Q3331. Which region possesses the world’s most dense and extensive road network, accounting for roughly one-third of the global total road length?
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Q3332. The system of industrial licensing in India, often referred to as the Licence Raj, was primarily governed by the provisions of which legislation?
Explanation
The system of industrial licensing in India was established and governed by the Industries Development and Regulation Act of 1951. This legislation empowered the government to regulate industrial growth, capacity expansion, and the manufacture of new products. It became the legal basis for the Licence Raj, requiring entrepreneurs to obtain government permission for various stages of industrial operation.
Q3333. In an ecosystem, which organisms are primarily responsible for converting complex organic matter into simple inorganic substances?
Explanation
Certain organisms specialize in breaking down complex organic remains of dead plants and animals into simpler inorganic molecules. These biological recyclers, often found in soil or water, perform the critical process of decomposition. By releasing enzymes to digest waste externally and then absorbing the nutrients, they return vital minerals to the environment, allowing producers to reuse them for growth.
Q3334. Which of the following statements correctly describes the rock-cut cave temples at Badami?
Explanation
The rock-cut architecture at Badami consists of four main caves excavated into the sandstone cliffs. These caves are dedicated to different religious traditions, including three Brahmanical shrines primarily focused on Shiva and Vishnu, and one Jain cave. They represent the early development of Hindu cave architecture in the Deccan, showcasing intricate relief sculptures and sophisticated pillared halls from the sixth century.
Q3335. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges and the staff as well as all the administrative expenses of the Supreme Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Reason (R): It ensures that the functioning of the Supreme Court is independent of the legislative vote in the Parliament. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The salaries, allowances and pensions of the judges and the staff as well as all the administrative expenses of the Supreme Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.
Reason (R): It ensures that the functioning of the Supreme Court is independent of the legislative vote in the Parliament. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Constitution ensures judicial independence by charging the administrative expenses and salaries of the Supreme Court on the Consolidated Fund of India. This means these expenditures are non-votable in Parliament, preventing legislative interference with judicial operations. This financial autonomy is crucial for maintaining an impartial judiciary that can function without political pressure or concerns regarding its funding.
Q3336. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the global road network.
Explanation
Developed countries have denser paved road networks, relief shapes road alignment and road transport costs more than water transport for long bulk hauls. Unmetalled roads are not an all-weather solution in the tropics, where rain makes them unusable, so D is incorrect.
Q3337. Which committee was appointed in 1967 to inquire into the working of the industrial licensing system and concluded that the system had failed to prevent the concentration of economic power?
Explanation
The Industrial Licensing Policy Inquiry Committee, popularly known as the Dutt Committee, was appointed in 1967 to evaluate the licensing system. It found that the system had failed to prevent the concentration of economic power and often benefited large industrial houses. Its recommendations led to more stringent regulations under the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act to curb dominance.
Q3338. The rate at which organic matter is created by producers in an ecosystem is known as:
Explanation
Primary productivity represents the speed at which autotrophs like plants produce biomass through photosynthesis. The total amount of chemical energy or organic matter generated per unit area over a specific period is defined as the gross value. This total production includes the energy that the plants themselves will eventually use for their own respiration and basic metabolic maintenance needs.
Q3339. Consider the following statements regarding Chalukya architecture:
I. It represents the nascent stages of the Vesara style, blending northern and southern architectural features.
II. Their structural temples were built using a mortarless assembly technique with precisely fitted stones.
III. The architecture includes both rock-cut cave temples and freestanding structural temples.
IV. It exclusively utilized the Dravida style for all temple shikharas.
Which of the following combinations of statements is incorrect?
I. It represents the nascent stages of the Vesara style, blending northern and southern architectural features.
II. Their structural temples were built using a mortarless assembly technique with precisely fitted stones.
III. The architecture includes both rock-cut cave temples and freestanding structural temples.
IV. It exclusively utilized the Dravida style for all temple shikharas.
Which of the following combinations of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
Chalukya architecture is significant for blending Nagara and Dravida styles, laying the foundation for the hybrid Vesara style. Their structural temples utilized precisely fitted stones without mortar. However, they did not exclusively use the Dravida style; instead, they experimented with various forms, including the northern-style shikhara. Therefore, stating that they only used Dravida features for all temple towers is historically inaccurate.
Q3340. Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India appoint an acting Chief Justice of India?
Explanation
Article 126 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint a judge of the Supreme Court as the acting Chief Justice of India. This appointment occurs when the office is vacant or when the Chief Justice is unable to perform duties due to absence or any other reason. It ensures the continuity of the court’s leadership.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3331 | (b) North America |
| 3332 | (b) Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 |
| 3333 | (b) Saprotrophs |
| 3334 | (d) Four caves featuring Brahmanical and Jain rock-cut shrines. |
| 3335 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 3336 | (d) Unmetalled roads provide an effective all-weather transport solution in tropical regions. |
| 3337 | (d) Dutt Committee |
| 3338 | (d) Gross primary productivity |
| 3339 | (c) Only IV |
| 3340 | (a) Article 126 |
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