Q771. Article 25 guarantees freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion. This right is subject to:
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Q772. Which of the following countries does NOT share a coastline with the Caspian Sea?
Explanation
The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water and is bordered by five specific countries. These nations include Russia to the northwest, Kazakhstan to the northeast, Turkmenistan to the southeast, Iran to the south, and Azerbaijan to the southwest. Uzbekistan, while located in Central Asia, is landlocked and does not share a coastline with the Caspian Sea.
Q773. In the computation of the Education Index for the HDI, what are the maximum goalpost values assigned to expected years of schooling and mean years of schooling, respectively?
Explanation
In the calculation of the knowledge dimension, specific upper limits are set for normalization purposes. The maximum value for the expected time a child spends in school is established at eighteen years. For adults, the maximum value for the average time spent in education is fifteen years. These goalposts allow for the consistent scaling of indicators across different countries and periods.
Q774. Select the correct order of computer memory hierarchy starting from the fastest access speed to the slowest.
Explanation
The memory hierarchy in a computer is organized by speed and proximity to the processor. Registers located within the CPU are the fastest, followed closely by cache memory. RAM serves as the main working memory with moderate speeds, while magnetic disks represent slower secondary storage. This structure balances high-performance needs with the cost and capacity requirements of data storage.
Q775. Which of the following inscriptions provides information about a guild of silk weavers and the construction of a Sun temple?
Explanation
The Mandasor Inscription of 436 AD is historically significant for documenting the migration of a guild of silk weavers from the Lata region to Mandasor. It details how the guild members, despite changing their professions, collectively funded the construction and subsequent repair of a magnificent Sun temple. This record highlights the economic prosperity and social mobility of guilds in antiquity.
Q776. Which of the following is an incorrect pair regarding the socio-economic terms of the Vedic period?
Explanation
Several terms defined the socio-economic activities of the Vedic period. Vrihi referred to rice, while Godhuma and Yava represented wheat and barley, respectively. However, the term Takshan specifically denoted a carpenter, not a weaver. Weaving was another vital craft, but it was identified by different terminology. Accurate identification of these terms is essential for understanding the occupational diversity of the era.
Q777. Match the articles in List I with the subject matter in List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Article | Subject Matter |
|---|---|
| A. Article 25 | i. Freedom to manage religious affairs |
| B. Article 26 | ii. Freedom from attending religious instruction |
| C. Article 27 | iii. Freedom of conscience and free practice of religion |
| D. Article 28 | iv. Freedom from payment of taxes for promotion of any religion |
Explanation
Articles 25 to 28 cover the Right to Freedom of Religion. Article 25 deals with freedom of conscience and free practice. Article 26 allows for managing religious affairs. Article 27 prohibits taxes for religious promotion, and Article 28 provides freedom from attending religious instructions in state-funded institutions. This structure ensures a secular state while protecting individual and collective religious rights.
Q778. Which of the following pairs of River and its Outfall is correctly matched?
Explanation
Correct identification of river outfalls is essential in physical geography. The Danube River drains into the Black Sea, not the Red Sea. The Rhine River flows into the North Sea, while the Lena River empties into the Arctic Ocean. The Thames River, which flows through London, correctly discharges its waters into the North Sea via the Thames Estuary.
Q779. Which of the following statements about the components of the HDI is incorrect?
Explanation
The composite measure for human development is calculated using indicators for health, knowledge, and income, all of which are normalized through specific goalposts. The final index value always falls between zero and one, with higher values indicating greater progress. It uses national income in purchasing power parity terms and sets a minimum life expectancy baseline to ensure accurate comparative analysis.
Q780. Which fundamental technology differentiates a Solid State Drive (SSD) from a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
Explanation
Solid State Drives differ from Hard Disk Drives primarily by utilizing NAND-based flash memory instead of rotating magnetic platters and mechanical read-write heads. This lack of moving parts makes SSDs significantly faster, more durable, and quieter than HDDs. Because they store data electronically on chips, SSDs offer nearly instantaneous data access speeds, drastically improving system boot times and application loading.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 771 | (b) Public order, morality, and health |
| 772 | (b) Uzbekistan |
| 773 | (b) 18 years and 15 years |
| 774 | (b) Registers, Cache, RAM, Magnetic Disk |
| 775 | (b) Mandasor Inscription |
| 776 | (b) Takshan - Weaver |
| 777 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 778 | (b) Thames River - North Sea |
| 779 | (b) The HDI score ranges from 1 to 100 |
| 780 | (b) Use of NAND flash memory |
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