Q5491. The variation in temperature between the coastal regions and the interior parts of India is primarily due to which phenomenon?
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Q5492. Match List I (Constitutional Article) with List II (Provision related to SC/ST) and select the correct option:
| Constitutional Article | Provision related to SC/ST |
|---|---|
| A. Article 330 | i. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes |
| B. Article 332 | ii. Reservation of seats for SC/ST in the House of the People |
| C. Article 338 | iii. National Commission for Scheduled Castes |
| D. Article 338A | iv. Reservation of seats for SC/ST in the Legislative Assemblies of the States |
Explanation
Article 330 mandates seat reservations for Scheduled Castes and Tribes in the Lok Sabha, while Article 332 provides similar reservations in State Legislative Assemblies. Article 338 established the National Commission for Scheduled Castes to safeguard their interests. Furthermore, Article 338A created a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes to address the unique needs and rights of tribal populations effectively.
Q5493. National Science Day is celebrated in India on February 28 every year to commemorate which of the following events?
Explanation
National Science Day is celebrated annually on February 28 to honor the announcement of the Raman Effect in 1928. This event serves to highlight the importance of scientific temper and acknowledge the contributions of Indian scientists. Unlike birth anniversaries, this celebration focuses on the specific date when this monumental physical discovery was formally presented to the world.
Q5494. Read Statement I and Statement II carefully regarding the Ranakpur Jain Temple and choose the correct option.
Statement I: The Ranakpur Jain Temple is famously known as the Chaumukha temple.
Statement II: The main shrine houses a four-faced idol of Lord Neminath facing all four cardinal directions.
Statement I: The Ranakpur Jain Temple is famously known as the Chaumukha temple.
Statement II: The main shrine houses a four-faced idol of Lord Neminath facing all four cardinal directions.
Explanation
The Ranakpur Jain Temple is widely celebrated as the Chaumukha temple because of its distinctive four-faced architectural design. While the shrine indeed features a four-faced idol facing the cardinal directions, the deity depicted is Lord Adinath, the first Tirthankara, rather than Lord Neminath. This marble masterpiece is renowned for its structural complexity, featuring over one thousand unique pillars.
Q5495. In the context of the foundation of Vijayanagar, what was the primary geographic significance of the Tungabhadra river valley?
Explanation
The Tungabhadra river valley was geographically vital as it contained the Raichur Doab, a fertile tract between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers. This region served as a persistent zone of conflict between the Vijayanagar Empire and the Bahmani Kingdom. Control over its rich resources and strategic forts was essential for maintaining regional dominance and securing the empire’s northern frontier.
Q5496. Match the Articles in List I with the Provisions in List II:
| Articles | Provisions |
|---|---|
| A. Article 324 | i. Elections to the House of the People to be on the basis of adult suffrage |
| B. Article 325 | ii. Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters |
| C. Article 326 | iii. Superintendence, direction and control of elections |
| D. Article 329 | iv. No person to be ineligible for inclusion in electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex |
Explanation
Article 324 vests election control in the commission. Article 325 mandates that no person is ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll based on religion, race, caste, or sex. Article 326 establishes adult suffrage for Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. Article 329 bars court interference in specific electoral matters, preserving the commission’s role. These articles collectively form the constitutional framework for India’s electoral democracy. They ensure universal participation, prevent discrimination, and protect the finality of the electoral process from excessive litigation, thereby facilitating the smooth conduct of regular and fair periodic elections.
Q5497. Consider the following statements regarding the factors controlling the Indian climate:
I. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into almost two equal climatic halves.
II. The Coriolis force deflects the southeast trade winds towards the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
III. The presence of the Tibetan Plateau has no significant role in the onset of the monsoon.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Tropic of Cancer divides India into almost two equal climatic halves.
II. The Coriolis force deflects the southeast trade winds towards the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
III. The presence of the Tibetan Plateau has no significant role in the onset of the monsoon.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Tropic of Cancer divides India into tropical and subtropical zones, influencing regional temperature patterns. The Coriolis force deflects winds, turning southeast trade winds into the southwest monsoon in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the Tibetan Plateau is crucial for monsoon onset due to intense heating. Therefore, the statement regarding its lack of significance is geographically incorrect.
Q5498. The Mandal Commission, officially known as the Second Backward Classes Commission, was appointed under the chairmanship of B.P. Mandal in which year?
Explanation
The Second Backward Classes Commission, popularly known as the Mandal Commission, was established in 1979 under the chairmanship of B.P. Mandal. Its primary mandate was to identify socially or educationally backward classes and recommend steps for their advancement. The commission’s report eventually led to the implementation of 27 percent reservation for Other Backward Classes in central government employment.
Q5499. Consider the following statements regarding the Raman Effect:
Statement I: The lines in the scattered spectrum with lower frequencies than the incident light are called Stokes lines.
Statement II: The lines with higher frequencies than the incident light are called anti-Stokes lines.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The lines in the scattered spectrum with lower frequencies than the incident light are called Stokes lines.
Statement II: The lines with higher frequencies than the incident light are called anti-Stokes lines.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
In the Raman spectrum, the frequency shifts are categorized based on energy exchange. Stokes lines occur when photons lose energy to molecules, resulting in lower scattered frequencies. Conversely, anti-Stokes lines appear when photons gain energy from vibrationally excited molecules, leading to higher scattered frequencies. Both statements accurately define these essential features observed in the inelastic scattering of light.
Q5500. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): The Eklingji Temple is considered the most significant spiritual center for the Guhilot rulers of Mewar.
Reason (R): The Maharanas of Mewar considered themselves merely as the Diwans (prime ministers) of the deity Eklingji, ruling the state on his behalf.
Assertion (A): The Eklingji Temple is considered the most significant spiritual center for the Guhilot rulers of Mewar.
Reason (R): The Maharanas of Mewar considered themselves merely as the Diwans (prime ministers) of the deity Eklingji, ruling the state on his behalf.
Explanation
The Eklingji Temple serves as the spiritual heart of the Mewar kingdom, dedicated to a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The Guhilot rulers traditionally maintained a unique relationship with the deity, considering Eklingji the true sovereign of the state. Consequently, the Maharanas ruled as administrators or Diwans, emphasizing a divine right to govern while remaining humble servants of the god.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5491 | (c) The continentality effect |
| 5492 | (c) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i |
| 5493 | (c) The discovery of the Raman Effect |
| 5494 | (c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect. |
| 5495 | (d) It contained the strategic Raichur Doab, a zone of conflict with the Bahmanis |
| 5496 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 5497 | (a) I and II only |
| 5498 | (d) 1979 |
| 5499 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 5500 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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