Q801. The right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions is protected under which Article?
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Q802. Which river in China is characterized by its heavy load of yellow-colored silt sourced from the Loess Plateau?
Explanation
The Huang He, commonly known as the Yellow River, is distinguished by the high volume of yellow-colored silt it carries. This sediment originates from the Loess Plateau, which is composed of fine, wind-blown soil. As the river flows through this region, it erodes the loose material, giving the water its characteristic hue and leading to frequent downstream flooding.
Q803. In which Human Development category does India currently fall according to standard international classifications?
Explanation
Global reports classify nations into four distinct tiers based on their specific composite scores. Based on recent data regarding life expectancy, education, and income, India is currently positioned within the middle tier. This classification indicates significant progress over previous decades while also highlighting the substantial room for improvement required to reach the high or very high development status in the future.
Q804. Which of the following best defines system software?
Explanation
System software consists of programs that control and manage the basic operations of computer hardware and provide a platform for application software to run. The most critical example is the operating system, which handles memory management, process scheduling, and file systems. By coordinating hardware resources, system software ensures that the computer functions efficiently and provides a stable user environment.
Q805. Consider the following statements regarding the Bijolia Inscription:
I. It was engraved in 1170 AD.
II. It provides ancient names of several places, such as Jabalipur for Jalore.
III. It was composed by Gunabhadra.
IV. It documents the genealogy of the Guhilas of Mewar.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It was engraved in 1170 AD.
II. It provides ancient names of several places, such as Jabalipur for Jalore.
III. It was composed by Gunabhadra.
IV. It documents the genealogy of the Guhilas of Mewar.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Bijolia Inscription was engraved in 1170 AD and was composed by Gunabhadra. It is highly valued by historians for providing the ancient names of several regions, such as Jabalipur for Jalore and Shakambhari for Sambhar. While it details the Chauhan lineage, the claim that it documents the Guhilas of Mewar is incorrect, as it focuses on the Chauhans.
Q806. The following question consists of two statements, an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Read them carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): The Later Vedic period saw a noticeable decline in the status of women.
Reason (R): Women were increasingly excluded from political assemblies and denied the right to the Upanayana ceremony.
Assertion (A): The Later Vedic period saw a noticeable decline in the status of women.
Reason (R): Women were increasingly excluded from political assemblies and denied the right to the Upanayana ceremony.
Explanation
The Later Vedic period witnessed a significant decline in the social status of women compared to the earlier era. They were increasingly excluded from political assemblies like the Sabha and Samiti. Furthermore, the denial of the Upanayana ceremony restricted their access to formal education. These changes were closely linked to the rise of patriarchal control within the newly settled agrarian society.
Q807. Arrange the following grounds of non-discrimination in the sequential order they appear in Article 15(1) of the Constitution:
I. Caste
II. Race
III. Sex
IV. Religion
V. Place of birth
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
I. Caste
II. Race
III. Sex
IV. Religion
V. Place of birth
Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
Article 15(1) names the grounds in the order religion, race, caste, sex and place of birth. The correct sequence is IV, II, I, III, V.
Q808. Select the correct order of the following major rivers from longest to shortest total length:
Explanation
By the usual measurements the Nile is the longest river, followed by the Amazon, the Yangtze and the Mississippi-Missouri. The order is Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi-Missouri.
Q809. Which of the following trends is NOT historically accurate regarding India’s HDI performance over the last three decades?
Explanation
Over the past thirty years, India has seen a steady rise in its overall development score. This progress is characterized by notable improvements in life expectancy at birth and significant growth in national income per capita. Contrary to stagnation, the average duration of education for the adult population has also increased consistently, contributing to the country’s upward movement in global rankings.
Q810. Consider the following statements comparing compilers and interpreters:
I. A compiler translates the entire source code into machine code at once.
II. An interpreter translates and executes the code line by line.
III. Compiled programs generally run faster than interpreted ones.
IV. Interpreters consume less memory during translation than compilers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. A compiler translates the entire source code into machine code at once.
II. An interpreter translates and executes the code line by line.
III. Compiled programs generally run faster than interpreted ones.
IV. Interpreters consume less memory during translation than compilers.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Compilers and interpreters are distinct translation tools for programming languages. A compiler converts the entire source code into machine code before execution, resulting in faster performance. Conversely, an interpreter translates and executes code line by line, consuming less memory during the process. Understanding these differences is essential for developers when choosing the most appropriate tool for specific software development needs.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 801 | (c) Article 30 |
| 802 | (c) Huang He River |
| 803 | (b) Medium human development |
| 804 | (c) Manages resources and platforms |
| 805 | (a) I, II, and III |
| 806 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 807 | (a) IV, II, I, III, V |
| 808 | (a) Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi- Missouri |
| 809 | (b) India’s mean years of schooling have stagnated without any growth |
| 810 | (d) I, II, III, and IV |
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