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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Social Justice and Empowerment
Q5521. Consider the following statements regarding the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme: I. The scheme was launched in 2015 from Panipat, Haryana. II. Enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre- Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC&PNDT) Act is a core component. III. The scheme has no provision for individual direct cash transfers. IV. The scheme exclusively focuses on rural areas and completely excludes urban centers. Which of the combination of statements given above is correct?
Explanation
Launched in 2015 from Panipat, the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme addresses the declining child sex ratio through multi-sectoral action. It emphasizes the strict enforcement of the Pre- Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act to prevent sex-selective elimination. Notably, the scheme focuses on behavioral change and institutional reforms rather than providing direct cash transfers to individuals, ensuring survival and education for girls.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5522. Consider the following statements regarding the legacy of C.V. Raman: I. He founded the Indian Journal of Physics. II. He discovered the Raman Effect while working at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. III. He worked extensively on the acoustics of the tabla and mridangam. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Sir C.V. Raman left a profound legacy in Indian science through institutional building and diverse research. He founded the Indian Journal of Physics and discovered the Raman Effect at the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science. Additionally, his curiosity led him to study the physics of Indian percussion instruments like the tabla and mridangam, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5523. Saluva Narasimha, who usurped the throne and established the Saluva dynasty, originally held which administrative position under the Sangama rulers?
Explanation
Saluva Narasimha was the governor of Chandragiri under the Sangama rulers before he took the throne and founded the Saluva dynasty.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Social Justice and Empowerment
Q5524. Which of the following best defines the primary objective of the Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) scheme?
Explanation
The Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme is designed to empower rural women by facilitating community participation and providing them with a one-stop interface for government schemes. It focuses on awareness generation and capacity building at the grassroots level. By leveraging student volunteers, the initiative helps marginalized women access entitlements related to health, education, and employment, fostering holistic development in backward districts.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5525. The number 1729 is famously known as the Hardy-Ramanujan number. What is the unique mathematical property of this number?
Explanation
The number 1729 is famously linked to a conversation between G.H. Hardy and Srinivasa Ramanujan. It is the smallest positive integer that can be represented as the sum of two cubes in two different ways: one cubed plus twelve cubed, and nine cubed plus ten cubed. This observation highlights Ramanujan’s extraordinary intuition and deep familiarity with integers.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5526. Consider the following statements regarding the transition from the Saluva to the Tuluva dynasty: I. The Saluva dynasty was the shortest-lived dynasty of the Vijayanagar Empire. II. Immadi Narasimha was the last ruler of the Saluva dynasty. III. Vira Narasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty. IV. The usurpation by Vira Narasimha is historically termed the ‘Second Usurpation’. V. The Tuluva dynasty reached its zenith during the reign of Achyuta Deva Raya. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Saluva dynasty was short-lived, Immadi Narasimha was its last ruler, Vira Narasimha founded the Tuluva dynasty and this was the Second Usurpation. The Tuluva dynasty reached its peak under Krishnadeva Raya, not Achyuta Deva Raya, so V is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5527. Srinivasa Ramanujan made significant contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions. His work on Mock theta functions is currently finding applications in which modern scientific field?
Explanation
Srinivasa Ramanujan’s work on mock theta functions, written shortly before his death, remained a mystery for decades. Modern physicists have discovered that these functions are essential for understanding the entropy of black holes. His insights into these complex mathematical structures now provide foundational tools for advanced theoretical physics research, particularly in string theory and high-energy particle physics applications.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5528. What was the primary political consequence of the ‘First Usurpation’ by Saluva Narasimha?
Explanation
The First Usurpation, by Saluva Narasimha, saved Vijayanagar from breaking up under the weak later Sangama rulers.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Social Justice and Empowerment
Q5529. Which of the following portals or schemes is the odd one out, as it is not primarily related to the welfare of senior citizens?
Explanation
PM-DAKSH is a national action plan for skilling marginalized groups, including Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes, to enhance their employability. It is not primarily focused on senior citizens. Conversely, the SACRED and SAGE portals, along with Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana, are specifically designed to provide employment, elderly care products, and physical aids to the elderly, ensuring their social and economic well-being.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5530. Which of the following best defines the concept of highly composite numbers, a field extensively studied by Ramanujan?
Explanation
Highly composite numbers were a major area of research for Ramanujan. These are integers that have a higher count of divisors than any integer preceding them in the number sequence. His detailed study of these numbers provided deep insights into the distribution of divisors and has significant implications in number theory, helping mathematicians understand the nature of composite integers.
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(a) I, II and III
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(d) I, II, and III
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(d) Provincial Governor of Chandragiri
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(d) To empower rural women by facilitating community participation and access to various government schemes
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(d) The smallest number expressible as the sum of two cubes in two ways
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(b) V only
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(b) Black hole thermodynamics and string theory
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(c) It saved the Vijayanagar Empire from disintegration caused by the weak later Sangama rulers
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(c) PM-DAKSH Yojana
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(c) Positive integers possessing more divisors than any smaller positive integer
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