Q8341. In which year was Section 124A (Sedition) formally inserted into the Indian Penal Code (IPC) through an amendment to curb political dissent?
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Q8342. The Banganga river, significant for eastern Rajasthan, originates from which of the following locations?
Explanation
The Banganga River originates from the Bairath Hills in the Jaipur Gramin district of Rajasthan. Historically linked to the Mahabharata, it flows through Jaipur, Dausa, and Bharatpur. While it was once a tributary of the Yamuna, it now often disappears in the plains of Bharatpur before reaching its destination, thus being reclassified as a river belonging to the internal drainage system.
Q8343. How does the State Finance Commission attempt to reduce inter-district fiscal disparities?
Explanation
To address fiscal inequalities among districts, the State Finance Commission uses a horizontal devolution formula that includes equity-based criteria. By giving more weight to factors like regional backwardness and the distance from the highest per capita income, the commission ensures that poorer regions receive more resources. This approach helps bridge the developmental gap and provides disadvantaged areas with the necessary financial support.
Q8344. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The colonial census required individuals to rigidly define their caste and religious identities, often hardening previously fluid social boundaries.
Statement II: Herbert Hope Risley used the 1901 census to officially rank castes in an order of social precedence, which was widely accepted without protest by Indian social groups.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: The colonial census required individuals to rigidly define their caste and religious identities, often hardening previously fluid social boundaries.
Statement II: Herbert Hope Risley used the 1901 census to officially rank castes in an order of social precedence, which was widely accepted without protest by Indian social groups.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The colonial census made people state their caste and religion, which hardened social boundaries, so Statement I is true. Risley’s caste ranking in 1901 was not accepted without protest, so Statement II is false.
Q8345. The post of Superintendent of Police (SP) in a district is usually held by an officer belonging to which service?
Explanation
The position of Superintendent of Police in a district is typically occupied by a member of the Indian Police Service. This All India Service ensures that senior police leadership is professionally trained and maintains high standards of administration across the country. In some cases, senior officers from the Rajasthan Police Service may also be promoted to hold this vital post.
Q8346. The Banganga river is sometimes referred to as ‘Rindhit Nadi’ (Beheaded River). Which of the following concepts best explains this classification?
Explanation
The Banganga is termed a ‘Beheaded River’ or ‘Rindhit Nadi’ because its lower course has effectively been cut off from its original destination. Previously, it joined the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh. However, due to reduced water flow and siltation, it now terminates within the plains of Bharatpur. This shift from an open to an internal drainage pattern is a notable change.
Q8347. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The lowering of the maximum age limit for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination from 21 to 19 years by Lord Lytton was a deliberate policy of racial discrimination.
Reason (R): The primary intention was to make it virtually impossible for Indian candidates to travel to England and compete successfully against British candidates.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The lowering of the maximum age limit for the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination from 21 to 19 years by Lord Lytton was a deliberate policy of racial discrimination.
Reason (R): The primary intention was to make it virtually impossible for Indian candidates to travel to England and compete successfully against British candidates.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
Lord Lytton lowered the ICS age limit from 21 to 19, which made it very hard for Indians to travel to England and compete. This was a deliberate act of racial discrimination, so R explains A.
Q8348. What is the most appropriate description of the SP’s relationship with the District Magistrate (DM) regarding law and order?
Explanation
The relationship between the Superintendent of Police and the District Magistrate is based on a model of mutual coordination rather than total subordination. While the SP maintains independence in the internal administration and professional management of the police force, they must work closely with the DM on matters concerning public order, crime control, and district safety.
Q8349. Consider the following statements regarding the Gambhir river:
I. It originates from the hills of Karauli district.
II. It flows through Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur before entering Uttar Pradesh.
III. It directly joins the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh.
IV. The famous Panchana Dam is constructed on the confluence of its tributaries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. It originates from the hills of Karauli district.
II. It flows through Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur, and Dholpur before entering Uttar Pradesh.
III. It directly joins the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh.
IV. The famous Panchana Dam is constructed on the confluence of its tributaries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Gambhir river rises in the hills of Karauli district and flows through Sawai Madhopur, Bharatpur and Dholpur before entering Uttar Pradesh, where it joins the Yamuna. The Panchana Dam is built at the confluence of its tributaries. All four statements are correct.
Q8350. Consider the following major heads of expenditure for local bodies:
I. Payment of salaries and administrative expenses
II. Provision of core civic services like street lighting and sanitation
III. Defense procurement and border security
Which of the above identified expenditure heads are valid for local bodies?
I. Payment of salaries and administrative expenses
II. Provision of core civic services like street lighting and sanitation
III. Defense procurement and border security
Which of the above identified expenditure heads are valid for local bodies?
Explanation
Local bodies are responsible for administrative costs, including salaries, and the provision of essential civic amenities such as sanitation and street lighting. These constitute their primary expenditure heads. In contrast, national security and defense procurement are exclusive functions of the Union Government. Local government spending is strictly confined to the functions and duties devolved to them under the constitutional and state legal frameworks.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8341 | (b) 1870 |
| 8342 | (a) Bairath Hills |
| 8343 | (a) Assigning higher weightage to backwardness and per capita income distance in the horizontal devolution formula |
| 8344 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 8345 | (d) Indian Police Service |
| 8346 | (d) It fails to reach the Yamuna and spreads into the Bharatpur plains. |
| 8347 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 8348 | (b) Independence in internal affairs but coordinating with DM |
| 8349 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
| 8350 | (a) I and II |
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