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RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q2211. Consider the following statements regarding mixed farming: I. It is commonly found in the highly developed parts of the world, e.g., North-western Europe and Eastern North America. II. Fodder crops like alfalfa and clover are an important component of this system. III. It strictly avoids the rearing of animals like cattle, sheep, and pigs. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Mixed farming is a sophisticated system prevalent in developed regions like Western Europe and North America. It involves a balanced integration of crop cultivation and livestock rearing. Fodder crops such as alfalfa and clover are essential, as they provide nutrition for animals and help fix nitrogen in the soil. The inclusion of cattle and sheep is a defining characteristic.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Fiscal Federalism and Finance Commission
Q2212. Consider Statement I and Statement II regarding the 15th Finance Commission. Statement I: The 15th Finance Commission introduced a new criterion called "Demographic Performance" in horizontal devolution. Statement II: The purpose of the "Demographic Performance" criterion was to reward states with a lower Total Fertility Rate (TFR).
Explanation
The 15th Finance Commission introduced the "Demographic Performance" criterion to reward states that effectively managed their population growth. This was measured using the Total Fertility Rate, incentivizing states that met replacement level targets. By including this metric, the commission balanced the use of 2011 population data, ensuring that states with successful family planning programs were not financially disadvantaged.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Genetics, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
Q2213. Match List-I with List-II regarding chromosome types:
Chromosome type
Centromere position
A. Metacentric
i. Centromere at the terminal end
B. Sub-metacentric
ii. Centromere in the middle, equal arms
C. Acrocentric
iii. Centromere close to the end
D. Telocentric
iv. Centromere slightly away from the middle
Explanation
A metacentric chromosome has its centromere in the middle, a sub-metacentric slightly away from the middle, an acrocentric close to one end and a telocentric at the terminal end. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q2214. What was the immediate political consequence of Prithviraj III’s defeat in the Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE)?
Explanation
The defeat of Prithviraj III in the Second Battle of Tarain in 1192 CE was a watershed event in Indian history. It led to the immediate collapse of the Chauhan power base in North India and enabled Muhammad Ghori to establish Turkic control over Delhi and Ajmer. This victory laid the foundation for the Sultanate period and significantly altered India’s political landscape.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Maurya and Post-Maurya Dynasties
Q2215. Consider the following statements based on Megasthenes’ account of India: I. Famines never occur in India. II. The art of writing was widely used for drafting legal contracts. III. Dionysus and Heracles were worshipped by the Indians. IV. The practice of usury (lending money at interest) was prevalent among the common people. V. Indian soldiers were equipped primarily with longbows and broadswords. Which combination accurately reflects the claims made by Megasthenes?
Explanation
Megasthenes made several remarkable claims, including the observation that famines never occurred in India and that Indians were unfamiliar with the art of writing for legal contracts. He identified the worship of Indian deities, which he associated with the Greek gods Dionysus and Heracles. Furthermore, he noted that the Indian military was well-organized, with soldiers typically equipped with formidable longbows and large, heavy broadswords.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Executive: President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Cabinet
Q2216. Consider the following Cabinet Committees and their usual Chairpersons: I. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet - Prime Minister II. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs - Prime Minister III. Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs - Prime Minister IV. Cabinet Committee on Accommodation - Minister of Home Affairs Which of the above pair(s) is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional bodies that handle specific areas of governance. The Prime Minister usually chairs the most powerful committees, such as the Appointments Committee, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, and the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs. The Cabinet Committee on Accommodation is typically chaired by the Home Minister. These committees help reduce the workload of the Union Cabinet.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Agriculture: Types, Farming Systems and Major Crops
Q2217. Match the agricultural practices in List I with their defining characteristics in List II.
Practice
Characteristic
A. Dairy Farming
i. Highly mechanized, large farms, low yield per acre but high yield per person.
B. Mediterranean Agriculture
ii. Capital intensive, focused on milch animals, labor intensive throughout the year.
C. Shifting Cultivation
iii. Slash and burn technique, low technological input.
D. Commercial Grain Farming
iv. Specialized in orchard farming, viticulture, tolerant of summer droughts.
Explanation
Dairy farming is capital and labor-intensive, focusing on milch animals year-round. Mediterranean agriculture is known for specialized viticulture and orchard farming adapted to dry summers. Shifting cultivation uses the slash-and-burn technique with low technological input. Commercial grain farming is highly mechanized on large farms, resulting in high yield per person despite lower yield per acre than intensive systems.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Fiscal Federalism and Finance Commission
Q2218. Consider the following statements regarding the 15th Finance Commission recommendations: I. It recommended a non-lapsable fund for modernisation of defence and internal security. II. It recommended revenue deficit grants for all 28 states for the entire award period. III. Sector-specific grants were recommended for health, school education, and agriculture. IV. It suggested a glide path to reduce the combined debt-to-GDP ratio of Centre and States. V. It recommended states to update their Fiscal Responsibility Legislation. Which of the combinations given above represents correct statements?
Explanation
The 15th Finance Commission recommended a non-lapsable defence fund, sector-specific grants, and a debt reduction glide path. It also urged states to modernize their fiscal responsibility laws. However, it did not recommend revenue deficit grants for all states for the whole period; instead, these grants were targeted only at states that faced persistent budgetary gaps after tax devolution.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Genetics, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
Q2219. Consider the following statements about human chromosomes: I. The Y chromosome is smaller than the X chromosome. II. Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from deterioration. III. Kinetochores form at the centromere during cell division. IV. A normal human female karyotype is 46, XY. V. Histone proteins help package DNA into chromosomes. Which of the above statements is incorrect?
Explanation
In human genetics, a normal female karyotype is designated as forty-six, XX, while a male is forty-six, XY. The Y chromosome is physically smaller than the X. Telomeres provide essential protection at chromosomal ends, and kinetochores are necessary for spindle attachment. Histone proteins facilitate DNA packaging. Therefore, identifying a female as having an XY configuration is factually incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q2220. Consider the following statements regarding the early Guhila dynasty: I. Bappa Rawal issued gold coins weighing 115 grains. II. Allat established the second capital at Ahar and introduced a bureaucratic system. III. Jaitra Singh shifted the capital to Chittor. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The early Guhila dynasty witnessed several foundational developments. Bappa Rawal issued gold coins, signifying economic stability. Allat established a second capital at Ahar and introduced an organized bureaucratic system to manage the growing state. Later, Jaitra Singh shifted the primary capital to the fort of Chittor, which remained the central seat of Mewar’s power for several centuries to follow.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
2211
(a) I and II only
2212
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2213
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
2214
(c) The establishment of Turkic rule over Delhi and Ajmer
2215
(a) I, III, and V only
2216
(d) I, II, III and IV
2217
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
2218
(b) I, III, IV and V only
2219
(b) IV only
2220
(d) I, II and III
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