Q1801. Which of the following aircraft is NOT planned or currently capable of operating from INS Vikrant?
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Q1802. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the role of tribal societies in ancient Rajasthan:
Explanation
While tribal groups often lived in remote Aravalli regions, they did not live in total isolation. Historical evidence shows they frequently interacted with urban and agrarian centers through trade, military service, and by managing strategic passes. They were an integral part of the regional ecosystem, and their cultural practices often influenced and were influenced by the mainstream societies they interacted with regularly.
Q1803. Which of the following is considered a primary internal cause for the eventual decline of Buddhism in India?
Explanation
A major internal factor in the decline of Buddhism in India was the moral decay within the monastic order. Over time, many monasteries became excessively wealthy through royal and mercantile grants, leading to corruption and a departure from the original ideals of simplicity and discipline. This loss of spiritual integrity alienated the common people and weakened the foundation of the religion from within.
Q1804. A citizen initiates a cleanliness drive in a public park and advocates for the planting of native trees. This action most closely reflects the spirit of which Fundamental Duty?
Explanation
A citizen’s initiative to clean a public park and plant trees is a direct practical application of Article fifty-one-A (g). This fundamental duty requires people to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests and other green spaces. Such voluntary actions demonstrate a person’s commitment to ecological health and fulfilling their constitutional responsibility to enhance the environment for the common good.
Q1805. The Temperate Grasslands are often referred to as the "granaries of the world." What ecological characteristic of this biome makes it most suitable for extensive cereal cultivation?
Explanation
Temperate grasslands, like the North American prairies and Eurasian steppes, are ideal for cereal cultivation due to their highly fertile Mollisol soils. These soils are deep and rich in organic matter. Additionally, the flat or gently rolling topography of these regions facilitates large-scale, mechanized farming. The combination of soil quality and suitable terrain makes them the primary grain-producing regions of the world.
Q1806. A manufacturer in Rajasthan sells goods to a dealer in Gujarat. Under the destination-based principle of GST, which entity receives the tax revenue on the final consumption?
Explanation
In an inter-state transaction, an integrated tax is applied, which is collected by the central authority. Because the tax is destination-based, the portion of the revenue that would normally go to a state is allocated to the state where the goods are consumed. Therefore, the benefits are split between the central government and the government of the consuming state.
Q1807. Which of the following pairs concerning the technical specifications of INS Vikrant is correctly matched?
Explanation
This massive vessel is one of the largest warships ever built in the country, with a total weight when fully loaded of about forty-five thousand tonnes. It is powered by conventional gas turbines rather than nuclear energy. It is capable of reaching speeds well above fifteen knots and has a long operational range. These specifications make it a formidable platform for projecting maritime power and providing air cover over vast oceanic distances.
Q1808. Consider the following Assertion (A) and
Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The position of women in ancient Rajasthan underwent a decline during the transition to the early medieval period.
Reason (R): Epigraphic sources from the early medieval period increasingly reference the practices of Sati and strict patriarchal control over women’s movement.
Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The position of women in ancient Rajasthan underwent a decline during the transition to the early medieval period.
Reason (R): Epigraphic sources from the early medieval period increasingly reference the practices of Sati and strict patriarchal control over women’s movement.
Explanation
The transition to the early medieval period in Rajasthan was marked by a gradual decline in the overall social position of women. Epigraphic evidence from this time increasingly mentions practices like Sati and reflects more rigid patriarchal control over women’s lives and movement. These changes were often linked to the rise of a more militarized social structure and hardening of traditional norms.
Q1809. Consider the following statements regarding the decline of Buddhism in India:
I. Brahmanism assimilated Buddhist elements, notably declaring the Buddha as the 9th Avatar of Lord Vishnu.
II. Following the era of Harshavardhana and the Palas, Buddhism lost substantial royal patronage in India.
III. Early medieval Turkish invasions resulted in the destruction of grand Buddhist universities like Nalanda.
IV. Buddhism declined because its original Pali texts were mathematically proven incorrect by Gupta astronomers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Brahmanism assimilated Buddhist elements, notably declaring the Buddha as the 9th Avatar of Lord Vishnu.
II. Following the era of Harshavardhana and the Palas, Buddhism lost substantial royal patronage in India.
III. Early medieval Turkish invasions resulted in the destruction of grand Buddhist universities like Nalanda.
IV. Buddhism declined because its original Pali texts were mathematically proven incorrect by Gupta astronomers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The decline of Buddhism resulted from several factors, including its assimilation into Brahmanism, where the Buddha was incorporated into the Hindu pantheon. The loss of royal support after rulers like Harshavardhana and the Palas further weakened the institution. Finally, the destructive Turkish invasions targeted major centers of learning like Nalanda. Historical evidence does not support the claim that mathematical errors contributed.
Q1810. Consider the following statements about Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) and Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India:
I. DPSPs are positive obligations on the State.
II. Fundamental Duties are positive obligations on the citizens.
III. Neither DPSPs nor Fundamental Duties are directly enforceable by courts.
IV. Both DPSPs and Fundamental Duties were part of the original Constitution adopted in 1949.
V. Both can be used by courts to determine the constitutional validity of a law.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. DPSPs are positive obligations on the State.
II. Fundamental Duties are positive obligations on the citizens.
III. Neither DPSPs nor Fundamental Duties are directly enforceable by courts.
IV. Both DPSPs and Fundamental Duties were part of the original Constitution adopted in 1949.
V. Both can be used by courts to determine the constitutional validity of a law.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Directive Principles and Fundamental Duties are both positive obligations, though directed at the state and citizens respectively. Neither is directly enforceable by courts, but both can assist judges in determining the constitutional validity of laws. Importantly, fundamental duties were not in the original nineteen forty-nine Constitution; they were added later through the forty-second amendment in nineteen seventy-six to address missing obligations.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1801 | (b) Boeing C-17 Globemaster |
| 1802 | (c) Tribal societies lived in harmonious isolation and never interacted with urban or agrarian centers. |
| 1803 | (c) Rampant corruption, moral decay, and massive accumulation of wealth within the Buddhist monasteries |
| 1804 | (c) To protect and improve the natural environment |
| 1805 | (c) Nutrient-rich soils and flat topography suitable for mechanized farming |
| 1806 | (c) Central and Gujarat governments share the revenue |
| 1807 | (c) Full load displacement : Approx. 45,000 tonnes |
| 1808 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 1809 | (c) I, II and III only |
| 1810 | (d) I, II, III and V only |
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