Q1471. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the roles of the Reserve Bank of India from the options provided below.
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Q1472. Which of the following missiles was developed independently and is the odd one out from the IGMDP family?
Explanation
While the other mentioned systems were the five core projects initiated under the integrated guided missile development program, this particular weapon is a long-range sub-sonic cruise missile developed later. It utilizes a different flight profile and technology base compared to the original ballistic and tactical systems. It represents a separate advancement in indigenous capability beyond the scope of the foundational 1983 program.
Q1473. Consider the following statements regarding the ancient trade routes passing through Rajasthan:
I. The city of Madhyamika was entirely isolated and had no connection to the major Ujjain-Mathura trade route.
II. Trade routes in ancient Rajasthan facilitated the exchange of copper from the Aravallis to other parts of India.
III. Pushkar served as an important religious and commercial node on ancient travel routes.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. The city of Madhyamika was entirely isolated and had no connection to the major Ujjain-Mathura trade route.
II. Trade routes in ancient Rajasthan facilitated the exchange of copper from the Aravallis to other parts of India.
III. Pushkar served as an important religious and commercial node on ancient travel routes.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Contrary to being isolated, Madhyamika was a major commercial node on the vital trade route connecting Mathura and Ujjain. Rajasthan’s internal trade routes were essential for transporting copper from the Aravallis to other parts of India. Furthermore, Pushkar served as both an important religious and commercial node, demonstrating that the region was well-integrated into broader ancient travel and trade networks.
Q1474. The historical schism dividing Jainism into the Digambara and Shvetambara sects was primarily triggered by which event?
Explanation
The primary cause of the major schism in Jainism was a severe twelve-year famine in Magadha. This crisis led a group of monks, under the leadership of Bhadrabahu, to migrate to South India to preserve their practices. Those who remained in the north under Sthulabhadra began to adopt different customs, eventually leading to the permanent division between the Digambara and Shvetambara sects.
Q1475. Article 46 of the Constitution of India places a special responsibility on the State to protect the weaker sections, specifically Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), from:
Explanation
Article forty-six mandates that the state shall promote with special care the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, particularly the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Crucially, it directs the state to protect these groups from social injustice and all forms of exploitation, recognizing the historical disadvantages and systemic discrimination they have faced.
Q1476. Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Deciduous (Monsoon) forests:
I. Moist deciduous forests are found in areas receiving 100 to 200 cm of rainfall.
II. Dry deciduous forests transition into thorn forests in areas receiving less than 70 cm of rainfall.
III. Bamboo, Sal, Shisham, and Sandalwood are prominent tree species of dry deserts.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Moist deciduous forests are found in areas receiving 100 to 200 cm of rainfall.
II. Dry deciduous forests transition into thorn forests in areas receiving less than 70 cm of rainfall.
III. Bamboo, Sal, Shisham, and Sandalwood are prominent tree species of dry deserts.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Tropical deciduous forests are classified based on annual rainfall totals. Moist deciduous forests thrive in regions receiving between 100 and 200 centimeters of rain. As rainfall decreases below 70 centimeters, these forests transition into thorn forests. Species like teak and sandalwood are typical of deciduous environments, whereas true desert regions support very different, highly specialized drought-tolerant vegetation types and succulents.
Q1477. Fiscal policy is primarily concerned with which of the following?
Explanation
Fiscal policy involves the strategic use of government spending and taxation to influence macroeconomic conditions. By adjusting these levels, the government can manage aggregate demand, promote economic growth, and ensure social welfare. It serves as a tool for stabilization during economic fluctuations and for achieving long-term developmental goals. This policy is distinct from the central bank’s management of money.
Q1478. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the ancient urban center of Kalibangan:
Explanation
Kalibangan is a famous Harappan site located on the banks of the ancient Saraswati River. It is celebrated for its early evidence of a ploughed field and a well-planned drainage system. However, it was not the capital of the Mauryan Empire; the Mauryan capital was Pataliputra. Kalibangan’s historical significance lies in its prehistoric urban culture and its advanced agricultural practices.
Q1479. Identify the correct statement regarding the differences between the Digambara and Shvetambara sects of Jainism.
Explanation
A significant point of departure between the two Jain sects concerns the gender of the nineteenth Tirthankara, Mallinatha. The Shvetambara sect maintains that Mallinatha was a woman, whereas the Digambaras believe that all Tirthankaras were male. Furthermore, Digambaras hold that women must be reborn as men to achieve liberation, while Shvetambaras believe women can attain Kaivalya in their current female form.
Q1480. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State shall endeavor to bring about prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and of drugs.
Reason (R): Article 47 classifies these substances as injurious to health and mandates their prohibition for raising the level of nutrition. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State shall endeavor to bring about prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and of drugs.
Reason (R): Article 47 classifies these substances as injurious to health and mandates their prohibition for raising the level of nutrition. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Article forty-seven identifies the improvement of public health as a primary duty of the state. It explicitly directs the state to bring about the prohibition of the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs that are harmful to health. This directive is fundamentally linked to the state’s broader goal of raising the level of nutrition and the overall standard of living.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1471 | (d) Fiscal Policy Formulator - Designs and implements the Union Budget |
| 1472 | (d) Nirbhay |
| 1473 | (a) I only |
| 1474 | (c) A severe twelve-year famine in Magadha prompting a mass migration to the south |
| 1475 | (c) Social injustice and all forms of exploitation |
| 1476 | (a) I and II only |
| 1477 | (c) Managing government revenue and expenditure to affect the economy |
| 1478 | (b) It served as the capital of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Ashoka. |
| 1479 | (b) Shvetambaras assert that the 19th Tirthankara, Mallinatha, was a female. |
| 1480 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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