Q2501. Who among the following was the court poet of Man Singh I and wrote "Man Charitra"?
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Q2502. In the context of the Union Executive, the "Spoils System" or "Patronage System" of ministerial appointments is:
Explanation
The ‘Spoils System’ or ‘Patronage System’, where public offices are distributed based on political loyalty, is not a feature of the Indian Union executive. India follows the parliamentary model where ministerial appointments depend on membership in the legislature and the support of the majority party. Civil service appointments are merit-based and independent of political changes, ensuring administrative continuity and professional neutrality.
Q2503. In the context of the history of Finance Commissions, select the correct chronological order of the Chairpersons of the Finance Commission of India:
Explanation
The Finance Commission of India is a constitutional body established every five years. Its leadership history began with K.C. Neogy as the first chairman in 1951. Over the decades, prominent figures like Mahavir Tyagi, who led the fifth commission, and Y.B. Chavan, who led the eighth, have served, culminating recently with N.K. Singh for the fifteenth. Each chairperson has shaped the nation’s fiscal landscape.
Q2504. During the denaturation step of PCR, the temperature is typically raised to approximately:
Explanation
During the denaturation step of a PCR cycle, the reaction mixture is typically heated to a temperature between 94°C and 96°C. This intense heat provides the energy required to break the hydrogen bonds between the complementary nitrogenous bases of the double-stranded DNA template. As a result, the two strands separate completely, providing the necessary single-stranded templates for the primers to bind in the subsequent annealing step.
Q2505. Which Hada ruler of Bundi is famous for his resistance against Aurangzeb in the Battle of Dharmat (1658 CE)?
Explanation
Rao Chhatrasal Hada of Bundi was a valiant military leader who played a significant role during the Mughal war of succession. In 1658, he fought for the imperial cause under Prince Dara Shikoh at the Battle of Samugarh against Aurangzeb. Despite his fierce resistance and personal bravery on the battlefield, he was killed in action, and his sacrifice is still remembered in Bundi’s history.
Q2506. Which among the following Presidents of India was elected unopposed?
Explanation
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy remains the only President of India to have been elected unopposed. After his nomination papers were scrutinized, he was the sole valid candidate remaining. He served as the sixth President from 1977 to 1982. This unique occurrence happened during the post-Emergency period, following the consensus among various political parties to support his candidacy for the highest office.
Q2507. The concept of "Fiscal Capacity Distance" used in the horizontal distribution formula essentially measures:
Explanation
Fiscal capacity distance measures the potential of a state to raise revenue based on its economic base, such as per capita income. It identifies the gap between a state’s revenue potential and that of the strongest state. By using this metric, the Finance Commission can direct more funds to states with lower fiscal capacity, helping them provide essential public services more equitably.
Q2508. What is the primary purpose of the short oligonucleotide primers used in PCR?
Explanation
DNA polymerases cannot initiate the synthesis of a new DNA strand from scratch; they require a pre-existing 3-hydroxyl group to add nucleotides. In PCR, short, synthetic oligonucleotide primers provide this essential starting point. These primers are designed to be complementary to the sequences flanking the target DNA region, ensuring that the polymerase only amplifies the specific segment of interest during the extension phase.
Q2509. The famous poet Bihari, who authored "Bihari Satsai", was patronized by which Kachwaha ruler?
Explanation
The renowned Hindi poet Bihari was the court poet of Mirza Raja Jai Singh of Amber. He is most famous for the "Bihari Satsai," a collection of seven hundred couplets primarily focused on themes of love and devotion. Mirza Raja Jai Singh was such an admirer of Bihari’s poetry that he reportedly rewarded him with a gold coin for every couplet he composed.
Q2510. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): Nominated members of either House of Parliament do not participate in the election of the President, but they participate in his impeachment.
Reason (R): Impeachment is a quasi-judicial process where all members of Parliament, representing the whole nation, must sit in judgment.
Assertion (A): Nominated members of either House of Parliament do not participate in the election of the President, but they participate in his impeachment.
Reason (R): Impeachment is a quasi-judicial process where all members of Parliament, representing the whole nation, must sit in judgment.
Explanation
The President’s impeachment is a quasi-judicial process involving all members of both Houses of Parliament. Unlike the election process, where nominated members and state legislators are excluded, the impeachment process includes nominated members of Parliament. This is because the removal of the head of state is a grave constitutional matter where the entire national legislature sits in judgment to decide the President’s fate.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2501 | (d) Amrit Rai |
| 2502 | (c) Not prevalent; India follows collective responsibility and parliamentary majority |
| 2503 | (b) K.C. Neogy -- Mahavir Tyagi -- Y.B. Chavan -- N.K. Singh |
| 2504 | (c) 94-96 C |
| 2505 | (b) Rao Chhatrasal |
| 2506 | (b) Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy |
| 2507 | (b) The capacity of a state to generate tax revenue relative to its population |
| 2508 | (b) Provision of a starting point for the polymerase enzyme |
| 2509 | (d) Mirza Raja Jai Singh |
| 2510 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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