Q6371. Which prominent art historian and critic is credited with bringing the Kishangarh school of painting to international fame?
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Q6372. All of the following were consequences of the Maratha defeat at the Third Battle of Panipat, except:
Explanation
Panipat damaged Maratha prestige in the north, killed leaders such as Vishwasrao and Sadashivrao Bhau and gave the Company time to consolidate in Bengal. The Confederacy did not disintegrate immediately, so D is the exception.
Q6373. In which year did the Parliament of India pass the Central Vigilance Commission Act, officially conferring statutory status to the CVC?
Explanation
Although the Central Vigilance Commission had been functioning since 1964, it operated without a legislative basis for several decades. To fulfill judicial directives and strengthen the institution’s independence, the Parliament of India enacted the Central Vigilance Commission Act in 2003. This legislation officially conferred statutory status upon the CVC and defined its powers, composition, and jurisdiction clearly.
Q6374. Match the crops in List I with the maximum premium rate payable by farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in
List II.
List I: (Crop Type)
A. Kharif food and oilseed crops
B. Rabi food and oilseed crops
C. Annual commercial crops
D. Annual horticultural crops
List II: (Maximum Premium Rate)
i. 1.5%
ii. 2.0%
iii. 5.0%
iv. 5.0%
List II.
List I: (Crop Type)
A. Kharif food and oilseed crops
B. Rabi food and oilseed crops
C. Annual commercial crops
D. Annual horticultural crops
List II: (Maximum Premium Rate)
i. 1.5%
ii. 2.0%
iii. 5.0%
iv. 5.0%
Explanation
Under the PMFBY, farmers pay a subsidized and capped premium rate. For Kharif food and oilseed crops, the rate is 2.0 percent. For Rabi food and oilseed crops, it is lower at 1.5 percent. Annual commercial and horticultural crops both have a maximum premium rate of 5.0 percent. The government covers the remainder of the premium to ensure insurance affordability.
Q6375. Consider the following characteristics:
I. Elongated faces with pointed noses and chins
II. Eyes drawn in the shape of lotus petals or bows
III. Depiction of deep blue waters with blooming pink lotuses
IV. Use of predominantly white and pink colors
V. Central themes revolving around the divine love of Radha and Krishna
Which of the above statement(s) capture the quintessential features of the Kishangarh school?
I. Elongated faces with pointed noses and chins
II. Eyes drawn in the shape of lotus petals or bows
III. Depiction of deep blue waters with blooming pink lotuses
IV. Use of predominantly white and pink colors
V. Central themes revolving around the divine love of Radha and Krishna
Which of the above statement(s) capture the quintessential features of the Kishangarh school?
Explanation
The Kishangarh school is characterized by elongated faces with pointed features and eyes shaped like lotus petals or bows. Its landscapes often feature deep blue waters with blooming pink lotuses, utilizing a palette dominated by white and pink colors. Central themes revolve around the divine love of Radha and Krishna, personified with a lyrical grace and romanticism that is unique to this style.
Q6376. Which of the following statements best describes the contribution of Peshwa Madhav Rao to the Maratha Empire?
Explanation
Peshwa Madhav Rao I restored Maratha power and prestige within about a decade of Panipat.
Q6377. The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Assertion (A): The Central Vigilance Commission is not an investigating agency.
Reason (R): The CVC gets the investigation done either through the CBI or through chief vigilance officers in government organizations.
Assertion (A): The Central Vigilance Commission is not an investigating agency.
Reason (R): The CVC gets the investigation done either through the CBI or through chief vigilance officers in government organizations.
Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission is primarily an advisory and supervisory body rather than a hands-on investigating agency. It does not have its own large investigative wing for field inquiries.
Q6378. Identify the incorrect statement concerning the cooperative credit structure for farmers in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rajasthan’s short-term cooperative credit system is three-tiered. Primary Agricultural Credit Societies operate at the village level, and Central Cooperative Banks function at the district level. Statement two is incorrect because the Rajasthan State Cooperative Bank is the apex body at the state level. It provides leadership and refinance facilities to the district-level banks, ensuring a smooth flow of agricultural credit.
Q6379. In the context of the Kishangarh school, the theme of ‘Bani Thani’ is most appropriately interpreted as the personification of:
Explanation
In the context of the Kishangarh school, the theme of ‘Bani Thani’ is most appropriately interpreted as the personification of Radha. The stylized features and the divine aura of the painting reflect the spiritual and romantic ideals of the Vallabha sect. By depicting Bani Thani as Radha, the artists visually represented the mystical union and devotion that were central to the court’s culture.
Q6380. Consider the following statements regarding the role of Mahadji Scindia in the post-Panipat period:
I. He reorganized his army with the help of European officers like Benoit de Boigne.
II. He escorted the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II back to Delhi in 1771 and became his protector.
III. He abolished the position of the Peshwa and declared himself the Chhatrapati.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He reorganized his army with the help of European officers like Benoit de Boigne.
II. He escorted the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II back to Delhi in 1771 and became his protector.
III. He abolished the position of the Peshwa and declared himself the Chhatrapati.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Mahadji Scindia reorganised his army with European officers such as de Boigne and in 1771 took Shah Alam II back to Delhi. He did not abolish the Peshwa or declare himself Chhatrapati, so III is wrong.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6371 | (d) Eric Dickinson and Dr. Faiyaz Ali |
| 6372 | (d) Immediate disintegration of the Confederacy into warring states |
| 6373 | (c) 2003 |
| 6374 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 6375 | (b) I, II, III, IV, and V |
| 6376 | (b) Recovery of Maratha power and prestige within a decade of Panipat |
| 6377 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 6378 | (b) Central Cooperative Banks (CCBs) function at the state level as the apex body. |
| 6379 | (c) Radha |
| 6380 | (a) I and II only |
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