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RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5501. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the options given below.
Foreign Traveler
Ruler of Vijayanagar visited
A. Nicolo Conti
i. Deva Raya II
B. Abdur Razzaq
ii. Deva Raya I
C. Domingos Paes
iii. Achyuta Deva Raya
D. Fernao Nuniz
iv. Krishnadeva Raya
Explanation
Nicolo Conti visited during the reign of Deva Raya I, providing detailed accounts of the city’s size. Abdur Razzaq, a Persian envoy, arrived during Deva Raya II’s rule and praised the empire’s wealth. Domingos Paes visited the court of Krishnadeva Raya at its height. Fernao Nuniz, a Portuguese horse trader, provided historical chronicles during the time of Achyuta Deva Raya.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
Q5502. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) enforced by the Election Commission of India comes into operation at which of the following stages?
Explanation
The Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued to regulate the conduct of political parties and candidates during elections. It comes into force immediately after the commission announces the election schedule. This timing ensures a level playing field by preventing the government from making populist announcements before polling. The code remains in effect until the completion of the entire election process. Its primary aim is to ensure that the ruling party does not misuse its official position or public resources to gain an unfair advantage over other contesting candidates or political parties.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Climate of India
Q5503. Identify the odd one out among the following regarding local winds experienced during the hot weather season in India.
Explanation
Loo, Mango showers, and Nor’westers are all phenomena occurring during the hot weather season in India. Loo is a hot wind, while others bring pre-monsoon rain. Western disturbances, however, are shallow cyclonic depressions originating in the Mediterranean. They primarily affect India during the winter months, bringing rainfall to the northwest, thus making them the seasonal exception.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Social Justice and Empowerment
Q5504. Consider the following statements regarding the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation: I. It was introduced by the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act. II. It provides a maximum of 10 percent reservation in higher education and public employment. III. The Supreme Court of India declared it unconstitutional in the Janhit Abhiyan case. Which of the combination of statements given above is correct?
Explanation
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced a ten percent reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in public employment and higher education. This quota applies to individuals not covered under existing reservations for SCs, STs, or OBCs. In the Janhit Abhiyan case, the Supreme Court upheld the amendment’s validity, affirming that economic criteria can be a permissible basis for providing reservation.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5505. Match the following Indian scientists in List I with their key contributions in List II and select the correct answer using the given options.
Indian Scientist
Key Contribution
A. C.V. Raman
i. Ionization equation
B. Srinivasa Ramanujan
ii. Cosmic ray cascade theory
C. Homi J. Bhabha
iii. Inelastic scattering of light
D. Meghnad Saha
iv. Mock theta functions
Explanation
Indian scientists made diverse contributions across various disciplines. Sir C.V. Raman discovered the inelastic scattering of light, while Srinivasa Ramanujan worked on mock theta functions. Homi J. Bhabha developed the cosmic ray cascade theory, and Meghnad Saha formulated the ionization equation for astrophysics. These mappings accurately reflect the primary research areas and legacy of each prominent scientific figure.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Temples, Forts, Palaces and Monuments
Q5506. The idol of Shrinathji situated in the Nathdwara temple was originally brought to Rajasthan to protect it from the iconoclastic policies of which Mughal emperor?
Explanation
The sacred idol of Shrinathji was originally housed in Vrindavan until the seventeenth century. To safeguard the image from the iconoclastic campaigns led by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, devotees transported it toward Rajasthan. Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar provided sanctuary, leading to the establishment of the temple at Nathdwara, which became a major center for the Pushtimarg tradition.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5507. Who among the following Sangama dynasty rulers earned the title of ‘Gajabetegara’ (the elephant hunter)?
Explanation
Deva Raya II, the most powerful ruler of the Sangama dynasty, earned the prestigious title of ‘Gajabetegara,’ meaning ‘the hunter of elephants.’ This title reflected his physical prowess and military achievements. His reign was marked by significant administrative reforms, expansion of the empire into distant southern territories, and the recruitment of skilled foreign archers to modernize the imperial army.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Climate of India
Q5508. Which of the following statements incorrectly describes the influence of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal on the Indian climate?
Explanation
The Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal provide essential moisture for the southwest monsoon and moderate coastal temperatures through sea breezes. They also serve as breeding grounds for tropical cyclones. However, they do not generate cold ocean currents that lower summer temperatures; instead, the warm tropical waters are vital for maintaining the heat balance and monsoon intensity.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Social Justice and Empowerment
Q5509. Which of the following is not a welfare scheme primarily designed for the educational empowerment of Scheduled Castes in India?
Explanation
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central sector scheme providing income support to landholding farmer families across India, regardless of their caste. In contrast, schemes like the Post Matric Scholarship, National Fellowship, and Shreyas specifically target the educational empowerment of Scheduled Castes. These initiatives provide financial aid and research opportunities to help marginalized students pursue higher education and skill development.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5510. Which of the following statements about C.V. Raman is incorrect?
Explanation
While C.V. Raman was a pioneering physicist and the first Asian Nobel laureate in science, he did not lead the Indian space program. That role was held by Vikram Sarabhai. Raman’s major leadership roles included establishing the Raman Research Institute and receiving the Bharat Ratna. He focused primarily on light, acoustics, and building domestic scientific research institutions.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
5501
(c) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
5502
(c) Immediately upon the announcement of the election schedule by the Election Commission
5503
(c) Western disturbances
5504
(c) I and II only
5505
(c) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
5506
(b) Aurangzeb
5507
(b) Deva Raya II
5508
(b) Generation of cold ocean currents that lower summer temperatures
5509
(b) PM Kisan Samman Nidhi
5510
(b) He served as the first Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation.
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