Q5951. The Bhakra Nangal Project is a joint venture of which of the following groups of states?
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Q5952. Which of the following is the odd one out regarding the functional utility of Baoris during medieval times?
Explanation
Baoris gave drinking water, a cool shaded place for gatherings and a setting for rituals. They did not generate hydroelectric power, so D is the odd one out.
Q5953. Read the following statements regarding the Hirakud Dam project:
I. It is built across the Mahanadi river in the state of Odisha.
II. It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world.
III. It was solely designed for hydroelectric power generation with no irrigation component.
IV. The project significantly mitigates flood situations in the Mahanadi delta.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It is built across the Mahanadi river in the state of Odisha.
II. It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world.
III. It was solely designed for hydroelectric power generation with no irrigation component.
IV. The project significantly mitigates flood situations in the Mahanadi delta.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Hirakud Dam is a prominent multipurpose project located on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. It is globally recognized as one of the longest earthen dams. While it generates significant hydroelectric power and provides flood control for the delta region, it was also specifically designed with a major irrigation component. Stating that it lacks an irrigation purpose is factually incorrect.
Q5954. Read the following statements regarding the patronage of Baoris in Rajasthan.
Statement I: The construction of Baoris was exclusively funded and managed by the ruling kings and local chieftains.
Statement II: Historical records indicate that a significant number of Baoris were commissioned by royal women, wealthy merchants, and local communities as acts of religious merit.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The construction of Baoris was exclusively funded and managed by the ruling kings and local chieftains.
Statement II: Historical records indicate that a significant number of Baoris were commissioned by royal women, wealthy merchants, and local communities as acts of religious merit.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Many Baoris were commissioned by queens, wealthy merchants and communities as acts of religious merit, not only by kings and chieftains. Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Q5955. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established primarily on the model of which renowned international river valley project?
Explanation
The Damodar Valley Corporation, established in 1948, was the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India. It was explicitly modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority in the United States. The corporation was designed to manage the Damodar River basin through a unified approach focusing on flood control, irrigation, power generation, and overall socio-economic development of the region.
Q5956. Identify the correct sequence of the following major dams based on their geographical location from North to South:
Explanation
Geographically, the Bhakra Nangal Dam on the Sutlej in Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost. Moving south, the Tehri Dam is located in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Further south, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is situated on the Narmada River in Gujarat. Finally, the Nagarjunasagar Dam on the Krishna River lies in the southern part of the Indian peninsula.
Q5957. Match the architectural terms associated with traditional Rajasthani Baoris in List I with their correct meanings in List II.
| Architectural Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Kuta | i. Pillared hall or pavilion for public rituals |
| B. Torana | ii. Inner sanctum where the primary deity is placed |
| C. Mandapa | iii. Landing or platform breaking the continuous flight of stairs |
| D. Garbhagriha | iv. Ornamental arched gateway |
Explanation
A Kuta is a landing or platform that breaks the continuous flight of steps, a Torana is an ornamental arched gateway, a Mandapa is a pillared hall and the Garbhagriha is the inner sanctum. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
Q5958. Match the challenges of policy implementation in List I with their descriptions in List II:
| Challenges | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| A. Resource constraints | i. Policies designed without consulting grassroots beneficiaries |
| B. Institutional fragmentation | ii. Inadequate budget allocations or manpower shortages |
| C. Top-down approach | iii. Multiple overlapping agencies creating jurisdictional conflicts |
| D. Lack of political will | iv. Reluctance of elected leaders to support unpopular but necessary measures |
Explanation
Policy implementation faces various hurdles, including financial and manpower shortages known as resource constraints. Institutional fragmentation occurs when multiple agencies have overlapping jurisdictions, leading to coordination conflicts. A top-down approach ignores grassroots input, while a lack of political will results in leaders hesitating to support necessary but unpopular measures. These factors often hinder the successful achievement of policy goals and objectives.
Q5959. Which of the following is the primary river on which the Nagarjunasagar Dam is constructed?
Explanation
The Nagarjunasagar Dam is a massive masonry structure built across the Krishna River. It is situated on the border between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. As one of the earliest multipurpose projects in southern India, it plays a vital role in providing irrigation to several districts and generating substantial hydroelectric power for the regional electrical grid.
Q5960. Read the following statements concerning Per Capita Income (PCI) in Rajasthan:
I. PCI is derived by dividing the Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) by the mid-year population of the state.
II. An increase in PCI at current prices always indicates an improvement in the real standard of living.
III. The gap between Rajasthan’s PCI and the National PCI has been gradually narrowing over the last decade.
IV. High population growth rate in Rajasthan exerts a downward pressure on the state’s PCI growth.
V. PCI captures income inequality perfectly across the arid west and fertile east of Rajasthan.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. PCI is derived by dividing the Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) by the mid-year population of the state.
II. An increase in PCI at current prices always indicates an improvement in the real standard of living.
III. The gap between Rajasthan’s PCI and the National PCI has been gradually narrowing over the last decade.
IV. High population growth rate in Rajasthan exerts a downward pressure on the state’s PCI growth.
V. PCI captures income inequality perfectly across the arid west and fertile east of Rajasthan.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Per capita income is an average value that does not capture internal income inequality between different geographic regions. Furthermore, an increase in this figure at current prices does not always mean a real improvement in living standards, as it may simply reflect rising inflation. While it is derived from net state domestic product, it remains a limited measure of welfare.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5951 | (a) Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan |
| 5952 | (d) Generating hydroelectric power for large urban centers. |
| 5953 | (b) III only |
| 5954 | (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| 5955 | (b) Tennessee Valley Authority project based in the USA |
| 5956 | (a) Bhakra Nangal, Tehri, Sardar Sarovar, Nagarjunasagar |
| 5957 | (d) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 5958 | (d) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 5959 | (d) Krishna |
| 5960 | (b) II and V |
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