Q5191. The Wular Lake, India’s largest freshwater lake, was formed primarily due to:
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Q5192. Identify the correct statement regarding legislation impacting women’s workforce participation in India:
Explanation
To support working mothers, the amended Maternity Benefit Act introduced several critical provisions, including the requirement for creche facilities in establishments with fifty or more workers. This legislation also increased paid maternity leave to twenty-six weeks. Such measures are essential for reducing the structural barriers that often force women to choose between their careers and childcare, thereby promoting higher workforce participation.
Q5193. Which of the following is a direct result of the Digital India initiative in the financial sector?
Explanation
The Digital India initiative has revolutionized the financial sector by promoting the adoption of the Unified Payments Interface. This has led to a massive increase in digital peer-to-peer and merchant transactions across the country. UPI has made digital payments simple and accessible for millions of people, significantly contributing to the formalization of the economy and reducing the reliance on cash.
Q5194. Who assumed the office of the Prime Minister (later termed Chief Minister) of Greater Rajasthan on 30 March 1949?
Explanation
Hiralal Shastri assumed the office of the Prime Minister of Greater Rajasthan on March 30, 1949. A respected leader from Jaipur and founder of Banasthali Vidyapith, his appointment marked the beginning of unified democratic administration for the entire region. The title of his office was later changed from Prime Minister to Chief Minister as the Indian Constitution was formally adopted.
Q5195. Match List I (Sultanate Administrative Term) with List II (Meaning) and select the correct answer.
| Sultanate Administrative Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Wazir | i. Minister of religious affairs and endowments |
| B. Ariz-i-Mumalik | ii. Chief Justice |
| C. Qazi-ul-Quzat | iii. Prime Minister / Finance Minister |
| D. Sadr-us-Sudur | iv. Head of the military department |
Explanation
The central administration of the Delhi Sultanate was organized into several key departments led by specialized officials. The Wazir headed the finance department, while the Ariz-i-Mumalik was responsible for the military’s organization and payment. Justice was dispensed by the Qazi-ul-Quzat, and religious affairs and charitable endowments were managed by the Sadr-us- Sudur. These officers formed the backbone of the Sultan’s government.
Q5196. Which of the following is the largest coastal lagoon in India, recognized globally for its high ecological importance?
Explanation
Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest coastal lagoon in India and is internationally important for its ecology and birds.
Q5197. Consider the following statements regarding rural development and employment programs:
I. The PURA (Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) concept was envisioned by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
II. The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission aims to develop a cluster of smart villages.
III. These schemes intend to curb distress migration by bridging the rural-urban divide.
IV. Both schemes focus heavily on establishing large-scale metropolitan airports in villages.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The PURA (Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas) concept was envisioned by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
II. The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission aims to develop a cluster of smart villages.
III. These schemes intend to curb distress migration by bridging the rural-urban divide.
IV. Both schemes focus heavily on establishing large-scale metropolitan airports in villages.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rural development initiatives like the smart cluster mission and the urban amenities concept aim to bridge the rural-urban divide. By improving local infrastructure and economic opportunities, these programs help reduce distress migration to cities. While they focus on creating essential services like healthcare, education, and digital connectivity within village clusters, the establishment of large-scale metropolitan airports is not part of their mandate.
Q5198. Which cloud computing platform was launched by the Government of India under the Digital India initiative to host government applications and data?
Explanation
MeghRaj is the government’s cloud computing initiative launched under the Digital India program to optimize the use of ICT infrastructure. It provides a platform for hosting various government applications and data, ensuring better utilization of resources and faster delivery of services. By centralizing cloud services, the government can achieve higher efficiency, security, and scalability for its numerous digital initiatives.
Q5199. Match the government departments assigned by the B.R. Patel Committee in List I with their allocated cities in List II.
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| Government Department | Allocated City |
|---|---|
| A. High Court | i. Bharatpur |
| B. Department of Education | ii. Bikaner |
| C. Department of Minerals and Customs | iii. Jodhpur |
| D. Department of Agriculture | iv. Udaipur |
Explanation
The B.R. Patel Committee distributed key government offices among major cities to maintain regional balance. The High Court was allocated to Jodhpur, and the Department of Education was moved to Bikaner. Udaipur received the Department of Minerals and Customs, while the Department of Agriculture was established in Bharatpur. This strategic distribution helped reduce regional dissatisfaction after Jaipur became the capital.
Q5200. Find the odd one out in the context of medieval Indian agricultural taxation and agrarian policies of the Sultanate.
Explanation
Several terms in the Sultanate era were related specifically to agricultural administration and relief. These included specialized departments for farming, agricultural loans known as Sondhar or Takkavi, and ministries focused on land development. However, the Diwan-i-Insha was the royal secretariat responsible for drafting imperial edicts and managing official state correspondence, making it an administrative rather than an agrarian or financial institution.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5191 | (a) Tectonic activity |
| 5192 | (a) The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 mandates the provision of crèche facilities for establishments with 50 or more employees. |
| 5193 | (a) Massive increase in digital peer-to-peer transactions via UPI |
| 5194 | (c) Hiralal Shastri |
| 5195 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i |
| 5196 | (c) Chilika Lake |
| 5197 | (a) I, II, and III only |
| 5198 | (c) MeghRaj |
| 5199 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| 5200 | (a) Diwan-i-Insha |
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