Q5271. Which of the following is NOT a man-made reservoir?
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Q5272. Which of the following statements regarding the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is incorrect?
Explanation
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme gives financial help for proof of concept and prototypes through certified incubators, and is run by DPIIT. It does not pay money directly to founders for personal living expenses, so D is incorrect.
Q5273. Which institution manages the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) established under the Startup India initiative?
Explanation
The Fund of Funds for Startups is a key financial mechanism under the Startup India initiative, managed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India. The fund does not invest directly in startups but provides capital to venture capital funds that then invest in innovative companies. This structural approach helps leverage private capital and provides much-needed equity funding for the startup ecosystem.
Q5274. Consider the following statements about the causes of Muhammad bin Tughlaq’s failure in shifting the capital to Daulatabad:
I. The forced migration caused immense suffering and resentment among the citizens of Delhi.
II. Daulatabad proved to be too distant to effectively defend the North-West frontier against Mongol threats.
III. The severe lack of water supply in Daulatabad made sustaining a large population impossible.
Which of the combinations of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The forced migration caused immense suffering and resentment among the citizens of Delhi.
II. Daulatabad proved to be too distant to effectively defend the North-West frontier against Mongol threats.
III. The severe lack of water supply in Daulatabad made sustaining a large population impossible.
Which of the combinations of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The attempt to relocate the capital to Daulatabad failed for several interconnected reasons. The forced march of the entire population caused deep resentment and suffering. Furthermore, the new location was too far from the northern borders, leaving the frontier vulnerable to Mongol attacks. Finally, Daulatabad’s environmental conditions, particularly the inadequate water supply for a massive population, made it impossible to sustain.
Q5275. In which year did the Balwantrai Mehta Committee submit its report outlining the scheme of ‘democratic decentralisation’?
Explanation
The Balwantrai Mehta Committee was appointed in early 1957 to review the Community Development Programme and the National Extension Service. After a thorough investigation, the committee submitted its influential report in November 1957. The report recommended a three-tier system of local self-government, which laid the foundation for the contemporary Panchayati Raj system in India through its plan for democratic decentralization.
Q5276. The Nagarjunasagar reservoir, one of the earliest multi-purpose irrigation and hydro-electric projects in India, is built across which river?
Explanation
The Nagarjunasagar project is one of India’s most significant multi-purpose river valley developments. It features a massive masonry dam built across the Krishna river on the border of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The reservoir created by this dam supports extensive canal networks for irrigation and houses a major power plant. It was instrumental in the Green Revolution in southern India.
Q5277. Which of the following defines the primary objective of the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)?
Explanation
The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to startups at the very early stages of their development. Its primary objective is to support activities like proof of concept, prototype development, and product trials. By providing this initial funding, the scheme helps startups overcome the initial financial hurdles and prepare for market entry and further investment.
Q5278. Which of the following territories was NOT added to Rajasthan on 1 November 1956?
Explanation
During the final reorganization on November 1, 1956, several territories were added to Rajasthan, including Ajmer-Merwara, Abu-Delwara, and Sunel Tappa. However, Sironj was not added; instead, this subdivision of the Jhalawar district was transferred away from Rajasthan and merged into the state of Madhya Pradesh. This exchange was part of the broader effort to streamline provincial boundaries across India.
Q5279. Find the odd one out among the independent provincial kingdoms that rose prominently during the decline of the Delhi Sultanate.
Explanation
The decline of the Delhi Sultanate saw the rise of several powerful regional states, including the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan, the Vijayanagara Empire in the south, and the Kingdom of Jaunpur in the north. However, the Chola Empire was an ancient and early medieval dynasty that had already declined long before the Sultanate began to fragment, making it distinct in this context.
Q5280. Which of the following was NOT recommended by the Ashok Mehta Committee?
Explanation
The Ashok Mehta Committee made several key recommendations, such as separating Nyaya Panchayats from development activities and preventing the arbitrary supersession of local bodies. They also suggested appointing a dedicated minister for Panchayati Raj at the state level. However, the committee did not recommend the complete abolition of the Gram Sabha, although it did propose a shift toward a two-tier system.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5271 | (d) Loktak |
| 5272 | (d) Disbursing funds directly to founders for their personal living expenses |
| 5273 | (d) Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) |
| 5274 | (d) I, II and III |
| 5275 | (a) 1957 |
| 5276 | (a) Krishna |
| 5277 | (a) Providing funds for proof of concept and market entry |
| 5278 | (c) Sironj |
| 5279 | (c) Chola Empire |
| 5280 | (c) The Gram Sabha should be abolished entirely as an institution. |
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