Q4461. Read the following scenario and identify the specific physiographic zone being described: A soil surveyor is examining a specific region at the foothills of the Himalayas. She notes a narrow, horizontal belt where numerous streams re-emerge to the surface, creating a persistently damp, marshy, and thickly forested environment. Which specific physiographic zone is she surveying?
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Q4462. Identify the incorrect statement regarding India’s energy security and Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR):
Explanation
Strategic Petroleum Reserves are designed as a critical buffer against short-term global supply disruptions rather than long-term independence. Currently, India’s storage capacity, including sites like Mangalore and Visakhapatnam, covers roughly nine to ten days of demand, far less than two years. These facilities are managed by the government-owned Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited to ensure national energy security during emergencies.
Q4463. What is the primary advantage of cultivating Millets (Shree Anna) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Cultivating Millets, recently popularized as ‘Shree Anna’, offers several advantages in Rajasthan due to their inherent climate resilience. These crops require significantly less water than paddy or wheat and can thrive in nutrient-poor soils. They are naturally resistant to many pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical inputs. Their short growing season makes them ideal for agriculture.
Q4464. In which year did Vijay Singh Pathik establish the ‘Uparmal Panch Board’ to institutionalize the peasant resistance in Bijolia?
Explanation
In 1917, on the day of Hariyali Amavasya, Vijay Singh Pathik established the Uparmal Panch Board. This organization was created to provide a formal structure for the peasant resistance in the Bijolia region. By establishing this board, Pathik successfully institutionalized the movement, allowing for better coordination among the village councils and a unified stand against the oppressive feudal authorities.
Q4465. Article 365 of the Indian Constitution provides that President’s Rule can be imposed in a State if:
Explanation
Article 365 states that if a State fails to follow or implement directions given by the Union, the President can deem it a failure of constitutional machinery. This allows the imposition of President’s Rule under Article 356. It serves as a mechanism to ensure that the states remain compliant with the lawful administrative and executive mandates of the government.
Q4466. Which of the following represents the correct sequential order of the geomorphological features of the North Indian Plains moving strictly from North to South?
Explanation
Moving from the Himalayan foothills southward, the plains are organized into four distinct geomorphological zones. First is the Bhabar, a porous pebble belt where streams disappear. Second is the Terai, where water re-emerges into marshes. Third is the Bhangar, composed of older, elevated alluvium. Finally, the Khadar consists of the youngest, most fertile floodplains located closest to the active rivers.
Q4467. What are the dual criteria used in the new definition?
Explanation
The revised MSME definition of 2020 uses two criteria together: investment in plant and machinery or equipment, and annual turnover.
Q4468. An energy company wants to extract a natural gas resource that is trapped within coal seams. Which of the following specific terms describes this resource?
Explanation
Coal Bed Methane is a form of natural gas extracted directly from coal seams where it is trapped during the coalification process. It is considered an unconventional source of energy and is increasingly being explored in India to supplement traditional gas supplies. This resource is distinct from shale gas or liquefied natural gas due to its specific geological occurrence within coal.
Q4469. Which of the following is not a characteristic of drought-resistant crop varieties?
Explanation
Drought-resistant crop varieties possess specific physiological traits to conserve water. These include deep root systems to reach underground water, reduced leaf area to minimize water loss, and thick cuticles. High transpiration is not a characteristic of these plants because it would lead to rapid dehydration in arid environments. Instead, these plants often have mechanisms to limit transpiration rates.
Q4470. Consider the following newspapers and organizations:
I. Rajasthan Kesari
II. Tarun Rajasthan
III. Rajasthan Seva Sangh
IV. Vidya Pracharini Sabha
V. Meena Kshatriya Mahasabha
Which of the above entities were associated with Vijay Singh Pathik?
I. Rajasthan Kesari
II. Tarun Rajasthan
III. Rajasthan Seva Sangh
IV. Vidya Pracharini Sabha
V. Meena Kshatriya Mahasabha
Which of the above entities were associated with Vijay Singh Pathik?
Explanation
Vijay Singh Pathik was a prolific organizer and journalist. He was associated with the Rajasthan Seva Sangh and established the Vidya Pracharini Sabha. He also edited influential newspapers like Rajasthan Kesari and Tarun Rajasthan to highlight peasant grievances. However, the Meena Kshatriya Mahasabha was a social organization specifically for the Meena community and was not part of Pathik’s direct leadership.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4461 | (c) Terai |
| 4462 | (c) SPR facilities holding enough crude to meet total demand for two years. |
| 4463 | (c) They are climate-resilient, requiring minimal water and inputs. |
| 4464 | (c) 1917 |
| 4465 | (d) The State fails to comply with or give effect to any directions from the Centre. |
| 4466 | (b) Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar, Khadar |
| 4467 | (d) Investment in plant/machinery and annual turnover. |
| 4468 | (d) Coal Bed Methane |
| 4469 | (d) High transpiration |
| 4470 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
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