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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q911. Match List I with List II:
Literary Work
Author
A. Eklinga Mahatmya
i. Muhnot Nainsi
B. Veli Krisan Rukmani Ri
ii. Suryamal Misran
C. Vamsh Bhaskar
iii. Prithviraj Rathore
D. Nainsi ri Khyat
iv. Kanha Vyas
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Explanation
Eklinga Mahatmya was written by Kanha Vyas, providing the religious and historical context of the Mewar dynasty. Veli Krisan Rukmani Ri is a classic work by Prithviraj Rathore of Bikaner. Suryamal Misran authored Vamsh Bhaskar, detailing the history of Bundi, while Muhnot Nainsi is famous for his comprehensive Khyat, which records the history of various Rajput clans.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q912. Consider the following statements about the Vedas: I. The Rigveda is divided into 10 Mandalas. II. The 10th Mandala contains the Purusha Sukta, which outlines the fourfold Varna system. III. The 3rd Mandala contains the Gayatri Mantra, addressed to Savitri. IV. The Atharvaveda deals heavily with magic spells, charms, and primitive medicine. V. The Samaveda provides intricate details on statecraft and polity. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Rigveda is divided into ten Mandalas, with the tenth containing the Purusha Sukta and the third the Gayatri Mantra. The Atharvaveda focuses on charms and medicine. However, the Samaveda is a collection of musical chants for sacrifices, not a text on statecraft. It is the Arthashastra, composed much later, that provides detailed information on ancient Indian polity and administration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q913. Consider the following statements regarding Article 22: Statement I: A person arrested must be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours of arrest. Statement II: The safeguard of being produced before a magistrate within 24 hours is available to enemy aliens and persons arrested under preventive detention laws. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Article 22 requires that an arrested person be produced before the nearest magistrate within 24 hours, so Statement I is correct. This safeguard is not available to enemy aliens or to persons held under preventive detention laws, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of the World
Q914. Out of the Great Lakes of North America, which is the only one located entirely within the borders of the United States?
Explanation
The Great Lakes of North America consist of five interconnected freshwater bodies. While four of these lakes--Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario--serve as a natural border between the United States and Canada, Lake Michigan is unique. It is the only Great Lake situated entirely within the territorial boundaries of the United States, surrounded by several Midwestern states.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q915. Under the global Multidimensional Poverty Index framework, an individual is classified as living in "severe multidimensional poverty" if their deprivation score is at least:
Explanation
Individuals are categorized based on the intensity of the deprivations they experience. While a person is considered multidimensionally poor if their deprivation score is at least one-third, they are classified as living in severe poverty if that score reaches or exceeds one-half. This distinction helps policymakers prioritize interventions for those facing the most extreme and overlapping hardships in their daily lives.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Computers, Information and Communication Technology
Q916. Which interface is most appropriate for users requiring visual metaphors like windows, icons, and menus to interact with the OS?
Explanation
A Graphical User Interface uses visual elements like windows, icons, and menus to allow users to interact with the operating system intuitively. This contrasts with a Command Line Interface, which requires text-based commands. GUIs have made computing accessible to a broad audience by providing a user-friendly way to navigate files, launch applications, and manage settings through direct manipulation of metaphors.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q917. Which of the following pairs of ‘Text - Author’ is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
The pair Raj Rupak and Bankidas is incorrectly matched because Raj Rupak was actually authored by Veer Bhan. Bankidas is famous for his own Khyat, which consists of brief historical notes. The other pairs are correctly matched: Shivdas Gadan wrote Achaldas Khichi ri Vachanika, Kanhaiyalal Sethia composed Pathal and Pithal, and Jodhraaj is the author of the medieval Hammir Raso.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q918. The Upanishadic philosophy marked a shift from:
Explanation
The Upanishads represent a significant intellectual shift in the Vedic tradition. They moved away from the Karma Marga, which emphasized the performance of complex and expensive sacrificial rituals, toward the Jnana Marga, or the path of knowledge. This new focus sought the ultimate truth of the self and the universe through contemplation and philosophical inquiry, rather than through external acts of worship.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q919. Find the odd one out among the following Articles, based on their availability to non-citizens:
Explanation
Certain Fundamental Rights are reserved exclusively for Indian citizens, including Article 15 (prohibition of discrimination), Article 16 (public employment), Article 19 (freedoms), and Articles 29 and 30 (cultural rights). In contrast, rights like Article 14 (equality), Article 20 (conviction), and Article 21 (life and liberty) are available to both citizens and foreigners within the territory of India, excluding enemy aliens.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of the World
Q920. Oxbow lakes are most commonly formed as a result of:
Explanation
Oxbow lakes are a classic feature of fluvial geomorphology. They form in the mature or old stages of a river’s development when high-energy meanders become increasingly pronounced. Eventually, the river erodes through the narrow neck of the meander, creating a straighter channel. The abandoned loop is then isolated by sediment deposition, resulting in a crescent-shaped oxbow lake.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
911
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
912
(c) V only
913
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
914
(a) Lake Michigan
915
(c) 50%
916
(a) Graphical User Interface (GUI)
917
(c) Raj Rupak - Bankidas
918
(c) Karma Marga (path of rituals) to Jnana Marga (path of knowledge)
919
(b) Article 15
920
(c) Meandering and subsequent cut-offs in lower courses
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