Q2301. The exchange of chromosomal segments between non-homologous chromosomes is referred to as:
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Q2302. Consider the following Chahamana (Chauhan) rulers:
I. Ajayaraja II
II. Prithviraj III
III. Arnoraja
IV. Vigraharaja IV
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of their reigns?
I. Ajayaraja II
II. Prithviraj III
III. Arnoraja
IV. Vigraharaja IV
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of their reigns?
Explanation
The chronological sequence of major Chahamana rulers begins with Ajayaraja II, who founded Ajmer. He was followed by his son Arnoraja, who built the Ana Sagar lake. Next was Vigraharaja IV, celebrated for capturing Delhi and for his literary works. The final prominent ruler in this line was Prithviraj III, who famously fought Muhammad Ghori at the Battles of Tarain.
Q2303. Consider the following statements about the Post-Maurya Sunga period:
I. The Sunga capital remained at Pataliputra, though Vidisha gained prominence.
II. The famous Indo-Greek king Menander invaded India during this period.
III. Agnimitra, a Sunga prince, is the protagonist of a famous play by Kalidasa.
IV. The Sungas replaced Sanskrit with Prakrit as the official court language.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. The Sunga capital remained at Pataliputra, though Vidisha gained prominence.
II. The famous Indo-Greek king Menander invaded India during this period.
III. Agnimitra, a Sunga prince, is the protagonist of a famous play by Kalidasa.
IV. The Sungas replaced Sanskrit with Prakrit as the official court language.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
During the Sunga period, Vidisha became a major political center alongside the traditional capital at Pataliputra. This era witnessed invasions by Indo- Greek kings, including the famous Menander. The Sunga prince Agnimitra is celebrated as the hero in Kalidasa’s play Malavikagnimitram. Contrary to shifting to Prakrit, the Sunga period was actually marked by a significant revival of Sanskrit as the language of the royal court and high intellectual discourse.
Q2304. The term ‘Cabinet’ is mentioned in the Indian Constitution in which Article?
Explanation
The word ‘Cabinet’ was not originally in the Constitution. It was inserted into Article 352 by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978. It specifies that the President can proclaim a National Emergency only after receiving a written communication of the decision from the Union Cabinet. Elsewhere, the Constitution uses the broader term ‘Council of Ministers’ to describe the executive branch.
Q2305. Which of the following is NOT an attribute of intensive subsistence farming?
Explanation
Intensive subsistence farming is defined by very small, fragmented landholdings due to high population pressure and inheritance laws. It relies heavily on manual labor and traditional tools rather than large-scale mechanization. The system aims for maximum output per hectare using organic manures and multiple cropping. Large consolidated farms using heavy machinery are characteristic of commercial grain farming, which prioritizes profit.
Q2306. Consider Statement I and Statement II regarding GST implementation in India.
Statement I: India adopted a dual GST model where both the Centre and the States simultaneously levy tax on a common base.
Statement II: The dual model was necessary because the Indian Constitution empowers both the Union and the States to levy and collect taxes concurrently.
Statement I: India adopted a dual GST model where both the Centre and the States simultaneously levy tax on a common base.
Statement II: The dual model was necessary because the Indian Constitution empowers both the Union and the States to levy and collect taxes concurrently.
Explanation
India’s dual GST model reflects the country’s federal structure, where both the Centre and States have the power to tax goods and services. Since both levels of government rely on these revenues, the dual model allows them to levy tax concurrently on a common base. This system maintains fiscal autonomy for the States while achieving the goal of a unified national market.
Q2307. What is the effect of a missense mutation?
Explanation
A missense mutation is a point mutation in which a single nucleotide change results in a codon that codes for a different amino acid than the original. This substitution can alter the proteins shape, stability, or enzymatic activity, potentially leading to disease. For instance, the mutation causing sickle cell anemia is a missense mutation where glutamic acid is replaced by valine.
Q2308. The title "Hindu Surtran" was historically associated with which ruler of the Guhila dynasty?
Explanation
The title "Hindu Surtran" or "Hindu Sultan" was historically used for Rana Kumbha of Mewar. This title reflected his status as a powerful Hindu sovereign who successfully defended his kingdom against the surrounding Sultans of Malwa and Gujarat. It also signified his military dominance and his role as a protector of Hindu culture and religious institutions during the fifteenth century.
Q2309. The Kushana dynasty originally belonged to which nomadic tribe from Central Asia?
Explanation
The Kushanas were a branch of the Yuezhi, a nomadic confederation originally inhabiting the grasslands of Central Asia near modern-day China. After being displaced by the Xiongnu, the Yuezhi migrated westward and eventually settled in Bactria. From this base, one of their five tribes, the Kushanas under Kujula Kadphises, unified the confederation and expanded southward into the Indian subcontinent, establishing one of the most powerful empires of the ancient world.
Q2310. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the President and must be a person qualified to be appointed as:
Explanation
To be appointed as the Attorney General of India, a person must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court. This requires being a citizen of India and having served as a High Court judge for five years, or as an advocate for ten years, or being an eminent jurist in the President’s opinion. This ensures high expertise.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2301 | (c) Translocation |
| 2302 | (a) I, III, IV, II |
| 2303 | (c) I, II, and III only |
| 2304 | (a) Article 352 |
| 2305 | (a) Cultivation of large, consolidated landholdings using heavy machinery. |
| 2306 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 2307 | (a) Single amino acid substitution within the protein sequence |
| 2308 | (c) Rana Kumbha |
| 2309 | (c) Yuezhi |
| 2310 | (c) A judge of the Supreme Court |
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