Q5141. In which year did the Central Asian conqueror Timur invade India and sack Delhi, severely weakening the Sultanate?
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Q5142. Which of the following is an exception to the west-flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau?
Explanation
The Narmada, Tapi, Mahi, and Periyar are all notable rivers that flow westward into the Arabian Sea or local gulfs. However, the Subarnarekha is an exception among these. It originates in the Chota Nagpur plateau and flows in an easterly direction through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha before emptying its waters into the Bay of Bengal on the east coast.
Q5143. Which of the following policy changes in the space sector was a direct result of the Atmanirbhar Bharat announcements?
Explanation
As part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat reforms, the government created IN-SPACe to act as a facilitator and regulator for private sector participation in the space sector. This initiative allows private companies to utilize ISRO’s facilities and engage in various space activities, including satellite launches and space-based services. The move aims to boost innovation and competitiveness in India’s growing space economy.
Q5144. Match the phases of integration in List I with their capital cities in List II.
Select the correct code:
| Phase of Integration | Capital City |
|---|---|
| A. Matsya Union | i. Kota |
| B. Rajasthan Union | ii. Alwar |
| C. United State of Rajasthan | iii. Jaipur |
| D. Greater Rajasthan | iv. Udaipur |
Explanation
Each phase of Rajasthan’s integration had a designated capital city. The Matsya Union was headquartered in Alwar, while the Rajasthan Union had its capital at Kota. Following Udaipur’s entry, the capital shifted to Udaipur for the United State of Rajasthan. Finally, Jaipur was selected as the permanent capital for the formation of Greater Rajasthan and the subsequent state.
Q5145. Consider the following statements regarding Balban’s administrative policies:
I. He established a separate military department called Diwan-i-Arz.
II. He appointed spies called Barids to keep himself informed about the nobles.
III. He strictly adhered to a policy of ‘Iron and Blood’ to suppress rebellions.
IV. He claimed descent from the mythical Iranian king Afrasiyab to enhance royal prestige.
V. He abolished the rigid court etiquettes to become more accessible to the common masses.
Which of the combinations of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He established a separate military department called Diwan-i-Arz.
II. He appointed spies called Barids to keep himself informed about the nobles.
III. He strictly adhered to a policy of ‘Iron and Blood’ to suppress rebellions.
IV. He claimed descent from the mythical Iranian king Afrasiyab to enhance royal prestige.
V. He abolished the rigid court etiquettes to become more accessible to the common masses.
Which of the combinations of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Ghiyasuddin Balban strengthened the Sultanate through a series of rigorous administrative and military measures. He established a separate military department and a pervasive spy network to monitor the nobility. He followed a harsh policy of ‘Iron and Blood’ to maintain order and claimed legendary Persian ancestry. Far from being accessible, he actually introduced extremely formal and rigid court etiquettes and rituals.
Q5146. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westwards into the Arabian Sea and do not form deltas.
Reason (R): They flow through fault-guided rift valleys with steep gradients and lack a broad coastal plain to deposit their sediments.
Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow westwards into the Arabian Sea and do not form deltas.
Reason (R): They flow through fault-guided rift valleys with steep gradients and lack a broad coastal plain to deposit their sediments.
Explanation
The Narmada and Tapi are west-flowing rivers that do not form deltas at their mouths. This is because they traverse through narrow, fault-guided rift valleys with very steep gradients. This geological structure prevents the rivers from carrying and depositing large amounts of sediment over a wide coastal plain. Consequently, they form estuaries where they meet the Arabian Sea directly.
Q5147. Consider the following statements about unemployment types:
I. Seasonal unemployment is most prevalent in the Indian agricultural sector.
II. Frictional unemployment is considered harmful and indicates an economy in deep recession.
III. Disguised unemployment means that the marginal productivity of an extra worker is zero or negative.
IV. Cyclical unemployment is irrelevant in modern capitalist economies.
V. Structural unemployment can be solved simply by lowering interest rates.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. Seasonal unemployment is most prevalent in the Indian agricultural sector.
II. Frictional unemployment is considered harmful and indicates an economy in deep recession.
III. Disguised unemployment means that the marginal productivity of an extra worker is zero or negative.
IV. Cyclical unemployment is irrelevant in modern capitalist economies.
V. Structural unemployment can be solved simply by lowering interest rates.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Seasonal unemployment is common in Indian agriculture and disguised unemployment means zero or negative marginal productivity, so I and III are correct. Frictional unemployment is not a sign of deep recession, cyclical unemployment is relevant and structural unemployment is not solved by lowering interest rates, so II, IV and V are incorrect.
Q5148. Given below are two statements regarding Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Statement I: The Atmanirbhar Bharat package increased the FDI limit in defence manufacturing under the automatic route to 74%.
Statement II: This step was taken to discourage foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from investing in India. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Statement I: The Atmanirbhar Bharat package increased the FDI limit in defence manufacturing under the automatic route to 74%.
Statement II: This step was taken to discourage foreign original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from investing in India. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Explanation
The government increased the FDI limit in defense manufacturing to seventy-four percent under the automatic route to encourage foreign original equipment manufacturers to set up production units in India. This step was intended to attract global investment and facilitate technology transfer. Therefore, the claim that this measure was meant to discourage foreign investors is incorrect; it was actually a major incentive.
Q5149. In order to accommodate Maharana Bhupal Singh’s demand for a 20 lakh rupee privy purse, how did the central government structure the payment?
Explanation
To honor Maharana Bhupal Singh’s demand for twenty lakh rupees, the central government devised a tripartite payment structure. He was granted ten lakh rupees as a standard privy purse, five lakh rupees as an allowance for his role as Rajpramukh, and an additional five lakh rupees as a specialized religious grant for charitable activities. This compromise satisfied the ruler’s prestige.
Q5150. Match List I (Titles/Names) with List II (Sultan) and select the correct answer.
| Titles/Names | Sultan |
|---|---|
| A. Lakh Bakhsh | i. Alauddin Khalji |
| B. Sikandar-i-Sani (Second Alexander) | ii. Qutb-ud-din Aibak |
| C. Prince of Moneyers | iii. Ghiyasuddin Balban |
| D. Ulugh Khan (Title given by Nasiruddin Mahmud) | iv. Muhammad bin Tughlaq |
Explanation
Many Sultans of Delhi adopted unique titles that reflected their character or ambitions. Qutb-ud-din Aibak was known for his charity, while Alauddin Khalji aspired to be a world conqueror. Muhammad bin Tughlaq was recognized for his numerous coinage experiments. Balban received a prestigious title from Nasiruddin Mahmud long before he ascended the throne, highlighting his growing influence in the royal court.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5141 | (b) 1398 AD |
| 5142 | (a) Subarnarekha |
| 5143 | (a) Creation of IN-SPACe to promote private space activities |
| 5144 | (b) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 5145 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 5146 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 5147 | (b) II, IV, and V only |
| 5148 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| 5149 | (b) 10 lakh as privy purse, 5 lakh as Rajpramukh allowance, and 5 lakh as a religious grant. |
| 5150 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
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