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Statement I: The Battle of Khanwa is considered more decisive than the First Battle of Panipat.
Statement II: At Khanwa, Babur faced a formidable coalition of Rajput and Afghan forces which posed a much greater threat to his nascent empire than Ibrahim Lodi did.
Explanation
The Battle of Khanwa is often viewed as more historically significant than the First Battle of Panipat. While Panipat saw the defeat of a single sultan, Khanwa involved a large confederacy of Rajputs and Afghans led by Rana Sanga. This coalition posed a much greater existential threat to Babur’s new empire, and his victory at Khanwa effectively removed the last major organized opposition.Explanation
Presiding officers are granted a specific exception under the anti-defection law. If a member is elected as the Speaker or Chairman and chooses to voluntarily give up their party membership, they are not disqualified. They can also rejoin their party after leaving the office. Therefore, the statement claiming that such a member would be disqualified for giving up membership.Explanation
The PM-KISAN scheme is designed to cover all landholding farmer families in the country, regardless of the size of their holdings or the types of crops they cultivate. While the scheme is broad in scope, it does include specific exclusion criteria for certain categories of individuals, such as higher-income professionals and holders of constitutional posts, to ensure targeting.I. Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates.
II. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants.
III. Cellulose cannot be digested by the human digestive system.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Monosaccharides like glucose are the simplest carbohydrates and serve as the basic building blocks for more complex types. Cellulose is a structural carbohydrate in plants that the human digestive system cannot break down, although it provides essential dietary fiber. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in animals, not plants; plants store their excess carbohydrates in the form of starch.Explanation
The "Watan Jagir" was a unique administrative concept introduced by Akbar to integrate Rajput rulers into the Mughal system. It allowed these chiefs to hold their ancestral territories as hereditary, non-transferable jagirs. This ensured that while they served the empire and received ranks, their core kingdom remained under their family’s control. This policy was essential for maintaining Rajput loyalty and internal stability.Explanation
Under the Tenth Schedule, an independent member of the House faces specific restrictions to maintain their non-partisan status. If such a member joins any political party after their election, they are automatically disqualified from remaining a member. This provision ensures that independent candidates do not switch to political parties for personal or political gain after being elected by the voters.Explanation
PM-KISAN has several exclusion categories, including institutional landholders, individuals holding constitutional posts, and those who pay income tax. However, marginal farmers owning less than one hectare of cultivable land are a primary target group for the scheme. They are not excluded and are among the most significant beneficiaries of this direct income support program.Explanation
Riboflavin, thiamine and folic acid belong to the Vitamin B complex. Tocopherol is vitamin E, so it is not part of the B complex.Explanation
During the Battle of Haldighati, Maharana Pratap’s army was supported by several dedicated commanders, including Hakim Khan Sur and the Bhil leader Poonja. These individuals represented the diverse coalition fighting for Mewar’s independence. Asaf Khan, however, was a prominent general on the opposing Mughal side, serving under the command of Man Singh, making him the odd one out in this particular context.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3131 | (a) Secondary and tertiary care hospitalization |
| 3132 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 3133 | (c) If a member, after being elected as the presiding officer of the House, voluntarily gives up the membership of their party, they are disqualified. |
| 3134 | (c) All landholding farmers, subject to specific exclusion criteria. |
| 3135 | (c) I and III only |
| 3136 | (d) Hereditary grant of ancestral kingdoms as non-transferable jagirs. |
| 3137 | (d) Join any political party after their election. |
| 3138 | (d) Marginal farmers owning less than 1 hectare of cultivable land. |
| 3139 | (d) Tocopherol |
| 3140 | (c) Asaf Khan |
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