Q2201. In the normal human karyotype, how many pairs of autosomes are present?
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Q2202. The Paramara king Bhoja established the Saraswati Kanthabharana Vidyapeeth at which of the following places?
Explanation
King Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty was a renowned scholar and polymath who ruled from his capital at Dhar. He established the Saraswati Kanthabharana Vidyapeeth, a major center for higher learning and Sanskrit studies. The institution included a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Bhoja’s patronage of literature and science made Dhar one of the most significant cultural centers of medieval India.
Q2203. Match List-I (Megasthenes’s classes) with List-II (Description).
| Megasthenes’s classes | Description |
|---|---|
| A. Philosophers | i. The largest class, exempted from military service |
| B. Husbandmen | ii. Spies and inspectors who reported directly to the king |
| C. Overseers | iii. The smallest class, comprising the highest state officials |
| D. Councillors | iv. Brahmins and ascetics |
Explanation
Megasthenes identified various social groups based on their societal roles. Philosophers included Brahmins and ascetics who performed sacrifices. Husbandmen formed the largest class and were dedicated to farming, exempted from military duties. Overseers acted as inspectors or spies, reporting directly to the monarch about the state of affairs. Councillors were the smallest but most powerful group, serving as high-level advisors and administrative officials within the central government.
Q2204. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Constitutional Articles | Provisions concerning the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers |
|---|---|
| A. Article 74 | i. Duties of Prime Minister in respect to furnishing information to the President |
| B. Article 75 | ii. Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President |
| C. Article 78 | iii. Other provisions as to Ministers, including collective responsibility |
| D. Article 352 | iv. Mention of the word ‘Cabinet’ |
Explanation
Article 74 establishes the Council of Ministers to advise the President. Article 75 outlines the appointment of ministers and their collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha. Article 78 specifies the Prime Minister’s duty to inform the President about administrative and legislative matters. Article 352 is notable as the only place where the term ‘Cabinet’ is explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution text.
Q2205. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The yield per acre in intensive subsistence farming is relatively high.
Reason (R): Farmers use every bit of available land and often practice multiple cropping due to high population pressure. In the light of the above statements, select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The yield per acre in intensive subsistence farming is relatively high.
Reason (R): Farmers use every bit of available land and often practice multiple cropping due to high population pressure. In the light of the above statements, select the correct answer from the options given below:
Explanation
Due to severe population pressure and limited land availability, farmers in intensive subsistence systems utilize every available space. They practice multiple cropping and apply significant manual labor and organic manures to maximize the harvest from small plots. This intense use of resources results in a high yield per unit of land, even though total output per laborer remains low.
Q2206. What is the most appropriate reason for the 15th Finance Commission reducing the vertical tax devolution to States from 42% (under 14th FC) to 41%?
Explanation
The vertical devolution share was adjusted from forty-two percent to forty-one percent to account for the status change of Jammu and Kashmir. Following its reorganization into the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the responsibility for their funding shifted to the Centre. This one percent reduction ensured that the necessary resources remained available for the newly formed territories.
Q2207. The highly condensed and transcriptionally inactive region of a chromosome is called:
Explanation
Heterochromatin refers to regions of the chromosome that remain highly condensed and tightly packed throughout the cell cycle. Due to this dense structure, these areas are generally transcriptionally inactive, meaning the genes within them are not expressed. This contrasts with euchromatin, which is less condensed and contains actively transcribed genes. Heterochromatin plays a vital role in maintaining chromosome structural integrity and gene regulation.
Q2208. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Vigraharaja IV (Bsaldeva) is considered to have presided over the golden age of the Shakambhari Chahamanas.
Reason (R): He expanded the empire up to Delhi and authored the Sanskrit play Harikeli Nataka.
Which of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Vigraharaja IV (Bsaldeva) is considered to have presided over the golden age of the Shakambhari Chahamanas.
Reason (R): He expanded the empire up to Delhi and authored the Sanskrit play Harikeli Nataka.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Vigraharaja IV, also known as Bisaldev, is celebrated for bringing the Chahamana dynasty to its peak. He captured Delhi from the Tomaras, extending the kingdom’s reach into the heart of North India. Beyond his military success, he was a distinguished man of letters who authored the Harikeli Nataka, a Sanskrit play, reflecting the cultural prosperity during his prosperous reign.
Q2209. Consider the following statements regarding the observations made in the Indica:
Statement I: Megasthenes accurately understood and documented the intricate details of the four-fold Varna system.
Statement II: Megasthenes mentioned the existence of a Pandya kingdom in the south that was ruled by women.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: Megasthenes accurately understood and documented the intricate details of the four-fold Varna system.
Statement II: Megasthenes mentioned the existence of a Pandya kingdom in the south that was ruled by women.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Megasthenes failed to accurately describe the complex four-fold Varna system, instead classifying society into seven groups based on occupation. However, he did provide intriguing details about South India, specifically mentioning the Pandya kingdom. He recorded a legend that the kingdom was founded by a daughter of Heracles and was ruled by women, who were provided with a massive army to protect and maintain the sovereign’s authority.
Q2210. Which of the following is NOT an essential qualification for a person to be eligible for election as Vice-President?
Explanation
To be eligible for the Vice-Presidency, a person must be an Indian citizen, at least thirty-five years old, and not hold an office of profit. A specific requirement is that the candidate must be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. This differs from the President, who must be qualified for election to the Lok Sabha instead.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2201 | (a) 22 pairs |
| 2202 | (b) Dhar |
| 2203 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
| 2204 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 2205 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 2206 | (b) To adjust for the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories |
| 2207 | (b) Heterochromatin |
| 2208 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 2209 | (b) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct. |
| 2210 | (a) He must be qualified for election to the Lok Sabha |
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