Q841. Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of the inscriptions of Rajasthan from oldest to newest?
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Q842. According to Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the original homeland of the Aryans was:
Explanation
Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, proposed that the original homeland of the Aryans was Tibet. He based this conclusion on his interpretation of Vedic texts and geographical references found within them. His theory was one of several nineteenth-century attempts to identify the roots of the Indo- Aryan people, differing from theories suggesting Central Asia or the Arctic.
Q843. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Article 24 of the Constitution:
Explanation
Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, or hazardous occupations. However, it does not explicitly ban employment in harmless or innocent work. Over time, statutory laws like the Child Labour Act have become stricter, but the constitutional provision itself specifically targets hazardous sectors to protect the health and safety of young children.
Q844. Consider the following statements about the Congo River:
I. It possesses the second largest drainage basin in the world by area.
II. It flows extensively through dense equatorial rainforests.
III. It discharges completely into a large inland lake without reaching the ocean.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It possesses the second largest drainage basin in the world by area.
II. It flows extensively through dense equatorial rainforests.
III. It discharges completely into a large inland lake without reaching the ocean.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Congo River is a major African waterway with the world’s second-largest drainage basin. It is characterized by its course through extensive equatorial rainforests. Contrary to some inland systems, the Congo River does not discharge into a lake; it flows all the way to the western coast of the continent and empties directly into the Atlantic Ocean.
Q845. Read the following statements carefully:
Statement I: The Gender Development Index utilizes the exact same three basic dimensions as the standard Human Development Index.
Statement II: The Gender Development Index estimates the estimated earned income for women and men separately to measure the standard of living dimension.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Gender Development Index utilizes the exact same three basic dimensions as the standard Human Development Index.
Statement II: The Gender Development Index estimates the estimated earned income for women and men separately to measure the standard of living dimension.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
To measure gender-based development gaps, the index uses the same core dimensions of health, education, and standard of living as the standard measure. It calculates separate scores for men and women by using sex-disaggregated data. For the economic dimension, it estimates earned income for each group separately, allowing for a direct comparison of the resources available to women and men.
Q846. Which of the following correctly defines firmware?
Explanation
Firmware is a specific class of computer software that provides the low-level control for a device’s specific hardware. Usually stored on non-volatile memory devices like ROM, EPROM, or flash memory, it remains intact even when power is lost. Firmware acts as a permanent set of instructions that allows hardware to communicate with other software, ensuring the device operates correctly.
Q847. In the archival records of the Rajput states, what information did the ‘Tozi’ records primarily contain?
Explanation
In the administrative archives of Rajput states, Tozi records served as vital sources of statistical data. They contained detailed information regarding land revenue collections, agricultural yields, and the classification of lands. These records are essential for modern historians to analyze the economic health, taxation policies, and agricultural patterns that sustained the princely states during the late medieval and colonial eras.
Q848. Consider the following statements regarding the Dasarajna (Battle of Ten Kings):
I. It was fought on the banks of the river Parushni.
II. It was a conflict between the Bharatas led by Sudas and a confederacy of ten kings.
III. The victory of the ten kings led to the immediate establishment of the Kuru kingdom.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. It was fought on the banks of the river Parushni.
II. It was a conflict between the Bharatas led by Sudas and a confederacy of ten kings.
III. The victory of the ten kings led to the immediate establishment of the Kuru kingdom.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Battle of the Ten Kings, or Dasarajna, was a pivotal conflict fought on the banks of the river Parushni. It involved the Bharata tribe, led by King Sudas, against a confederacy of ten other tribes. The victory of Sudas established the dominance of the Bharatas, though the subsequent Kuru kingdom resulted from the later amalgamation of the Bharatas and Purus.
Q849. Consider the following cases related to Article 21:
I. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
II. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
III. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Which of the above case(s) marks a shift from procedure established by law to due process of law in Indian jurisprudence?
I. A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras
II. Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India
III. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Which of the above case(s) marks a shift from procedure established by law to due process of law in Indian jurisprudence?
Explanation
In the Maneka Gandhi case, the Supreme Court moved away from the narrow interpretation of procedure established by law used in the A.K. Gopalan case. The Court ruled that any procedure must be just, fair, and reasonable, effectively introducing the American concept of substantive due process into Article 21. This expansion significantly strengthened the protection of personal liberty.
Q850. Identify the odd one out from the following list of lakes based on their water salinity profile.
Explanation
Lakes can be broadly categorized as freshwater or saline based on their mineral content. The Caspian Sea, the Dead Sea, and the Aral Sea are all known for their significant salinity levels, often existing in endorheic basins. Lake Superior, one of the North American Great Lakes, is a freshwater body. Thus, it is the exception among these saline examples.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 841 | (a) Barli Inscription, Ghosundi Inscription, Bijolia Inscription, Kumbhalgarh Inscription |
| 842 | (b) Tibet |
| 843 | (b) It completely bans the employment of children in harmless and innocent work. |
| 844 | (b) III only |
| 845 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 846 | (b) Low-level ROM-based hardware control |
| 847 | (c) Statistical data regarding land revenue and agricultural production. |
| 848 | (a) I and II only |
| 849 | (b) II only |
| 850 | (c) Lake Superior |
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