Q1581. In Buddhist doctrine, the term ‘Dukkha Nirodha Gamini Pratipad’ refers specifically to which foundational concept?
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Q1582. Article 31C, inserted by the 25th Amendment Act, originally sought to protect laws implementing which specific Directive Principles from being challenged on the grounds of contravention of Fundamental Rights?
Explanation
Article thirty-one-C was introduced by the twenty-fifth amendment act of nineteen seventy-one. It provided that any law enacted to implement the Directive Principles in Article thirty-nine (b) and (c) could not be declared void on the grounds of violating Articles fourteen, nineteen, or thirty-one. This was intended to give primacy to specific socialistic goals over certain fundamental rights in the Constitution.
Q1583. Match List I (Geographical Region) with List II (Natural Biome) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| Geographical Region | Natural Biome |
|---|---|
| A. Zaire Basin | i. Desert |
| B. Eurasian Steppe | ii. Tundra |
| C. Northern Siberia | iii. Temperate Grassland |
| D. Western Australia | iv. Tropical Rainforest Options: |
Explanation
Different geographical regions are home to specific biomes based on their latitude and climate. The Zaire Basin contains tropical rainforests, while the Eurasian Steppe is a major temperate grassland. Northern Siberia is characterized by cold tundra vegetation. In contrast, Western Australia is largely occupied by desert biomes. Each of these regions reflects the dominant environmental factors of its geographical location.
Q1584. Identify the correct pair among the following budget concepts.
Explanation
A balanced budget occurs when the total estimated receipts are exactly equal to the total planned expenditures for a fiscal year. In contrast, a surplus budget happens when revenues exceed spending, and a deficit budget occurs when spending is higher than revenues. The primary deficit specifically refers to the fiscal deficit excluding interest payments on previous debt, representing current policy outcomes.
Q1585. Identify the correctly matched pair regarding the user variants of the Prithvi missile:
Explanation
This ballistic missile series was adapted for use by different branches of the armed forces. The first version was designed for the army, while the second version was optimized for the air force. The third variant is a naval version launched from ships, commonly referred to by its own unique name. These adaptations ensure that all services possess a reliable short-range strike capability for tactical defense.
Q1586. Arrange the following ancient structures/ epigraphs of Rajasthan in correct chronological order from earliest to latest:
I. Ploughed field of Kalibangan
II. Bhabru Edict of Ashoka
III. Ghosundi Inscription
IV. Badva Yupa Inscription
I. Ploughed field of Kalibangan
II. Bhabru Edict of Ashoka
III. Ghosundi Inscription
IV. Badva Yupa Inscription
Explanation
The correct chronological order begins with the Harappan ploughed field at Kalibangan. This is followed by the Mauryan period Bhabru Edict of Ashoka. The Ghosundi Inscription belongs to the post-Mauryan period, around the second century BCE. Finally, the Badva Yupa Inscriptions date to the third century CE, reflecting a later revival of Vedic sacrificial traditions by regional tribal leaders.
Q1587. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Divisions of the Eightfold Path | Specific Path Components |
|---|---|
| A. Prajna (Wisdom) | i. Right View |
| B. Sila (Morality) | ii. Right Speech |
| C. Samadhi (Concentration) | iii. Right Mindfulness |
| D. Component of Sila | iv. Right Livelihood |
Explanation
The Eightfold Path is organized into three major sections: Wisdom, Morality, and Concentration. Wisdom or Prajna includes Right View and Right Resolve. Morality or Sila encompasses Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood. Concentration or Samadhi consists of Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration. These divisions ensure that the practitioner develops balanced spiritual growth through ethical living and mental training.
Q1588. In the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), the Supreme Court of India upheld the first provision of Article 31C but struck down its second provision. What did the second provision stipulate?
Explanation
The second provision of Article thirty-one-C stated that no law containing a declaration that it was for giving effect to such policy shall be questioned in any court on the ground that it does not give effect to such policy. In the Kesavananda Bharati case, the Supreme Court struck this down because it attempted to exclude judicial review, which is essential.
Q1589. The following question consists of two statements--Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): Trees in the Tundra biome are either entirely absent or appear as very low, stunted shrubs.
Reason (R): The presence of permafrost limits root penetration, and high winds make it difficult for tall vegetation to survive.
Assertion (A): Trees in the Tundra biome are either entirely absent or appear as very low, stunted shrubs.
Reason (R): The presence of permafrost limits root penetration, and high winds make it difficult for tall vegetation to survive.
Explanation
Trees are largely absent from the tundra because the short growing season and cold temperatures are insufficient for significant wood growth. The presence of permafrost limits root depth, while high winds and frozen ground make it difficult for tall vegetation to remain stable. Consequently, the vegetation is restricted to low-growing mosses, lichens, and stunted shrubs that hug the ground.
Q1590. The Government of India plans to fund a massive railway expansion project through market borrowing. Under which head of the budget will this borrowing and the subsequent spending on railways be recorded respectively?
Explanation
Market borrowing is a form of debt that creates a future liability for the government, thus it is recorded as a capital receipt. The subsequent spending on a long-term infrastructure project like railway expansion leads to the creation of a physical asset. Therefore, this spending is classified as capital expenditure, reflecting the investment nature of the project on the government balance sheet.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1581 | (d) The Eightfold Path leading to the cessation of suffering |
| 1582 | (d) Article 39(b) and 39(c) |
| 1583 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| 1584 | (d) Balanced Budget - Revenues equal expenditures |
| 1585 | (d) Prithvi-III : Indian Navy (Dhanush) |
| 1586 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
| 1587 | (a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| 1588 | (a) No law declaring effect to DPSPs shall be questioned in any court |
| 1589 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1590 | (a) Capital Receipt and Capital Expenditure |
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