Q2091. The Delwara Temples at Mount Abu, a pinnacle of Jain temple architecture, were primarily constructed under the patronage of which dynasty’s ministers?
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Q2092. Consider the following statements regarding Bindusara’s religious affiliations:
Statement I: Bindusara was a devout follower of Buddhism like his son Ashoka.
Statement II: Historical evidence suggests Bindusara heavily patronized the Ajivika sect.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: Bindusara was a devout follower of Buddhism like his son Ashoka.
Statement II: Historical evidence suggests Bindusara heavily patronized the Ajivika sect.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Historical records indicate that Bindusara did not follow Buddhism; instead, that path was famously adopted by his son, Ashoka. Bindusara is noted for patronizing the Ajivika sect, an ascetic group that believed in the philosophy of Niyati or predestination. His religious inclination was distinct from his father’s transition to Jainism and his son’s later dedication to the Buddhist Dhamma and its propagation.
Q2093. Which of the following statements about the electoral college of the President is correct?
Explanation
The presidential electoral college includes elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of the states. Significantly, the 70th Amendment Act of 1992 included the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry. Nominated members of Parliament and state assemblies, and all members of legislative councils, are excluded from this specific electoral voting process.
Q2094. Match the plantation crops in List I with their primary producing regions or characteristics in
List II.
List I: (Crop)
A. Coffee
B. Tea
C. Cocoa
D. Rubber
List II: (Characteristic/Region)
i. Requires abundant rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year and is native to the Amazon basin.
ii. Grown on hill slopes in tropical and subtropical regions; major producers include India and China.
iii. Native to Ethiopian highlands; Brazil is the largest producer.
iv. Primarily grown in West Africa; used in chocolate production.
List II.
List I: (Crop)
A. Coffee
B. Tea
C. Cocoa
D. Rubber
List II: (Characteristic/Region)
i. Requires abundant rainfall evenly distributed throughout the year and is native to the Amazon basin.
ii. Grown on hill slopes in tropical and subtropical regions; major producers include India and China.
iii. Native to Ethiopian highlands; Brazil is the largest producer.
iv. Primarily grown in West Africa; used in chocolate production.
Explanation
Coffee is native to the Ethiopian highlands, with Brazil as its largest producer. Tea thrives on tropical and subtropical hill slopes, especially in India and China. Cocoa is extensively grown in West Africa for the chocolate industry. Natural rubber, native to the Amazon, requires high year-round rainfall and is now predominantly produced in Southeast Asian countries.
Q2095. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Provident fund deposits and judicial deposits do not form part of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Reason (R): These funds do not belong to the Government, and the Government acts merely as a banker or trustee for them.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Provident fund deposits and judicial deposits do not form part of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Reason (R): These funds do not belong to the Government, and the Government acts merely as a banker or trustee for them.
Explanation
Provident fund and judicial deposits are categorized under the Public Account because the government does not own these assets. Instead, it serves as a trustee or banker for the citizens or entities that deposited the money. Because these funds are held in trust, they are managed separately from the tax revenues found in the Consolidated Fund of India.
Q2096. Match List-I with List-II regarding gene components:
| Gene component | Description |
|---|---|
| A. Promoter | i. Non-coding region of a gene |
| B. Exon | ii. Region marking the end of transcription |
| C. Intron | iii. Coding region of a gene |
| D. Terminator | iv. Binding site for RNA polymerase |
Explanation
A gene contains several distinct regions that regulate and encode information. The promoter acts as the initial binding site for RNA polymerase to start transcription. Exons are the coding sequences that remain in the final messenger RNA, while introns are non-coding regions removed during splicing. The terminator sequence signals the end of the transcription process to the molecular machinery.
Q2097. The decline of major Rajput dynasties in the late 12th and early 13th centuries can be primarily attributed to:
Explanation
The decline of major Rajput powers in the late twelfth century was primarily driven by political fragmentation and a lack of military unity. Continuous inter-clan rivalries prevented the formation of a cohesive defensive front against external threats. Additionally, the reliance on feudal levies rather than a centralized standing army made it difficult for them to counter mobile Turkic forces.
Q2098. Consider the following statements about Bindusara:
I. He successfully expanded the Mauryan Empire deep into the peninsular South.
II. A rebellion in Taxila occurred during his reign, which was suppressed by Ashoka.
III. He requested a Greek king to send sweet wine, dried figs, and a sophist.
IV. Chanakya continued to serve as a minister during the early part of his reign.
V. He was the first Mauryan king to issue gold coins.
Which of the above statements represent an incorrect combination?
I. He successfully expanded the Mauryan Empire deep into the peninsular South.
II. A rebellion in Taxila occurred during his reign, which was suppressed by Ashoka.
III. He requested a Greek king to send sweet wine, dried figs, and a sophist.
IV. Chanakya continued to serve as a minister during the early part of his reign.
V. He was the first Mauryan king to issue gold coins.
Which of the above statements represent an incorrect combination?
Explanation
Bindusara expanded Mauryan influence into the Deccan and maintained a cabinet where Chanakya briefly served. He faced a revolt in Taxila, which Ashoka suppressed. While he famously requested wine and figs from the Greeks, he did not issue gold coins. The introduction of regular gold currency in India is primarily associated with the Kushanas, specifically Vima Kadphises, rather than the early Mauryan rulers.
Q2099. Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the President of India:
I. He appoints the Chief Election Commissioner.
II. He causes the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General to be laid before Parliament.
III. He can promulgate ordinances when both the Houses of Parliament are not in session.
IV. He appoints the Chief Minister of a State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. He appoints the Chief Election Commissioner.
II. He causes the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General to be laid before Parliament.
III. He can promulgate ordinances when both the Houses of Parliament are not in session.
IV. He appoints the Chief Minister of a State.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The President holds wide-ranging powers, including the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other key officials. He is responsible for placing reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General before Parliament. Additionally, under Article 123, he can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. However, the appointment of a State Chief Minister is the constitutional duty of the Governor.
Q2100. Which of the following is the odd one out based on the classification of major crops?
Explanation
Wheat is categorized as a cereal or food crop, forming a staple part of human diets globally. In contrast, jute and cotton are fiber crops used in the textile industry, and rubber is an industrial plantation crop. This distinction separates wheat from the others, which are primarily cultivated for their industrial applications rather than direct human consumption.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2091 | (d) Solankis of Gujarat |
| 2092 | (b) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct. |
| 2093 | (d) Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Delhi and Puducherry. |
| 2094 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| 2095 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 2096 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii |
| 2097 | (a) Lack of a centralized standing army and continuous inter-clan rivalries. |
| 2098 | (c) V only |
| 2099 | (a) I, II and III |
| 2100 | (a) Wheat |
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