Q2711. The Ruhr industrial region, historically famous for its massive coal deposits and heavy engineering, is located in which country?
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Q2712. Which of the following is an incorrect pair regarding the objectives of land reforms in India?
Explanation
Land reforms in India were designed to promote equity and productivity. Key objectives included the abolition of intermediaries to establish direct contact between the state and tillers, tenancy reforms for rent regulation, and the consolidation of fragmented holdings. Land ceilings were specifically meant to set a maximum limit on ownership to redistribute surplus land, not to maximize large holdings.
Q2713. Which of the following is a direct consequence of overnutrition?
Explanation
Overnutrition occurs when the intake of nutrients or calories exceeds the body’s actual needs, leading to the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue. Obesity is a direct consequence of this chronic energy imbalance and is associated with various health risks. In contrast, conditions like marasmus and kwashiorkor result from undernutrition, specifically calorie or protein deficiencies.
Q2714. Consider the following events related to the conflict between Rana Sanga and Babur:
I. Battle of Khanwa
II. Battle of Bayana
III. Babur’s declaration of Jihad
Arrange them in correct chronological order.
I. Battle of Khanwa
II. Battle of Bayana
III. Babur’s declaration of Jihad
Arrange them in correct chronological order.
Explanation
The conflict between Rana Sanga and Babur involved several key historical events. In early 1527, the Battle of Bayana resulted in a victory for Rana Sanga’s forces against the Mughals. Following this setback, Babur declared Jihad to motivate his demoralized troops before the final showdown. The decisive Battle of Khanwa then took place, where Babur’s artillery and tactics defeated the confederacy.
Q2715. All of the following scholars are closely associated with the advancement of mathematics and astronomy during the Gupta and Post-Gupta period, except:
Explanation
While the Gupta period saw immense progress in mathematics and astronomy with scholars like Aryabhata, Varahamihira, and Brahmagupta, Charaka belonged to an earlier period. Charaka was a renowned physician associated with the court of Kanishka in the Kushana Empire. He authored the Charaka Samhita, which remains a foundational text in the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda.
Q2716. Consider the following statements regarding the composition and election of the Lok Sabha:
I. The voting age was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.
II. Seats are reserved in the Lok Sabha for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on the basis of population.
III. The Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha as per the original unamended text of 1950.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The voting age was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.
II. Seats are reserved in the Lok Sabha for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on the basis of population.
III. The Constitution provides for the reservation of seats for women in the Lok Sabha as per the original unamended text of 1950.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The voting age in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Amendment Act. Furthermore, the Constitution mandates the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes based on their population ratios. However, there was no original provision for women’s reservation in 1950. Thus, only the statements concerning voting age and caste-based reservations are correct.
Q2717. Arrange the following major industrial centres of the United States in the correct geographical sequence from East to West:
I. New York
II. Pittsburgh
III. Detroit
IV. Chicago
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
I. New York
II. Pittsburgh
III. Detroit
IV. Chicago
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
Explanation
Moving from East to West across the United States, the geographical sequence of industrial centres begins with New York on the Atlantic coast. Traveling inland toward the Midwest, one reaches Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, followed by Detroit in Michigan. Finally, Chicago is located further west in Illinois. This sequence reflects the historical expansion of the American industrial heartland toward the Great Lakes.
Q2718. Match the Land Revenue Systems in British India listed in List I with their Key Characteristics in
List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
List I: (Land Revenue Systems)
A. Zamindari System
B. Ryotwari System
C. Mahalwari System
D. Jagirdari System
List II: (Key Characteristics)
i. Revenue settlement made directly with individual cultivators
ii. Revenue settlement made with the village community or estate
iii. Land granted by native rulers to chieftains in return for military/administrative service
iv. Revenue collected by intermediaries holding permanent property rights
List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
List I: (Land Revenue Systems)
A. Zamindari System
B. Ryotwari System
C. Mahalwari System
D. Jagirdari System
List II: (Key Characteristics)
i. Revenue settlement made directly with individual cultivators
ii. Revenue settlement made with the village community or estate
iii. Land granted by native rulers to chieftains in return for military/administrative service
iv. Revenue collected by intermediaries holding permanent property rights
Explanation
British land revenue systems varied significantly across regions. The Zamindari system relied on intermediaries with permanent rights, whereas the Ryotwari system involved direct settlements with individual cultivators. The Mahalwari system treated the entire village community as a unit for revenue. Jagirdari involved land grants to chieftains in exchange for administrative or military services to the ruling powers.
Q2719. The presence of Argemone oil in edible mustard oil is a common form of food adulteration that causes which disease?
Explanation
Epidemic dropsy is a clinical condition caused by the consumption of mustard oil contaminated with Argemone mexicana oil. This adulterant contains the toxin sanguinarine, which damages capillaries and leads to severe edema, cardiac failure, and potential blindness. It is a significant public health concern requiring strict food safety monitoring to prevent accidental or intentional poisoning.
Q2720. Akbar’s Rajput policy was fundamentally driven by which of the following primary motives?
Explanation
Akbar’s Rajput policy was a strategic shift aimed at building a stable empire through collaboration rather than mere subjugation. By offering high administrative ranks and religious autonomy, he turned the martial Rajput clans into loyal allies. This cooperation was vital for the Mughal Empire’s territorial expansion and helped secure internal stability by incorporating indigenous elites into the central imperial framework.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2711 | (d) Germany |
| 2712 | (d) Ceiling on Land Holdings - Maximizing the land owned by large corporate farmers. |
| 2713 | (d) Obesity |
| 2714 | (a) II, III, I |
| 2715 | (a) Charaka |
| 2716 | (a) I and II only |
| 2717 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
| 2718 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
| 2719 | (a) Epidemic Dropsy |
| 2720 | (c) To secure loyal allies for the Mughal Empire’s expansion. |
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