Q2261. Consider the historical texts written under Rajput patronage. Which of the following is incorrectly matched?
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Q2262. Match List-I (Scholar) with List-II (Proposed theory for Mauryan decline).
| Scholar | Proposed theory for Mauryan decline |
|---|---|
| A. Haraprasad Shastri | i. Economic crisis and debasement of currency |
| B. H.C. Raychaudhuri | ii. Brahminic reaction against Ashoka’s policies |
| C. D.D. Kosambi | iii. Highly centralized administration and weak successors |
| D. Romila Thapar | iv. Ashoka’s pacifist policies weakening the military |
Explanation
Various scholars have proposed different theories for the Mauryan collapse. Haraprasad Shastri focused on the Brahminic reaction against Ashokan policies. H.C. Raychaudhuri argued that Ashoka’s pacifism weakened the military’s fighting spirit. D.D. Kosambi highlighted an economic crisis evidenced by the debasement of currency. Romila Thapar emphasized the inherent weaknesses of a highly centralized administration which failed when faced with incompetent successors.
Q2263. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| Dignitary | Type of Majority required for Removal |
|---|---|
| A. President of India | i. Effective majority in Rajya Sabha and simple majority in Lok Sabha |
| B. Vice President of India | ii. Two-thirds majority of total membership in both Houses |
| C. Speaker of Lok Sabha | iii. Special majority (two-thirds present and voting + absolute majority) in both Houses |
| D. Supreme Court Judge | iv. Effective majority in Lok Sabha |
Explanation
Different constitutional offices require specific majorities for removal. The President is removed by a two-thirds majority of total membership. The Vice-President requires an effective majority in the Rajya Sabha and a simple majority in the Lok Sabha. The Speaker is removed by an effective majority in the Lok Sabha. Supreme Court judges are removed by a special majority in both Houses.
Q2264. Match the crops in List I with their characteristic features in List II.
| Crop | Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Sugarcane | i. Known as the ‘Golden Fibre’; requires well-drained fertile soils in the flood plains. |
| B. Tea | ii. Often used as both food and fodder; originated in the Americas. |
| C. Jute | iii. A tropical grass that takes almost a year to mature and exhausts soil fertility rapidly. |
| D. Maize | iv. Requires a warm and moist frost-free climate all year; frequent showers promote tender leaf growth. |
Explanation
Sugarcane is a long-duration tropical grass that heavily depletes soil nutrients. Tea requires warm, moist conditions and frequent rain for tender leaf growth. Jute, the ‘Golden Fibre,’ thrives on fertile floodplains with annual soil renewal. Maize originated in the Americas and serves as both human food and animal fodder. Each crop plays a distinct role based on environmental features.
Q2265. Which of the following statements correctly describes a feature of Grants-in-aid under Article 282?
Explanation
Article 282 provides a flexible mechanism for the Union or States to provide grants for any public purpose. These are discretionary and do not fall under the mandatory recommendations of the Finance Commission. While often used for Centrally Sponsored Schemes, they offer the government a way to address immediate policy goals and developmental priorities that might not be covered.
Q2266. Which of the following is an example of a physical mutagen?
Explanation
Mutagens are agents that increase the frequency of mutations in an organisms DNA. Physical mutagens include various forms of high-energy radiation. Ultraviolet radiation is a well-known physical mutagen that causes the formation of pyrimidine dimers, particularly thymine dimers, which distort the DNA structure. This contrasts with chemical mutagens like nitrous acid or mustard gas, which interact chemically with the nitrogenous bases.
Q2267. Consider the following statements regarding temple architecture under Rajput dynasties:
I. The Osian temples were built predominantly in the Maha-Maru style.
II. The Sas-Bahu temple of Nagda is associated with the Guhila dynasty.
III. The Brahma Temple of Pushkar was constructed entirely by Rana Kumbha.
IV. The Jagdish Temple in Udaipur is a fine example of the Panchayatana style.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Osian temples were built predominantly in the Maha-Maru style.
II. The Sas-Bahu temple of Nagda is associated with the Guhila dynasty.
III. The Brahma Temple of Pushkar was constructed entirely by Rana Kumbha.
IV. The Jagdish Temple in Udaipur is a fine example of the Panchayatana style.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Temple architecture in Rajasthan flourished under various dynasties. The Osian temples exhibit the Maha-Maru style, and the Sas- Bahu temple at Nagda is a Guhila masterpiece. The Jagdish Temple in Udaipur follows the Panchayatana style. However, the Brahma Temple at Pushkar was not built entirely by Rana Kumbha, as the site has ancient origins and has undergone several historical renovations.
Q2268. Who was the last ruler of the Mauryan dynasty, assassinated by his own commander-in-chief?
Explanation
Brihadratha was the final monarch of the Mauryan dynasty. His reign came to a violent end around 185 BCE when he was assassinated during a military parade by his own commander-in-chief, Pushyamitra Sunga. This coup marked the definitive collapse of the Mauryan Empire and the rise of the Sunga dynasty. The event reflected the internal instability and loss of control that characterized the later years of Mauryan rule.
Q2269. Find the odd one out concerning the powers of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha (Vice President) and the Speaker of Lok Sabha:
Explanation
Both the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha maintain order, exercise casting votes, and adjourn for lack of quorum. However, a significant difference is that the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, being the Vice- President, cannot preside over a joint sitting of Parliament. This duty falls to the Speaker or, in their absence, the Deputy Speaker.
Q2270. Which of the following pairs concerning the physical requirements of crops is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
Cotton requires bright sunshine and a long frost-free period to mature successfully; continuous cloudy days or excessively high rainfall can damage the bolls and reduce quality. Wheat prefers a cool growing season and sunny ripening period. Rice and jute both thrive in high temperatures and humid conditions. The mismatch highlights the climatic sensitivity of cotton, which grows best in drier environments.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2261 | (d) Vamsha Bhaskar - Dayaldas |
| 2262 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 2263 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 2264 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 2265 | (d) They are discretionary grants made by the Union or a State for any public purpose. |
| 2266 | (a) Ultraviolet (UV) radiation |
| 2267 | (a) I, II and IV |
| 2268 | (b) Brihadratha |
| 2269 | (b) Presiding over the joint sitting of Parliament |
| 2270 | (b) Cotton - High rainfall of 250 cm and continuous cloudy days. |
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