Q1691. A government is striving to meet its FRBM fiscal deficit target of 3% of GDP but is facing a revenue shortfall. Which of the following measures is an acceptable method of fiscal consolidation?
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Q1692. Which of the following countries did NOT impose immediate economic sanctions on India following the 1998 nuclear tests?
Explanation
While several major nations like the United States and Japan reacted to the 1998 nuclear tests by imposing immediate economic and technological penalties, this European country took a different approach. It chose not to join the initial wave of sanctions, emphasizing instead the importance of strategic dialogue. This stance reflected a more nuanced diplomatic perspective on India’s security concerns and its right to develop indigenous defensive capabilities.
Q1693. Consider the following Assertion (A) and
Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The Sunari and Jodhpura sites in Rajasthan demonstrate significant advancement in ancient metallurgy.
Reason (R): Excavations at these sites have revealed evidence of ancient iron smelting furnaces.
Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The Sunari and Jodhpura sites in Rajasthan demonstrate significant advancement in ancient metallurgy.
Reason (R): Excavations at these sites have revealed evidence of ancient iron smelting furnaces.
Explanation
The sites of Sunari and Jodhpura are highly significant for understanding early metallurgy in Rajasthan. Excavations at these locations have revealed ancient iron smelting furnaces and slag, proving that the inhabitants had advanced technical knowledge. This ability to produce iron locally was a major factor in the economic development and military strength of the region during the early Iron Age.
Q1694. Consider the following statements regarding the Second Buddhist Council:
I. It was held at Vaishali approximately 100 years after the Buddha’s death.
II. It resulted in the first major schism between the Sthaviravadins and the Mahasanghikas.
III. It was convened primarily to translate all Buddhist texts from Pali into Sanskrit.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It was held at Vaishali approximately 100 years after the Buddha’s death.
II. It resulted in the first major schism between the Sthaviravadins and the Mahasanghikas.
III. It was convened primarily to translate all Buddhist texts from Pali into Sanskrit.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Second Buddhist Council occurred at Vaishali a century after the Buddha’s death to address laxity in monastic discipline. This meeting led to the first major schism between the conservative Sthaviravadins and the more liberal Mahasanghikas. It was not convened to translate texts into Sanskrit; the transition to Sanskrit for Buddhist literature occurred much later, primarily with the rise of Mahayana Buddhism.
Q1695. Consider the following duties:
I. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
II. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
III. To vote in public elections.
IV. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
V. To pay taxes regularly.
Which combination identifies the constitutionally prescribed Fundamental Duties under Article 51A?
I. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
II. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
III. To vote in public elections.
IV. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity.
V. To pay taxes regularly.
Which combination identifies the constitutionally prescribed Fundamental Duties under Article 51A?
Explanation
The Constitution lists several duties, including developing a scientific temper, safeguarding public property, and striving for excellence. However, other civic activities like voting in elections or paying taxes are not currently included in the list of fundamental duties under Article fifty-one-A. Although these were discussed by the Swaran Singh Committee, they were not incorporated into the final text of the amendment.
Q1696. In the context of tropical rainforest vegetation, what is the correct definition of "Lianas"?
Explanation
Lianas are woody, climbing vines that are a prominent feature of tropical rainforests. They begin their life on the forest floor but quickly grow upward, using trees for physical support to reach the sunlight-rich canopy. Once established, they often loop between trees, providing pathways for arboreal animals. They are autotrophic and compete with trees for light, nutrients, and water.
Q1697. Consider the following statements about the documents mandated by the FRBM Act to be laid before Parliament along with the Union Budget:
I. Macro-Economic Framework Statement.
II. Medium-Term Fiscal Policy Statement.
III. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement.
IV. Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. Macro-Economic Framework Statement.
II. Medium-Term Fiscal Policy Statement.
III. Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement.
IV. Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The act requires the government to present three specific statements to parliament alongside the budget to ensure transparency. These include the macroeconomic framework, the medium-term fiscal policy, and the fiscal policy strategy. While the annual financial statement is a constitutional requirement for the budget itself, it is not a document specifically created by the mandate of the fiscal responsibility legislation.
Q1698. Identify the correctly matched pair of the scientific leader and their associated nuclear test:
Explanation
This distinguished scientist was the primary leader and architect behind the first nuclear test conducted by India. His expertise was instrumental in the successful design and detonation of the 1974 device. While other prominent figures led the subsequent 1998 tests, his early contributions laid the foundational scientific framework for the national nuclear program. His role remains a central part of the history of India’s strategic scientific achievements.
Q1699. All of the following were recognized ancient coin types found in significant hoards in Rajasthan, EXCEPT:
Explanation
Ancient Rajasthan’s economic history is marked by various coin types found in hoards. These include punch-marked silver coins, which were the earliest currency, as well as copper coins from tribal republics like the Malavas. Indo-Greek drachmas also circulated in the region. British East India Company Mohurs, however, belong to the colonial period and are not part of the ancient coin hoards.
Q1700. The Fourth Buddhist Council, which recognized the legitimacy of the Mahayana sect, was held at which of the following locations?
Explanation
The Fourth Buddhist Council was a landmark event held at Kundalavana in Kashmir during the reign of Kanishka. This council was instrumental in the systematic compilation of Buddhist commentaries known as Mahavibhashas. It also signaled the official acceptance and rise of the Mahayana sect. The location in the northwest reflects the northward expansion of Buddhism toward Central Asia and eventually toward China.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1691 | (c) Rationalizing non-essential spending and improving compliance |
| 1692 | (c) France |
| 1693 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1694 | (a) I and II only |
| 1695 | (a) I, II, and IV only |
| 1696 | (a) Woody vines rooting in soil that climb trees to reach the canopy |
| 1697 | (b) I, II and III only |
| 1698 | (a) Dr. Raja Ramanna - Pokhran-I (1974) |
| 1699 | (d) British East India Company Mohurs |
| 1700 | (d) Kundalavana (Kashmir) |
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