Q861. Which of the following best describes the reason Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the heart and soul of the Constitution?
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Q862. Which of the following highlights the most appropriate economic significance of the Danube River in Europe?
Explanation
The Danube River is of immense economic importance due to its role as a transnational transportation corridor. It flows through ten countries and serves as a vital link between Central and Eastern Europe. By connecting several major capital cities and industrial regions, it facilitates large-scale trade, navigation, and regional integration, making it one of the world’s most significant international waterways.
Q863. What are the three dimensions measured by the Gender Inequality Index?
Explanation
Gender-based disparities are evaluated through three specific lenses. Reproductive health is assessed via maternal mortality and adolescent birth rates, while empowerment is measured by parliamentary representation and educational attainment. Finally, labor market participation reflects economic engagement. This multidimensional approach highlights the lost potential in human development resulting from the inequalities existing between women and men in a modern society.
Q864. Which of the following is the fundamental function of an Operating System (OS)?
Explanation
An operating system is the most fundamental system software that acts as an intermediary between the computer user and the hardware. Its primary functions include memory management, process scheduling, file system organization, and device communication. By efficiently allocating resources and providing a consistent interface, the OS ensures that various applications can run smoothly and securely on the underlying hardware components.
Q865. Consider the following statements regarding Persian archival sources:
I. ‘Akhbarat-i-Darbar-i-Mualla’ provides daily proceedings of the Mughal court.
II. ‘Ruqqa’ was a type of informal letter or note.
III. ‘Sanad’ refers to an official document granting certain rights or privileges.
IV. ‘Khas-Rukka’ was a letter written by the Rajput ruler in his own handwriting.
V. ‘Arzdasht’ was an order issued by a Mughal noble to a subordinate.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. ‘Akhbarat-i-Darbar-i-Mualla’ provides daily proceedings of the Mughal court.
II. ‘Ruqqa’ was a type of informal letter or note.
III. ‘Sanad’ refers to an official document granting certain rights or privileges.
IV. ‘Khas-Rukka’ was a letter written by the Rajput ruler in his own handwriting.
V. ‘Arzdasht’ was an order issued by a Mughal noble to a subordinate.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Persian archival sources include a variety of documents essential for historical research. Akhbarat provided court proceedings, while Ruqqa and Sanad represented informal letters and official grants, respectively. A Khas-Rukka was a personal letter from a ruler. However, an Arzdasht was actually a petition or report sent by a subordinate to a superior, rather than an order issued to a subordinate.
Q866. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Rigvedic society.
Explanation
Rigvedic society was organized around tribal and kinship lines but was not characterized by the rigid, hereditary caste system that emerged later. Social divisions were fluid and primarily based on occupation or color. There is no evidence for the practice of untouchability during this early phase. Life revolved around patriarchal families, and the community enjoyed pastimes like dicing and chariot racing.
Q867. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution provides protection in respect of conviction for offences. Which of the following principles is NOT covered under this Article?
Explanation
Article 20 offers protection against arbitrary and excessive punishment through three principles: ex-post-facto laws, double jeopardy, and self-incrimination. Preventive detention is not covered under Article 20; instead, it is addressed under Article 22. Article 22 provides specific safeguards for persons arrested under ordinary laws and those detained under preventive detention laws, forming a separate category of protection.
Q868. Consider the following statements about the Caspian Sea:
I. It is technically classified as the world’s largest lake by surface area.
II. It is an endorheic basin with no natural outflows to the global ocean.
III. The Volga River is the primary source of its freshwater inflow.
IV. It contains strictly freshwater with zero salinity throughout its volume.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is technically classified as the world’s largest lake by surface area.
II. It is an endorheic basin with no natural outflows to the global ocean.
III. The Volga River is the primary source of its freshwater inflow.
IV. It contains strictly freshwater with zero salinity throughout its volume.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Caspian Sea is the largest inland body of water on Earth and is technically classified as a lake. It occupies an endorheic basin, meaning it has no natural outflows. The Volga River provides the majority of its freshwater inflow. Despite this inflow, the sea is not strictly freshwater; it contains significant salinity, making it a brackish environment.
Q869. Which of the following is NOT an indicator used in the computation of the Gender Inequality Index?
Explanation
To measure gender-based inequality, the index looks at reproductive health, empowerment, and economic activity. Specific indicators include maternal mortality, adolescent birth rates, parliamentary seat shares, and education levels. While health is a core dimension, this specific index focuses on reproductive health outcomes rather than general life expectancy, which is already captured in other development metrics used by the international community.
Q870. Consider the following statements about the Linux operating system:
I. It is an open-source operating system.
II. It is based on the Unix OS architecture.
III. Its kernel was originally developed by Linus Torvalds.
IV. It is strictly available only as a Command Line Interface (CLI).
V. Android OS is built on a modified Linux kernel.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is an open-source operating system.
II. It is based on the Unix OS architecture.
III. Its kernel was originally developed by Linus Torvalds.
IV. It is strictly available only as a Command Line Interface (CLI).
V. Android OS is built on a modified Linux kernel.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Linux is an influential open-source operating system based on Unix architecture, with a kernel originally developed by Linus Torvalds. It is widely utilized across various platforms, including Android mobile devices. Contrary to the idea that it is strictly a command-line interface, most modern Linux distributions offer sophisticated graphical user interfaces, making the system accessible to both developers and everyday users.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 861 | (a) It makes Fundamental Rights judicially enforceable by the Supreme Court. |
| 862 | (a) It connects major capitals as a transnational transport route |
| 863 | (a) Health, Empowerment, and Labor Participation |
| 864 | (a) Managing computer hardware and software resources |
| 865 | (a) I, II, III, and IV |
| 866 | (b) Society was distinctly divided into rigid, untouchable castes. |
| 867 | (b) Preventive detention |
| 868 | (a) I, II, and III only |
| 869 | (b) Female life expectancy at birth |
| 870 | (a) I, II, III, and V only |
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