Q871. The historical text ‘Prithviraj Raso’, which details the life and battles of Prithviraj Chauhan, was composed by:
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Q872. Consider the following statements about the Yajurveda:
I. It is a ritual Veda containing formulas to be recited by the Adhvaryu priest.
II. It is divided into the Shukla (White) and Krishna (Black) Yajurveda.
III. It contains the earliest references to the doctrine of transmigration of souls.
IV. The Shatapatha Brahmana is attached to the Shukla Yajurveda.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. It is a ritual Veda containing formulas to be recited by the Adhvaryu priest.
II. It is divided into the Shukla (White) and Krishna (Black) Yajurveda.
III. It contains the earliest references to the doctrine of transmigration of souls.
IV. The Shatapatha Brahmana is attached to the Shukla Yajurveda.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Yajurveda is a ritualistic Veda containing formulas used by the Adhvaryu priest. It is divided into two parts: the Shukla or White Yajurveda and the Krishna or Black Yajurveda. The Shatapatha Brahmana, a significant prose text, is attached to the Shukla Yajurveda. While it details rituals, the specific doctrine of transmigration of souls is more characteristic of later Upanishadic philosophy.
Q873. A religious community decides to establish a charitable hospital strictly managed by its own members. The State denies a general subsidy to this hospital citing it is managed by a specific religious group. Under which Article can the community primarily challenge this decision?
Explanation
Article 26 grants every religious denomination the right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes. If a community’s charitable hospital is denied a general subsidy solely because of its religious management, it can challenge the action under this article. This right is subject to public order, morality, and health, but protects the administrative autonomy of religious groups.
Q874. By total volume of water discharged, which river is recognized as the second largest in the world?
Explanation
When measuring rivers by the total volume of water they discharge into the ocean, the Amazon River ranks first globally. The Congo River, located in Central Africa, holds the position of the second-largest river by discharge. This high volume is primarily due to the heavy year-round rainfall characteristic of the equatorial regions through which the river flows.
Q875. In the Gender Inequality Index, a value of 0 indicates:
Explanation
The scale for measuring gender inequality is designed such that the lowest possible score represents the ideal state. In this framework, a value of zero signifies that there is no disparity between men and women across the dimensions of health, empowerment, and labor market participation. Conversely, a value of one would represent the highest possible level of inequality between the sexes.
Q876. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Windows operating system.
Explanation
threading Windows is a proprietary operating system developed by Microsoft that supports advanced features like the Cortana assistant and the NTFS file system. A critical technical characteristic of modern Windows versions is their robust support for multi-threading, which allows multiple parts of a program to execute concurrently. This capability is essential for maximizing the performance of modern multi-core processors in multitasking.
Q877. What is the fundamental difference in the historical context between ‘Prithviraj Raso’ and ‘Prithviraj Vijaya’?
Explanation
While Prithviraj Raso is more famous as a literary epic, historians often favor Prithviraj Vijaya, authored by Jayanak, for its historical accuracy. Written in Sanskrit, Prithviraj Vijaya provides a more consistent account of the Chauhan dynasty’s genealogy and military campaigns. In contrast, the Raso contains later interpolations and legendary elements that sometimes deviate from contemporary epigraphic and archival evidence.
Q878. The legend of Videgha Madhava, which symbolically narrates the Aryan expansion towards the east (Videha region), is found in which ancient text?
Explanation
The legend of Videgha Madhava is recorded in the Shatapatha Brahmana. It describes the eastward movement of the Aryans, led by the king and his priest, following the path of the sacrificial fire. This narrative serves as a symbolic representation of the spread of Vedic culture and the clearing of land for agriculture as the community moved into the Videha region.
Q879. The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the oth7er as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the options given below:
Assertion (A): The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and not for any other purpose.
Reason (R): Article 32 limits the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction specifically to the enforcement of Part III of the Constitution.
Assertion (A): The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and not for any other purpose.
Reason (R): Article 32 limits the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction specifically to the enforcement of Part III of the Constitution.
Explanation
The Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article 32 is limited to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Unlike the High Courts under Article 226, the Supreme Court cannot issue writs for any other purpose. Thus, Assertion A is true. Reason R correctly explains this limitation, highlighting that Article 32 is specifically designed to safeguard the provisions of Part III of the Constitution.
Q880. What defines a tectonic lake in geographical classification?
Explanation
Tectonic lakes are formed through the movement of the Earth’s crust. When tectonic plates shift, they can create significant depressions or basins through faulting, folding, or subsidence. These low-lying areas eventually fill with water from precipitation or rivers. Examples include the East African Rift lakes and Lake Baikal, which are characterized by their great depth and elongated shapes.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 871 | (b) Chand Bardai |
| 872 | (b) I, II and IV only |
| 873 | (b) Article 26 |
| 874 | (b) Congo River |
| 875 | (b) Perfect gender equality |
| 876 | (b) Windows completely lacks support for multi-threading. |
| 877 | (a) Prithviraj Vijaya, by Jayanak, is considered more historically reliable than the Raso. |
| 878 | (a) Shatapatha Brahmana |
| 879 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 880 | (a) A lake formed in depressions caused by crustal faulting |
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