Q4041. Who is empowered by the Constitution of India to establish an Inter-State Council if it appears that the public interests would be served by its establishment?
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Q4042. Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for combating desertification?
Explanation
Combating desertification requires sustainable land management practices like agroforestry, terracing, and rotational grazing. These methods help maintain soil structure, moisture, and fertility. In contrast, intensive monoculture without rest periods depletes soil nutrients and increases vulnerability to erosion. Such practices accelerate land degradation and desertification. Effective strategies instead focus on diversifying crops and allowing land to recover through natural or managed cycles.
Q4043. Read the following statements regarding applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as future opportunities in the service sector:
I. Predictive diagnostics and personalized treatment plans in healthcare.
II. Automated underwriting and risk assessment in financial services.
III. Complete replacement of all human teachers with AI chatbots in primary education.
Which of the above statements represent realistic near-future opportunities?
I. Predictive diagnostics and personalized treatment plans in healthcare.
II. Automated underwriting and risk assessment in financial services.
III. Complete replacement of all human teachers with AI chatbots in primary education.
Which of the above statements represent realistic near-future opportunities?
Explanation
Artificial Intelligence presents significant opportunities for enhancing efficiency across various service sectors.
Q4044. Identify the correct statement regarding tiger conservation milestones.
Explanation
The National Tiger Conservation Authority was formally established through the Wildlife Protection Amendment Act of 2006 to provide statutory backing to Project Tiger. Other milestones include the St. Petersburg Declaration, which aimed to double the global tiger population by 2022. International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29, not August 12, which is specifically dedicated to the conservation of elephants.
Q4045. Consider the following statements distinguishing the subsidiary alliances of Wellesley and the treaties of Hastings in Rajputana:
I. Wellesley’s system often required the stationing of a British subsidiary force at the expense of the state.
II. Hastings’ system formalized the complete isolation of states from one another.
III. Hastings allowed the Rajput rulers to maintain their own independent foreign relations with non-Indian powers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Wellesley’s system often required the stationing of a British subsidiary force at the expense of the state.
II. Hastings’ system formalized the complete isolation of states from one another.
III. Hastings allowed the Rajput rulers to maintain their own independent foreign relations with non-Indian powers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Wellesley’s subsidiary system often involved stationing British forces within a state at the ruler’s expense. Hastings’ later treaties formalized the complete isolation of Rajput states from each other. However, Hastings did not allow Rajput rulers to maintain independent foreign relations. On the contrary, the treaties strictly mandated that all external communications be conducted through and approved by the British government.
Q4046. Read the following statements regarding ancient Indian universities:
I. Takshashila was known as a great center for the study of medicine, military science, and law.
II. Chanakya is believed to have taught at Takshashila.
III. Nalanda was exclusively devoted to the study of Hinayana Buddhism.
IV. Vikramshila was established by Dharmapala to rival Nalanda.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. Takshashila was known as a great center for the study of medicine, military science, and law.
II. Chanakya is believed to have taught at Takshashila.
III. Nalanda was exclusively devoted to the study of Hinayana Buddhism.
IV. Vikramshila was established by Dharmapala to rival Nalanda.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Ancient universities in India like Takshashila and Vikramshila served as specialized centers for diverse subjects ranging from medicine to military science. While Nalanda was a premier institution for Mahayana Buddhist studies, it was not restricted to Hinayana Buddhism. It provided a comprehensive curriculum including secular subjects and various Buddhist schools, attracting global scholars through its rigorous and inclusive academic environment.
Q4047. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option:
Assertion (A): The recommendations made by the Inter-State Council are strictly advisory in nature and not binding on the Union or State governments.
Reason (R): Article 263 states that the Council’s function is to inquire into and advise upon disputes and to make recommendations for better coordination of policy.
Assertion (A): The recommendations made by the Inter-State Council are strictly advisory in nature and not binding on the Union or State governments.
Reason (R): Article 263 states that the Council’s function is to inquire into and advise upon disputes and to make recommendations for better coordination of policy.
Explanation
The Inter-State Council is primarily an advisory body. According to Article 263, its purpose is to inquire into disputes, discuss common interests, and recommend policies for better coordination. Because its role is to facilitate dialogue and voluntary cooperation between different levels of government, its recommendations are not legally binding, leaving the final decision-making power to the respective Union or State governments.
Q4048. Match List-I with List-II concerning global environmental treaties and their adoption years:
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
| Treaty/Agreement | Adoption Year |
|---|---|
| A. UNFCCC | i. 1987 |
| B. UNCCD | ii. 1992 |
| C. Montreal Protocol | iii. 1994 |
| D. Paris Agreement | iv. 2015 |
Explanation
Global environmental governance has seen the adoption of several landmark treaties over the decades. The Montreal Protocol was established in 1987 to protect the ozone layer. The UNFCCC followed in 1992, providing a framework for climate action. The UNCCD was adopted in 1994 to address desertification. Most recently, the Paris Agreement was reached in 2015, setting new targets for global temperature limits.
Q4049. In the context of cloud computing services, which model provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, such as virtual machines and storage?
Explanation
Infrastructure as a Service is a fundamental cloud computing model that delivers essential computing resources over the internet. It provides users with access to virtualized hardware, including virtual machines, servers, and storage. This model allows businesses to scale their infrastructure dynamically without investing in physical hardware, offering significant flexibility and cost savings for organizations that require robust and adaptable digital environments.
Q4050. If a proposed highway is planned to cut directly through the core zone of a Tiger Reserve, which authority’s explicit recommendation is mandatory for project clearance under the Wildlife Protection Act?
Explanation
Under the Wildlife Protection Act, any proposal for an activity that impacts a tiger reserve, particularly the core zone, requires the explicit recommendation of the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The NTCA ensures that such projects do not compromise the integrity of the habitat. This statutory requirement provides a critical layer of protection against infrastructure development that could fragment essential wildlife corridors.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4041 | (b) The President of India |
| 4042 | (b) Promoting intensive monoculture farming without fallow periods |
| 4043 | (a) I and II only |
| 4044 | (b) Establishment of NTCA - Wildlife Protection Amendment Act 2006 |
| 4045 | (a) I and II only |
| 4046 | (b) III only |
| 4047 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 4048 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 4049 | (a) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) |
| 4050 | (a) National Tiger Conservation Authority |
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