Q5131. Which of the following structures was NOT commissioned by Alauddin Khalji?
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Q5132. Consider the following statements about the Tapi river:
I. It flows parallel to the Narmada river.
II. Its basin covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
III. It is longer in length than the Narmada river.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It flows parallel to the Narmada river.
II. Its basin covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
III. It is longer in length than the Narmada river.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Tapi is a major west-flowing river that runs parallel to the Narmada. Its basin is shared by the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Although it is a significant river, it is much shorter in length compared to the Narmada. Both rivers are unique because they flow westwards, contrary to the general eastward slope of the Indian peninsula.
Q5133. Consider the following institutional milestones in India’s skill development ecosystem:
I. Formation of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
II. Creation of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
III. Establishment of the first Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
IV. Launch of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of these milestones?
I. Formation of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
II. Creation of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)
III. Establishment of the first Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
IV. Launch of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM)
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of these milestones?
Explanation
The first ITIs came in the 1950s, NSDC was formed in 2008, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in 2014 and the National Skill Development Mission in 2015. The order is III, I, II, IV.
Q5134. Match the initiatives in List I with their corresponding sector or objective in List II.
| Initiative | Sector/Objective |
|---|---|
| A. Positive Indigenization List | i. Coal Sector |
| B. Commercial Mining | ii. Defence Sector |
| C. PM e-VIDYA | iii. Manufacturing Sector |
| D. Production Linked Incentive | iv. Education Sector |
Explanation
Several initiatives have been launched under the self-reliance framework to support different sectors. Positive Indigenization Lists target the defence sector to promote domestic production. Commercial mining reforms have been introduced in the coal sector, while PM e-VIDYA focuses on the education sector. Additionally, the Production Linked Incentive scheme is a key driver for growth in the manufacturing sector.
Q5135. The inauguration of the United State of Rajasthan (Phase 3) was personally conducted by which national leader in Udaipur?
Explanation
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru personally traveled to Udaipur to inaugurate the United State of Rajasthan on April 18, 1948. His presence at the ceremony underscored the national importance of Udaipur’s accession and the progress being made toward a unified Indian republic. This event successfully merged the ancient prestige of Mewar with the democratic framework of the new nation.
Q5136. Under the Delhi Sultanate revenue system, what did the term ‘Zakat’ strictly refer to?
Explanation
In the administrative and religious framework of the Delhi Sultanate, Zakat was a mandatory tax specifically collected from well-to-do Muslim subjects. It was calculated as a fixed percentage of a person’s accumulated wealth and property. The revenue generated from Zakat was reserved exclusively for charitable purposes, such as helping the poor and supporting other welfare activities within the Islamic community.
Q5137. From where does the Tapi river originate?
Explanation
The Tapi river has its source in the Satpura ranges of central India. It specifically originates from the Multai reserve forest in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. From this point, it flows westward for about seven hundred kilometers through a valley south of the Narmada. It eventually drains into the Arabian Sea near the industrial city of Surat.
Q5138. The grading system introduced for Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) by the Directorate General of Training (DGT) primarily serves to:
Explanation
The grading of ITIs by the Directorate General of Training categorises them from 1 to 5 stars, which guides students and employers.
Q5139. What is the significance of the "Positive Indigenization Lists" notified by the Ministry of Defence under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative?
Explanation
Positive Indigenization Lists consist of specific defense items and technologies that the government has barred from being imported. By notifying these lists, the Ministry of Defence aims to provide a clear roadmap for the domestic industry to develop and manufacture these components within India. This strategy is crucial for achieving self-reliance in the critical area of national security.
Q5140. Which chiefship was technically merged into Jaipur state in July 1948 before Jaipur itself was integrated into Greater Rajasthan?
Explanation
The small chiefship of Lava was technically merged into the Jaipur state in July 1948.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5131 | (c) Moth ki Masjid |
| 5132 | (a) I and II only |
| 5133 | (a) III, I, II, IV |
| 5134 | (c) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 5135 | (d) Jawaharlal Nehru |
| 5136 | (d) A religious tax collected from wealthy Muslims for the purpose of charitable activities. |
| 5137 | (d) Multai in Betul district |
| 5138 | (d) Categorizing ITIs from 1 to 5 stars to guide students and employers |
| 5139 | (d) They list items with import embargoes to promote domestic manufacturing. |
| 5140 | (a) Lava |
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