Q4941. The States Department, created on 5 July 1947 to handle the integration of princely states, established specific criteria for a state to maintain its independent existence. What were these criteria?
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Q4942. Match List I (Administrative Departments) with
List II (Founding Sultan) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
List I: (Administrative Departments)
A. Diwan-i-Arz
B. Diwan-i-Riyasat
C. Diwan-i-Kohi
D. Diwan-i-Bandagan
List II: (Founding Sultan)
i. Alauddin Khalji
ii. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
iii. Ghiyasuddin Balban
iv. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
List II (Founding Sultan) and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
List I: (Administrative Departments)
A. Diwan-i-Arz
B. Diwan-i-Riyasat
C. Diwan-i-Kohi
D. Diwan-i-Bandagan
List II: (Founding Sultan)
i. Alauddin Khalji
ii. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
iii. Ghiyasuddin Balban
iv. Muhammad bin Tughlaq
Explanation
The administrative structure of the Delhi Sultanate involved several specialized departments created by different rulers. Balban established the military department, while Alauddin Khalji introduced a commerce department to regulate markets. Muhammad bin Tughlaq focused on agricultural development through a specific ministry. Finally, Firoz Shah Tughlaq organized a department dedicated to the welfare and management of the royal slaves.
Q4943. Which of the following statements correctly differentiates the recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee from the Balwantrai Mehta Committee?
Explanation
The Ashok Mehta Committee, formed in 1977, significantly deviated from previous models by recommending the official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections. This was intended to bring transparency and organized competition. In contrast, the Balwantrai Mehta Committee focused on a three-tier system of democratic decentralization primarily driven by local community leaders.
Q4944. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
| River System | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| A. Himalayan Rivers | i. Form estuaries instead of deltas |
| B. Peninsular East-Flowing Rivers | ii. Drain into salt lakes or disappear in sand |
| C. Peninsular West-Flowing Rivers | iii. Form extensive deltas on the coast |
| D. Inland Drainage | iv. Antecedent and perennial in nature |
Explanation
Himalayan systems are antecedent, meaning they existed before the mountain ranges were fully uplifted. East-flowing Peninsular rivers carry heavy sediment loads that form large deltas at the coast. West-flowing rivers move through steep rift valleys, entering the sea via narrow estuaries. Inland drainage systems typically terminate in salt lakes or dissipate within arid desert sands.
Q4945. Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY):
I. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
II. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a key component to certify individuals with informally acquired skills.
III. The scheme places the entire financial burden of training on the enrolled candidates.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.
II. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a key component to certify individuals with informally acquired skills.
III. The scheme places the entire financial burden of training on the enrolled candidates.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana serves as the premier scheme for skill certification under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. It incorporates Recognition of Prior Learning to validate competencies acquired through informal experience. Unlike many vocational programs, the scheme provides free training and monetary rewards, ensuring that the financial burden does not fall on candidates.
Q4946. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Scientific Policy Resolution 1958.
Explanation
The Scientific Policy Resolution of 1958 actually aimed to improve the status and conditions of scientific workers rather than reducing their benefits. It sought to recognize their contribution to nation-building and provide them with an honorable place in society. The policy emphasized the acquisition and application of scientific knowledge to improve the quality of life for all Indian citizens.
Q4947. Which of the following princely states in Rajputana fulfilled the criteria set by the States Department to maintain an independent identity?
Explanation
Among the nineteen princely states of Rajputana, only four significant states possessed the population and revenue required to satisfy the criteria set by the States Department. These states were Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Udaipur. Consequently, these major powers initially held the technical right to remain independent entities before they eventually joined the larger unified Rajasthan state.
Q4948. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option to describe the relationship between them.
Assertion (A): Balban introduced the rigorous court ceremonies of Sajda and Paibos in the Delhi Sultanate.
Reason (R): Balban wanted to emphasize the divine origin of the Sultan and destroy the power of the Turkan-i-Chahalgani.
Assertion (A): Balban introduced the rigorous court ceremonies of Sajda and Paibos in the Delhi Sultanate.
Reason (R): Balban wanted to emphasize the divine origin of the Sultan and destroy the power of the Turkan-i-Chahalgani.
Explanation
Ghiyasuddin Balban implemented rigorous Persian court rituals to elevate the Sultan’s status above the powerful nobility. By introducing forms of prostration and kissing the monarch’s feet, he asserted the king’s divine right to rule. These measures were specifically intended to break the influence of the Corps of Forty, ensuring that no noble could challenge the central royal authority.
Q4949. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended the replacement of the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj with a two-tier system.
Reason (R): The Committee believed that the Zila Parishad should be the executive body and the hub of planning at the district level.
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended the replacement of the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj with a two-tier system.
Reason (R): The Committee believed that the Zila Parishad should be the executive body and the hub of planning at the district level.
Explanation
The Ashok Mehta Committee recommended replacing the existing three-tier Panchayati Raj system with a two-tier model consisting of Zila Parishads at the district level and Mandal Panchayats. The committee believed that the Zila Parishad should be the executive body responsible for planning at the district level, given its administrative capacity and better resource management potential.
Q4950. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus river system:
I. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
II. The Sutlej originates from the Rakas lake in Tibet.
III. The Jhelum flows through the Wular Lake.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
II. The Sutlej originates from the Rakas lake in Tibet.
III. The Jhelum flows through the Wular Lake.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Chenab serves as the most significant tributary of the Indus by volume. The Sutlej begins its journey at the Rakas lake in the Tibetan plateau before entering India. The Jhelum traverses the Kashmir Valley and passes through the Wular Lake. All these rivers form vital components of the extensive Indus basin drainage network.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4941 | (b) Minimum population of 10 lakh and annual revenue of 1 crore |
| 4942 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 4943 | (d) Ashok Mehta recommended official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections. |
| 4944 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii |
| 4945 | (a) I and II only |
| 4946 | (d) It proposed a reduction in the remuneration of scientific workers to save government funds. |
| 4947 | (c) Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Udaipur |
| 4948 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 4949 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 4950 | (d) I, II and III |
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