Q3441. Environmental pollution can be broadly defined as:
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Q3442. Select the correct sequence that represents the administrative hierarchy of territorial divisions in a medieval Rajput state, from largest to smallest.
Explanation
The territorial administration of medieval Rajput states was organized into a hierarchical structure for efficient governance. The largest unit was the State, which was divided into Parganas. These were further subdivided into Tappas, which served as intermediate administrative clusters. The smallest and most fundamental unit was the Village, where the actual implementation of revenue and local policies occurred.
Q3443. Consider the following statements regarding literature during the Pallava period:
I. Dandin, the author of Dashakumaracharita, lived in the Pallava court.
II. Bharavi, who composed the Sanskrit epic Kiratarjuniya, was associated with the Pallavas.
III. King Mahendravarman I composed the Sanskrit work Mattavilasa Prahasana.
IV. The Nayanar saint Appar composed hymns that became part of the Tevaram.
Which of the above combinations of statements is correct?
I. Dandin, the author of Dashakumaracharita, lived in the Pallava court.
II. Bharavi, who composed the Sanskrit epic Kiratarjuniya, was associated with the Pallavas.
III. King Mahendravarman I composed the Sanskrit work Mattavilasa Prahasana.
IV. The Nayanar saint Appar composed hymns that became part of the Tevaram.
Which of the above combinations of statements is correct?
Explanation
The Pallava period was a golden age for literature in both Sanskrit and Tamil. Dandin and Bharavi, two giants of Sanskrit literature, were associated with the Pallava court. King Mahendravarman I himself was a playwright who authored the Mattavilasa Prahasana. Simultaneously, the Bhakti movement flourished, with Nayanar saints like Appar composing devotional hymns in Tamil that were later compiled into the sacred Tevaram collection.
Q3444. Who among the following former Chief Justices of India is widely considered the pioneer of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India?
Explanation
Justice P.N. Bhagwati, along with Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, is widely regarded as the pioneer of Public Interest Litigation in India. During his tenure, he introduced various legal innovations that relaxed the traditional rule of locus standi. This allowed any public-spirited individual to approach the court for the enforcement of the rights of those unable to do so themselves.
Q3445. Identify the incorrect statement concerning the North American railway system.
Explanation
Unlike the rail networks in Europe or parts of Asia, North American railways are primarily oriented toward the transport of heavy, long-distance bulk freight. Commodities like coal, grain, and minerals provide the majority of the revenue for rail companies. While passenger services exist, they account for a relatively small fraction of total railway earnings compared to the dominant freight operations.
Q3446. Read the following statements regarding Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India:
I. The SEZ Act was passed by Parliament in 2005.
II. SEZ units enjoy 100% income tax exemption on export income for the first five years.
III. Supplies from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) to a SEZ are treated as physical exports.
IV. State governments have no role in the establishment of SEZs.
V. SEZs are exempt from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) indefinitely.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I. The SEZ Act was passed by Parliament in 2005.
II. SEZ units enjoy 100% income tax exemption on export income for the first five years.
III. Supplies from Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) to a SEZ are treated as physical exports.
IV. State governments have no role in the establishment of SEZs.
V. SEZs are exempt from Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) indefinitely.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
The Special Economic Zones Act of 2005 provides the legal framework for the establishment and operation of SEZs in India. Units within these zones benefit from a 100% income tax exemption on export income for the first five years. Furthermore, any supplies made from the Domestic Tariff Area to an SEZ unit are treated as physical exports, making them eligible for export incentives.
Q3447. Which of the following is classified as a secondary pollutant?
Explanation
A secondary pollutant is formed in the atmosphere from primary pollutants. Ground-level ozone forms from the reaction of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds in sunlight, while CO, SO2 and PM10 are emitted directly.
Q3448. The Alvar saints, who flourished and composed deeply emotional devotional literature during the Pallava period, were primarily devotees of which deity?
Explanation
The Alvar saints were a group of twelve poet-saints who lived during the Pallava and early Chola periods. They were intensely devoted to Lord Vishnu and expressed their piety through soulful Tamil poetry. Their collected works, known as the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, formed the core of the Vaishnavite Bhakti tradition in South India. They emphasized personal devotion and divine grace, often challenging rigid social hierarchies.
Q3449. The concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) originated in which country?
Explanation
The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in the United States of America in the 1960s. It was designed to provide legal representation to unrepresented groups, such as the poor, environmentalists, and consumers. India adopted this concept in the late 1970s and early 1980s, adapting it to the specific socio-economic challenges and constitutional requirements of the Indian legal landscape.
Q3450. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed to fulfill a political promise to British Columbia to integrate it into the Canadian Confederation.
Statement II: The Canadian Pacific Railway passes through the industrial region of Montreal and the agricultural prairies.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed to fulfill a political promise to British Columbia to integrate it into the Canadian Confederation.
Statement II: The Canadian Pacific Railway passes through the industrial region of Montreal and the agricultural prairies.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Canadian Pacific Railway was built partly to fulfill a political pledge to British Columbia, ensuring its entry into the Canadian Confederation by providing a transcontinental link. Geographically, the line traverses the industrial heartland around Montreal and the vast agricultural prairies. While both statements are factually accurate, the railway’s specific physical route through industrial zones is not the explanation for its political origin.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3441 | (a) Adding substances to environment faster than dispersal |
| 3442 | (a) State (Rajya) Pargana Tappa Village (Gram) |
| 3443 | (d) I, II, III, and IV |
| 3444 | (b) Justice P.N. Bhagwati |
| 3445 | (b) Passenger transport generates most of the railway revenue. |
| 3446 | (b) I, II and III |
| 3447 | (b) Ground-level Ozone (O₃) |
| 3448 | (b) Vishnu |
| 3449 | (b) United States of America |
| 3450 | (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I. |
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