Q2071. Which is the most appropriate description of the "Income Distance" criterion used by the Finance Commission?
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Q2072. The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself is known as:
Explanation
Replication is the biological process by which a cell creates an identical duplicate of its entire DNA molecule. This occurs during the S-phase of the cell cycle to ensure that both resulting daughter cells receive a complete set of genetic instructions. The process is semi-conservative, meaning each new double helix consists of one original strand and one newly synthesized strand.
Q2073. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Surjan Hada of Bundi surrendered the Ranthambore Fort to Akbar in 1569 CE.
Reason (R): The Hadas faced military pressure from the Mughals combined with the diplomatic efforts of Bhagwant Das and Man Singh.
Which of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Surjan Hada of Bundi surrendered the Ranthambore Fort to Akbar in 1569 CE.
Reason (R): The Hadas faced military pressure from the Mughals combined with the diplomatic efforts of Bhagwant Das and Man Singh.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Surjan Hada of Bundi surrendered the Ranthambore Fort to Akbar in 1569 after a prolonged siege. The surrender was not merely a result of military pressure but was facilitated by the diplomatic mediation of Bhagwant Das and Man Singh of Amber. These Kachwaha nobles persuaded the Hada ruler to accept Mughal suzerainty in exchange for favorable terms.
Q2074. Which Maurya ruler was known to the Greeks by the title Amitrochates (Sanskrit: Amitraghata, meaning slayer of foes)?
Explanation
Bindusara, the second Mauryan emperor and son of Chandragupta, was referred to by Greek writers as Amitrochates. This name is a transliteration of the Sanskrit title Amitraghata, meaning the slayer of enemies. His reign was characterized by the consolidation of the empire inherited from his father and the maintenance of diplomatic relations with various Hellenistic kingdoms in the West and Near East.
Q2075. Which among the following Constitutional Amendment Acts authorized the President to require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice, either generally or otherwise?
Explanation
The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 introduced a significant provision to Article 74. It authorized the President to require the Council of Ministers to reconsider their advice. While the President can return the advice once, he is bound to act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration. This amendment restored a discretionary check against potential arbitrary executive decisions.
Q2076. What is the primary reason maize is cultivated widely in both tropical and temperate zones?
Explanation
Maize is highly versatile, thriving in varied climatic conditions ranging from tropical to temperate zones. It serves multiple roles as a staple food for humans, high-energy fodder for livestock, and a raw material for industrial products like starch and biofuel. This adaptability and multi-purpose utility make it one of the most widely cultivated cereals globally.
Q2077. Consider the following statements regarding the Constitutional provisions for financial relations:
I. Article 268 deals with duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States.
II. Article 269 deals with taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States.
III. Article 270 provides for taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the States.
IV. Article 271 allows the Union to levy a surcharge on taxes for the purpose of the States.
Which of the following is the incorrect combination?
I. Article 268 deals with duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States.
II. Article 269 deals with taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States.
III. Article 270 provides for taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the States.
IV. Article 271 allows the Union to levy a surcharge on taxes for the purpose of the States.
Which of the following is the incorrect combination?
Explanation
Under the Constitution, Article 268 deals with duties collected by States, Article 269 involves taxes assigned to States, and Article 270 covers the shared divisible pool. However, Article 271 empowers the Union to levy surcharges on taxes and duties for Union purposes only, not for the benefit of the States, which is a common misconception.
Q2078. A gene is best defined as:
Explanation
A gene represents the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Structurally, it is a specific sequence of nucleotides located at a particular position on a chromosome. These segments contain the coded instructions required to synthesize functional products, such as polypeptide chains or various types of RNA molecules, which ultimately determine the traits and characteristics of a living organism.
Q2079. Which Kachwaha ruler is credited with the construction of the Jantar Mantar observatories and the founding of Jaipur?
Explanation
Sawai Jai Singh II was a distinguished statesman, mathematician, and astronomer of the Kachwaha dynasty. He is renowned for founding the city of Jaipur in 1727, planned according to Vastu Shastra. Furthermore, he constructed five astronomical observatories, known as Jantar Mantars, across North India. His contributions represent a unique blend of traditional Indian scientific knowledge and contemporary architectural planning.
Q2080. During the reign of Bindusara, which Syrian king sent Deimachus as an ambassador to the Mauryan court?
Explanation
Deimachus was a Greek ambassador sent to the Mauryan court at Pataliputra by Antiochus I, the ruler of the Seleucid Empire. This diplomatic exchange occurred during the reign of Bindusara, continuing the tradition of international relations established by his father. Such interactions highlight the Mauryan Empire’s integration into the wider Hellenistic world, facilitating the exchange of ambassadors, information, and various commercial goods.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2071 | (a) The distance of a State’s per capita income from the State with the highest per capita income |
| 2072 | (a) Replication |
| 2073 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 2074 | (d) Bindusara |
| 2075 | (b) 44th Amendment Act |
| 2076 | (d) It adapts well to varied climates and serves as human food, animal fodder, and industrial raw material. |
| 2077 | (c) IV only |
| 2078 | (d) A specific DNA segment encoding a functional protein or RNA |
| 2079 | (b) Sawai Jai Singh II |
| 2080 | (b) Antiochus I |
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