Q191. If the velocity of a moving body is doubled, its kinetic energy becomes:
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Q192. The prominent Mesolithic site of Bagor is situated on the banks of which river?
Explanation
Bagor, one of the most important Mesolithic sites in India, is located on the banks of the Kothari river in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan. The river provided a perennial source of water and attracted diverse wildlife, creating an ideal environment for long-term human settlement. Excavations here have yielded vital evidence regarding the transition from hunting-gathering to early pastoralism and agriculture.
Q193. Consider the following statements regarding the religious practices of the Indus Valley people:
I. They worshipped trees, especially the pipal tree.
II. They built large monolithic temples dedicated to the Mother Goddess.
III. Amulets have been found in large numbers, indicating belief in magic or evil spirits.
IV. The dead were generally buried in the north-south orientation.
V. The worship of animal deities like the humped bull was prevalent.
Which of the combination of statements given above is correct?
I. They worshipped trees, especially the pipal tree.
II. They built large monolithic temples dedicated to the Mother Goddess.
III. Amulets have been found in large numbers, indicating belief in magic or evil spirits.
IV. The dead were generally buried in the north-south orientation.
V. The worship of animal deities like the humped bull was prevalent.
Which of the combination of statements given above is correct?
Explanation
Harappan religion was characterized by the worship of natural elements, including the pipal tree and animals like the bull. The discovery of numerous amulets suggests a belief in magical protections. Funerary practices involved burying the dead in a north-south orientation. However, unlike Mesopotamians, Harappans did not build large monumental temples; their rituals appear more decentralized or performed at small altars.
Q194. Consider the following features of the Indian Constitution:
I. Federal Scheme
II. Office of Governor
III. Judiciary
IV. Public Service Commissions
V. Emergency provisions
Which of the above combination of features was largely drawn from the Government of India Act, 1935?
I. Federal Scheme
II. Office of Governor
III. Judiciary
IV. Public Service Commissions
V. Emergency provisions
Which of the above combination of features was largely drawn from the Government of India Act, 1935?
Explanation
The Government of India Act, 1935, served as the primary structural blueprint for the Indian Constitution. Major features such as the federal scheme, the office of the Governor, the organization of the judiciary, the establishment of Public Service Commissions, and various emergency provisions were all heavily drawn from this Act. It provided the administrative framework for the new democratic setup.
Q195. In geomorphology, a broad, relatively flat land surface formed as the end stage of fluvial erosion is called:
Explanation
In geomorphology, a peneplain represents the final stage of the fluvial erosion cycle. It is a broad, low-relief plain formed when agents of erosion, primarily rivers, have worn down a highland area almost to sea level. The resulting surface is nearly flat with occasional resistant hills called monadnocks. This process takes millions of years of tectonic stability and continuous weathering and transport.
Q196. The capability approach shifts the focus of development economics from:
Explanation
The capability approach fundamentally redefines development by shifting the focus away from purely monetary measures like income. Instead, it prioritizes the expansion of substantive freedoms that allow people to lead the lives they value. This perspective argues that income is only a means to an end. True development is achieved when individuals have the capability to function effectively in society.
Q197. Which of the following represents the commercial unit of electrical energy?
Explanation
The kilowatt-hour is the standard unit used by utility companies to measure and bill electrical energy consumption. It represents the energy consumed by a one-thousand-watt appliance operating for one hour. While the Joule is the standard SI unit for energy, it is too small for practical commercial use. One kilowatt-hour is equivalent to three point six million Joules of electrical energy.
Q198. The extensive archaeological excavations at Bagor in the Bhilwara district were led by which scholar in the late 1960s?
Explanation
V.N. Misra led the extensive archaeological excavations at Bagor during the late 1960s. His meticulous work at this site uncovered a continuous sequence of human occupation over several millennia. The findings were revolutionary, providing some of the earliest and clearest evidence for the domestication of animals in the Indian subcontinent, as well as a rich and diverse assemblage of microliths.
Q199. Match the Harappan feature in List I with its key attribute in List II and select the correct answer.
| Harappan Feature | Key Attribute |
|---|---|
| A. Script | i. Steatite |
| B. Standard Weights | ii. Chert |
| C. Seals | iii. Carnelian |
| D. Beads | iv. Pictographic |
Explanation
Different materials and styles define Harappan artifacts. The script is primarily pictographic, consisting of various symbols. Standard weights were meticulously crafted from chert. Most seals were made from steatite, a soft stone that was easy to carve. Beads, a popular form of jewelry, were often made from semi-precious stones like carnelian, showcasing the advanced craftsmanship of Harappan lapidaries.
Q200. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the options given below:
| Borrowed Feature | Source Constitution |
|---|---|
| A. Fundamental Duties | i. South African Constitution |
| B. Procedure for amendment of the Constitution | ii. French Constitution |
| C. Ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity | iii. Canadian Constitution |
| D. Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court | iv. Soviet Constitution (USSR) |
Explanation
Fundamental Duties were inspired by the Constitution of the Soviet Union (USSR). The procedure for amending the Constitution was borrowed from South Africa. The ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, which are central to the Preamble, were taken from the French Constitution. Finally, the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court was a feature adopted from the Canadian Constitution.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 191 | (c) Four times the original |
| 192 | (b) Kothari |
| 193 | (b) I, III, IV and V |
| 194 | (d) I, II, III, IV and V |
| 195 | (b) Peneplain |
| 196 | (b) Income to substantive freedoms. |
| 197 | (b) Kilowatt-hour |
| 198 | (a) V.N. Misra |
| 199 | (a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii |
| 200 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
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