Q781. The Mandasor inscription (436 AD) mentions the reign of which Gupta emperor during whose time the guild of silk-weavers migrated from Lata?
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Q782. Consider the following statements regarding the Later Vedic political changes:
I. The concept of territorial identity (Janapada) began to replace tribal identity (Jana).
II. Elaborate sacrifices like Rajasuya and Ashvamedha enhanced royal power.
III. The king maintained a large, permanent standing army paid in cash.
IV. The power of popular assemblies like the Sabha and Samiti significantly declined.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
I. The concept of territorial identity (Janapada) began to replace tribal identity (Jana).
II. Elaborate sacrifices like Rajasuya and Ashvamedha enhanced royal power.
III. The king maintained a large, permanent standing army paid in cash.
IV. The power of popular assemblies like the Sabha and Samiti significantly declined.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Explanation
While the Later Vedic period saw increased royal power through elaborate rituals like the Rajasuya, the king did not yet maintain a permanent standing army paid in cash. Military forces were still primarily composed of tribal militias mobilized during conflicts. Regular taxation and a professional military apparatus only became fully established during the subsequent Mahajanapada period as territorial states became more complex.
Q783. Which of the following statements about Article 29 is correct?
Explanation
Article 29 provides for the protection of the interests of minorities. It states that any section of citizens residing in India having a distinct language, script, or culture has the right to conserve the same. Notably, this right is not restricted to religious or linguistic minorities but extends to all sections of citizens, ensuring cultural preservation.
Q784. Consider the following statements regarding the Great Lakes of North America:
I. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
II. Lake Michigan is located entirely within the United States.
III. Lake Erie is connected to Lake Ontario by the Niagara River.
IV. All five Great Lakes share a direct border with Canada.
V. They were primarily formed by glacial action during the Pleistocene epoch.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area.
II. Lake Michigan is located entirely within the United States.
III. Lake Erie is connected to Lake Ontario by the Niagara River.
IV. All five Great Lakes share a direct border with Canada.
V. They were primarily formed by glacial action during the Pleistocene epoch.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The North American Great Lakes are massive freshwater bodies formed primarily by glacial action during the Pleistocene epoch. Lake Superior is the largest by surface area globally. Lake Michigan is the only one situated entirely within the United States. While most share a border with Canada, Michigan does not. Lake Erie connects to Lake Ontario through the Niagara River.
Q785. Read the following statements carefully:
Statement I: The HDI utilizes Gross National Income rather than Gross Domestic Product to reflect the income retained by residents of a country.
Statement II: Remittances received from abroad are excluded from Gross National Income calculations.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The HDI utilizes Gross National Income rather than Gross Domestic Product to reflect the income retained by residents of a country.
Statement II: Remittances received from abroad are excluded from Gross National Income calculations.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The index utilizes national income rather than domestic product because it better reflects the economic resources actually retained by a country’s residents. This calculation includes funds sent from citizens working abroad, which are vital for living standards in many nations. Unlike domestic product, which only counts local production, national income captures these international transfers, providing a more accurate resource measure.
Q786. Which of the following is an incorrect pair of hardware devices?
Explanation
Hardware devices are classified as input or output based on the direction of data flow relative to the computer. Scanners and barcode readers are input devices because they send data to the computer, while plotters are output devices that produce physical drawings. A microphone is an input device because it converts sound waves into digital signals for the computer to process.
Q787. What is the main subject matter of the Barli inscription, considered one of the oldest inscriptions found in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Barli Inscription, found in the Ajmer district, is considered one of the oldest inscriptions in Rajasthan, dating back to the pre-Christian era. It records the dedication of a Jain temple or shrine and is notable for its reference to the Jain era. This makes it an invaluable source for understanding the early spread and institutionalization of Jainism in northern India.
Q788. The Varna system definitively crystallized into four distinct hereditary classes during which phase?
Explanation
The Varna system, which originated as a flexible division of labor based on color and occupation, became rigid and hereditary during the Later Vedic period. Society crystallized into four distinct classes: Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. This period established the religious and social hierarchies that defined later Indian social structure, with ritual purity and birth determining one’s status and duties.
Q789. Consider the following statements regarding Article 32:
I. It is itself a Fundamental Right.
II. The Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction to issue writs under it.
III. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.
IV. The right guaranteed by this Article cannot be suspended except as otherwise provided by the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is itself a Fundamental Right.
II. The Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction to issue writs under it.
III. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.
IV. The right guaranteed by this Article cannot be suspended except as otherwise provided by the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Article 32 is a Fundamental Right that makes other rights enforceable. Dr. Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution. Its suspension is only permitted as per constitutional provisions. One statement is incorrect because the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article 32 is original but not exclusive, as High Courts share concurrent powers under Article 226.
Q790. Read the following statements regarding the classification of rivers and select the correct option:
Statement I: A consequent river initiates its flow according to the general slope of a newly uplifted land surface.
Statement II: A subsequent river generally flows parallel to the regional strike of the underlying rock layers, often developing along zones of weaker rock.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: A consequent river initiates its flow according to the general slope of a newly uplifted land surface.
Statement II: A subsequent river generally flows parallel to the regional strike of the underlying rock layers, often developing along zones of weaker rock.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
River classification is based on the relationship between flow and geological structure. A consequent river develops its course by following the initial slope of a newly formed land surface. A subsequent river is a tributary that develops later, typically flowing along the strike of the underlying rock strata or following zones of weaker rock that are easily eroded by water.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 781 | (a) Kumargupta I |
| 782 | (b) III only |
| 783 | (a) It allows any section of citizens to conserve their distinct language, script, or culture. |
| 784 | (b) I, II, III, and V |
| 785 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 786 | (a) Microphone - Output device |
| 787 | (c) It marks the dedication of a Jain shrine and mentions the Jain era. |
| 788 | (c) Later Vedic Period |
| 789 | (b) I, III and IV |
| 790 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
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