Q2871. Which of the following factors was most critical for the initial establishment of TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company) at Jamshedpur?
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Q2872. Which apex body was specifically established by the Government of India to replicate the successful Amul cooperative model nationwide under Operation Flood?
Explanation
The National Dairy Development Board was established to replicate the successful Amul cooperative model across India. Under the leadership of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the board spearheaded Operation Flood. By providing technical and financial support, it helped create a three-tier cooperative structure that empowered millions of dairy farmers, eventually making India the largest milk producer in the world.
Q2873. Which of the following leaders was NOT a part of the confederacy led by Rana Sanga at the Battle of Khanwa?
Explanation
Rana Sanga led a formidable confederacy of various Indian rulers at the Battle of Khanwa in 1527. This alliance included prominent figures like Hasan Khan Mewati, Mahmud Lodi, and Medini Rai of Chanderi, who all aimed to stop Babur’s expansion. Sikandar Lodi, however, was not part of this coalition as he had died years earlier, in 1517, before Babur’s major Indian campaigns.
Q2874. The widespread issuance of land grants (Brahmadeya and Agrahara) during the Gupta and post-Gupta periods effectively caused which of the following?
Explanation
The practice of granting land to Brahmanas and temples, known as Agrahara or Brahmadeya, became very common during the Gupta and post-Gupta eras. These grants often included the transfer of administrative and judicial rights to the recipients. Consequently, this led to the rise of a class of powerful landed intermediaries, which decentralized political power and laid the foundations for a feudal social structure.
Q2875. Consider the following statements regarding the special powers of the Rajya Sabha:
I. It can initiate the removal of the Vice- President of India.
II. It has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in authorizing the creation of a new All-India Service.
III. It can empower Parliament to make laws on State List subjects for the whole or any part of India.
IV. If a national emergency is declared when the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the proclamation must be approved by the Rajya Sabha alone.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It can initiate the removal of the Vice- President of India.
II. It has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in authorizing the creation of a new All-India Service.
III. It can empower Parliament to make laws on State List subjects for the whole or any part of India.
IV. If a national emergency is declared when the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the proclamation must be approved by the Rajya Sabha alone.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rajya Sabha holds several special powers, including initiating the Vice-President’s removal and authorizing laws on State List subjects. It also approves emergency proclamations if the Lok Sabha is dissolved. However, the power to create All-India Services is a special power of the Rajya Sabha, not an equal power shared with the Lok Sabha. Therefore, only the other statements are correct.
Q2876. Arrange the following emerging industrial economies in the correct descending order based on their typical volume of total global manufacturing output in recent times:
I. China
II. India
III. Brazil
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
I. China
II. India
III. Brazil
Select the correct sequence from the options below:
Explanation
In recent years, China has maintained its position as the world’s largest manufacturing economy by a significant margin. India follows as a major emerging manufacturing power, particularly in sectors like automobiles and chemicals. Brazil, while also a significant industrial player in the Southern Hemisphere, generally has a smaller total manufacturing output compared to the massive industrial scales of China and India.
Q2877. Match the Tiers of the Amul Cooperative Model in List I with their Respective Functions in
List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
List I: (Amul Model Tiers)
A. Village Dairy Cooperative Society
B. District Milk Union
C. State Milk Federation
D. National Dairy Development Board
List II: (Functions)
i. Processing of milk and production of milk products
ii. Marketing of milk and milk products across the state/country
iii. Collection of milk directly from primary producer members
iv. Providing financial and technical support to dairy programs nationwide
List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
List I: (Amul Model Tiers)
A. Village Dairy Cooperative Society
B. District Milk Union
C. State Milk Federation
D. National Dairy Development Board
List II: (Functions)
i. Processing of milk and production of milk products
ii. Marketing of milk and milk products across the state/country
iii. Collection of milk directly from primary producer members
iv. Providing financial and technical support to dairy programs nationwide
Explanation
The Amul model operates on a multi-tier structure. Village societies collect milk directly from producers. District unions handle the processing of milk into various products. State federations manage the large-scale marketing of these products across the region. Finally, the National Dairy Development Board provides the necessary financial and technical framework to support dairy programs on a national scale.
Q2878. Which of the following is NOT a core component of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
Explanation
The National Health Mission focuses on strengthening the public health system and improving basic health outcomes.
Q2879. Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: The ruler of Amber, Bharmal, voluntarily submitted to Akbar in 1562 at Sanganer.
Statement II: This submission was heavily criticized by all other Rajput states, leading to an immediate united Rajput war against Amber.
Statement I: The ruler of Amber, Bharmal, voluntarily submitted to Akbar in 1562 at Sanganer.
Statement II: This submission was heavily criticized by all other Rajput states, leading to an immediate united Rajput war against Amber.
Explanation
In 1562, Raja Bharmal of Amber became the first Rajput ruler to voluntarily submit to Akbar, sealing the alliance with a matrimonial bond. While this move was a strategic decision to protect his kingdom from local rivals and Mughal pressure, it did not lead to an immediate united war by other Rajput states against Amber. Over time, many other states followed similar paths.
Q2880. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The cave paintings of Ajanta achieved their highest level of sophistication during the Vakataka-Gupta period.
Reason (R): The Vakataka rulers completely abandoned structural temples and mandated that all artistic endeavors be directed strictly towards rock-cut architecture.
Which of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The cave paintings of Ajanta achieved their highest level of sophistication during the Vakataka-Gupta period.
Reason (R): The Vakataka rulers completely abandoned structural temples and mandated that all artistic endeavors be directed strictly towards rock-cut architecture.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The cave paintings of Ajanta reached their artistic zenith during the Gupta-Vakataka era, specifically under the patronage of the Vakatakas. However, the reason provided is incorrect because the Vakataka rulers did not abandon structural temples or mandate rock-cut architecture. They patronized various forms of art and architecture simultaneously, and the focus on rock-cut caves was a choice rather than a restrictive royal mandate.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2871 | (c) Availability of coal from Jharia and iron ore from Noamundi. |
| 2872 | (c) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) |
| 2873 | (b) Sikandar Lodi |
| 2874 | (b) The rise of landed intermediaries and decentralized political power |
| 2875 | (b) I, III and IV |
| 2876 | (a) I, II, III |
| 2877 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
| 2878 | (b) Subsidizing private tertiary care hospitals for cosmetic surgeries |
| 2879 | (a) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. |
| 2880 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
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