Q4441. Which of the following pairs of a Purushartha and its foundational classical text is incorrectly matched?
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Q4442. What was the immediate judicial trigger that preceded the declaration of the 1975 internal emergency?
Explanation
The immediate judicial trigger for the 1975 emergency was the Allahabad High Court judgment. Justice Jagmohanlal Sinha declared Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s election void on grounds of electoral malpractices. This created a political crisis, leading the government to proclaim an internal emergency to maintain power and manage the widespread unrest and opposition movements that followed across the country.
Q4443. What is the primary environmental cause for the exceptionally high biodiversity found in the Eastern Himalayas?
Explanation
The exceptional biodiversity found in the Eastern Himalayas is primarily driven by the region’s unique environmental conditions. These include extremely high annual precipitation, high levels of humidity, and a vast range of altitudinal zones. Such diverse climatic conditions allow for the coexistence of varied ecosystems, ranging from tropical rainforests at the foothills to alpine meadows at much higher mountain elevations.
Q4444. Who among the following is credited with conceptualizing India’s three-stage nuclear power programme?
Explanation
Homi J. Bhabha was the visionary physicist who conceptualized India’s unique three-stage nuclear power programme. This strategy was designed to achieve energy independence by utilizing India’s modest uranium reserves in the first stages and eventually tapping into its vast thorium resources. His foundational work established the Department of Atomic Energy and set the long-term trajectory for nuclear research and development.
Q4445. The development of ‘early maturing’ crop varieties is an essential strategy in Rajasthan’s agriculture primarily to:
Explanation
Developing early maturing crop varieties is a critical strategy in Rajasthan to ensure agricultural success. These varieties complete their life cycle quickly, allowing them to escape terminal drought that often occurs when the monsoon retreats prematurely. By maturing before soil moisture is completely exhausted, these crops provide a reliable harvest. This adaptation reduces the risk of total crop failure.
Q4446. Match List-I (Phase of Bijolia Movement) with
List-II (Key Leader) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I: (Phase of Bijolia Movement)
A. First Phase (1897-1915)
B. Second Phase (1915-1923)
C. Third Phase (1927-1941)
D. National Level Propagator
List II: (Key Leader)
i. Jamnalal Bajaj
ii. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi
iii. Vijay Singh Pathik
iv. Sadhu Sitaram Das
List-II (Key Leader) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List I: (Phase of Bijolia Movement)
A. First Phase (1897-1915)
B. Second Phase (1915-1923)
C. Third Phase (1927-1941)
D. National Level Propagator
List II: (Key Leader)
i. Jamnalal Bajaj
ii. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi
iii. Vijay Singh Pathik
iv. Sadhu Sitaram Das
Explanation
The first phase (1897–1915) was led by Sadhu Sitaram Das, and the second (1915–1923) by Vijay Singh Pathik. In the third phase (1927–1941) Jamnalal Bajaj and others supported the peasants. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi carried the movement to a national audience through his paper Pratap. This gives A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii.
Q4447. Consider the following statements regarding the concept of Dharma:
I. It is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘dhri’, meaning to uphold, support, or sustain.
II. Sadharana Dharma refers to universal ethical principles applicable to all humans, such as non-violence and truthfulness.
III. Svadharma refers to the specific duties of an individual based on their nature, stage of life, and social role.
IV. Apad Dharma allows for the temporary suspension of regular duties during times of extreme crisis or survival.
V. Classical texts assert that Dharma is entirely static and cannot be adapted to changing times or circumstances (Yuga Dharma).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘dhri’, meaning to uphold, support, or sustain.
II. Sadharana Dharma refers to universal ethical principles applicable to all humans, such as non-violence and truthfulness.
III. Svadharma refers to the specific duties of an individual based on their nature, stage of life, and social role.
IV. Apad Dharma allows for the temporary suspension of regular duties during times of extreme crisis or survival.
V. Classical texts assert that Dharma is entirely static and cannot be adapted to changing times or circumstances (Yuga Dharma).
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Dharma represents the ethical and cosmic order that sustains all existence. Universal duties like truthfulness constitute common morality, while individual duties vary according to one’s social role and life stage. Special provisions exist for maintaining righteousness during crises. Far from being static, the application of these principles evolves according to the specific characteristics of different historical and cosmic eras.
Q4448. Arrange the following events leading to and concluding the 1975 Emergency in chronological order:
A. The Allahabad High Court verdict against Indira Gandhi
B. Proclamation of the internal emergency
C. The Nav Nirman movement in Gujarat
D. Enactment of the 44th Constitutional Amendment
Select the correct sequence:
A. The Allahabad High Court verdict against Indira Gandhi
B. Proclamation of the internal emergency
C. The Nav Nirman movement in Gujarat
D. Enactment of the 44th Constitutional Amendment
Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The Nav Nirman movement in Gujarat occurred first in 1974, followed by the Allahabad High Court verdict against Indira Gandhi in June 1975. The internal emergency was then proclaimed later that month. Finally, the Forty-fourth Amendment was enacted in 1978 by the Janata Government to reform the emergency provisions and prevent future repetitions of such authoritarian measures.
Q4449. The vast stretch of the North Indian Plains has been formed primarily by the interplay of which three major river systems?
Explanation
The vast North Indian Plains were created through the combined depositional activities of three major Himalayan river systems.
Q4450. Read the following statements regarding nuclear energy in India and select the correct option:
Statement I: Nuclear energy currently contributes less than 5 percent to India’s total installed power capacity.
Statement II: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) operates directly under the Prime Minister of India.
Statement I: Nuclear energy currently contributes less than 5 percent to India’s total installed power capacity.
Statement II: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) operates directly under the Prime Minister of India.
Explanation
Nuclear energy contributes less than 5 per cent of India’s installed power capacity, and the Department of Atomic Energy works directly under the Prime Minister. Both are correct, but the second does not explain the first.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4441 | (b) Moksha - Natyashastra by Bharata Muni |
| 4442 | (b) The Allahabad High Court judgment invalidating Indira Gandhi’s election. |
| 4443 | (b) A unique combination of high precipitation, humidity, and a wide array of altitudinal zones. |
| 4444 | (b) Homi J. Bhabha |
| 4445 | (b) Escape terminal drought conditions |
| 4446 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii |
| 4447 | (b) I, II, III and IV only |
| 4448 | (b) C, A, B, D |
| 4449 | (b) Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra |
| 4450 | (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I. |
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