Q3081. Which statement best describes a major current trend in the global iron and steel industry?
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Q3082. Which of the following is an exception to the prerequisites required by a state to integrate its mandis with the e-NAM platform?
Explanation
For a state to integrate its mandis with e-NAM, it must make specific legislative changes. These include providing for electronic trading, establishing a single-point levy for market fees, and issuing unified trading licenses valid statewide. However, there is no requirement to dismantle physical market yards. Physical infrastructure remains essential for the actual handling, grading, and storage of agricultural produce.
Q3083. Which of the following Rajput states was NOT represented at the Hurda Conference of 1734?
Explanation
The Hurda Conference of 1734 saw the participation of several major Rajput states, including Mewar, Jaipur, and Jodhpur, who sought to unite against Maratha expansion. However, the desert kingdom of Jaisalmer was not represented at this gathering. The absence of certain states and the internal rivalries among the participants eventually hampered the conference’s goal of creating a truly effective and unified front.
Q3084. Consider the following statements regarding the regional kingdoms that emerged in the post- Gupta period:
I. The Gauda kingdom under Sasanka was a major rival to the Pushyabhutis.
II. The Varmans established a powerful kingdom in Kamarupa (Assam).
III. The Maitrakas made Valabhi a prominent center of learning, rivaling Nalanda.
IV. The Maukharis controlled the strategic region of Kannauj before Harsha’s ascension.
V. The region of Rajasthan was entirely untouched by post-Gupta political fragmentation and remained under direct Gupta control.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. The Gauda kingdom under Sasanka was a major rival to the Pushyabhutis.
II. The Varmans established a powerful kingdom in Kamarupa (Assam).
III. The Maitrakas made Valabhi a prominent center of learning, rivaling Nalanda.
IV. The Maukharis controlled the strategic region of Kannauj before Harsha’s ascension.
V. The region of Rajasthan was entirely untouched by post-Gupta political fragmentation and remained under direct Gupta control.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Following the decline of the Gupta Empire, various regional powers arose across the north. The Gaudas, Varmans, Maitrakas, and Maukharis all established independent domains. The statement that Rajasthan remained under direct Gupta control is incorrect. In reality, Rajasthan also experienced political changes, with various local clans and tribes, including the early Gurjaras, asserting their influence and moving toward independent political formations during the post-Gupta era.
Q3085. Why are members of the Rajya Sabha not included in the Estimates Committee?
Explanation
The Estimates Committee is unique because its membership is limited to the Lok Sabha. This exclusion of the Rajya Sabha is based on constitutional provisions. Since the power to vote on demands for grants is vested exclusively in the Lok Sabha, the committee that scrutinizes these budget estimates is also drawn entirely from the lower house. This maintains consistency.
Q3086. Which of the following cities serves as the headquarters and major production hub for premium German auto manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche?
Explanation
Stuttgart is a premier industrial city in Germany, recognized globally as a center for high-end automotive engineering. It serves as the corporate headquarters and a major production site for legendary manufacturers like Mercedes- Benz and Porsche. The city’s economic profile is defined by its concentration of specialized labor, research institutions, and a dense network of suppliers dedicated to the advanced automobile manufacturing sector.
Q3087. Read the following statements regarding e-NAM and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: The Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the lead agency for implementing e-NAM.
Statement II: The introduction of e-NAM requires the immediate abolition of the existing physical APMC mandi infrastructure.
Statement I: The Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the lead agency for implementing e-NAM.
Statement II: The introduction of e-NAM requires the immediate abolition of the existing physical APMC mandi infrastructure.
Explanation
The Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium serves as the lead agency responsible for the implementation of the e-NAM platform across the country. While e-NAM introduces electronic trading, it does not require the immediate abolition of existing physical APMC mandi infrastructure. Instead, it works alongside physical markets to provide an additional, more efficient digital channel for price discovery and trade.
Q3088. Which of the following sets consists entirely of viral diseases?
Explanation
Rabies, measles, and poliomyelitis are all caused by different types of viruses. Rabies is a fatal viral infection of the nervous system, measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus, and polio is a viral disease that can lead to paralysis. In contrast, diseases like tuberculosis and cholera are bacterial, while malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite, not a virus.
Q3089. Consider the following features of the Subsidiary Alliances signed by the Rajput states with the British:
I. The British promised to protect the states from external enemies.
II. The rulers were allowed to independently negotiate with other foreign powers.
III. The states had to pay tribute (khiraj) to the British.
IV. A British political agent was stationed at the Rajput courts.
V. Internal autonomy of the rulers was theoretically guaranteed.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The British promised to protect the states from external enemies.
II. The rulers were allowed to independently negotiate with other foreign powers.
III. The states had to pay tribute (khiraj) to the British.
IV. A British political agent was stationed at the Rajput courts.
V. Internal autonomy of the rulers was theoretically guaranteed.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Subsidiary Alliances signed between the British and Rajput states typically included several key features. The British provided external protection and a guarantee of internal autonomy, while the states agreed to pay an annual tribute. A British political agent was stationed at each court to oversee relations. Rulers were prohibited from entering into independent negotiations with other foreign powers, effectively surrendering their external sovereignty.
Q3090. The famous copper-plate inscriptions that often record land grants to Brahmanas during the Gupta period are generally referred to as:
Explanation
In ancient India, particularly during the Gupta period, royal orders regarding land grants were frequently engraved on copper plates to ensure their permanence. These copper-plate inscriptions are known as Tamrapatras. They typically include details about the donor, the recipient (often Brahmanas or temples), the boundaries of the land, and the specific rights or tax exemptions granted, making them invaluable primary sources for studying socio-economic history.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3081 | (c) Use of electric arc furnaces and scrap metal to reduce coal dependency. |
| 3082 | (c) Provision to completely dismantle physical market yards and shift solely to online trade. |
| 3083 | (a) Jaisalmer |
| 3084 | (a) V only |
| 3085 | (a) Because the Estimates Committee scrutinizes the budget estimates, and the Constitution vests the power of voting on demands for grants exclusively in the Lok Sabha. |
| 3086 | (a) Stuttgart |
| 3087 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 3088 | (a) Rabies, Measles, Poliomyelitis |
| 3089 | (a) I, III, IV and V only |
| 3090 | (d) Tamrapatras |
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