Q511. The archaeological site of Kalibangan derives its name from the local language meaning:
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Q512. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the acquisition of citizenship by incorporation of territory?
Explanation
If a foreign territory becomes a part of India, the Government of India specifies the persons of that territory who shall be the citizens of India. Such persons become the citizens of India from the notified date. For example, when Pondicherry became a part of India, the Government issued the Citizenship (Pondicherry) Order, 1962, under the Citizenship Act, 1955, to grant citizenship.
Q513. Consider the following phases of India’s economic growth trajectory:
I. Post-independence era marked by state-led industrialization and central planning.
II. The 1980s characterized by partial deregulation and debt-led growth.
III. The 1991 reforms leading to structural adjustment and market liberalization.
IV. The post-2000s marked by high growth rates but significant challenges of jobless growth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Post-independence era marked by state-led industrialization and central planning.
II. The 1980s characterized by partial deregulation and debt-led growth.
III. The 1991 reforms leading to structural adjustment and market liberalization.
IV. The post-2000s marked by high growth rates but significant challenges of jobless growth.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
India’s economic history is marked by distinct phases. The early post-independence era focused on state-led heavy industry. The 1980s saw the beginning of deregulation, while the 1991 reforms brought structural changes. Since the 2000s, India has experienced periods of high growth, yet the issue of "jobless growth" remains a concern, where GDP increases do not translate into a proportional rise in employment opportunities for the workforce.
Q514. A device that reverses the direction of current in a circuit periodically is called a:
Explanation
A commutator is a rotary electrical switch used in certain types of electric motors and generators. Its primary function is to periodically reverse the direction of current between the external circuit and the rotating coils. This reversal ensures that the magnetic force continues to pull the rotor in the same direction, allowing for continuous rotation rather than just a partial turn or oscillation.
Q515. Match List-I with List-II regarding the Pre- Harappan pottery fabrics of Kalibangan:
| Pre-Harappan Pottery Fabric | Distinguishing Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Fabric A | i. Sturdy red ware with incised designs on the interior |
| B. Fabric B | ii. Carelessly potted, light weight, and painted in black and white |
| C. Fabric C | iii. Thick, robust ware heavily rusticated on the lower part |
| D. Fabric D | iv. Purple/plum red slip with black paintings |
Explanation
Pre-Harappan Kalibangan is identified by six distinct pottery fabrics. Fabric A is light, carelessly potted, and painted in black and white. Fabric B features robust, rusticated surfaces. Fabric C is distinguished by its purple red slip with black paintings. Fabric D consists of sturdy red ware with characteristic incised designs on the interior. These variations reflect the diverse ceramic traditions present.
Q516. A child is born in India in 2010. The father is a foreign diplomat stationed in New Delhi and the mother is an Indian citizen. Will the child acquire Indian citizenship by birth under the Citizenship Act, 1955?
Explanation
Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, there are certain exceptions to the rule of citizenship by birth. Children of foreign diplomats and children of enemy aliens born on Indian soil during a period of war do not acquire Indian citizenship by birth. This is an international practice that recognizes the diplomatic immunity and the specific status of such individuals while serving in foreign countries.
Q517. Based on their percentage contribution to India’s Gross Value Added (GVA) in recent years, select the correct descending order of the three main economic sectors:
Explanation
In the modern Indian economy, the services sector is the largest contributor to Gross Value Added, typically accounting for over 50% of the total. The industrial sector follows as the second-largest contributor. While the agricultural sector employs a large portion of the workforce, its percentage share of GVA is the smallest of the three. This structure reflects India’s transition into a service-oriented developing economy over recent decades.
Q518. Which of the following best describes the Earth’s magnetic north pole?
Explanation
The Earth acts like a giant bar magnet, but its magnetic poles are not identical to its geographic ones. The point referred to as the magnetic north pole actually behaves like the south pole of a magnet. This is why the north-seeking end of a compass needle, which is a north pole, is attracted to and points toward the Earth’s northern regions.
Q519. The discovery of a ploughed field surface at Kalibangan is remarkably significant because:
Explanation
The discovery of a preserved ploughed field at Kalibangan is a landmark in world archaeology. Located in the Pre-Harappan level, it provides the earliest definitive evidence of systematic agriculture using a plough. The grid pattern of furrows suggests that farmers practiced mixed cropping, a sophisticated technique. This find highlights the advanced state of agricultural knowledge in the Ghaggar-Hakra valley during antiquity.
Q520. Consider the following methods by which Indian citizenship can be lost under the Citizenship Act, 1955:
I. Renunciation
II. Termination
III. Deprivation
Which of the above combination of methods is correct?
I. Renunciation
II. Termination
III. Deprivation
Which of the above combination of methods is correct?
Explanation
The Citizenship Act of 1955 prescribes three methods by which an Indian citizen can lose their citizenship: renunciation, termination, and deprivation. Renunciation is a voluntary act. Termination occurs automatically when a person acquires another country’s citizenship. Deprivation is a compulsory termination of citizenship by the Central government on specific grounds such as fraud, showing disloyalty to the Constitution, or enemy communication.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 511 | (c) Black Bangles |
| 512 | (c) The Central Government specifies by notification who shall become citizens. |
| 513 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
| 514 | (c) Commutator |
| 515 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 516 | (a) No, as children of foreign diplomats are ineligible for birth citizenship. |
| 517 | (b) Services > Industry > Agriculture |
| 518 | (a) It behaves magnetically like the south pole of a bar magnet. |
| 519 | (d) It provides the earliest known archaeological evidence of an agricultural ploughed field in the world |
| 520 | (d) I, II and III |
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