Q9331. The construction of the Gang Canal was completed under the visionary leadership of Maharaja Ganga Singh in the year:
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Q9332. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer:
Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution is described as federal in form but unitary in spirit.
Reason (R): The Constitution contains strong centralizing tendencies, such as single citizenship and the power of the Parliament to alter state boundaries.
Assertion (A): The Indian Constitution is described as federal in form but unitary in spirit.
Reason (R): The Constitution contains strong centralizing tendencies, such as single citizenship and the power of the Parliament to alter state boundaries.
Explanation
The Indian Constitution is characterized as federal in form because it establishes a dual polity with a clear division of powers. However, it remains unitary in spirit due to centralizing features like single citizenship, the appointment of governors, and Parliament’s authority over state boundaries. These elements ensure national integrity and stability, providing the central government with necessary powers during emergencies.
Q9333. From which location does the Gang Canal originate before bringing water to the Sri Ganganagar district?
Explanation
The Gang Canal originates from the Satluj River at Husainiwala, located near Firozpur in Punjab. From this point, it carries water into the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan. This strategic diversion was the first major attempt to bring Himalayan water to the Thar Desert, significantly altering the landscape and agricultural potential of the Bikaner state’s northern territories during that era.
Q9334. Which of the following constitutional features was explicitly added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, though its philosophy was implicit since 1950?
Explanation
The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 officially added the term ‘Secular’ to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. While the philosophy of secularism was already implicit through the Fundamental Rights protecting freedom of religion, this amendment made the state’s neutral stance toward all faiths explicit. This change reinforced India’s commitment to maintaining a pluralistic society without an official state religion.
Q9335. What was the most significant socio-economic effect of the Gang Canal on the Bikaner princely state?
Explanation
Before the advent of the Gang Canal, the northern part of the Bikaner state was a sparsely populated, arid wasteland. The introduction of canal water transformed this region into a highly productive agricultural zone, now known as the "food basket" of Rajasthan. This socio-economic shift led to increased settlement, improved livelihoods, and the emergence of major grain-producing hubs.
Q9336. What is the most appropriate interpretation of India being a ‘Republic’ as envisioned in the Constitution?
Explanation
In the Indian context, being a ‘Republic’ signifies that the head of the state is an elected official rather than a hereditary monarch. This status ensures that political sovereignty is vested in the people and that there is an absence of any privileged class. Any citizen is eligible to be elected to the highest public offices, reflecting democratic and egalitarian values.
Q9337. Consider the following provisions of the Indian Constitution:
I. Appointment of State Governors by the Center
II. Division of powers through the Seventh Schedule
III. All India Services
Which of the above provisions do NOT denote the federal character of the Constitution?
I. Appointment of State Governors by the Center
II. Division of powers through the Seventh Schedule
III. All India Services
Which of the above provisions do NOT denote the federal character of the Constitution?
Explanation
Federalism typically involves a division of powers between the center and states, as seen in the Seventh Schedule. However, certain provisions in the Indian Constitution are unitary in nature, such as the appointment of State Governors by the Center and the existence of All India Services. These features allow the central government to maintain significant influence over provincial administration and policy.
Q9338. Which of the following is an exception to the core features of Nehru’s vision that shaped the Indian Constitution?
Explanation
Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision for India was deeply rooted in secularism, democratic socialism, and a parliamentary form of government. He championed the universal adult franchise and a strong commitment to socio-economic justice for all citizens. Consequently, a theocratic state machinery, which bases governance on religious doctrines, is entirely contradictory to the modern, inclusive, and secular democratic framework Nehru helped to establish.
Q9339. The economic framework adopted by India post-independence, reflecting Nehru’s vision of democratic socialism, is best described as:
Explanation
Post-independence, India adopted a mixed economic model, which was a central pillar of Nehru’s vision of democratic socialism. This framework allowed for the coexistence of a dominant public sector, responsible for heavy industries and infrastructure, alongside a regulated private sector. This approach aimed to achieve rapid industrialization while ensuring that the benefits of economic growth were distributed across society.
Q9340. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Dam | District/Location |
|---|---|
| A. Jawai Dam | i. Tonk |
| B. Bisalpur Dam | ii. Chittorgarh |
| C. Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam | iii. Pali |
| D. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam | iv. Banswara |
Explanation
Irrigation dams in Rajasthan are strategically located. The Jawai Dam is in Pali, often called the lifeline of Marwar. Bisalpur Dam, the state’s largest, is situated in Tonk. Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam is located in Banswara to serve tribal areas. Rana Pratap Sagar, a major hydroelectric and irrigation structure on the Chambal River, is situated in the Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 9331 | (b) 1927 |
| 9332 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 9333 | (c) Husainiwala on the Satluj river |
| 9334 | (b) Secular |
| 9335 | (b) It transformed the dry, arid region into a major grain-producing hub. |
| 9336 | (d) The head of the state is elected and there is an absence of any privileged class. |
| 9337 | (a) I and III only |
| 9338 | (c) Theocratic state machinery |
| 9339 | (a) A mixed economy featuring both public and private sectors |
| 9340 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
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