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RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5771. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajput kingdoms and select the correct option. Statement I: During the 15th century, Mewar under Maharana Kumbha emerged as a formidable power that successfully checked the expansion of both Malwa and Gujarat sultanates. Statement II: Maharana Kumbha was a great patron of arts and authored the treatises ‘Samarangana Sutradhara’ and ‘Manasollasa’.
Explanation
Under Maharana Kumbha, Mewar checked the expansion of the Malwa and Gujarat sultanates, so Statement I is correct. Samarangana Sutradhara was written by Bhoja and Manasollasa by Someshvara III, not by Kumbha, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
Q5772. Which of the following statements regarding the removal of the Chairperson or a member of the NCPCR is incorrect?
Explanation
The Central Government has the power to remove the chairperson or members for reasons like insolvency or conviction. However, according to the principles of natural justice, no person can be removed from office unless they have been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard, ensuring that the removal process is fair and transparent. This legal safeguard prevents arbitrary dismissals and ensures that the members can carry out their duties without fear of sudden removal for political reasons. The requirement for a fair hearing upholds the rule of law and protects the institutional integrity of the commission as an independent protector of child rights.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5773. Consider the following statements: Statement I: According to the Saha ionization equation, an increase in temperature increases the degree of ionization of a gas. Statement II: An increase in the electron pressure in the stellar atmosphere also increases the degree of ionization. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
According to the Saha equation, increasing the temperature of a gas provides more energy for ionization, thereby increasing the degree of ionization. However, an increase in electron pressure actually drives the reaction in the opposite direction, promoting the recombination of ions and electrons into neutral atoms. Therefore, higher electron pressure leads to a lower degree of ionization in a stellar atmosphere.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Temples, Forts, Palaces and Monuments
Q5774. Which of the following best describes the historical architectural contribution of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya?
Explanation
Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the chief architect of Jaipur city, which he designed on a grid plan for Sawai Jai Singh II. He did not build the Vijay Stambh, Hawa Mahal or Kumbhalgarh.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5775. Consider the following statements regarding the achievements of Maharana Kumbha: I. He constructed numerous forts, the most prominent being Kumbhalgarh. II. He authored several scholarly works on music, including ‘Sangita Raj’. III. He successfully allied with the Delhi Sultanate to defeat the Gujarat Sultanate. IV. He erected the Vijay Stambha at Chittorgarh. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Kumbha built many forts, notably Kumbhalgarh, wrote works on music such as Sangita Raj and raised the Vijay Stambha at Chittorgarh. He did not ally with the Delhi Sultanate to defeat Gujarat, so III is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
Q5776. What is the effect of the Right to Education (RTE) Act on the mandate of the NCPCR?
Explanation
The Right to Education Act significantly expanded the commission’s mandate by designating it as the primary agency to monitor the implementation of free and compulsory education. It is empowered to examine and review the safeguards provided under the Act and to inquire into complaints regarding the violation of a child’s right to education. This monitoring role is crucial for the success of the RTE Act. By investigating complaints about school admissions, infrastructure, and quality of education, the commission ensures that the government and schools are held accountable, making the right to education a practical reality for millions of children across the country.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5777. Identify the odd one out among astrophysical concepts that are unrelated to the direct application of the Saha equation.
Explanation
The Saha equation is primarily used to understand the physical conditions of stellar surfaces. It is essential for spectral classification, determining photospheric temperatures, and analyzing the composition of the solar chromosphere. The Hubble constant, however, relates to the rate of expansion of the universe and large-scale cosmic distances, which is a field of cosmology independent of stellar ionization physics.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Vijayanagar Empire and Regional Kingdoms
Q5778. Arrange the following rulers of the Guhila/ Sisodia dynasty of Mewar in the correct chronological order of their reign: I. Maharana Sanga II. Rana Hammir III. Maharana Pratap IV. Maharana Kumbha Select the correct order:
Explanation
The order of reign is Rana Hammir, Maharana Kumbha, Maharana Sanga and Maharana Pratap.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Constitutional and Statutory Bodies
Q5779. Consider the following powers of the NCPCR while inquiring into any matter: I. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person. II. Forwarding any case to a Magistrate having jurisdiction to try the same. III. Striking down a state law that is detrimental to child rights. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
During inquiries, the commission can summon individuals and enforce their attendance. It also has the power to forward cases to a Magistrate if the evidence suggests a criminal offense has been committed. However, it does not have the constitutional authority to strike down state laws, which is a power reserved for the judiciary. These powers allow the commission to function as an effective investigative body.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
Q5780. What was the primary effect of Meghnad Saha’s interpretation of solar spectrum lines on the field of astrophysics?
Explanation
Before Saha’s work, stellar spectroscopy was largely a tool for cataloging stars without understanding the underlying physics. His interpretation of spectral lines allowed scientists to calculate the actual temperature and pressure of stellar gases. This shift enabled astronomers to build physical models of stars, marking the birth of modern astrophysics where observations are linked to fundamental thermodynamic and atomic principles.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
5771
(b) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
5772
(c) They can be removed without being given an opportunity to be heard if they refuse to act.
5773
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
5774
(d) He was the chief architect responsible for the grid-plan design of Jaipur city.
5775
(d) I, II, and IV only
5776
(d) The NCPCR was designated as the agency to monitor children’s right to education and examine complaints regarding RTE violations.
5777
(d) Calculation of the expanding universe’s Hubble constant
5778
(a) II, IV, I, III
5779
(a) I and II only
5780
(a) It shifted astrophysics from merely observing stellar spectra to understanding the physical conditions producing them
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