Q4051. Identify the correctly matched pair of the British Governor-General and his primary policy towards Rajputana:
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Q4052. What was the most significant effect of the compilation of the Charaka Samhita on the practice of medicine in ancient India?
Explanation
The compilation of the Charaka Samhita was a transformative event for Indian medicine because it organized medical knowledge into a rational and scientific framework. It categorized Ayurveda into eight distinct branches, covering internal medicine, pediatrics, and toxicology among others. This systematic approach moved the practice away from purely ritualistic healing toward a more observation-based system focused on diagnosis and herbal treatment.
Q4053. In which year was the Inter-State Council formally established for the first time on the recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission?
Explanation
Although Article 263 existed since the Constitution’s inception, the Inter-State Council was formally established only in 1990. This followed a key recommendation from the Sarkaria Commission, which emphasized the need for a permanent forum for consultation between the Union and States. The council was created through a Presidential Order to promote cooperative federalism and resolve inter-state and centre-state conflicts effectively.
Q4054. Which of the following represents the most accurate description of how the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) develops its assessment reports?
Explanation
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change does not carry out its own scientific research. Instead, hundreds of experts from around the world volunteer to review and synthesize existing peer-reviewed literature. This process ensures that its assessment reports reflect the current global scientific consensus on climate change. These summaries provide policymakers with the most reliable and comprehensive information available for decision-making.
Q4055. An Indian company establishes a back-office in Jaipur to handle accounting for a client in the United States. According to the standard economic classification, this activity falls under which sector?
Explanation
An Indian company performing accounting tasks for an international client is engaged in the provision of professional services. According to standard economic classifications, this activity belongs to the tertiary sector, which encompasses all services and intangible goods. This specific type of service is often part of the Business Process Outsourcing industry, highlighting the tertiary sector’s role in global trade and specialized expertise.
Q4056. Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme, was launched by the Government of India in the year:
Explanation
Project Elephant was launched by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in February 1992. This centrally sponsored scheme was initiated to provide financial and technical support to major elephant-bearing states. Its primary goal is to ensure the long-term survival of viable populations of Asian elephants in their natural habitats throughout the various ecological regions of the diverse Indian subcontinent.
Q4057. One of the severe financial obligations imposed on the Rajput states under the subsidiary alliance framework was:
Explanation
A significant financial obligation imposed under the subsidiary alliance framework was the requirement for states to maintain auxiliary military contingents. These units were commanded by British officers and funded by the Rajput states. This requirement drained state treasuries while providing the British with a ready military force that could be used to maintain order or support broader imperial interests.
Q4058. In the context of ancient Indian temple architecture, the "Garbhagriha" is defined as:
Explanation
In the design of an ancient Indian temple, the Garbhagriha is the most sacred and central space. The term literally translates to "womb-chamber," representing the small, windowless, and often unadorned inner sanctum where the main idol or symbol of the deity is placed. This area is designed to focus the devotee’s attention and energy on the divine presence within.
Q4059. Consider the following duties:
I. Inquiring into and advising upon disputes which may have arisen between States.
II. Investigating and discussing subjects in which some or all of the States, or the Union and one or more of the States, have a common interest.
III. Making recommendations upon any such subject and, in particular, recommendations for the better co-ordination of policy and action.
IV. Adjudicating legal disputes over inter-state river waters.
Which of the above are explicitly mentioned under Article 263 for the Inter-State Council?
I. Inquiring into and advising upon disputes which may have arisen between States.
II. Investigating and discussing subjects in which some or all of the States, or the Union and one or more of the States, have a common interest.
III. Making recommendations upon any such subject and, in particular, recommendations for the better co-ordination of policy and action.
IV. Adjudicating legal disputes over inter-state river waters.
Which of the above are explicitly mentioned under Article 263 for the Inter-State Council?
Explanation
Article 263 specifies that the Inter-State Council’s duties include inquiring into disputes between states and investigating subjects of common interest to the Union and States. It is also tasked with making recommendations for better policy coordination. However, the adjudication of inter-state river water disputes is excluded from its mandate, as that function is specifically governed by Article 262 through specialized tribunals.
Q4060. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Widespread deforestation in the Amazon basin can lead to a significant decline in regional rainfall.
Reason (R): Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to undergo evapotranspiration, thereby cutting off a crucial source of moisture for the atmosphere.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Widespread deforestation in the Amazon basin can lead to a significant decline in regional rainfall.
Reason (R): Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to undergo evapotranspiration, thereby cutting off a crucial source of moisture for the atmosphere.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
Trees in the Amazon basin play a critical role in the regional water cycle by recycling moisture through evapotranspiration. This process supplies a large portion of the water needed for rainfall in the area. When forests are removed, this moisture source is significantly reduced, leading to a decline in precipitation. This feedback loop can potentially trigger a transition toward drier, savanna-like conditions.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4051 | (c) Lord Hastings - Suppression of Pindaris and Subordinate Cooperation treaties |
| 4052 | (c) It systematized knowledge into eight rational branches. |
| 4053 | (c) 1990 |
| 4054 | (c) It synthesizes published scientific papers to summarize climate drivers and potential impacts. |
| 4055 | (c) Tertiary |
| 4056 | (c) 1992 |
| 4057 | (d) Maintenance of auxiliary military contingents commanded by British officers |
| 4058 | (d) The main sanctum where the principal deity is enshrined. |
| 4059 | (d) I, II and III only |
| 4060 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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