Q2541. The horse of Prithviraj III, famous in local folklore, was named:
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Q2542. Consider the following statements regarding the conditions of the President’s office:
I. He should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a State Legislature.
II. He should not hold any other office of profit.
III. He is entitled to use his official residence without payment of rent.
IV. His emoluments and allowances can be diminished during his term of office in a financial emergency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. He should not be a member of either House of Parliament or a State Legislature.
II. He should not hold any other office of profit.
III. He is entitled to use his official residence without payment of rent.
IV. His emoluments and allowances can be diminished during his term of office in a financial emergency.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Constitution sets strict conditions for the presidency. The President cannot be a member of any legislature and must not hold any office of profit. He is entitled to an official residence and specified emoluments. Crucially, his emoluments and allowances cannot be diminished during his term of office. Even during a financial emergency, while other salaries can be reduced, the President’s remain protected.
Q2543. The increasing reliance of the Union Government on cesses and surcharges in recent years has led to which of the following effects?
Explanation
As the Union Government increasingly relies on cesses and surcharges, the portion of total tax collection that must be shared with states decreases. Because these levies are kept entirely by the Centre, the "effective" devolution rate falls below the percentage recommended by the Finance Commission. This trend has led to concerns among states about the shrinking size of the divisible revenue pool.
Q2544. The phenomenon where the insertion of a foreign gene within the coding sequence of an enzyme gene leads to the loss of that enzymes activity is known as:
Explanation
Insertional inactivation is a technique used to identify recombinant clones. When a foreign DNA fragment is inserted into the coding sequence of a reporter gene, it disrupts the genes function. For example, if the lacZ gene is inactivated, the bacteria will no longer be able to produce the enzyme beta-galactosidase, resulting in white colonies instead of blue on specific media, signaling a successful insertion.
Q2545. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Guhila Rulers of Mewar | Key Battles/Events |
|---|---|
| A. Jaitra Singh | i. Battle of Singoli |
| B. Rana Hammir | ii. Battle of Bhutala |
| C. Rana Kumbha | iii. Battle of Haldighati |
| D. Maharana Pratap | iv. Battle of Sarangpur |
Explanation
The Guhila rulers of Mewar were involved in several transformative battles. Jaitra Singh defeated Iltutmish at the Battle of Bhutala. Rana Hammir secured Mewar’s independence at the Battle of Singoli. Rana Kumbha defeated the Sultan of Malwa at the Battle of Sarangpur in 1437. Finally, Maharana Pratap fought the famous Battle of Haldighati in 1576, which became a symbol of Rajput resistance.
Q2546. What is the fundamental difference between the pardoning power of the President and the Governor in India?
Explanation
Both the President and the Governor possess pardoning powers, but they differ in scope. Only the President can grant a pardon in cases involving a death sentence. The Governor’s power regarding death sentences is limited to suspension, remission, or commutation. Additionally, the President alone can grant pardons for sentences awarded by a Court Martial, whereas the Governor has no such military-related authority.
Q2547. Which statement accurately reflects the status of agricultural income tax in India’s fiscal federal structure?
Explanation
Taxation of agricultural income is a power reserved exclusively for the States under the Indian Constitution. While the Union levies tax on non-agricultural income, it cannot tax farm earnings. Most states have chosen not to exercise this power due to socio-political reasons. This distinction remains a key feature of the fiscal division of powers, even after the implementation of the GST regime.
Q2548. Which of the following vectors is most commonly used to transfer genes into dicot plants?
Explanation
The Ti plasmid of the soil bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens is the most widely used vector for genetic engineering in dicotyledonous plants. In nature, this bacterium transfers a segment of its Ti plasmid into the plant genome. Scientists have disarmed this plasmid by removing the disease-causing genes and replacing them with genes of interest, effectively turning the bacterium into a natural gene delivery system.
Q2549. The fort of Kumbhalgarh, designed by the architect Mandan, is situated in which present-day district of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan. Built by Rana Kumbha in the fifteenth century, it was designed by the architect Mandan. The fort is famous for its massive wall, which is the second longest in the world after the Great Wall of China, and its strategic location in the rugged Aravalli hills.
Q2550. Which of the following Prime Ministers did NOT face a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha?
Explanation
While many Prime Ministers like Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, and Indira Gandhi faced no-confidence motions during their tenures, I.K. Gujral did not. His government was supported from the outside, and although he eventually resigned when support was withdrawn, no formal vote of no-confidence was conducted on the floor of the Lok Sabha against his ministry during his brief tenure.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2541 | (a) Natyarambha |
| 2542 | (a) I, II and III only |
| 2543 | (a) A reduction in the States’ effective share of gross central tax revenues |
| 2544 | (c) Insertional inactivation |
| 2545 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 2546 | (b) Only the President can pardon a death sentence. |
| 2547 | (b) It falls under the State List, allowing States to levy it at their discretion |
| 2548 | (b) Ti plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens |
| 2549 | (b) Rajsamand |
| 2550 | (b) I.K. Gujral |
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