Q5281. Identify the odd one out among the pillars of the Startup India Action Plan.
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Q5282. The territory of Sunel Tappa, which was merged into Rajasthan in 1956, was previously a part of which state?
Explanation
Sunel Tappa was an enclave within the Mandsaur district of the Madhya Bharat state, which later became part of Madhya Pradesh. In the final stage of integration in 1956, this territory was transferred to Rajasthan as part of a mutual territorial exchange. This adjustment helped in creating more continuous and administratively logical boundaries between the neighboring states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Q5283. Identify the correct statement regarding the tenure of Panchayats under the 73rd Amendment:
Explanation
According to the 73rd Amendment, the tenure of a Panchayat is five years. If a Panchayat is dissolved prematurely, fresh elections must be conducted within a period of six months from the date of its dissolution. However, if the remaining term of the dissolved Panchayat is less than six months, it is not mandatory to hold elections for that short period.
Q5284. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
| Fluvial Feature | Associated River/Region |
|---|---|
| A. Estuary | i. Brahmaputra (Namcha Barwa) |
| B. Delta | ii. Narmada |
| C. Ox-bow Lake | iii. Ganga (Sunderbans) |
| D. Gorge | iv. Burhi Gandak plains |
Explanation
Estuaries are common where rivers like the Narmada meet the sea in narrow inlets. Deltas, such as the Sunderbans, are formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra at the coast. Ox-bow lakes are frequently found in the flat Burhi Gandak plains of Bihar. Gorges are deep mountain valleys, like the one formed by the Brahmaputra as it cuts through Namcha Barwa.
Q5285. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The consolidation of 29 central labour laws into Four Labour Codes promotes the "Ease of Doing Business" while protecting workers’ rights.
Reason (R): The consolidation eliminates the multiplicity of definitions, authorities, and contradictory compliances that plagued the earlier legal regime. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The consolidation of 29 central labour laws into Four Labour Codes promotes the "Ease of Doing Business" while protecting workers’ rights.
Reason (R): The consolidation eliminates the multiplicity of definitions, authorities, and contradictory compliances that plagued the earlier legal regime. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Merging 29 central labour laws into four Labour Codes supports ease of doing business while protecting workers, because it removes the multiple definitions, authorities and contradictory compliances of the old system. R explains A.
Q5286. Under the Startup India initiative, self-certification is permitted for compliance under various labour and environmental laws. For how many years from incorporation is this applicable?
Explanation
Under the Startup India initiative, recognized startups are allowed to self-certify their compliance with several labor and environmental laws for a period of three to five years. This measure is intended to reduce the regulatory burden and allow entrepreneurs to focus on building their businesses. By minimizing inspections and administrative hurdles, the government seeks to foster a more supportive business environment.
Q5287. Consider the following statements regarding the territorial exchanges in 1956:
I. Sironj subdivision of Jhalawar district was transferred to Madhya Pradesh.
II. Sunel Tappa of Mandsaur district was transferred to Rajasthan.
III. Ajmer-Merwara was partitioned between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Sironj subdivision of Jhalawar district was transferred to Madhya Pradesh.
II. Sunel Tappa of Mandsaur district was transferred to Rajasthan.
III. Ajmer-Merwara was partitioned between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Under the States Reorganisation of 1956, the Sironj subdivision of Jhalawar went to Madhya Pradesh, and the Sunel Tappa of Mandsaur district came to Rajasthan. Ajmer-Merwara was merged with Rajasthan as a whole, so III is wrong.
Q5288. Read the following statements regarding the reservation of offices of chairpersons in Panchayats:
Statement I: The offices of the chairpersons in the Panchayats at the village or any other level shall be reserved for the SCs and STs in proportion to their population.
Statement II: The state legislature is not authorized to reserve chairperson offices for backward classes.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: The offices of the chairpersons in the Panchayats at the village or any other level shall be reserved for the SCs and STs in proportion to their population.
Statement II: The state legislature is not authorized to reserve chairperson offices for backward classes.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Constitution mandates the reservation of the offices of chairpersons in Panchayats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes based on their population ratio. While this is a compulsory provision, the 73rd Amendment also authorizes state legislatures to make additional provisions for the reservation of chairperson offices for Backward Classes. This means the state has the discretionary power to include other disadvantaged groups.
Q5289. Consider the following statements regarding Ox-bow lakes in the Ganga plains:
I. They are formed due to the highly meandering nature of mature rivers.
II. They represent abandoned river channels.
III. They are most commonly found in the upper, youthful courses of the rivers.
IV. Kanwar Lake in Bihar is an example of a large freshwater ox-bow lake.
V. They are naturally prone to eutrophication and siltation over time.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. They are formed due to the highly meandering nature of mature rivers.
II. They represent abandoned river channels.
III. They are most commonly found in the upper, youthful courses of the rivers.
IV. Kanwar Lake in Bihar is an example of a large freshwater ox-bow lake.
V. They are naturally prone to eutrophication and siltation over time.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Ox-bow lakes are formed in the middle and lower courses of rivers where the terrain is flat. They represent old, abandoned channels created by high degrees of meandering. Kanwar Lake is a well-known example of such a feature. Over time, these lakes naturally undergo siltation and eutrophication. They are not characteristic of the youthful, high-velocity upper courses of mountain rivers.
Q5290. Consider the following statements regarding the informal sector in India:
Statement I: The Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act provides a framework for providing welfare benefits to workers not covered by formal labor laws.
Statement II: More than 80% of India’s total workforce is currently employed in the formal, organized sector.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement I: The Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act provides a framework for providing welfare benefits to workers not covered by formal labor laws.
Statement II: More than 80% of India’s total workforce is currently employed in the formal, organized sector.
Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Explanation
The Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act gives a framework for welfare benefits to workers outside formal labour laws, so Statement I is correct. Over 80 per cent of India’s workforce is in the informal sector, so Statement II is incorrect.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5281 | (c) Compulsory Government Acquisition of IP |
| 5282 | (a) Madhya Bharat (Madhya Pradesh) |
| 5283 | (a) If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections must be held within six months of its dissolution. |
| 5284 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 5285 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 5286 | (b) 3 to 5 years |
| 5287 | (a) I and II only |
| 5288 | (a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. |
| 5289 | (a) I, II, IV and V only |
| 5290 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. |
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