Q2951. What is the precise difference between ‘Adjournment sine die’ and ‘Prorogation’?
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Q2952. The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on the recommendation of which committee?
Explanation
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development was established based on the recommendations of the Shivaraman Committee, also known as the Committee to Review Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development. Founded in 1982, NABARD was created to serve as an apex institution for providing and regulating credit and other facilities for the promotion of rural development.
Q2953. Adaptive immunity is characterized by:
Explanation
Adaptive immunity is a specialized defense mechanism characterized by its ability to recognize and target specific pathogens. After an initial exposure to a foreign invader, the system develops immunological memory through the production of memory B and T cells. This memory allows the body to mount a faster and more robust immune response if it encounters the same pathogen in the future.
Q2954. Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: The Battle of Sarangpur (1437) was fought between Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa.
Statement II: Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh to commemorate his victory in this battle.
Statement I: The Battle of Sarangpur (1437) was fought between Rana Kumbha and Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa.
Statement II: Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) at Chittorgarh to commemorate his victory in this battle.
Explanation
The Battle of Sarangpur in 1437 was a major military engagement where Rana Kumbha defeated the forces of Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa. To celebrate this significant victory and demonstrate the power of Mewar, Rana Kumbha commissioned the construction of the Vijay Stambha, or Tower of Victory, at Chittorgarh. This architectural masterpiece remains a symbol of Rajput military prowess and artistic excellence.
Q2955. Consider the following Chinese travelers who visited India:
I. Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
II. Fa Hien (Faxian)
III. I-Tsing (Yijing)
IV. Song Yun
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of their visits?
I. Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang)
II. Fa Hien (Faxian)
III. I-Tsing (Yijing)
IV. Song Yun
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of their visits?
Explanation
Chinese pilgrims visited India at different times to study Buddhism. Fa Hien came first in the fifth century during the Gupta period. Song Yun followed in the early sixth century. Xuanzang arrived in the seventh century during Harsha’s reign, and I-Tsing came later in the same century. Their collective accounts provide invaluable information on the transformation of Indian society and religion over three centuries.
Q2956. Consider the following statements regarding various parliamentary motions:
I. A Calling Attention Motion can be introduced in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
II. An Adjournment Motion requires the support of 50 members to be admitted.
III. A No-Confidence Motion can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
IV. A Censure Motion can be moved against an individual minister or the entire council of ministers.
V. A Privilege Motion is moved by a member when they feel a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. A Calling Attention Motion can be introduced in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
II. An Adjournment Motion requires the support of 50 members to be admitted.
III. A No-Confidence Motion can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
IV. A Censure Motion can be moved against an individual minister or the entire council of ministers.
V. A Privilege Motion is moved by a member when they feel a minister has committed a breach of privilege of the House.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The statements provided about parliamentary motions are all factually accurate. Calling attention motions exist in both Houses. Adjournment motions require 50 supporters. No-confidence motions are exclusive to the Lok Sabha. Censure motions can target individuals or the entire cabinet. Privilege motions address breaches of rights. Since all these descriptions are correct, none of the statements can be classified as incorrect.
Q2957. Given below are two statements regarding industrial classification:
Statement I: The synthetic textile industry is more dependent on proximity to petroleum refineries than on agricultural climate.
Statement II: The IT industry heavily depends on proximity to weight-losing mineral resources. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Statement I: The synthetic textile industry is more dependent on proximity to petroleum refineries than on agricultural climate.
Statement II: The IT industry heavily depends on proximity to weight-losing mineral resources. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
The synthetic textile industry relies on petrochemical inputs, making it more dependent on the location of oil refineries than on agricultural factors. In contrast, the IT industry is "footloose" and does not depend on bulky, weight-losing mineral resources. It prioritizes human capital and infrastructure. Therefore, the statement about IT’s dependence on minerals is incorrect, while the petrochemical dependency is accurate.
Q2958. Read the following institutional developments in agricultural credit in India and select the correct chronological order from the options given below:
I. Establishment of NABARD.
II. Establishment of the Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).
III. Passage of the Cooperative Credit Societies Act.
IV. Nationalization of 14 major commercial banks.
I. Establishment of NABARD.
II. Establishment of the Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation (ARDC).
III. Passage of the Cooperative Credit Societies Act.
IV. Nationalization of 14 major commercial banks.
Explanation
The evolution of agricultural credit in India followed a clear path. It began with the Cooperative Credit Societies Act in 1904. Later, the Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation was established in 1963. This was followed by the nationalization of fourteen major commercial banks in 1969. Finally, NABARD was established in 1982 to consolidate and lead the rural credit system in the country.
Q2959. The primary mechanism of a vaccine is to introduce into the body:
Explanation
Vaccines work by introducing a harmless version of a pathogen, or its antigens, into the body to stimulate the immune system. This exposure triggers the production of antibodies and the development of memory cells without causing the actual disease. If the individual is later exposed to the real pathogen, their immune system recognizes it immediately and can neutralize it effectively.
Q2960. Consider the following statements regarding the aftermath of the Battle of Khanwa:
I. The Rajput confederacy completely disintegrated.
II. Rana Sanga was poisoned by his own nobles who opposed resuming the war against Babur.
III. Babur assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’.
IV. The Mughal empire established unquestioned dominance over Northern India.
V. Mewar immediately accepted Mughal suzerainty.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Rajput confederacy completely disintegrated.
II. Rana Sanga was poisoned by his own nobles who opposed resuming the war against Babur.
III. Babur assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’.
IV. The Mughal empire established unquestioned dominance over Northern India.
V. Mewar immediately accepted Mughal suzerainty.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
After the Battle of Khanwa, the Rajput confederacy led by Rana Sanga disintegrated as a major political force. Babur consolidated his power and assumed the title of ‘Ghazi’ to mark his victory over the non-Muslim coalition. While Mewar did not immediately submit to the Mughals, the death of Rana Sanga shortly after the battle removed the most significant internal threat to Babur.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2951 | (c) Adjournment sine die terminates a sitting without naming a day for reassembly, whereas Prorogation terminates a session of the House. |
| 2952 | (c) Shivaraman Committee (CRAFICARD) |
| 2953 | (c) Specificity and immunological memory |
| 2954 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 2955 | (a) II, IV, I, III |
| 2956 | (c) None of the above (all are correct) |
| 2957 | (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. |
| 2958 | (a) III, II, IV, I |
| 2959 | (d) Stimulating immune systems with specific antigens |
| 2960 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
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