Q4631. Identify the odd one out among the following Indian railway gauges based on their track width:
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Q4632. Kinnow, a high-yielding mandarin hybrid, is extensively grown in which agro-climatic zone of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Kinnow, a hybrid mandarin, is extensively grown in the Irrigated North Western Plain, particularly in the Sriganganagar and Hanumangarh districts. The availability of canal irrigation from the Indira Gandhi Canal project has transformed this arid region into a major fruit-producing hub.
Q4633. Which of the following represents the correct evolutionary sequence of the Bhagat Movement led by Govind Giri?
Explanation
Govind Giri set up the Samp Sabha, preached social reform, gathered the Bhils at Mangarh Hill and was then met by a military crackdown involving the Mewar Bhil Corps. This is the correct sequence.
Q4634. Consider the following constitutional bodies/ offices:
I. Judges of the Supreme Court
II. Judges of the High Courts
III. Persons serving in connection with the affairs of a State
IV. Persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union
Which among the above can have their salaries reduced during a Financial Emergency?
I. Judges of the Supreme Court
II. Judges of the High Courts
III. Persons serving in connection with the affairs of a State
IV. Persons serving in connection with the affairs of the Union
Which among the above can have their salaries reduced during a Financial Emergency?
Explanation
During a Financial Emergency, the President can order the reduction of salaries and allowances for several classes of persons. This includes those serving the Union, those serving a State, and judges of both the Supreme Court and High Courts. These provisions enable the government to manage a fiscal crisis by reducing expenditure across the entire administrative and judicial framework.
Q4635. Match List-I with List-II:
| Notable Geographical Feature | Associated Mountain Range |
|---|---|
| A. Highest Peak of Aravallis | i. Dhupgarh |
| B. Highest Peak of Satpuras | ii. Doddabetta |
| C. Highest Peak of Nilgiris | iii. Guru Shikhar |
| D. Highest Peak of Naga Hills | iv. Saramati |
Explanation
The highest peak of the Aravallis is Guru Shikhar, of the Satpuras Dhupgarh, of the Nilgiris Doddabetta and of the Naga Hills Saramati. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv.
Q4636. What is the most appropriate reason for constructing the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) in India?
Explanation
Dedicated Freight Corridors are being constructed to segregate heavy freight trains from regular passenger traffic. This separation allows freight trains to carry heavier loads at much higher speeds, significantly improving logistics efficiency and reducing transit times. By freeing up capacity on existing tracks, the DFCs also enable better scheduling and increased speed for passenger services, benefiting the entire national railway infrastructure.
Q4637. Identify the incorrect pair regarding fruit cultivation hubs in Rajasthan:
Explanation
In the horticultural geography of Rajasthan, mangoes are primarily grown in more humid and sub-humid southern districts like Banswara and Udaipur. Jaisalmer is a hyper-arid district where mangoes are not traditionally cultivated on a commercial scale due to extreme heat and lack of water. Other pairs like Guava in Sawai Madhopur and Pomegranate in Barmer are correct representations.
Q4638. What was the direct cause that led to the gathering of thousands of Bhils at Mangarh Hill in late 1913?
Explanation
Thousands of Bhils gathered at Mangarh Hill in late 1913 to perform a mass ceremony and to ask the state to redress their grievances. They did not come to fight, and the gathering was met by firing.
Q4639. The Vaisheshika school of philosophy is best known for formulating which of the following theories?
Explanation
The Vaisheshika school is celebrated for its early scientific approach to understanding the physical universe. It proposed that all material objects are composed of indivisible atoms and classified all of reality into distinct categories. This analytical framework aimed to explain the diversity of the world through the combinations and qualities of these fundamental particles, laying the groundwork for Indian natural philosophy.
Q4640. Match List I with List II:
Select the correct code:
| Railway Manufacturing Unit | Location |
|---|---|
| A. Integral Coach Factory | i. Kapurthala |
| B. Rail Coach Factory | ii. Perambur (Chennai) |
| C. Chittaranjan Locomotive Works | iii. Varanasi |
| D. Banaras Locomotive Works | iv. Chittaranjan |
Explanation
India has several major manufacturing units for railway rolling stock. The Integral Coach Factory is located in Perambur, Chennai, while the Rail Coach Factory is in Kapurthala. Electric locomotives are manufactured at Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, and the Banaras Locomotive Works in Varanasi produces various locomotive types. These units are essential for maintaining and modernizing the vast fleet required for the Indian Railways.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4631 | (c) Standard Gauge |
| 4632 | (c) Irrigated North Western Plain (Sriganganagar) |
| 4633 | (a) Establishment of Samp Sabha Preaching of social reforms Gathering at Mangarh Hill Military crackdown by the Mewar Bhil Corps |
| 4634 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
| 4635 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
| 4636 | (b) Segregating freight from passenger traffic to increase speed and efficiency. |
| 4637 | (b) Mango - Jaisalmer |
| 4638 | (d) To perform a mass ceremony and demand redressal of grievances from the state. |
| 4639 | (d) The atomic theory of matter and categories of reality. |
| 4640 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
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