Q931. Which of the following is a correct statement regarding cultural and educational rights?
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Q932. Which of the following statements correctly identifies the nations that border the Aral Sea?
Explanation
The Aral Sea is located in Central Asia and was once one of the largest lakes in the world. Its geographic position is defined by the borders of two specific countries: Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the south. The dramatic reduction of the lake’s surface area over recent decades has affected the environment and economies of both nations.
Q933. Which of the following statements incorrectly describes the weighting system of the global Multidimensional Poverty Index?
Explanation
The poverty index is structured with three equally weighted dimensions. Health and education each contain two indicators, which are weighted at one-sixth each. The standard of living dimension consists of six indicators. Because the total weight for this dimension is one-third, each of the six individual indicators is assigned a weight of one-eighteenth, ensuring they collectively contribute equally to the final score.
Q934. Given below are two statements regarding character encoding.
Statement I: ASCII is an encoding standard used to represent text in computers.
Statement II: Unicode was developed because ASCII did not have enough capacity to represent characters of all world languages.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: ASCII is an encoding standard used to represent text in computers.
Statement II: Unicode was developed because ASCII did not have enough capacity to represent characters of all world languages.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
ASCII was the early standard for character encoding, but its limited capacity could only represent English characters and basic symbols. As computing became global, Unicode was developed to provide a unique number for every character across all world languages. Both standards are essential for text representation, with Unicode effectively expanding upon the foundation laid by ASCII to ensure universal compatibility.
Q935. Which historian referred to Muhnot Nainsi as the "Abul Fazl of Rajputana"?
Explanation
Munshi Devi Prasad, a noted historian and scholar, bestowed the title of Abul Fazl of Rajputana upon Muhnot Nainsi. This comparison highlights Nainsi’s systematic approach to historical documentation and his ability to compile vast amounts of administrative and genealogical data. Much like Abul Fazl in the Mughal court, Nainsi played a crucial role in recording the history of his region.
Q936. What was the primary cause for the deepening social stratification and the rigidification of the Varna system in the Later Vedic period?
Explanation
Social stratification deepened in the Later Vedic period primarily due to the shift toward a settled agricultural economy. This transition created surplus wealth and allowed for occupational specialization. Concurrently, increasing concerns regarding ritual purity and the monopoly of the priestly class over sacrifices further rigidified the Varna system. These economic and ideological factors combined to transform flexible tribal groups into hereditary classes.
Q937. Consider the following statements regarding the features of writs:
I. Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual.
II. Prohibition can only be issued against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
III. Certiorari can be issued against administrative authorities affecting rights of individuals.
IV. Quo Warranto can be sought by any interested person, not necessarily the aggrieved person.
V. Habeas Corpus cannot be issued against a private individual.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual.
II. Prohibition can only be issued against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.
III. Certiorari can be issued against administrative authorities affecting rights of individuals.
IV. Quo Warranto can be sought by any interested person, not necessarily the aggrieved person.
V. Habeas Corpus cannot be issued against a private individual.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
One statement is incorrect because the writ of Habeas Corpus can indeed be issued against both public authorities and private individuals. This writ is a powerful tool to protect personal liberty against any form of unlawful detention. Other statements correctly describe the scope of Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto as per settled Indian constitutional jurisprudence and various landmark judicial precedents.
Q938. The Lena River, one of the three great Siberian rivers, primarily flows through which country?
Explanation
The Lena River is one of the three great Siberian rivers that flow into the Arctic Ocean. It is located entirely within the borders of Russia, originating in the Baikal Mountains and traversing the vast territory of eastern Siberia. The river is notable for its massive delta and its role as a vital transportation artery during the summer months.
Q939. Consider the following statements about the deprivation cutoffs in the global Multidimensional Poverty Index:
I. A household is deprived in nutrition if any adult or child is found to be undernourished.
II. A household is deprived in child mortality if any child has died in the family in the five years preceding the survey.
III. A household is deprived in sanitation if the sanitation facility is shared with other households.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. A household is deprived in nutrition if any adult or child is found to be undernourished.
II. A household is deprived in child mortality if any child has died in the family in the five years preceding the survey.
III. A household is deprived in sanitation if the sanitation facility is shared with other households.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Households are identified as deprived based on specific criteria across various indicators. A lack of adequate nutrition for any member or the tragic loss of a child indicates a health deprivation. Additionally, living standards are considered poor if sanitation facilities are inadequate or shared with other families. These detailed cutoffs allow for a precise identification of the multifaceted hardships faced by individuals.
Q940. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The binary number system uses base 2.
Reason (R): Digital computer circuits are constructed using electronic switches that can only exist in two states: on or off.
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The binary number system uses base 2.
Reason (R): Digital computer circuits are constructed using electronic switches that can only exist in two states: on or off.
Explanation
Digital computers utilize the binary number system because it perfectly aligns with the physical reality of electronic circuits. These circuits are built using transistors that function as switches, which are either conducting electricity or not. By using base 2, computers can reliably represent data and perform logical operations using these two fundamental states, making the binary system the most efficient architecture.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 931 | (d) The State cannot discriminate against minority management in granting financial aid. |
| 932 | (d) Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan |
| 933 | (d) The six standard of living indicators are each weighted at 1/12 |
| 934 | (a) Both Statement I and II are correct |
| 935 | (b) Munshi Devi Prasad |
| 936 | (b) Shift to agriculture and notions of ritual purity. |
| 937 | (c) V only |
| 938 | (b) Russia |
| 939 | (d) I, II and III |
| 940 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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