Q5061. Prior to the formation of the Matsya Union, the administration of which state was temporarily taken over by the Government of India due to suspicions regarding the ruler’s involvement in Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination?
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Q5062. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option to describe the relationship between them.
Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji abolished the Jagir system and started paying his soldiers in cash.
Reason (R): He needed to maintain a massive standing army to defend against Mongol invasions and expand his empire, which required direct control over state revenues.
Assertion (A): Alauddin Khalji abolished the Jagir system and started paying his soldiers in cash.
Reason (R): He needed to maintain a massive standing army to defend against Mongol invasions and expand his empire, which required direct control over state revenues.
Explanation
Alauddin Khalji paid his soldiers in cash and abolished the Jagir system for them. He did so because he kept a large standing army to meet Mongol attacks and to expand, which needed direct control over revenue, so R explains A.
Q5063. Match List-I (Constitutional Schedule/Part) with List-II (Context):
| Constitutional Schedule/Part | Context |
|---|---|
| A. Eleventh Schedule | i. Panchayats |
| B. Twelfth Schedule | ii. Municipalities |
| C. Part IX | iii. 29 Subjects |
| D. Part IXA | iv. 18 Subjects |
Explanation
The Eleventh Schedule lists twenty-nine subjects for Panchayats, while the Twelfth Schedule contains eighteen functional items for Municipalities. Part IX of the Constitution provides the legal framework for Panchayati Raj Institutions in rural areas. Part IXA provides the same for urban local bodies, ensuring that both rural and urban governance are constitutionally protected and structured across India.
Q5064. Which component of the Atal Innovation Mission is specifically designed to support and foster world-class startups and add value to the startup ecosystem?
Explanation
Atal Incubation Centres are established to support and nurture world-class startups by providing them with necessary infrastructure, mentorship, and networking opportunities. These centers play a crucial role in adding value to the startup ecosystem by helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful businesses. They are located in universities, research institutes, and corporate bodies to facilitate industry-academia collaboration.
Q5065. The following question consists of two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Matsya Union maintained a separate existence until May 1949 before finally merging with Greater Rajasthan.
Reason (R): There was a strong difference of opinion among its member states regarding whether to merge with Rajasthan or with Uttar Pradesh based on linguistic similarities.
Assertion (A): The Matsya Union maintained a separate existence until May 1949 before finally merging with Greater Rajasthan.
Reason (R): There was a strong difference of opinion among its member states regarding whether to merge with Rajasthan or with Uttar Pradesh based on linguistic similarities.
Explanation
The Matsya Union existed as a separate entity for over a year because of conflicting opinions regarding its final destination. While many favored joining Rajasthan, some segments in Bharatpur and Dholpur preferred merging with Uttar Pradesh due to linguistic similarities. This debate necessitated a specialized committee to gauge public opinion before the union finally merged with Greater Rajasthan in 1949.
Q5066. Arrange the following monuments in the correct chronological order of their construction:
I. Siri Fort
II. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
III. Lodi Gardens (Tombs)
IV. Tughlaqabad Fort
Select the correct order from the options given below:
I. Siri Fort
II. Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
III. Lodi Gardens (Tombs)
IV. Tughlaqabad Fort
Select the correct order from the options given below:
Explanation
The Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque dates from the late twelfth century, Siri Fort from Alauddin Khalji (about 1303), Tughlaqabad from Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq (1321) and the Lodi tombs from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The order is II, I, IV, III.
Q5067. Consider the following planning levels in local self-government:
I. District Planning Committee Plan
II. Gram Panchayat Plan
III. Panchayat Samiti Plan
IV. Zila Parishad Plan
Which of the following represents the correct order of the consolidation of these plans from the grassroots to the district level?
I. District Planning Committee Plan
II. Gram Panchayat Plan
III. Panchayat Samiti Plan
IV. Zila Parishad Plan
Which of the following represents the correct order of the consolidation of these plans from the grassroots to the district level?
Explanation
The process of decentralized planning begins with the preparation of plans at the Gram Panchayat level. These are then reviewed and integrated by the Panchayat Samiti at the block level. The Zila Parishad further consolidates these into a district-wide rural plan. Finally, the District Planning Committee integrates these rural plans with urban plans to create a comprehensive development strategy.
Q5068. Consider the following statements regarding the PM Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY):
I. It is implemented by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
II. It applies only to workers earning wages up to Rs 15,000 per month.
III. It aims to incentivize the formalization of the workforce.
IV. The government pays the full 12% of the employer’s contribution to the EPF and EPS for new employees.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is implemented by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
II. It applies only to workers earning wages up to Rs 15,000 per month.
III. It aims to incentivize the formalization of the workforce.
IV. The government pays the full 12% of the employer’s contribution to the EPF and EPS for new employees.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana is a comprehensive initiative managed by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. It targets the formalization of workers earning up to fifteen thousand rupees monthly. By covering the entire twelve percent employer contribution to social security funds, the government incentivizes businesses to declare their workforce. This dual strategy boosts formal job creation while extending essential welfare.
Q5069. Consider the following components under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM):
I. Atal Tinkering Labs
II. Atal Incubation Centres
III. Atal New India Challenges
IV. Mentor India Campaign
V. Atal Grand Challenges
Which of the above correctly lists the core operational initiatives of AIM?
I. Atal Tinkering Labs
II. Atal Incubation Centres
III. Atal New India Challenges
IV. Mentor India Campaign
V. Atal Grand Challenges
Which of the above correctly lists the core operational initiatives of AIM?
Explanation
The Atal Innovation Mission operates through several core initiatives designed to cover the entire innovation lifecycle. These include Atal Tinkering Labs for schools, Atal Incubation Centres for startups, and Atal New India Challenges for sector-specific innovations. Additionally, the Mentor India Campaign provides professional guidance, while Atal Grand Challenges focus on solving large-scale problems through technological interventions.
Q5070. Consider the following statements about Firoz Shah Tughlaq’s administration:
I. He created the Diwan-i-Khairat to provide financial help for the marriage of poor Muslim girls.
II. He established a public works department for the construction of canals and cities.
III. He strictly banned the system of slavery and disbanded the royal karkhanas.
IV. He imposed the Sharb (irrigation tax) on farmers utilizing state canals.
Which of the combinations of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He created the Diwan-i-Khairat to provide financial help for the marriage of poor Muslim girls.
II. He established a public works department for the construction of canals and cities.
III. He strictly banned the system of slavery and disbanded the royal karkhanas.
IV. He imposed the Sharb (irrigation tax) on farmers utilizing state canals.
Which of the combinations of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Firoz Shah Tughlaq set up the Diwan-i-Khairat, built canals and cities through a public works department and levied the Sharb irrigation tax. He did not ban slavery, since he greatly increased the number of slaves, so III is incorrect.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5061 | (c) Alwar |
| 5062 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 5063 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 5064 | (c) Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) |
| 5065 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 5066 | (a) II, I, IV, III |
| 5067 | (b) II, III, IV, I |
| 5068 | (d) I, II, III, and IV |
| 5069 | (c) I, II, III, IV, and V |
| 5070 | (b) I, II and IV only |
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