Q1751. Who among the following chairs the Political Council of India’s Nuclear Command Authority, making the final decision to authorize a nuclear strike?
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Q1752. In the context of religious beliefs in ancient Rajasthan, which of the following is the odd one out?
Explanation
Ashvamedha, Vajapeya, and Agnishtoma are all major Vedic sacrifices performed by kings and the elite to establish authority and seek divine blessings. They are central to the Vedic ritual tradition. Sallekhana, on the other hand, is a religious practice from Jainism involving a voluntary fast leading to death. Therefore, it is the odd one out among terms related to Vedic religious practices.
Q1753. Identify the INCORRECT statement regarding the beliefs of the Ajivika sect.
Explanation
The Ajivikas were unique among ancient Indian sects because they completely rejected the efficacy of Karma. While Buddhists and Jains believed that intentional actions could alter one’s future, the Ajivikas maintained that every event was unchangeably fixed by Niyati. They practiced rigorous asceticism and believed in a predetermined number of lives, but they viewed the concept of Karma as irrelevant to the ultimate outcome.
Q1754. Consider the following statements regarding the Verma Committee (1999):
I. It was appointed to operationalize the Fundamental Duties of citizens.
II. It identified the existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some Fundamental Duties.
III. It recommended the deletion of non-justiciable duties from the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It was appointed to operationalize the Fundamental Duties of citizens.
II. It identified the existence of legal provisions for the implementation of some Fundamental Duties.
III. It recommended the deletion of non-justiciable duties from the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Verma Committee was appointed in nineteen ninety-nine to find ways to operationalize fundamental duties. It identified that several duties were already being implemented through existing legal provisions, such as laws against insulting national symbols. However, the committee did not recommend deleting the non-justiciable duties from the Constitution. Instead, it focused on how current laws could help realize these constitutional goals.
Q1755. Certain desert plants are termed "ephemerals." How do these plants survive the harsh desert climate?
Explanation
Ephemerals are desert plants that survive by avoiding drought altogether. Their seeds can remain dormant in the soil for years until a rare rainfall event occurs. When it rains, these plants germinate, grow, flower, and produce new seeds in a very short period, often just a few weeks. This rapid life cycle ensures the next generation survives before the desert dries.
Q1756. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Direct taxes like Income Tax are generally designed to be progressive in nature.
Reason (R): Progressive taxation helps in reducing income inequalities by taxing higher-income groups at higher rates.
Assertion (A): Direct taxes like Income Tax are generally designed to be progressive in nature.
Reason (R): Progressive taxation helps in reducing income inequalities by taxing higher-income groups at higher rates.
Explanation
Progressive taxation systems apply higher tax rates as the income level of the taxpayer increases. This design ensures that those with a greater ability to pay contribute a larger share of their earnings to the public treasury. By doing so, the government can generate revenue while simultaneously addressing wealth gaps, promoting social equity, and funding welfare programs for less-privileged sections.
Q1757. Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC)?
Explanation
This specialized military command is responsible for the actual operation and maintenance of the nation’s nuclear arsenal. It ensures that delivery systems, such as missiles and specialized aircraft, are ready for deployment if authorized by the civilian leadership. By providing a dedicated and professional force for these strategic assets, it maintains the credibility of the deterrent and oversees the security and safety of the nuclear stockpile.
Q1758. Identify the correct statement regarding Jainism in ancient Rajasthan:
Explanation
The Barli inscription provides one of the earliest epigraphic evidences of Jainism in Rajasthan. It dates to around the Mauryan period and mentions Jain religious practices, confirming early presence. Other options are incorrect: Jainism did not disappear, monks did travel despite harsh conditions, and patronage was not limited to Shudras but included traders and elites. Thus, statement (3) is historically accurate and well-supported.
Q1759. To protect and patronize the ascetics of the Ajivika sect, Emperor Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatha famously dedicated rock-cut caves located at which site?
Explanation
Despite the eventual decline of the Ajivika sect, they received significant royal support during the Mauryan period. Emperor Ashoka and his grandson Dasharatha commissioned the construction of elaborate rock-cut caves in the Barabar and Nagarjuni hills of Bihar. These caves served as residences for Ajivika ascetics during the rainy season and remain remarkable examples of early Indian rock-cut architecture and religious tolerance.
Q1760. According to the Verma Committee observations, which of the following existing laws provides for the punishment of an offense related to insulting the National Flag and National Anthem?
Explanation
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of nineteen seventy-one is a key piece of legislation that enforces respect for national symbols. It provides for the punishment of anyone who insults the Indian National Flag, the Constitution, or the National Anthem. This law serves to legally uphold the first fundamental duty, ensuring that these primary symbols of nationhood are respected.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1751 | (c) Prime Minister of India |
| 1752 | (d) Sallekhana |
| 1753 | (d) They believed that Karma was the ultimate flexible modifier of a person’s future fate. |
| 1754 | (a) I and II only |
| 1755 | (d) Completing a rapid life cycle quickly following rare rainfall events |
| 1756 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1757 | (d) It manages and administers all strategic nuclear forces and delivery systems. |
| 1758 | (c) The Barli inscription provides one of the earliest epigraphic references to Jainism in Rajasthan. |
| 1759 | (c) Barabar and Nagarjuni hills |
| 1760 | (c) The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 |
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