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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Prehistoric Rajasthan
Q31. Match List-I with List-II regarding the prehistoric phases and tool traditions in Rajasthan:
Prehistoric Phase
Characteristic Tool Tradition
A. Lower Palaeolithic
i. Microliths
B. Middle Palaeolithic
ii. Handaxes and Cleavers
C. Upper Palaeolithic
iii. Scrapers and Borers on flakes
D. Mesolithic
iv. Blades and Burins
Explanation
Prehistoric phases are identified by specific tool-making traditions. The Lower Palaeolithic is characterized by heavy handaxes and cleavers, while the Middle Palaeolithic features flake-based tools like scrapers. The Upper Palaeolithic saw the rise of blade and burin technologies. Finally, the Mesolithic period is defined by the use of microliths, reflecting a shift toward more specialized and complex hunting equipment and technology.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Indus Valley Civilisation
Q32. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Select the correct option from the choices given below: Assertion (A): The Indus Valley Civilisation is generally considered a Bronze Age culture. Reason (R): The Harappan people widely used iron tools for agriculture and warfare.
Explanation
The Indus Valley Civilisation is classified as a Bronze Age culture because its inhabitants effectively used copper and bronze for tools and ornaments. However, there is no archaeological evidence suggesting the use of iron during this period. Iron technology only emerged in the Indian subcontinent much later, during the subsequent Vedic period and the Iron Age megalithic cultures.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q33. Consider the following statements regarding the historical background of the Indian Constitution: I. The Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by the Cabinet Mission Plan. II. The members of the Constituent Assembly were directly elected by the people of India on the basis of universal adult franchise. III. The representatives of the princely states were to be nominated by the heads of the princely states. Which of the above combination of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
The Constituent Assembly was not a directly elected body based on universal adult franchise. Instead, it was a body where members were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial legislative assemblies. This assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the Cabinet Mission Plan. Additionally, representatives of princely states were indeed nominated by the heads of those specific states.
Q34. The following question consists of two statements: one labeled Assertion (A) and the other labeled Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world. Reason (R): The Andes were formed primarily by the divergence of the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate. Which of the following is correct in the context of the above statements?
Explanation
The Andes mountain range is the longest continental mountain range on Earth, stretching along the western coast of South America. However, its formation is due to the convergence and subduction of the Nazca Plate under the South American Plate, not divergence. This massive tectonic collision generated the intense compressive forces necessary to uplift the crust and create these towering peaks.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Economic Growth, Development and Sustainable Development
Q35. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is best defined as the total market value of all:
Explanation
Gross Domestic Product measures the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country’s borders during a specific period. It focuses on the geographic location of production rather than the nationality of the producers. By excluding intermediate goods, it avoids double counting. This metric serves as a key indicator for assessing a nation’s internal economic performance.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Basics of Everyday Science
Q36. The process of peer review in scientific research is primarily intended to:
Explanation
Peer review serves as a rigorous quality control mechanism in academic publishing. Independent experts in the same field critically evaluate a researcher’s methodology, data interpretation, and original contributions. This scrutiny ensures that only studies with high technical accuracy and logical consistency are published, thereby maintaining the integrity of the scientific record and preventing the spread of flawed or erroneous information.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Prehistoric Rajasthan
Q37. Which of the following is an odd one out regarding the Lower Palaeolithic sites in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Singi Talav, Amarpura, and the 16R Dune are all significant Lower Palaeolithic sites located in the Didwana region, known for their ancient stone tool assemblages. In contrast, Kalibangan is a prominent protohistoric site belonging to the Harappan civilization. Located in Hanumangarh, it represents a much later stage of urban development characterized by brick architecture, seals, and advanced wheel-made pottery traditions.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Indus Valley Civilisation
Q38. Which of the following structures was NOT found at the archaeological site of Harappa?
Explanation
While Harappa and Mohenjo-daro share many urban features, certain structures are unique to specific sites. The Great Bath, a large rectangular tank used for ritual purification, was exclusively found at Mohenjo-daro. Harappa is noted for its own distinct features, including rows of circular brick platforms used for grain pounding and a large granary complex consisting of twelve units.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q39. Who among the following was not a member of the Cabinet Mission of 1946?
Explanation
The Cabinet Mission arrived in India in 1946 consisting of three British cabinet members: Lord Pethick-Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps, and A. V. Alexander. Although Lord Wavell was the Viceroy of India at that time and was closely involved in the discussions and negotiations between the mission and Indian leaders, he was not an official member of the three-man mission itself.
Q40. The Alps mountain range, a major physical feature of Europe, predominantly stretches across which of the following groups of countries?
Explanation
The Alps represent a major young fold mountain system situated in south-central Europe. This extensive range stretches across several countries, most notably covering significant portions of France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. These mountains were formed by the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates. They play a vital role in determining European climate patterns and support diverse alpine ecosystems.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
32
(c) A is true but R is false.
33
(b) II only
34
(c) A is true but R is false.
35
(b) Final goods and services produced within the domestic territory of a nation during a given year.
36
(b) Evaluate the overall validity, quality, and originality of papers before publication
37
(d) Kalibangan
38
(d) Great Bath
39
(d) Lord Wavell
40
(d) France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria
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