Q6381. Which of the following terms best describes the constitutional or legal nature of the Central Vigilance Commission at present?
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Q6382. Read the following statements about the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Rajasthan:
I. It aims to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss due to non-preventable natural risks.
II. Enrolment under PMFBY is currently optional for farmers.
III. Yield losses due to localized calamities like hailstorms and landslides are assessed at the individual farm level.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. It aims to provide financial support to farmers suffering crop loss due to non-preventable natural risks.
II. Enrolment under PMFBY is currently optional for farmers.
III. Yield losses due to localized calamities like hailstorms and landslides are assessed at the individual farm level.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The PMFBY aims to protect farmers from financial losses caused by natural disasters. Currently, the scheme is optional for all farmers, including those with existing bank loans. For specific localized events like hailstorms or landslides, the assessment of crop damage is conducted at the individual farm level to ensure fair and accurate compensation for the affected farmers in the state.
Q6383. Identify the correct statement regarding the Kangra influence on the Kishangarh school of painting.
Explanation
The Kishangarh school shares deep aesthetic affinities with the Kangra style, particularly in its lyrical grace, soft color palette, and romantic atmosphere. This influence is visible in the delicate rendering of figures and the emphasis on emotional expression and poetic beauty. Both schools prioritized a spiritualized form of romanticism, creating a visual language that beautifully translated devotional poetry into miniature painting.
Q6384. The interference of the British in the internal succession disputes of the Marathas directly triggered the First Anglo-Maratha War. Which disputed claimant to the Peshwaship sought British help by signing the Treaty of Surat (1775)?
Explanation
Raghunath Rao (Raghoba), a claimant to the Peshwaship, signed the Treaty of Surat with the British in 1775, which led to the First Anglo-Maratha War.
Q6385. Match the following committees/cases with their major contribution to the vigilance architecture in India.
| Committees or Cases | Contributions |
|---|---|
| A. Santhanam Committee | i. Recommended the creation of Lokpal and Lokayuktas |
| B. First ARC | ii. Led to statutory status for the CVC |
| C. Vineet Narain Case | iii. Recommended the establishment of the CVC |
| D. Second ARC | iv. Stressed on upgrading the anti-corruption machinery and ethics in governance |
Explanation
The Indian vigilance architecture is the product of several key developments. The Santhanam Committee recommended the creation of the CVC, while the First Administrative Reforms Commission proposed the Lokpal system. The Vineet Narain case was crucial in securing statutory status for the CVC. Finally, the Second Administrative Reforms Commission emphasized upgrading anti-corruption machinery and promoting ethics in governance.
Q6386. Match the schools of painting in List I with the distinctive eye shapes in List II and select the correct answer from the options given.
| School of Painting | Distinctive Eye Shape |
|---|---|
| A. Mewar | i. Almond-shaped eyes |
| B. Kishangarh | ii. Fish-shaped (Meenakshi) eyes |
| C. Jodhpur | iii. Lotus petal or bow-shaped eyes |
| D. Jaipur | iv. Pointed, bird-like eyes |
Explanation
Each Rajasthani school developed distinct ways of depicting facial features, especially the eyes. The Mewar school is known for fish-shaped or Meenakshi eyes, while the Kishangarh school features lotus petal or bow-shaped eyes. The Jodhpur school typically utilizes almond-shaped eyes, and the Jaipur school is identified by pointed, bird-like eyes. These stylistic conventions are key identifiers for scholars and art collectors.
Q6387. During the First Anglo-Maratha War, the British forces suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Marathas, leading to the signing of a convention in 1779. Name the convention.
Explanation
The British were defeated at Wadgaon and signed the Convention of Wadgaon in 1779.
Q6388. Identify the correct statement regarding the origin of the Central Vigilance Commission.
Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission was born out of an executive resolution in February 1964. Its original mandate was to act as the apex body for advising and guiding central government agencies on matters relating to maintenance of integrity in administration. It was designed to provide a unified platform for handling corruption-related information and recommending appropriate disciplinary or preventive measures.
Q6389. At which level do the Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (PCARDBs) generally operate in Rajasthan to provide long-term credit to farmers?
Explanation
Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks operate at the Panchayat Samiti or Tehsil level in Rajasthan. These institutions are specifically designed to provide long-term credit to farmers for investments such as land development, minor irrigation, and the purchase of farm machinery. By functioning at the local level, they ensure that long-term financing is accessible to the rural farming community for asset creation.
Q6390. What role did the Vallabha sect play in the development of the Kishangarh school of painting?
Explanation
The Vallabha sect played a crucial role in the development of the Kishangarh school by inspiring devotional themes centered on Lord Krishna and Radha. The sect’s emphasis on ‘Pushtimarg’ and the celebration of divine love provided the spiritual framework for the artists. This religious influence transformed the courtly art into a medium for expressing deep devotion through highly stylized and romanticized imagery.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6381 | (c) Statutory Body |
| 6382 | (d) I, II, and III |
| 6383 | (d) Its lyrical grace, soft colors, and romanticism share deep aesthetic affinities with the Kangra style. |
| 6384 | (d) Raghunath Rao |
| 6385 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
| 6386 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 6387 | (a) Convention of Wadgaon |
| 6388 | (a) It was formed by an executive resolution to advise Central Government agencies on matters related to vigilance. |
| 6389 | (a) Panchayat Samiti/Tehsil level |
| 6390 | (b) It inspired devotional themes centered on Lord Krishna and Radha. |
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