Q2461. The Arab traveler Al-Masudi visited the court of which Gurjara-Pratihara ruler and referred to his kingdom as "Al-Juzr"?
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Q2462. The historical significance of the early land grants (Agraharas and Brahmadeyas) initiated during the Satavahana period lies in the fact that they:
Explanation
The practice of granting tax-free land to Brahmanas and religious institutions, which began during the Satavahana period, had long-term political consequences. These grants transferred administrative and judicial rights from the central government to the beneficiaries. This process gradually led to the weakening of centralized authority and fostered political decentralization. Over centuries, these developments contributed significantly to the emergence of regional power centers and feudal structures.
Q2463. The term "Collective Responsibility" implies that a decision taken by the Cabinet is:
Explanation
Collective responsibility requires that all cabinet decisions are binding on all ministers. While free debate occurs within cabinet meetings, once a decision is made, every minister must defend it in Parliament and public. If a minister cannot support a cabinet decision, they are expected to resign. This principle ensures the government presents a united front and speaks with a single voice on policy.
Q2464. Regarding plantation agriculture, which of the following is NOT typically considered a plantation crop?
Explanation
Plantation agriculture is a specialized commercial system focusing on the large-scale production of a single cash crop, such as rubber, coffee, tea, or sugarcane, primarily for export. These crops are usually grown on large estates in tropical regions. Wheat, however, is a cereal grain typically grown in extensive commercial grain farming or subsistence systems. It is not managed under plantations.
Q2465. Match the taxes in List I with their Constitutional assignments in List II:
Choose the correct answer:
| Taxes | Constitutional Assignment |
|---|---|
| A. Corporation Tax | i. Exclusively Union Tax |
| B. Taxes on agricultural income | ii. Exclusively State Tax |
| C. Tolls | iii. Levied by State, usually collected by Local Bodies |
| D. Customs Duties | iv. Levied and retained by Union |
Explanation
The Constitution divides taxing powers to ensure both levels of government have resources. Customs and corporation taxes are managed by the Union. Taxes on agricultural income and liquor are reserved for the States. Tolls are often collected by local bodies under state authority. This division helps manage the specific administrative and economic requirements of both the national and local levels of governance.
Q2466. Which of the following is an exception to the rule that restriction endonucleases produce sticky ends?
Explanation
Most commonly used restriction enzymes, such as EcoRI, BamHI, and HindIII, cut the DNA strands at staggered positions within the recognition site, creating short, single-stranded overhanging sticky ends. However, some enzymes like SmaI cut both strands of the DNA at the same central position. This results in blunt ends which do not have overhanging sequences. Blunt-ended fragments are generally more difficult to ligate efficiently.
Q2467. Consider the following powers that controlled the region of Malwa:
I. Paramaras
II. Khalji Sultans of Malwa
III. Mughals
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of their control over the region?
I. Paramaras
II. Khalji Sultans of Malwa
III. Mughals
Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of their control over the region?
Explanation
The Malwa region saw a succession of powerful rulers over the centuries. It was first a stronghold of the Rajput Paramara dynasty until the early fourteenth century. Following their decline, the region came under the control of the independent Khalji Sultans of Malwa. Finally, in the sixteenth century, Malwa was integrated into the Mughal Empire, representing a transition from Rajput to regional and then imperial rule.
Q2468. Arrange the following Satavahana rulers in their correct chronological order:
I. Yajna Sri Satakarni
II. Simuka
III. Gautamiputra Satakarni
IV. Satakarni I
I. Yajna Sri Satakarni
II. Simuka
III. Gautamiputra Satakarni
IV. Satakarni I
Explanation
The Satavahana dynasty followed a clear chronological progression of major rulers. Simuka founded the dynasty in the late first century BCE. He was followed by Satakarni I, who expanded the kingdom’s influence. Much later, Gautamiputra Satakarni revived the dynasty’s power in the early second century CE by defeating the Sakas. Finally, Yajna Sri Satakarni ruled toward the end of the second century CE.
Q2469. Which of the following best distinguishes the legal responsibility of a Minister in India from that in Britain?
Explanation
Unlike the British system, where ministers are legally responsible for the monarch’s acts and must countersign them, the Indian Constitution does not provide for the legal responsibility of ministers. A presidential order for a public act does not require a minister’s countersignature. Consequently, Indian courts cannot inquire into the advice given by ministers to the President, as stipulated under Article 74(2).
Q2470. What is the main effect of inadequate drainage in heavily irrigated farming regions, such as parts of the Indira Gandhi Canal command area in Rajasthan?
Explanation
In heavily irrigated regions with poor drainage, the water table can rise to the surface, causing waterlogging. This inhibits plant growth by depriving roots of oxygen. Additionally, as water evaporates from the soil surface, it leaves behind dissolved salts, leading to secondary salinization. This process degrades soil quality and can eventually render the land unproductive, as seen in parts of northwestern Rajasthan.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2461 | (c) Mahipala I |
| 2462 | (c) Led to political decentralization and the emergence of feudal systems. |
| 2463 | (c) Binding on all Ministers, even if they differed in the meeting |
| 2464 | (c) Wheat |
| 2465 | (a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i |
| 2466 | (c) SmaI |
| 2467 | (a) I, II, III |
| 2468 | (a) II, IV, III, I |
| 2469 | (d) Presidential order for a public act does not require a Minister’s countersignature |
| 2470 | (d) Waterlogging and secondary salinization of the soil. |
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