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Q4282. Consider the following statements regarding the migration of Marwari Mahajans in the 19th century:
Statement I: A large number of Marwari merchants migrated from Rajputana to British Indian centers like Calcutta, Bombay, and Kanpur.
Statement II: The primary reason for their migration was the highly favorable and protective economic policies offered by the native Rajput rulers.
Statement I: A large number of Marwari merchants migrated from Rajputana to British Indian centers like Calcutta, Bombay, and Kanpur.
Statement II: The primary reason for their migration was the highly favorable and protective economic policies offered by the native Rajput rulers.
Explanation
During the nineteenth century, many Marwari merchants migrated to British Indian commercial centers like Calcutta and Bombay. However, the reason for this migration was not the favorable policies of native rulers. On the contrary, the decline of traditional trade routes and the lack of opportunities within the fragmented princely states drove them toward growing colonial markets where new business prospects were emerging.
Q4283. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was opened for signature at which major global event?
Explanation
The Convention on Biological Diversity was one of the key international treaties opened for signature during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, popularly known as the Earth Summit. Held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, this landmark event brought global attention to the urgent need for biodiversity conservation and established the first comprehensive international framework for protecting nature.
Q4284. Which of the following was NOT a typical function performed by the leading bankers (Nagar Seths) in the princely states of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Leading bankers or Nagar Seths performed various vital functions, such as minting state currency and advancing Taqavi loans to peasants. They also handled financial obligations like paying the Maratha Chauth for the state. However, they were not traditionally involved in leading religious conversion movements among tribal groups, as their activities were primarily centered on the state’s financial administration and their own commercial interests.
Q4285. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for the massive out-migration of the Mahajan community from Rajasthan in the latter half of the 19th century?
Explanation
The massive out-migration of the Mahajan community from Rajasthan in the late nineteenth century was primarily due to economic shifts. The development of colonial ports and railways led to the decline of traditional inland trade routes passing through Rajasthan. Consequently, Marwari merchants moved to rising British commercial hubs like Calcutta and Bombay to take advantage of new and more lucrative business opportunities.
Q4286. The Cartagena Protocol, adopted under the CBD, primarily deals with:
Explanation
Adopted in 2000 as a supplement to the CBD, the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety focuses on protecting biological diversity from the potential risks posed by living modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology. It establishes procedures for the safe handling, transport, and use of LMOs, particularly focusing on their transboundary movement to ensure that environmental and human health are not compromised.
Q4287. The most prominent and wealthy banker in a state capital, who often served as the principal financier to the ruler and the public, was conventionally honored with the title of:
Explanation
In the princely states of Rajasthan, the most influential and wealthy banker in a capital city was honored with the title of Nagar Seth. This individual served as the principal financier for both the ruler and the general public. The Nagar Seth played a crucial role in state ceremonies, economic policy, and occasionally even represented the city’s financial interests during times of crisis.
Q4288. Which of the following statements about the Aichi Biodiversity Targets is correct?
Explanation
The Aichi Biodiversity Targets were a series of twenty ambitious, time-bound goals adopted in Nagoya, Japan, in 2010. Part of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, these targets were intended to be achieved by 2020 to halt the global loss of biodiversity. They covered a wide range of issues, from addressing the causes of loss to improving the status of ecosystems globally.
Q4289. The devastating famine of 1899-1900 in Rajasthan is locally and historically remembered as:
Explanation
The devastating famine of 1899-1900 is locally known as the ‘Chhappanya Akal’ in Rajasthan. This name is derived from the Vikram Samvat year 1956, which corresponds to the period of the famine. It remains one of the most severe demographic disasters in the region’s history, resulting in massive loss of human life and livestock due to absolute and simultaneous crop failure.
Q4290. Read the following statements and select the correct option:
Statement I: India enacted the Biological Diversity Act in 2002.
Statement II: The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was enacted to fulfill India’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Statement I: India enacted the Biological Diversity Act in 2002.
Statement II: The Biological Diversity Act, 2002 was enacted to fulfill India’s obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Explanation
India enacted the Biological Diversity Act in 2002 to create a legal framework for managing its rich biological resources. This legislation was specifically designed to fulfill India’s international obligations as a signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity. Both statements accurately reflect the timing of the Act and its fundamental purpose in aligning national law with global biodiversity conservation standards.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4281 | (d) Zoological Garden |
| 4282 | (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. |
| 4283 | (c) The Earth Summit (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, 1992 |
| 4284 | (b) Leading religious conversion movements among tribal groups |
| 4285 | (d) Decline of traditional routes and colonial business opportunities |
| 4286 | (d) Safe handling, transport, and use of Living Modified Organisms (LMOs). |
| 4287 | (a) Nagar Seth |
| 4288 | (a) A set of 20 time-bound targets from 2010 to halt biodiversity loss by 2020. |
| 4289 | (c) Chhappanya Akal |
| 4290 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
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