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RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Natural Vegetation and Biomes
Q1541. Consider the following statements regarding the concept and classification of biomes: I. A biome is defined solely by the animal species present, irrespective of the vegetation. II. Temperature and precipitation are the two primary climatic factors that determine the distribution of biomes globally. III. Similar biomes can occur on different continents if the climatic conditions are comparable. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Biomes are large-scale biological communities primarily defined by their dominant vegetation, though animal life is also a component. Temperature and precipitation are the fundamental climatic drivers that determine where specific biomes occur. Because climate patterns can be similar across different continents, analogous biomes with similar plant adaptations can develop in geographically separated regions, such as various Mediterranean areas.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Union Budget and Resource Mobilisation
Q1542. Consider the following statements regarding Capital Expenditure: I. It leads to the creation of physical or financial assets. II. It includes the repayment of principal on government loans. III. It includes the payment of salaries and pensions to government employees. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
Spending categorized as capital leads to the creation of long-term physical or financial assets, such as infrastructure or investments. It also includes payments made to reduce existing liabilities, like the repayment of loan principals. However, regular administrative costs like salaries and pensions are not included here; they are instead classified as revenue expenditure because they do not result in asset creation.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Defence and Space Technology in India
Q1543. The Prithvi missile system is fundamentally a:
Explanation
This system was developed to provide the military with a tactical strike capability on the battlefield. It is a short-range ballistic missile designed to hit land-based targets from a ground launcher. It was the first system to be successfully developed under the integrated guided missile program. Different variants were later produced to meet the specific requirements of the army, air force, and navy.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Ancient Rajasthan: Society and Culture
Q1544. The discovery of various terracotta female figurines at ancient sites like Kalibangan and Ahar is most strongly indicative of which aspect of ancient beliefs in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The discovery of numerous terracotta female figurines at sites like Kalibangan and Ahar suggests that the people of ancient Rajasthan practiced the worship of the Mother Goddess. These figurines are typically associated with fertility cults and the veneration of feminine power. Such religious beliefs were widespread across many early agricultural and urban societies throughout the ancient Indian subcontinent.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Religious Movements of the 6th Century BC
Q1545. Before achieving enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, Siddhartha Gautama studied meditation techniques under which two prominent ascetic teachers?
Explanation
Following his renunciation, Siddhartha Gautama sought guidance from various spiritual masters to understand the nature of suffering. He first studied under Alara Kalama, who taught him about the sphere of nothingness. Later, he learned from Uddaka Ramaputta, who specialized in the state of neither perception nor non-perception. Ultimately, Siddhartha found these techniques insufficient and decided to seek enlightenment through his own efforts.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q1546. Which of the following Directive Principles was NOT added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?
Explanation
The forty-second amendment act of nineteen seventy-six added directives regarding healthy child development, free legal aid, and environmental protection. However, the directive to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities under Article thirty-eight was actually added by the forty-fourth amendment act of nineteen seventy-eight. This later addition emphasized the state’s role in reducing socio-economic disparities among different groups.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Natural Vegetation and Biomes
Q1547. In the Tropical Rainforest biome, plants that grow non-parasitically on other plants for physical support to reach sunlight are called:
Explanation
Epiphytes are specialized plants found in tropical rainforests that grow on the branches or trunks of taller trees for physical support. Unlike parasites, they do not derive nutrients from their host. Instead, they use this elevated position to reach sunlight, which is scarce on the forest floor. They obtain moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and debris.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Monetary and Fiscal Policy, Union Budget and Resource Mobilisation
Q1548. Which of the following statements about Revenue Expenditure is incorrect?
Explanation
This type of spending is primarily focused on the routine operational costs of the government, such as salaries, pensions, and interest payments on past debt. It also covers subsidies provided for welfare. Unlike capital spending, it does not lead to the formation of lasting physical infrastructure or productive assets. Such expenditures are essential for administration but do not expand economic capacity.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Defence and Space Technology in India
Q1549. The Akash missile system is deployed to counter which of the following threats?
Explanation
This medium-range surface-to-air missile system is designed to protect vulnerable areas and mobile formations from various aerial threats. It can intercept helicopters, fighter jets, and unmanned aerial vehicles with high precision. By using advanced radar for tracking and guidance, it provides a comprehensive shield against air attacks. Its ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously makes it a crucial component of national air defense.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Ancient Rajasthan: Society and Culture
Q1550. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Ancient Sites of Rajasthan
Key Archaeological Find / Characteristic
A. Kalibangan
i. Evidence of ancient woven cloth
B. Balathal
ii. Earliest earthquake evidence
C. Ganeshwar
iii. Ashokan Rock Edict
D. Bairath
iv. Pre-Harappan copper objects
Explanation
Archaeological sites in Rajasthan possess unique features. Kalibangan provided evidence of an early earthquake. Balathal yielded ancient woven cloth, indicating early textile knowledge. Ganeshwar is famous for its pre-Harappan copper objects, while Bairath is the site of a significant Ashokan Rock Edict. Together, these discoveries provide a detailed picture of the technological and cultural evolution of ancient society in the region.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
1541
(b) II and III only
1542
(a) I and II only
1543
(b) Surface-to-Surface Battlefield Missile
1544
(b) The prevalence of Mother Goddess worship and fertility cults
1545
(b) Alara Kalama and Uddaka Ramaputta
1546
(b) Minimizing inequalities in income and status (Article 38)
1547
(b) Epiphytes
1548
(b) It directly results in the creation of productive physical assets
1549
(b) Enemy aircraft and aerial drones
1550
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
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