Q4601. Which of the following issues stands as the odd one out because it was fundamentally a tribal grievance rather than a general peasant grievance in Rajasthan?
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Q4602. In classical Indian philosophy, the Six Schools (Sad Darshanas) are collectively classified as ‘Astika’. What is the primary criterion for a school to be considered ‘Astika’ in this context?
Explanation
A school is called Astika if it accepts the authority of the Vedas. Belief in a creator God is not the test, since Samkhya and Mimamsa are Astika without it.
Q4603. During the 1975 internal emergency, a mass political movement was led by which prominent leader, demanding "Total Revolution"?
Explanation
Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, led the "Total Revolution" movement against the government of Indira Gandhi. This mass political movement, which gained momentum in the mid-1970s, focused on corruption and democratic values. It was a major factor leading to the declaration of the internal emergency in 1975 and the subsequent political changes in the country after its revocation.
Q4604. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The road density in Kerala is significantly higher than the road density in Jammu and Kashmir.
Reason (R): Terrain, topography, and population density heavily influence the development of road networks.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The road density in Kerala is significantly higher than the road density in Jammu and Kashmir.
Reason (R): Terrain, topography, and population density heavily influence the development of road networks.
Explanation
Road density in Kerala is much higher than in Jammu and Kashmir because of differences in terrain and population. Kerala’s relatively flat coastal areas and high population density facilitate extensive road development. In contrast, the rugged mountain topography and sparse population of Jammu and Kashmir make road construction extremely difficult and costly. Thus, geographic and demographic factors are the primary determinants of road density.
Q4605. Soil solarization in protected cultivation is an eco-friendly method used primarily for:
Explanation
Soil solarization is an eco-friendly technique used in protected cultivation to disinfect the soil. Before planting, the moist soil is covered with transparent plastic sheets during the peak summer months. The trapped solar energy raises the soil temperature to levels that kill harmful pathogens, fungi, and weed seeds. This reduces the need for chemical fumigants and helps healthy growth.
Q4606. The socio-religious reform movement among the Bhils of the Dungarpur and Banswara region, which later transformed into a political struggle, was initiated by which leader?
Explanation
Govind Giri (Govindguru) began a socio-religious reform movement among the Bhils of the Dungarpur and Banswara region, which later grew into a political struggle. Motilal Tejawat led the Eka movement.
Q4607. Consider the following statements regarding the Six Schools of Indian Philosophy (Sad Darshanas):
I. Nyaya emphasizes logic and epistemology.
II. Vaisheshika is renowned for its pluralistic realism and atomic theory.
III. Samkhya presents a dualistic philosophy of Purusha and Prakriti.
IV. Mimamsa focuses primarily on the interpretation of Vedic rituals and duties.
V. Vedanta explores the nature of Brahman as presented in the Upanishads.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Nyaya emphasizes logic and epistemology.
II. Vaisheshika is renowned for its pluralistic realism and atomic theory.
III. Samkhya presents a dualistic philosophy of Purusha and Prakriti.
IV. Mimamsa focuses primarily on the interpretation of Vedic rituals and duties.
V. Vedanta explores the nature of Brahman as presented in the Upanishads.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Nyaya is the school of logic, Vaisheshika teaches atomism and pluralistic realism, Samkhya is dualist (Purusha and Prakriti), Mimamsa interprets Vedic rituals and Vedanta studies Brahman in the Upanishads. All five statements are correct.
Q4608. India’s only confirmed active volcano is located in which distinct part of the country?
Explanation
India’s only confirmed active volcano is on Barren Island in the Andaman Sea. Narcondam is a dormant volcano.
Q4609. The National Horticulture Mission (NHM) provides subsidies for protected cultivation. This intervention aims to:
Explanation
The National Horticulture Mission provides financial subsidies to encourage farmers to adopt protected cultivation techniques. This initiative aims to improve the productivity and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. By moving away from traditional open-field methods, farmers can achieve higher yields per unit of land. These government interventions are crucial for modernizing Rajasthan’s agricultural sector and increasing farmer income.
Q4610. Consider the following statements regarding Govind Giri’s movement:
I. He established the Samp Sabha in 1883 to promote unity and social reform among the Bhils.
II. His movement is historically referred to as the Bhagat Movement.
III. The movement culminated in a violent offensive by the Bhils where they captured the city of Udaipur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He established the Samp Sabha in 1883 to promote unity and social reform among the Bhils.
II. His movement is historically referred to as the Bhagat Movement.
III. The movement culminated in a violent offensive by the Bhils where they captured the city of Udaipur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Govind Giri founded the Samp Sabha in 1883 to promote unity and reform among the Bhils, and his movement is called the Bhagat movement. The Bhils did not capture Udaipur, so III is incorrect, and I and II only are right.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4601 | (b) Loss of rights to brew liquor from Mahua flowers. |
| 4602 | (b) Acceptance of the supreme authority of the Vedas. |
| 4603 | (b) Jayaprakash Narayan |
| 4604 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 4605 | (b) Using solar heat to disinfect soil from pathogens and weeds. |
| 4606 | (b) Govind Giri |
| 4607 | (d) I, II, III, IV and V |
| 4608 | (b) Barren Island |
| 4609 | (b) Enhance the productivity and quality of horticultural crops per unit area. |
| 4610 | (a) I and II only |
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