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RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3371. Consider the following statements regarding the Pallava king Mahendravarman I: I. He authored the Sanskrit satirical play Mattavilasa Prahasana. II. He was originally a Jain but was converted to Shaivism by the saint Appar. III. He decisively defeated the Chalukya king Pulakesi II at the Battle of Pullalur. IV. He is credited with introducing rock-cut cave architecture to the Tamil country. V. He assumed titles such as Vichitrachitta and Gunabhara. Which of the above combination of statements is correct?
Explanation
Mahendravarman I was a versatile Pallava ruler who pioneered rock-cut architecture and authored the Sanskrit play Mattavilasa Prahasana. Initially a Jain, he converted to Shaivism under the influence of the saint Appar and assumed titles like Vichitrachitta. While he engaged in conflict with the Chalukyas, it was his son, Narasimhavarman I, rather than Mahendravarman himself, who decisively defeated Pulakesi II in battle.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3372. Which of the following writs is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent them from exceeding their jurisdiction?
Explanation
The writ of prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court or a quasi-judicial tribunal to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction or usurping a jurisdiction with which it is not legally vested. Unlike certiorari, which is issued after an order is passed, prohibition is a preventive remedy issued while the proceedings are still pending.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3373. Match the major highway networks in List I with their associated regions in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Major Highway/Road Network
Associated Region/Country
A. Pan-American Highway
i. Connects Atlantic and Pacific coasts of a North American country
B. Trans-Siberian Highway
ii. Connects Northern Territory to South Australia
C. Stuart Highway
iii. Links North, Central, and South America
D. Trans-Canada Highway
iv. Spans from the Baltic region to the Pacific Ocean
Explanation
Global highway networks are defined by their specific regional connectivity and purpose. The Pan-American Highway links the three Americas, while the Trans-Siberian system spans from the Baltic to the Pacific. In Australia, the Stuart Highway connects the Northern Territory to South Australia. Meanwhile, the Trans- Canada Highway serves as a vital artery linking the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Canada for national integration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3374. Currently, which among the following industries requires compulsory licensing in India?
Explanation
Following the deregulation started in 1991, industrial licensing is now required for only a very limited number of sectors. Currently, electronic aerospace and all types of defence equipment are among the few industries that still require compulsory licensing due to strategic and security considerations. Most other sectors, like automobiles, textiles, and building materials, have been fully deregulated to encourage investment.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3375. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Pallava King
Popular Title/Epithet
A. Mahendravarman I
i. Rajasimha
B. Narasimhavarman I
ii. Pallavamalla
C. Narasimhavarman II
iii. Mamalla
D. Nandivarman II
iv. Vichitrachitta
Explanation
Pallava monarchs often adopted grand titles to reflect their achievements and personalities. Mahendravarman I used the title Vichitrachitta to signify his inventive mind. Narasimhavarman I was known as Mamalla, meaning the great wrestler. Narasimhavarman II adopted the name Rajasimha, representing a lion among kings. Lastly, Nandivarman II was referred to as Pallavamalla, reflecting his military prowess during a period of dynastic transition.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3376. Consider the following statements regarding the Collegium System: I. It is explicitly defined in the original text of the Constitution under Article 124. II. It evolved through the judicial pronouncements known as the Three Judges Cases. III. It is currently composed of the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. IV. The 99th Constitutional Amendment Act sought to replace it with the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Collegium system is not mentioned in the original Constitution but evolved through judicial decisions in the Three Judges Cases. It currently comprises the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most Supreme Court judges. The 99th Amendment tried to replace it with the National Judicial Appointments Commission, but the Supreme Court struck down that amendment as being unconstitutional.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3377. Based on the standard classification of global railway gauges, identify the odd one out.
Explanation
Railway systems are categorized by the width between the inner sides of the two rails, known as the gauge. Standard classifications include broad gauge, standard gauge, meter gauge, and narrow gauge, each used for different operational requirements. The term pipeline gauge does not exist in transport geography, as pipelines are classified by their diameter and are a separate mode of transport entirely.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3378. The process of transferring the ownership, management, and control of a public sector enterprise to the private sector is formally known as:
Explanation
Privatisation involves the transfer of ownership, management, and control of public sector enterprises to the private sector. This can be achieved through various methods, including the sale of equity or the complete divestment of government holdings. The primary objective is to improve the efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness of these enterprises by subjecting them to market discipline and reducing government interference.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3379. Which Pallava king successfully captured the Chalukyan capital of Vatapi, killed Pulakesi II, and assumed the title of "Vatapikonda"?
Explanation
Narasimhavarman I, the son of Mahendravarman I, sought to avenge his father’s previous humiliations by the Chalukyas. He launched a successful invasion of the Chalukyan kingdom, capturing and burning their capital city, Vatapi. Following this significant military victory and the death of his rival Pulakesi II, Narasimhavarman I assumed the prestigious title of Vatapikonda, which translates to the conqueror of Vatapi.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3380. In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the consultation process for the appointment of judges requires the consultation of a plurality of judges (forming the modern Collegium)?
Explanation
In the Third Judges Case of 1998, the Supreme Court, upon a Presidential reference, clarified that the consultation process requires a plurality of judges. It expanded the Collegium to include the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most associate judges. The court ruled that the Chief Justice’s opinion must reflect the collective view of this expanded judicial body.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
3371
(b) I, II, IV, and V
3372
(b) Prohibition
3373
(b) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
3374
(b) Electronic aerospace and defence equipment
3375
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
3376
(b) II, III and IV only
3377
(b) Pipeline Gauge
3378
(b) Privatisation
3379
(a) Narasimhavarman I
3380
(c) Third Judges Case, 1998
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