Q4191. Which of the following statements correctly describes the "Vesara" style of temple architecture?
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Q4192. Consider the following matters:
I. Reserving a bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President.
II. Recommending the imposition of President’s Rule in the State.
III. Seeking information from the Chief Minister regarding administrative and legislative matters.
IV. Determining the amount payable by the Government of Assam to the autonomous Tribal District Councils as royalty from minerals.
V. Appointing the State Cabinet Ministers based on the advice of the Prime Minister. In which of the above matters does the Governor exercise discretionary powers that have direct implications for Centre-State relations?
I. Reserving a bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President.
II. Recommending the imposition of President’s Rule in the State.
III. Seeking information from the Chief Minister regarding administrative and legislative matters.
IV. Determining the amount payable by the Government of Assam to the autonomous Tribal District Councils as royalty from minerals.
V. Appointing the State Cabinet Ministers based on the advice of the Prime Minister. In which of the above matters does the Governor exercise discretionary powers that have direct implications for Centre-State relations?
Explanation
The Governor exercises significant discretionary powers, such as reserving bills for the President, recommending President’s Rule, and seeking administrative information from the Chief Minister. In states like Assam, the Governor also determines mineral royalties for tribal councils. While the Governor appoints state ministers, this is done on the advice of the Chief Minister, not the Prime Minister, making the fifth point irrelevant to gubernatorial discretion.
Q4193. Approximately what percentage of the world’s remaining tropical rainforests is contained within the Amazon Basin?
Explanation
About half of the world’s remaining tropical rainforest lies in the Amazon Basin, which is why its loss is so important for the global climate.
Q4194. Identify the correct statement regarding India’s telecom sector’s contribution to digital services:
Explanation
India’s telecommunications network serves as the backbone for delivering essential public goods through digital interfaces. By integrating with digital identity and payment systems, the sector enables millions of citizens to access government services and financial products remotely. While the digital divide still exists, the use of mobile-based platforms has significantly enhanced social inclusion and provided a foundation for the growing digital economy.
Q4195. The ‘Walter Krit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha’ was established in 1889 primarily to address which social issues among the Rajputs?
Explanation
The Walter Krit Rajputra Hitkarini Sabha was established in 1889 by Colonel Walter to address social issues within the Rajput community. Its primary focus was on regulating exorbitant marriage costs, known as Tyag, and addressing the problems of polygamy and early marriage. By setting specific limits on expenditures and ages, the Sabha aimed to reduce the financial burdens that led to social evils.
Q4196. Which of the following statements regarding the scientific development in ancient India is incorrect?
Explanation
While ancient India made monumental strides in astronomy, medicine, and metallurgy, the formalization of the laws of gravity is not attributed to Charaka. Charaka was a physician whose expertise lay in internal medicine and Ayurveda. Concepts related to planetary motion and reflected light were correctly identified by astronomers like Aryabhata, while the lost-wax technique demonstrated advanced practical chemical and metallurgical knowledge.
Q4197. Under Article 200 of the Constitution, the Governor is constitutionally obligated to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President if the bill:
Explanation
Under Article 200, the Governor is constitutionally mandated to reserve a bill for the President if it would, in the Governor’s opinion, endanger the position and powers of the State High Court. This safeguard ensures the independence of the judiciary is not compromised by state legislation. For other matters, the Governor has the discretion but not a strict obligation to reserve the bill for central review.
Q4198. In the context of the service sector, what does ‘BPO’ stand for?
Explanation
BPO stands for Business Process Outsourcing, which involves contracting specific business tasks to a third-party service provider. This sector is a major part of India’s service-led growth, covering functions like customer support, technical assistance, and back-office operations. By specializing in these tasks, BPO firms help global companies reduce costs and improve efficiency while providing large-scale employment opportunities for the domestic workforce.
Q4199. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Protected Area Network.
Explanation
In the core zone of a biosphere reserve, human activity is strictly prohibited, while the transition zone allows for active cooperation with local communities. Unlike national parks, wildlife sanctuaries do not have a complete ban on the collection of minor forest produce. Such activities can be permitted by the Chief Wildlife Warden if they do not interfere with specific wildlife conservation goals.
Q4200. Consider the following statements regarding social practices in 19th-century Rajasthan:
Statement I: The prevalence of female infanticide in 19th-century Rajasthan was primarily confined to the Rajput community.
Statement II: The root cause of this practice was the false pride in clan superiority and the heavy financial burden of dowry and Tyag.
Statement I: The prevalence of female infanticide in 19th-century Rajasthan was primarily confined to the Rajput community.
Statement II: The root cause of this practice was the false pride in clan superiority and the heavy financial burden of dowry and Tyag.
Explanation
Female infanticide was primarily confined to the Rajput community in nineteenth-century Rajasthan. This tragic practice was driven by a false sense of clan superiority and the immense financial burden associated with dowry and the Tyag custom. Families feared the social disgrace of being unable to afford an appropriate marriage for a daughter, leading them to resort to such extreme measures.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4191 | (b) It features a hybridisation of the northern and southern styles. |
| 4192 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 4193 | (c) 50% |
| 4194 | (b) Use of the telecom network to deliver public goods via digital identity and payment interfaces |
| 4195 | (c) Regulating marriage costs, polygamy, and marriageable ages |
| 4196 | (c) The concept of gravity was fundamentally discovered and mathematically formulated by Charaka. |
| 4197 | (c) Endangers the position of the State High Court. |
| 4198 | (c) Business Process Outsourcing |
| 4199 | (c) Wildlife Sanctuary - Complete ban on collection of minor forest produce |
| 4200 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
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