Q3931. During the 18th century, the political fragmentation of Rajputana was marked by the rise of new independent principalities. Which of the following emerged as a powerful Jat state during this period?
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Q3932. Read the following statements regarding the Mathura School of Art:
I. It developed indigenously without significant foreign stylistic influence.
II. It predominantly used spotted red sandstone for its sculptures.
III. It produced sculptures exclusively of Buddhist deities.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It developed indigenously without significant foreign stylistic influence.
II. It predominantly used spotted red sandstone for its sculptures.
III. It produced sculptures exclusively of Buddhist deities.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Mathura school of art was an indigenous tradition that primarily utilized spotted red sandstone for its sculptures. Unlike the Gandhara school, it was not limited to Buddhist themes. It produced a wide variety of religious icons, including representations of deities from the Hindu and Jain traditions, making it a versatile center for sculptural production that catered to multiple faiths.
Q3933. Before the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the power of the Central Government to levy Service Tax on computer software was primarily drawn from:
Explanation
Before the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, the Central Government’s authority to levy Service Tax was derived from the residuary powers of legislation. Since service tax was not specifically enumerated in the three lists of the Seventh Schedule when the Constitution was enacted, the Union utilized its powers under Article 248 to introduce and manage this significant revenue source.
Q3934. Consider the following statements regarding the Sahel region’s desertification:
I. The Sahel experiences a highly variable rainfall pattern that makes it naturally vulnerable to prolonged droughts.
II. Rapid population growth has led to over-cultivation, depleting soil nutrients.
III. The region is located entirely within the northern hemisphere.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Sahel experiences a highly variable rainfall pattern that makes it naturally vulnerable to prolonged droughts.
II. Rapid population growth has led to over-cultivation, depleting soil nutrients.
III. The region is located entirely within the northern hemisphere.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Sahel is located in the northern hemisphere and experiences natural climate variability that makes it prone to drought. Human factors, such as over-cultivation driven by population growth, exacerbate these vulnerabilities by depleting soil health. This combination of physical and anthropogenic stressors leads to widespread land degradation. Addressing these issues requires integrated strategies that consider both environmental and social dynamics.
Q3935. Identify the correct pair of species and its general IUCN status (as commonly cited in Indian context):
Explanation
The Pygmy Hog is the world’s smallest and rarest wild suid and is listed as Critically Endangered due to its extremely small and fragmented population. In contrast, the Great Indian Bustard is also Critically Endangered, and the Snow Leopard is Vulnerable. The Olive Ridley Turtle is Vulnerable, and no major Indian megafauna species are currently classified as Extinct.
Q3936. Consider the following statements regarding the political fragmentation of Rajputana:
I. The weakening of Mughal control allowed ambitious local chieftains to carve out independent states.
II. Pratap Singh Naruka successfully established the independent state of Alwar by separating from Jaipur.
III. The fragmentation led to sustained economic prosperity due to localized trade networks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The weakening of Mughal control allowed ambitious local chieftains to carve out independent states.
II. Pratap Singh Naruka successfully established the independent state of Alwar by separating from Jaipur.
III. The fragmentation led to sustained economic prosperity due to localized trade networks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The decline of Mughal control allowed local leaders to establish independent principalities.
Q3937. The Gandhara sculptures often depict the Buddha with curly hair, athletic physique, and flowing drapery. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for this specific aesthetic representation?
Explanation
The distinctive appearance of the Buddha in Gandhara art is a direct result of cultural synthesis. Following the conquests of Alexander and the subsequent Indo-Greek rule, Hellenistic and Roman artistic styles were adopted to depict Buddhist subjects. This resulted in the Buddha being portrayed with wavy hair, an athletic build, and realistic drapery, resembling the classical statues of Apollo.
Q3938. In which year was the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)?
Explanation
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was founded in 1988 through the joint efforts of two United Nations bodies.
Q3939. Match the following IUCN categories in List I with their descriptions in List II:
| IUCN Category | Description |
|---|---|
| A. Extinct (EX) | i. Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future |
| B. Data Deficient (DD) | ii. Widespread and abundant taxa |
| C. Near Threatened (NT) | iii. No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died |
| D. Least Concern (LC) | iv. Inadequate information to make a direct, or indirect, assessment of its risk of extinction Options: |
Explanation
Extinct status confirms that the last individual of a species has died. Data Deficient indicates insufficient information to assess extinction risk accurately. Near Threatened identifies taxa likely to qualify for a threatened category soon. Least Concern applies to widespread and abundant species. This mapping ensures that each IUCN Red List category is linked with its standardized global scientific description.
Q3940. Identify the incorrectly matched pair of an 18th-century independent state and its founder/ prominent leader:
Explanation
In the context of eighteenth-century states, Badan Singh is associated with Bharatpur and Pratap Singh Naruka with Alwar. Amir Khan Pindari was the recognized founder of Tonk. While Jhala Zalim Singh was a powerful regent and administrator in the state of Kota, the separate state of Jhalawar was actually created much later, in 1838, specifically for his descendants’ rule.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 3931 | (d) Both (2) and (3) |
| 3932 | (c) III only |
| 3933 | (c) The Residuary Powers |
| 3934 | (d) I, II and III |
| 3935 | (c) Pygmy Hog - Critically Endangered |
| 3936 | (a) I and II only |
| 3937 | (a) Influence of Hellenistic and Roman artistic traditions. |
| 3938 | (b) 1988 |
| 3939 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 3940 | (d) Jhalawar - Jhala Zalim Singh |
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