Q6491. The ‘Syahi-Begar’ technique, utilizing red and black colors derived from alum and iron rust, is the hallmark of which printing style?
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Q6492. In Maratha administrative terms, the ‘Chauthai’ refers to one-fourth of the revenue. Within the Chauth collected, a 25 percent share was reserved for the Chhatrapati. What was this specific share called?
Explanation
The share of Chauth set aside for the Chhatrapati was called Babti.
Q6493. The ‘Middle Gangetic Plain Region’ primarily encompasses the agricultural zones of which two major Indian states known for high population density and intensive subsistence farming?
Explanation
The Middle Gangetic Plain region covers the agricultural zones of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, which have a high population density and intensive subsistence farming.
Q6494. In the context of Rajasthan’s block printing, what does the term ‘Chhipa’ refer to?
Explanation
In the context of Rajasthan’s block printing, the term ‘Chhipa’ refers to the traditional community of artisans who are engaged in the craft of printing and dyeing fabric. This community has preserved the intricate techniques of block printing for generations, passing down knowledge of natural dyes and pattern creation. They are central to the textile economy of regions like Sanganer, Bagru, and Barmer.
Q6495. Match List-I (Mughal/Afghan General) with
List-II (Associated Event in Maratha History) and select the correct answer:
List I: (Mughal/Afghan General)
A. Shaista Khan
B. Afzal Khan
C. Jai Singh
D. Ahmad Shah Abdali
List II: (Associated Event in Maratha History)
i. Battle of Pratapgad
ii. Night attack at Pune
iii. Third Battle of Panipat
iv. Treaty of Purandar
List-II (Associated Event in Maratha History) and select the correct answer:
List I: (Mughal/Afghan General)
A. Shaista Khan
B. Afzal Khan
C. Jai Singh
D. Ahmad Shah Abdali
List II: (Associated Event in Maratha History)
i. Battle of Pratapgad
ii. Night attack at Pune
iii. Third Battle of Panipat
iv. Treaty of Purandar
Explanation
Shaista Khan was attacked in a night raid at Pune, Afzal Khan was killed at Pratapgad, Jai Singh is linked with the Treaty of Purandar and Ahmad Shah Abdali with the Third Battle of Panipat. This gives A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii.
Q6496. Several challenges plague Indian agriculture. Which of the following is an institutional challenge rather than a technological or environmental one?
Explanation
Groundwater depletion, lack of high-yielding seeds and pest attacks are technological or environmental problems. Fragmentation of landholdings is an institutional challenge, since it comes from the structure of land ownership.
Q6497. Read the following statements carefully and select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Assertion (A): Bagru prints are ecologically sustainable and traditionally use natural vegetable dyes.
Reason (R): Harda (Myrobalan) is used extensively in Bagru printing to give the cloth a yellowish tinge and act as a mordant for other colors to adhere.
Assertion (A): Bagru prints are ecologically sustainable and traditionally use natural vegetable dyes.
Reason (R): Harda (Myrobalan) is used extensively in Bagru printing to give the cloth a yellowish tinge and act as a mordant for other colors to adhere.
Explanation
Bagru prints are celebrated for being ecologically sustainable due to their use of natural vegetable dyes. The extensive use of Harda, or Myrobalan, is a key part of this process; it gives the cloth a characteristic yellowish tinge and serves as a vital mordant. This ensures that subsequent natural colors adhere properly to the fabric, demonstrating the sophisticated traditional knowledge.
Q6498. Which of the following pairs related to Maratha revenue administration is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
Chauth was a tribute paid to avoid attack, Sardeshmukhi was an extra ten per cent levy and the Mirasdar was a peasant with hereditary rights. The Deshmukh was a hereditary local revenue officer, not an appointee of the Peshwa for crown lands, so B is incorrect.
Q6499. Match the vegetable crop in List-I with its significant producing state in List-II.
| Vegetable Crop | State |
|---|---|
| A. Onion | i. Uttar Pradesh |
| B. Potato | ii. Maharashtra |
| C. Tomato | iii. Kerala |
| D. Tapioca (Cassava) | iv. Andhra Pradesh |
Explanation
Onion is grown mostly in Maharashtra, potato in Uttar Pradesh, tomato in Andhra Pradesh and tapioca in Kerala. This gives A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii.
Q6500. Which famous printing style of Rajasthan is characterized by printing on both sides of the fabric, predominantly using blue and red colors with complex geometric patterns?
Explanation
The Azrakh print is a famous style from the Barmer region characterized by intricate geometric patterns printed on both sides of the fabric. It predominantly utilizes blue and red colors derived from indigo and madder. This complex process involves multiple stages of resist-dyeing and printing, resulting in highly durable and culturally significant textiles used by various local communities in the desert.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6491 | (d) Bagru Print |
| 6492 | (a) Babti |
| 6493 | (a) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar |
| 6494 | (c) Traditional community of artisans engaged in block printing |
| 6495 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 6496 | (d) Fragmentation of landholdings |
| 6497 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 6498 | (b) Deshmukh - Revenue officials appointed directly by the Peshwa to manage crown lands |
| 6499 | (b) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 6500 | (d) Azrakh Print |
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