Q7721. The proposed Jaipur Metro Phase 2 route is planned to provide connectivity between which two major points?
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Q7722. Identify the correct statement regarding the Baneshwar tribal fair:
Explanation
One of the most important religious rituals at the Baneshwar Fair is the immersion of the ashes of the deceased. Tribal devotees, particularly the Bhils, travel to the holy confluence of the Mahi, Som, and Jakham rivers to perform these final rites for their ancestors. This practice underscores the fair’s role as a site for spiritual salvation and communal remembrance.
Q7723. Identify the odd one out among the provisions imposed on the Sikh state following the First Anglo-Sikh War.
Explanation
Following the First Anglo-Sikh War, the British did not immediately annex Punjab. Instead, they imposed a heavy war indemnity, reduced the size of the Sikh standing army, and annexed the fertile Jalandhar Doab. Total annexation only occurred later in 1849, after the Second Anglo-Sikh War, when Lord Dalhousie decided to bring the entire province under direct British imperial rule.
Q7724. In the context of Secretariat delays and inefficiency, the concept of "red-tapism" primarily refers to:
Explanation
Red-tapism describes a situation where rigid adherence to formal rules, regulations, and hierarchical procedures hinders efficient decision-making. In the Secretariat, this often results from multiple layers of file review and an over-reliance on traditional protocols. While rules ensure accountability, their excessive application can lead to significant delays in policy implementation, negatively impacting the delivery of public services and governance.
Q7725. Consider the following statements regarding India’s defence manufacturing sector:
I. Ordnance factories are primarily responsible for producing arms, ammunition, and equipment for the armed forces.
II. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) strictly engages in manufacturing commercial civilian aircraft.
III. The government has aggressively promoted indigenisation and increased the FDI limit in defence manufacturing to boost self-reliance.
Which of the given combinations is correct?
I. Ordnance factories are primarily responsible for producing arms, ammunition, and equipment for the armed forces.
II. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) strictly engages in manufacturing commercial civilian aircraft.
III. The government has aggressively promoted indigenisation and increased the FDI limit in defence manufacturing to boost self-reliance.
Which of the given combinations is correct?
Explanation
India’s defense sector is undergoing significant transformation through increased private participation and foreign investment. Ordnance factories traditionally provided essential hardware, and their corporatization aims to enhance efficiency. The government promotes indigenization to reduce imports. In contrast, the Defence Research and Development Organisation focuses on military technology rather than commercial civilian aircraft, which falls under the purview of other specialized entities.
Q7726. The Desert Festival is an annual cultural extravaganza hosted in which city of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Desert Festival is a premier cultural extravaganza hosted annually in the golden city of Jaisalmer. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Thar Desert and the Jaisalmer Fort, the festival showcases the vibrant heritage of Rajasthan. It features various folk performances, camel races, and traditional competitions, attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists to the region.
Q7727. Consider the following statements regarding the Treaty of Lahore (March 1846):
I. It formally recognized Dalip Singh as the Maharaja of Punjab.
II. The British acquired the territories between the Beas and the Sutlej.
III. The Sikh state had to sell Kashmir to Gulab Singh to pay the war indemnity.
IV. Rani Jindan was removed from her position as Regent.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It formally recognized Dalip Singh as the Maharaja of Punjab.
II. The British acquired the territories between the Beas and the Sutlej.
III. The Sikh state had to sell Kashmir to Gulab Singh to pay the war indemnity.
IV. Rani Jindan was removed from her position as Regent.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Treaty of Lahore in March 1846 recognized Dalip Singh as Maharaja and ceded the territory between the Beas and Sutlej rivers to the British. Additionally, the Sikh state was forced to cede Kashmir, which the British subsequently sold to Gulab Singh to settle part of the war indemnity. Rani Jindan remained regent initially, but her power was curtailed later.
Q7728. Which constitutional article explicitly outlines the structure and specific hierarchy of the State Secretariat?
Explanation
The Indian Constitution provides the broad framework for state executive power but does not explicitly detail the internal hierarchy or structural organization of the State Secretariat. Instead, the Secretariat’s organization is governed by the Rules of Business framed by the Governor under Article 166. This allows each state the flexibility to adapt its administrative structure according to its specific needs.
Q7729. The startup ecosystem in India has witnessed the emergence of several "Unicorns." In startup parlance, a Unicorn refers to a privately held startup company valued at over:
Explanation
In the global startup ecosystem, a "Unicorn" is a term used to describe a privately held startup company that has reached a valuation of one billion US dollars or more. This milestone indicates significant investor confidence and market potential. India has seen a rapid rise in the number of such companies across various sectors like fintech, e-commerce, and software.
Q7730. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Assertion (A): The expansion of regional air connectivity in Rajasthan under the UDAN scheme has heavily relied on upgrading existing state government airstrips.
Reason (R): Building completely new greenfield airports in every district of Rajasthan is highly capital intensive and requires extensive land acquisition.
Assertion (A): The expansion of regional air connectivity in Rajasthan under the UDAN scheme has heavily relied on upgrading existing state government airstrips.
Reason (R): Building completely new greenfield airports in every district of Rajasthan is highly capital intensive and requires extensive land acquisition.
Explanation
The expansion of air connectivity in Rajasthan under the UDAN scheme has effectively utilized existing state government airstrips to save costs. Building entirely new greenfield airports in every district is prohibitively expensive and involves complex land acquisition processes. Therefore, upgrading existing infrastructure is a more viable and efficient strategy for improving regional flight accessibility and connecting smaller cities to the network.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7721 | (d) Sitapura to Ambabari |
| 7722 | (b) Ashes of the deceased are immersed in the holy confluence by the tribal devotees. |
| 7723 | (b) The total and immediate annexation of the Punjab into the British Indian Empire. |
| 7724 | (b) Excessive adherence to rules causing decision delays. |
| 7725 | (b) I and III |
| 7726 | (c) Jaisalmer |
| 7727 | (b) I, II, and III only |
| 7728 | (c) No such explicit constitutional provision exists |
| 7729 | (c) $1 Billion |
| 7730 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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