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RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5681. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the options given below.
Deccan Sultanate
Ruling Dynasty
A. Bijapur
i. Nizam Shahi
B. Ahmadnagar
ii. Adil Shahi
C. Golconda
iii. Barid Shahi
D. Bidar
iv. Qutb Shahi
Explanation
After the disintegration of the Bahmani Empire, five independent Sultanates emerged. The Adil Shahi dynasty ruled Bijapur, while the Nizam Shahi dynasty governed Ahmadnagar. Golconda was controlled by the Qutb Shahi dynasty, and the Barid Shahi dynasty held power in Bidar. These states often engaged in mutual warfare but occasionally united, most notably to defeat the Vijayanagar Empire in 1565 at the Battle of Talikota.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Climate of India
Q5682. Select the correct chronological sequence of seasons in India as per meteorological divisions:
Explanation
The Indian meteorological calendar follows a specific four-season cycle. It begins with the Cold weather season (December to February), followed by the Hot weather season (March to May). The Southwest monsoon season (June to September) brings the primary rains. The cycle concludes with the Retreating monsoon season (October and November), during which the rain-bearing winds withdraw from the subcontinent.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Social Justice and Empowerment
Q5683. The concept behind the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) relies heavily on identifying intended beneficiaries correctly. Which of the following data sources was initially used to identify the adult women of BPL families for PMUY?
Explanation
To ensure that the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana reach the most deserving families, the government initially used the Socio- Economic Caste Census 2011 database. This data helped identify adult women from households classified as being below the poverty line. By using a standardized and comprehensive dataset, the scheme aimed to provide clean cooking fuel connections to those facing hardships.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5684. Select the correct sequence of fundamental biological processes that H.G. Khorana’s research helped elucidate: A. Translation of mRNA into an amino acid sequence B. Transcription of DNA into mRNA C. Folding of the polypeptide chain into a functional protein
Explanation
The flow of genetic information follows a specific sequence known as the central dogma of molecular biology. First, information from DNA is transcribed into messenger RNA. This mRNA is then translated into a specific sequence of amino acids to form a polypeptide chain. Finally, this chain folds into a three-dimensional structure to become a functional protein capable of biological activity.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Temples, Forts, Palaces and Monuments
Q5685. Which of the following structural elements of the Chittorgarh Fort is attributed strictly to the reign of Maharana Kumbha?
Explanation
The Vijay Stambh was built by Maharana Kumbha at Chittorgarh to mark his victory over Mahmud Khalji of Malwa. The Padmini Palace and the Gaumukh reservoir were not his creations.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5686. The architectural marvel ‘Gol Gumbaz’, famous for its massive dome and whispering gallery, is located in which of the successor states of the Bahmani Kingdom?
Explanation
The Gol Gumbaz is the magnificent mausoleum of Muhammad Adil Shah and is located in Bijapur. It is world-renowned for its massive dome, which is one of the largest in existence, and its famous whispering gallery where even the slightest sound is echoed multiple times. This architectural masterpiece represents the pinnacle of the Adil Shahi style, blending Persian and Indian influences into a grand structural form.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Climate of India
Q5687. The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones on the eastern coast of India are highest during which of the following periods?
Explanation
The frequency and intensity of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are highest during the retreating monsoon period, specifically October and November. During this time, the low-pressure center shifts from the land to the sea.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Social Justice and Empowerment
Q5688. What is the definition of "wages" for the purpose of contributions under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?
Explanation
For the purpose of calculating contributions under the Employees’ Provident Funds Act, 1952, "wages" primarily include basic salary, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance. These components form the basis for both employer and employee contributions to the fund. Other variables like overtime, bonuses, or house rent allowances are typically excluded from this definition, ensuring a standardized approach to social security.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5689. Which of the following statements about Har Gobind Khorana’s Nobel Prize is incorrect?
Explanation
Har Gobind Khorana shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, not Chemistry. He was honored alongside Robert Holley and Marshall Nirenberg for their collective work on the genetic code and protein synthesis. Their research deciphered how the 64 possible three-letter codons direct the assembly of proteins, which are the essential building blocks of all living organisms.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Temples, Forts, Palaces and Monuments
Q5690. By what other popular name is the historic Jaigarh Fort known, due to its formidable defensive nature and its role in protecting Amber?
Explanation
Jaigarh Fort is called the Fort of Eagles (Cheel ka Teela). It stands on the Aravalli hill above Amber and guards the older fort.
(a) Basic wages, dearness allowance, and retaining allowance
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(a) He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for synthesizing the first artificial protein.
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(c) The Fort of Eagles (Cheel Ka Teela)
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