Q2901. Which flagship scheme was launched by the Government of India in 2020 to bring about ecologically healthy, economically viable, and socially inclusive development of the fisheries sector?
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Q2902. Dietary fiber, a type of carbohydrate, is essential for human health primarily because it:
Explanation
Dietary fiber consists of indigestible plant parts that pass relatively intact through the digestive system. Its primary role is to add bulk to the stool and soften it, which facilitates regular bowel movements and prevents constipation. High-fiber diets are also associated with a reduced risk of various chronic conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain digestive disorders.
Q2903. Consider the following statements regarding Durgadas Rathore:
I. He successfully protected infant Ajit Singh from Aurangzeb’s captivity.
II. He forged an alliance with Mewar’s Maharana Raj Singh against the Mughals.
III. He rebelled against Maharaja Ajit Singh and joined the Mughal court eventually.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He successfully protected infant Ajit Singh from Aurangzeb’s captivity.
II. He forged an alliance with Mewar’s Maharana Raj Singh against the Mughals.
III. He rebelled against Maharaja Ajit Singh and joined the Mughal court eventually.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Durgadas Rathore is legendary for his commitment to the independence of Marwar. He successfully protected the young Ajit Singh from Aurangzeb’s attempts to capture him in Delhi and forged a strategic alliance with Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar. His life was dedicated to resisting Mughal authority, and he never joined the Mughal court, remaining a symbol of Rathore defiance and loyalty.
Q2904. Which of the following does not represent a feature of the social conditions as documented by Xuanzang in the 7th century?
Explanation
Xuanzang’s accounts of the seventh century describe a society strictly divided by the varna system, where Brahmanas and Kshatriyas held high status. He noted dietary restrictions and a general emphasis on purity. However, he did not state that inter-caste marriages were celebrated or formed the basis of royal alliances. On the contrary, social rules regarding marriage were becoming increasingly rigid and restricted to within castes.
Q2905. Which of the following bills cannot be subjected to a joint sitting of Parliament under Article 108?
Explanation
Joint sittings under Article 108 are restricted to Ordinary Bills and Financial Bills. The Constitution explicitly excludes Money Bills and Constitution Amendment Bills from this procedure. For a Constitution Amendment Bill to pass, it must be approved by each House separately with a special majority. There is no provision to resolve a deadlock between the two Houses for such changes.
Q2906. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Industrial Region | Country |
|---|---|
| A. Kuzbas | i. Japan |
| B. New England | ii. Russia |
| C. Kanto Plain | iii. Germany |
| D. Ruhr | iv. USA |
Explanation
Industrial regions are specific to their countries, such as the Kuzbas in Russia and the Ruhr in Germany. The New England area is a historical manufacturing zone in the United States, while the Kanto Plain is the industrial heartland of Japan. These regions represent the core manufacturing belts of their respective nations, each developed around local resources, labor markets, or strategic trade locations.
Q2907. Which of the following statements regarding India’s status in global fish production is correct?
Explanation
India has emerged as a global leader in the fisheries sector. Currently, the country ranks third globally in total fish production and occupies the second position in aquaculture production. This significant growth is driven by the expansion of inland fisheries and the adoption of modern farming techniques, contributing substantially to India’s agricultural exports and providing essential protein to the population.
Q2908. Consider the following statements about Vitamin D:
I. It can be synthesized in the human skin upon exposure to sunlight.
II. Its deficiency in children causes Rickets.
III. It is a water-soluble vitamin.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It can be synthesized in the human skin upon exposure to sunlight.
II. Its deficiency in children causes Rickets.
III. It is a water-soluble vitamin.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Vitamin D is unique because it can be synthesized by the skin through exposure to ultraviolet B radiation from sunlight. It is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for bone health; its deficiency leads to rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Because it is fat-soluble, it is stored in the liver and fatty tissues, unlike water-soluble vitamins that are excreted.
Q2909. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In the mid-18th century, Maratha interference in the internal politics of Rajputana increased significantly.
Reason (R): Rajput states were frequently engaging in succession disputes and actively invited Maratha generals for military assistance against their rivals.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In the mid-18th century, Maratha interference in the internal politics of Rajputana increased significantly.
Reason (R): Rajput states were frequently engaging in succession disputes and actively invited Maratha generals for military assistance against their rivals.
Explanation
During the mid-eighteenth century, the internal stability of Rajput states crumbled due to frequent succession disputes. Rival claimants often invited Maratha generals to provide military support in exchange for large sums of money or territory. This opportunistic behavior allowed the Marathas to establish a dominant influence in Rajputana, leading to heavy financial drains and increased political interference across the various princely states.
Q2910. Consider the following statements regarding the political condition following the decline of Harsha’s empire:
I. North India experienced long periods of stability under a unified central authority based in Pataliputra.
II. A tripartite struggle eventually emerged for the control of Kannauj involving the Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas.
III. Feudalism became more entrenched as regional lords asserted their independence.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. North India experienced long periods of stability under a unified central authority based in Pataliputra.
II. A tripartite struggle eventually emerged for the control of Kannauj involving the Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas.
III. Feudalism became more entrenched as regional lords asserted their independence.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The death of Harsha led to significant political fragmentation in North India. Without a strong central authority, regional lords became more independent, further entrenching feudalism. This eventually culminated in the famous Tripartite Struggle, where the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Palas, and the Rashtrakutas competed fiercely for nearly two centuries to gain control over the strategic city of Kannauj, the symbol of imperial power.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2901 | (a) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana |
| 2902 | (a) Promoting bowel regularity and preventing constipation |
| 2903 | (a) I and II only |
| 2904 | (d) Celebrated inter-caste marriages forming the basis of royal alliances. |
| 2905 | (d) Constitution Amendment Bills |
| 2906 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 2907 | (d) India ranks third globally in total fish production and second in aquaculture. |
| 2908 | (a) I and II only |
| 2909 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 2910 | (b) II and III only |
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