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RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3431. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram significantly influenced the design of the Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora. Reason (R): The Rashtrakuta king Krishna I brought architects and sculptors from Kanchipuram following successful campaigns in the Pallava territory. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Explanation
The architectural design of the Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram exerted a profound influence on the rock-cut Kailasanatha Temple at Ellora. Following successful military campaigns against the Pallavas, Rashtrakuta monarchs like Krishna I were impressed by the structural grandeur of Kanchipuram’s shrines. Consequently, they brought skilled architects and sculptors back to the Deccan to replicate and adapt these sophisticated southern styles into their own monumental projects.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3432. Consider the following statements regarding the writ of Certiorari: I. It is issued to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal. II. It can be issued against legislative bodies and private individuals. III. It is available only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities, and recently administrative authorities affecting rights of individuals. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
Certiorari is issued by a higher court to quash an order already passed by a lower court or tribunal. While it was traditionally used only against judicial and quasi-judicial bodies, its scope has expanded to include administrative authorities affecting individual rights. However, it still cannot be issued against legislative bodies or private individuals, making the second statement in the question incorrect.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3433. The Union Pacific Railway connects Omaha in the east to which major city on the Pacific coast?
Explanation
The Union Pacific Railway is a historic rail line that was part of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. It begins in Omaha, Nebraska, and stretches westward across the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. The route concludes at San Francisco on the Pacific coast, serving as a vital artery for moving passengers and freight across the American west.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3434. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
FDI Route/Concept
Description
A. Automatic Route
i. Building new production facilities from the ground up
B. Government Route
ii. Purchasing or leasing existing production facilities
C. Greenfield Investment
iii. Investment without prior central government approval
D. Brownfield Investment
iv. Investment requiring prior approval from sectoral ministries
Explanation
Foreign investment mechanisms are defined by their approval processes and the nature of the assets acquired. The automatic route requires no prior central government approval, whereas the government route necessitates it. In terms of physical investment, greenfield projects involve building entirely new production facilities from the ground up. In contrast, brownfield investments involve the acquisition or leasing of existing industrial production facilities.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Environmental and Ecological Changes and Impact Assessment
Q3435. Through which biological process do plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?
Explanation
Living vegetation plays a significant role in the local and global climate by moving water from the soil back into the air. Through small openings in their leaves, plants release moisture that has been absorbed by their roots. This biological process not only helps cool the plant but also contributes significantly to the total amount of humidity in the surrounding atmosphere.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Administrative and Revenue System
Q3436. The ‘Sirayat’ system, which designated prominent nobles who held hereditary rights to specific high offices in the state council, was a prominent feature of the administration of:
Explanation
The Sirayat system was a distinctive administrative feature of the Marwar state, designating a select group of prominent nobles who held hereditary rights to influential positions in the state council. These nobles possessed special ceremonial privileges and played a crucial role in governance, reflecting the deeply entrenched clan hierarchy of Jodhpur and the specific power-sharing arrangement within that state.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3437. Which of the following is NOT a prominent characteristic of the Kailasanatha Temple at Kanchipuram?
Explanation
The Kailasanatha Temple is characterized by structural sandstone construction and features a prominent pyramidal vimana. It is also famous for its rampant lion pilasters, which are a signature element of Rajasimha-style architecture. Additionally, the temple complex includes an enclosure wall with numerous minor sub-shrines. However, white marble was not used in its construction; sandstone was the primary material employed for both the sanctum and the outer carvings.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3438. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India is a product of:
Explanation
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a significant outcome of judicial activism in India. It represents a departure from traditional legal procedures, allowing the court to take up cases concerning the rights of the public or underprivileged sections. This mechanism has enabled the judiciary to play a proactive role in addressing social grievances and ensuring that the rule of law is maintained.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3439. Consider the following statements regarding the transcontinental railway networks in North America: I. The Canadian Pacific Railway connects Montreal to Vancouver. II. The Union Pacific Railway connects Omaha to San Francisco. III. North American railways are utilized for long-distance bulk freight transport. IV. The railway networks were instrumental in the economic integration of the interior continental regions. V. The dense railway network of North America accounts for a significant portion of the world’s total railway length. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
North America’s rail system is a massive network crucial for moving long-distance bulk freight, such as coal and grain. Major lines like the Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific connect the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, ensuring economic integration of the continent’s interior. These networks account for a large portion of global rail length and utilize the standard gauge system for efficiency.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3440. A Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is deemed to be a foreign territory for the purposes of:
Explanation
A Special Economic Zone is a specifically defined geographical region that has economic laws different from a country’s typical economic laws. In India, SEZs are legally deemed to be foreign territory for the limited purposes of trade operations, duties, and tariffs. This means that goods moving into the SEZ from the domestic market are treated as exports, and those moving out are imports.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
3431
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
3432
(c) I and III only
3433
(d) San Francisco
3434
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
3435
(d) Transpiration
3436
(a) Marwar (Jodhpur)
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(a) The exclusive use of white marble for the main deity’s sanctum.
3438
(a) Judicial Activism
3439
(d) I, II, III, IV and V
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(a) Trade operations, duties, and tariffs
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