Q1551. Identify the incorrectly matched pair regarding the significant places in the life of Gautama Buddha.
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Q1552. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 added which directive to the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The forty-fourth amendment act of nineteen seventy-eight introduced a significant change to Article thirty-eight. It directed the state to minimize inequalities in income and eliminate inequalities in status, facilities, and opportunities among individuals and groups of people. This directive reinforced the constitutional commitment to egalitarianism and social justice, ensuring that the benefits of development are distributed more equitably across society.
Q1553. Which of the following best describes the nutrient cycling process within a Tropical Rainforest biome?
Explanation
Tropical rainforests are characterized by extremely rapid nutrient cycling. Due to high temperatures and humidity, decomposers break down organic matter almost immediately. The resulting nutrients are quickly reabsorbed by the dense root systems of the vegetation. Consequently, most of the ecosystem’s nutrients are stored within the living biomass itself, rather than accumulating in the heavily leached and acidic soil.
Q1554. Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Capital budget consists of capital receipts and capital payments.
Statement II: Grants given by the Union Government to State Governments for the creation of capital assets are strictly classified as Capital Expenditure in the Union Budget.
Statement I: Capital budget consists of capital receipts and capital payments.
Statement II: Grants given by the Union Government to State Governments for the creation of capital assets are strictly classified as Capital Expenditure in the Union Budget.
Explanation
The capital budget encompasses all transactions that impact the government’s assets and liabilities, including receipts like loans and expenditures like infrastructure building. Although grants given to states for asset creation serve a capital purpose, they are accounting-wise recorded as revenue expenditure in the union budget. This is because such grants do not directly create assets owned by the central government.
Q1555. Which of the following is a correct statement about the Nag missile?
Explanation
This weapon system is designed to destroy modern main battle tanks equipped with heavy armor. It features a sophisticated imaging infrared seeker that allows it to operate autonomously after being fired, a capability often described as fire-and-forget. It can be launched from both land-based vehicles and helicopters. This system ensures that ground forces can effectively neutralize enemy armored threats without needing to remain exposed during guidance.
Q1556. Which of the following statements correctly describes agricultural practices in ancient Rajasthan during the Chalcolithic period?
Explanation
During the Chalcolithic period in Rajasthan, agriculture was a well-established practice, especially in fertile river valleys. Communities cultivated crops like barley, wheat, and millets to sustain themselves. This transition to settled farming was accompanied by the domestication of animals, allowing these ancient societies to move away from a purely nomadic lifestyle toward stable rural economies and permanent settlements.
Q1557. Consider the following statements regarding the life of Siddhartha Gautama:
I. He belonged to the Shakya republican clan.
II. He left his home at the age of twenty-nine to seek the truth.
III. He attained enlightenment on the banks of the river Niranjana.
IV. His final words were delivered at Kushinagar to his last convert, Subhadda.
V. His charioteer during the great departure was named Devadatta.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He belonged to the Shakya republican clan.
II. He left his home at the age of twenty-nine to seek the truth.
III. He attained enlightenment on the banks of the river Niranjana.
IV. His final words were delivered at Kushinagar to his last convert, Subhadda.
V. His charioteer during the great departure was named Devadatta.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Siddhartha Gautama was a prince of the Shakya clan who left home at twenty-nine and attained enlightenment by the Niranjana river. His final teachings were indeed given to Subhadda at Kushinagar. However, his loyal charioteer was named Channa, not Devadatta. Devadatta was actually his cousin who became a rival within the monastic order, attempting to seize control of the Sangha.
Q1558. Read the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Constitutional Amendment | Directive Principle added/modified |
|---|---|
| A. 42nd Amendment | i. Early childhood care and education (Article 45) |
| B. 44th Amendment | ii. Promotion of co-operative societies (Article 43B) |
| C. 86th Amendment | iii. Free legal aid to the poor (Article 39A) |
| D. 97th Amendment | iv. Minimize inequalities in income (Article 38) |
Explanation
The forty-second amendment added free legal aid, while the forty-fourth focused on minimizing income inequalities. The eighty-sixth amendment modified Article forty-five concerning early childhood education, and the ninety-seventh amendment introduced the promotion of co-operative societies. These various amendments reflect the evolving nature of the Directive Principles as they adapt to new social, economic, and political priorities within the Indian nation.
Q1559. Consider the following statements regarding the Tropical Savanna biome:
I. It is characterized by an alternating wet and dry season.
II. Elephant grass is a typical example of vegetation found in this biome.
III. It supports a vast number of grazing herbivores and their predators.
IV. It is completely devoid of any tree species.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It is characterized by an alternating wet and dry season.
II. Elephant grass is a typical example of vegetation found in this biome.
III. It supports a vast number of grazing herbivores and their predators.
IV. It is completely devoid of any tree species.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The tropical savanna biome is defined by its alternating wet and dry seasons, which support vast grasslands and large populations of herbivores. While the landscape is dominated by grasses like elephant grass, it is not entirely devoid of trees. Instead, it features scattered, fire-resistant trees that do not form a closed canopy, allowing sunlight to reach the ground-level vegetation.
Q1560. Match the items in List I with their budget classification in List II.
| Item | Budget Classification |
|---|---|
| A. Income Tax collected | i. Capital Receipt |
| B. Repayment of a loan by a State Government | ii. Capital Expenditure |
| C. Interest paid on national debt | iii. Revenue Receipt |
| D. Construction of a national highway | iv. Revenue Expenditure |
Explanation
Income tax represents a recurring revenue receipt, while the repayment of a loan by a state reduces an asset, making it a capital receipt. Interest paid on debt is an operational cost classified as revenue expenditure. Conversely, the construction of a national highway involves the creation of a physical asset, which is correctly categorized as a capital expenditure for the government.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1551 | (a) Sarnath - Site of his death and final Nirvana |
| 1552 | (a) State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities |
| 1553 | (a) Rapid nutrient cycling where most minerals are stored in biomass rather than soil |
| 1554 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 1555 | (a) It is a third-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). |
| 1556 | (c) Cultivation of barley, wheat, and millets was practiced along river valleys |
| 1557 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 1558 | (c) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 1559 | (c) IV only |
| 1560 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
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