Q3021. Who appoints the chairpersons of the Parliamentary Committees of the Lok Sabha?
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Q3022. Consider the following statements regarding Brazil’s emerging industrial economy:
I. Its industrial core is heavily concentrated in the Southeast region, particularly around São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
II. It has developed a globally competitive aerospace industry (e.g., Embraer).
III. The country lacks domestic iron ore resources and imports its entire requirement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. Its industrial core is heavily concentrated in the Southeast region, particularly around São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
II. It has developed a globally competitive aerospace industry (e.g., Embraer).
III. The country lacks domestic iron ore resources and imports its entire requirement.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Brazil’s industrial economy is heavily concentrated in its Southeast region, particularly around the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The country has also successfully developed a globally competitive aerospace industry, exemplified by the company Embraer. Contrary to the third statement, Brazil possesses some of the world’s largest and highest-quality iron ore deposits and is a major global exporter.
Q3023. Which of the following statements regarding the Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime in India is incorrect?
Explanation
The Minimum Support Price serves as a safety net to protect farmers from distress sales during price crashes. It is announced before the sowing season, and agencies like the Food Corporation of India handle the procurement of staples like wheat and paddy. However, farmers do not currently have a legally enforceable statutory right to demand the MSP for all their agricultural produce.
Q3024. Consider the following factors attributed to the Rajput defeat in the Second Battle of Tarain:
I. Lack of a centralized standing army.
II. Disunity and lack of support from neighboring Hindu kingdoms like Kannauj.
III. Muhammad Ghori’s deceptive diplomatic maneuvers proposing a truce before attacking.
IV. The Rajput reliance on elephants against fast-moving Turkish cavalry.
V. Treachery by Prithviraj’s general, Skanda.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Lack of a centralized standing army.
II. Disunity and lack of support from neighboring Hindu kingdoms like Kannauj.
III. Muhammad Ghori’s deceptive diplomatic maneuvers proposing a truce before attacking.
IV. The Rajput reliance on elephants against fast-moving Turkish cavalry.
V. Treachery by Prithviraj’s general, Skanda.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Several fireball-related factors contributed to the Rajput defeat at the Second Battle of Tarain, including the lack of a unified command and the absence of support from rival kingdoms like Kannauj. Muhammad Ghori also used deceptive diplomacy by feigning a desire for peace to catch the Rajputs off guard. Furthermore, the Rajput reliance on slow-moving elephants proved a disadvantage against the mobile Turkish cavalry.
Q3025. Consider the following statements regarding the decentralized features of Gupta administration:
I. The administrative control over provinces and districts was absolute, with village councils having no autonomy.
II. Local administrative boards included representatives of merchant and artisan guilds, showing a sharing of power.
III. The increasing practice of granting tax-free land to Brahmanas and temples created autonomous administrative pockets.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The administrative control over provinces and districts was absolute, with village councils having no autonomy.
II. Local administrative boards included representatives of merchant and artisan guilds, showing a sharing of power.
III. The increasing practice of granting tax-free land to Brahmanas and temples created autonomous administrative pockets.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Gupta administration was notably decentralized. Local administrative boards in cities and districts often included representatives from merchant and artisan guilds, allowing for community participation in governance. Furthermore, the increasing practice of granting tax-free land to Brahmanas and temples (Agraharas) created autonomous pockets where the central government had limited authority. These features provided a degree of local autonomy while gradually weakening the overall central control of the empire.
Q3026. Read the following statements regarding Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) carefully:
Statement I: There are 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees, out of which 16 work under the Lok Sabha and 8 under the Rajya Sabha.
Statement II: The main objective of the DRSCs is to secure more accountability of the Executive to the Parliament, particularly financial accountability.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: There are 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees, out of which 16 work under the Lok Sabha and 8 under the Rajya Sabha.
Statement II: The main objective of the DRSCs is to secure more accountability of the Executive to the Parliament, particularly financial accountability.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
There are 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees, divided between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Sixteen committees work under the Lok Sabha’s jurisdiction, while eight function under the Rajya Sabha. Their primary goal is to enhance executive accountability to Parliament, especially regarding financial matters and departmental functioning. Both statements accurately describe the current structure and objective of these committees.
Q3027. Toyota City, a globally significant agglomeration of the automobile industry, is located on which major Japanese island?
Explanation
Toyota City, a critical hub for the global automobile industry, is located on Honshu, the largest and most populous island of Japan. Honshu serves as the industrial heartland of the country, hosting major manufacturing belts and urban centers. The city’s location within the Aichi Prefecture allows it to benefit from the island’s extensive infrastructure, skilled labor pool, and maritime trade connectivity.
Q3028. As of recent policy norms, the Government of India announces the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for how many mandated crops (excluding the Fair and Remunerative Price for Sugarcane)?
Explanation
Under the current policy framework, the Government of India announces the Minimum Support Price for twenty-two mandated crops. These include fourteen Kharif crops, six Rabi crops, and two other commercial crops. Sugarcane is treated differently, with the government announcing a Fair and Remunerative Price instead. This system ensures a level of price certainty for a wide variety of agricultural products.
Q3029. A goitre is a physical manifestation of the enlargement of the thyroid gland, most commonly due to a lack of dietary:
Explanation
Iodine is an essential trace element required for the production of thyroid hormones, which control various metabolic processes. When dietary iodine intake is insufficient, the thyroid gland compensates by enlarging its size to capture as much iodine as possible from the blood. This resulting swelling in the neck is known as a goitre, a common indicator of iodine deficiency.
Q3030. Match List I: (Rajput Ruler) with List II: (Kingdom defended against Alauddin Khilji) and select the correct answer.
| Rajput Ruler | Kingdom defended against Alauddin Khilji |
|---|---|
| A. Hammir Deva | i. Jalore |
| B. Rawal Ratan Singh | ii. Chittor |
| C. Kanhad Dev | iii. Siwana |
| D. Sital Dev | iv. Ranthambore |
Explanation
During Alauddin Khilji’s campaigns, various Rajput rulers defended their respective kingdoms with great valor. Hammir Deva led the defense of Ranthambore, while Rawal Ratan Singh headed the resistance at Chittor. Kanhad Dev Sonigara defended Jalore against the Sultan’s forces, and Sital Dev was the ruler of Siwana during its siege. Each of these sieges ended in the fall of the forts after intense struggles.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3021 | (a) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| 3022 | (a) I and II only |
| 3023 | (a) Farmers have a legally enforceable statutory right to demand MSP for all crops they produce. |
| 3024 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 3025 | (b) II and III only |
| 3026 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 3027 | (b) Honshu |
| 3028 | (b) 22 |
| 3029 | (b) Iodine |
| 3030 | (a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii |
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