Q3011. Which institutional body is responsible for recommending the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for mandated agricultural crops to the Government of India?
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Q3012. Eligibility for beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is based primarily on:
Explanation
Eligibility for the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme is determined using specific socio-economic criteria from the Socio-Economic Caste Census 2011. This database identifies vulnerable households based on deprivation indicators in rural areas and specific occupational categories in urban areas. This targeted approach ensures that the benefits of the health cover reach the most economically disadvantaged and needy families across India.
Q3013. Which of the following pairs of historical text and author detailing early Rajput resistance is correctly matched?
Explanation
The Hammir Mahakavya, authored by the Jain scholar Nayanchandra Suri, is an important Sanskrit text that details the history of the Chauhans of Ranthambore. It focuses particularly on the life and heroic resistance of Hammir Deva against the invasions of Alauddin Khilji. This literary work provides a Rajput perspective on the siege and the cultural values of the time, emphasizing valor.
Q3014. Which of the following provides the correct sequence of the categories of Samudragupta’s military campaigns as generally reconstructed from the Allahabad Pillar Inscription?
Explanation
The Allahabad Pillar Inscription systematically records Samudragupta’s military progress. He first consolidated his power in Aryavarta (North India), then moved to conquer the Dakshinapatha (South India) rulers. Following this, he subdued various forest tribes and exacted tribute from frontier states like Nepal and Kamarupa. Finally, he established diplomatic and political relations with distant foreign powers, including the Kushanas and the rulers of Sri Lanka.
Q3015. Which of the following defines the primary difference between Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees in Parliament?
Explanation
Standing Committees and Ad hoc Committees are distinguished by their duration and purpose. Standing Committees are permanent bodies that are constituted periodically and work continuously. In contrast, Ad hoc Committees are temporary and created for specific tasks. Once an Ad hoc Committee completes its assigned job and submits its report, it ceases to exist. This structural difference defines their respective roles.
Q3016. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the modern Information Technology and electronics manufacturing industry?
Explanation
The modern IT and electronics industry is characterized by its reliance on a highly skilled workforce and the benefits of agglomeration in specialized clusters. It is considered "footloose" because it does not require massive amounts of bulky or weight-losing raw materials. Instead, its primary value comes from research, design, and high-precision components that are relatively lightweight and easy to transport globally.
Q3017. Read the following steps in the determination and announcement of Minimum Support Price (MSP) and select the correct chronological order from the options given below:
I. CACP Recommendation
II. Consultations with State Governments
III. Approval by CCEA
IV. Formal Notification
I. CACP Recommendation
II. Consultations with State Governments
III. Approval by CCEA
IV. Formal Notification
Explanation
The process of determining the Minimum Support Price begins with the recommendations made by the CACP. These recommendations are followed by consultations with various state governments to understand regional concerns. The proposal is then sent for approval to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs. Once approved, the government issues a formal notification announcing the MSP before the sowing season begins.
Q3018. Essential amino acids are defined as those that:
Explanation
Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize on its own or cannot produce in sufficient quantities to meet its metabolic needs. Therefore, they must be obtained through dietary sources. There are nine essential amino acids for humans, and a diet lacking these can impair protein synthesis, affecting tissue repair, enzyme production, and overall health and development.
Q3019. The immediate trigger for the First Battle of Tarain (1191) was the capture of which strategic fortress by Muhammad Ghori?
Explanation
The immediate cause of the First Battle of Tarain in 1191 was Muhammad Ghori’s capture of the strategic fortress of Tabarhind, also known as Bhatinda.
Q3020. Identify the odd one out concerning the prominent educational centers in the Gupta and post-Gupta era:
Explanation
During the Gupta and post-Gupta periods, Nalanda, Valabhi, and later Vikramashila emerged as world-renowned centers of higher learning and Buddhist philosophy. These universities attracted students from across Asia. Lothal, however, was a major port city belonging to the much older Indus Valley Civilization. By the Gupta era, it had long ceased to be a significant urban or educational center, making it the odd one out.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3011 | (c) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) |
| 3012 | (c) SECC 2011 database criteria |
| 3013 | (d) Hammir Mahakavya - Nayanchandra Suri |
| 3014 | (a) Campaigns in Aryavarta, Campaigns in Dakshinapatha, Conquest of forest tribes, Subjugation of frontier states, Relations with foreign powers |
| 3015 | (d) Standing Committees are permanent and constituted periodically, whereas Ad hoc Committees are temporary and cease to exist after completing their assigned task. |
| 3016 | (d) Use of massive quantities of bulky, weight- losing raw materials. |
| 3017 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
| 3018 | (d) Amino acids that must be obtained through the diet |
| 3019 | (a) Tabarhind (Bhatinda) |
| 3020 | (a) Lothal |
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