunciation of worldly life at the age of thirty
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the events mentioned above?
Explanation
The life of Vardhamana Mahavira follows a clear chronological progression starting with his birth at Kundagrama. He subsequently renounced worldly life at the age of thirty to live as an ascetic. After twelve years of rigorous penance, he attained supreme knowledge or Kaivalya at Jrimbhikagrama. Finally, he passed away and attained Nirvana at the town of Pava.
Q1410. Arrange the following landmark Supreme Court cases involving the relationship between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles in chronological order:
I. Minerva Mills case
II. Golaknath case
III. Champakam Dorairajan case
IV. Kesavananda Bharati case
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I. Minerva Mills case
II. Golaknath case
III. Champakam Dorairajan case
IV. Kesavananda Bharati case
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
Explanation
The legal relationship between rights and directives evolved through several cases. The Champakam Dorairajan case occurred in nineteen fifty-one, followed by the Golaknath case in nineteen sixty-seven. The landmark Kesavananda Bharati judgment was delivered in nineteen seventy-three, and the Minerva Mills case, which established the balance between rights and directives as a basic feature, took place in nineteen eighty.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1401 | (a) A prototype used to validate complex new technologies before formal weapon system integration. |
| 1402 | (c) Extensive structural rock-cut Buddhist chaityas from the Mauryan period are found in Jaisalmer. |
| 1403 | (c) Jamali |
| 1404 | (c) 42nd Amendment Act |
| 1405 | (c) Southeastern United States |
| 1406 | (c) The Reserve Bank of India pays a fixed penalty interest to banks on the SLR maintained |
| 1407 | (c) Are military-developed technologies adapted for civilian and societal benefits. |
| 1408 | (a) Rangmahal |
| 1409 | (a) II, IV, I, III |
| 1410 | (a) III, II, IV, I |
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