Q2401. In recombinant DNA technology, the term transformation refers to:
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Q2402. Consider the following texts written during the reign of Rana Kumbha:
I. Eklinga Mahatmya
II. Rasik Priya
III. Sangit Ratnakar
IV. Sangit Mimamsa
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Eklinga Mahatmya
II. Rasik Priya
III. Sangit Ratnakar
IV. Sangit Mimamsa
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rana Kumbha was a prolific scholar whose court produced significant literary works. He authored Rasik Priya, a commentary on the Gitagovinda, and Sangit Mimamsa. The Eklinga Mahatmya, which details the history and religious significance of Mewar’s patron deity, was also written during his reign. However, Sangit Ratnakar is an older thirteenth-century work by Sarngadeva, though Kumbha wrote a commentary on it.
Q2403. Consider the following statements regarding the Satavahana rulers:
Statement I: The Satavahanas frequently used matronymics (names derived from their mothers) for their kings.
Statement II: The succession to the Satavahana throne was strictly matrilineal, passing to the king’s sister’s son.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Satavahanas frequently used matronymics (names derived from their mothers) for their kings.
Statement II: The succession to the Satavahana throne was strictly matrilineal, passing to the king’s sister’s son.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Satavahana kings frequently used matronymics, such as Gautamiputra and Vashishtiputra, which highlight the high social status of women in their royal family. However, this practice did not imply a matrilineal system of succession. The throne actually passed from father to son in a patrilineal manner. The inclusion of the mother’s name was likely a way to emphasize the purity of the king’s lineage and his religious status.
Q2404. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The death or resignation of the Prime Minister automatically brings about the dissolution of the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The Prime Minister is the keystone of the cabinet arch; he is central to its formation, life, and death.
Assertion (A): The death or resignation of the Prime Minister automatically brings about the dissolution of the Council of Ministers.
Reason (R): The Prime Minister is the keystone of the cabinet arch; he is central to its formation, life, and death.
Explanation
The Prime Minister occupies a central position in the parliamentary system, acting as the foundation of the government. Because the Council of Ministers is formed on the Prime Minister’s advice, his death or resignation automatically causes the entire ministry to dissolve. This reflects the principle that the executive’s authority is tied to the Prime Minister, the keystone of the cabinet arch.
Q2405. Read the following statements regarding the Mediterranean agricultural region:
Statement I: It is renowned as the ‘Orchard Lands of the World’ due to extensive fruit cultivation.
Statement II: Viticulture (grape cultivation) is a specialized and traditional feature of this region, producing high-quality wines.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: It is renowned as the ‘Orchard Lands of the World’ due to extensive fruit cultivation.
Statement II: Viticulture (grape cultivation) is a specialized and traditional feature of this region, producing high-quality wines.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Mediterranean region is globally famous for its diverse and high-quality fruit production, earning it the title of the ‘Orchard Lands of the World.’ Viticulture, or the cultivation of grapes for wine, is a centuries-old tradition that remains a centerpiece of the regional economy. Both statements accurately reflect the specialized nature of Mediterranean agriculture, which leverages a unique climate for high-value crops.
Q2406. Consider the following statements contrasting the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog:
I. Unlike the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog does not possess the power to allocate funds to States or Ministries.
II. NITI Aayog includes State Chief Ministers in its Governing Council, promoting cooperative federalism.
III. NITI Aayog functions under the mandate of promoting policy coordination.
Which of the combinations given above is correct?
I. Unlike the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog does not possess the power to allocate funds to States or Ministries.
II. NITI Aayog includes State Chief Ministers in its Governing Council, promoting cooperative federalism.
III. NITI Aayog functions under the mandate of promoting policy coordination.
Which of the combinations given above is correct?
Explanation
NITI Aayog serves as a policy think-tank and does not have the power to allocate funds, which distinguishes it from the erstwhile Planning Commission. Its Governing Council, including Chief Ministers, fosters a bottom-up approach to development. While it coordinates policy, it does not manage the mandatory devolution of taxes, which remains the constitutional responsibility of the Finance Commission.
Q2407. Which of the following best describes a chimeric DNA?
Explanation
Chimeric DNA, often used synonymously with recombinant DNA, is a single DNA molecule that has been constructed in a laboratory using genetic material from two or more different biological sources or species. The name is derived from the Chimera of Greek mythology, a creature composed of parts from different animals. This molecular hybrid allows for the expression of specific foreign traits within a host organism.
Q2408. The Rajput custom of ‘Saka’ involves which two distinct actions?
Explanation
The ritual of ‘Saka’ was a desperate and final act of Rajput resistance when facing certain defeat during a siege. It consisted of two parts: ‘Jauhar’, where women committed mass self-immolation to protect their honor, and ‘Kesariya’, where men donned saffron robes and rushed into the battlefield to fight until death. This tradition emphasized the Rajput values of honor over surrender or capture.
Q2409. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Satavahanas were orthodox Brahmanas who performed Vedic sacrifices.
Reason (R): They actively persecuted Buddhist monks and destroyed rock-cut Chaityas in the Western Ghats.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Satavahanas were orthodox Brahmanas who performed Vedic sacrifices.
Reason (R): They actively persecuted Buddhist monks and destroyed rock-cut Chaityas in the Western Ghats.
Explanation
The Satavahana rulers were orthodox Brahmanas who performed Vedic sacrifices like the Ashvamedha and Rajasuya to legitimize their imperial status. Despite their personal Brahmanical faith, they were not persecutors of Buddhism. On the contrary, they practiced a policy of religious tolerance and provided significant land grants and financial support for the construction and maintenance of Buddhist rock-cut chaityas and viharas in the Western Ghats.
Q2410. The Chief Minister of a State cannot vote in the Presidential election if:
Explanation
The electoral college for the President consists only of elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative Assemblies. Members of the State Legislative Councils, whether elected or nominated, are excluded from the voting process. Therefore, if a Chief Minister is a member of the upper house of the state legislature, they are ineligible to participate in the election.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2401 | (b) The introduction of recombinant DNA into a host cell. |
| 2402 | (b) I, II and IV |
| 2403 | (a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. |
| 2404 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 2405 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 2406 | (a) I and II only |
| 2407 | (d) Recombinant DNA formed from material of different species |
| 2408 | (d) Jauhar by women and Kesariya by men |
| 2409 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
| 2410 | (d) He is a member of the State Legislative Council |
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