Q951. Under the National Multidimensional Poverty Index framework for India, improvements in which specific areas have been the primary drivers for lifting millions of people out of poverty in recent years?
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Q952. Identify the incorrect statement regarding computer data storage units.
Explanation
Computer data storage units follow a hierarchical structure based on powers of two. While 8 bits form a byte and 1024 bytes form a kilobyte, the progression continues to megabytes, gigabytes, and terabytes. The assertion that one megabyte equals 1024 gigabytes is mathematically incorrect; in reality, it takes 1024 megabytes to constitute a single gigabyte, reflecting the increasing scale of storage.
Q953. The ‘Mundiyar ri Khyat’ provides detailed historical information primarily about which ruling dynasty?
Explanation
Mundiyar ri Khyat provides a detailed historical account primarily focusing on the Rathore dynasty of Marwar. It documents the lineage of the rulers and important events related to the Marwar state. This Khyat is particularly useful for historians studying the genealogies and the expansion of Rathore power in western Rajasthan, offering perspectives that complement other regional chronicles like Nainsi’s work.
Q954. Match List-I with List-II regarding Vedic terms for occupations or relations and their meanings:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Vedic Terms | Meanings |
|---|---|
| A. Duhitri | i. Barber |
| B. Vapta | ii. Daughter (milker of cows) |
| C. Takshan | iii. Metalsmith |
| D. Karmara | iv. Carpenter |
Explanation
Various Vedic terms provide insight into the social and occupational structure of the period. Duhitri referred to a daughter, likely meaning a milker of cows. Vapta signified a barber, while Takshan denoted a carpenter. Karmara was the term for a metalsmith. These designations show that while the society was pastoral, it also supported a range of specialized artisans and family roles.
Q955. Glacial lakes, such as the Great Lakes of North America, are primarily formed by:
Explanation
Glacial lakes are formed through the powerful erosive action of massive ice sheets. During glacial periods, moving ice scours the land surface, creating deep depressions and hollows in the bedrock. When the glaciers eventually retreat and melt due to climatic warming, these basins fill with meltwater, forming large freshwater bodies like the Great Lakes of North America.
Q956. The primary data source utilized by NITI Aayog to compute the baseline National Multidimensional Poverty Index is the:
Explanation
To calculate the national poverty index, the Indian government relies on a comprehensive survey that provides detailed data on health, education, and living standards. This survey is the primary source because it captures the necessary information at the household level across the entire country. It allows for a precise assessment of multiple deprivations and helps track progress in reducing poverty over time.
Q957. What is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 13?
Explanation
Converting the decimal number 13 to binary involves dividing by two and tracking the remainders. Dividing 13 by 2 gives a remainder of 1, 6 by 2 gives 0, 3 by 2 gives 1, and 1 by 2 gives 1.
Q958. Consider the following historical chroniclers/ authors:
I. Chand Bardai
II. Muhnot Nainsi
III. Suryamal Misran
IV. Bankidas
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the period they lived in?
I. Chand Bardai
II. Muhnot Nainsi
III. Suryamal Misran
IV. Bankidas
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the period they lived in?
Explanation
Establishing the chronological sequence of these authors requires placing them in their respective centuries. Chand Bardai lived in the twelfth century during Prithviraj Chauhan’s reign. Muhnot Nainsi flourished in the seventeenth century under Jaswant Singh I. Bankidas was active in the early nineteenth century under Man Singh, followed by Suryamal Misran, who completed his major works in the mid-nineteenth century.
Q959. Read the following statements and select the correct option regarding the Early Vedic period:
Statement I: In the Early Vedic period, the king collected a regular and fixed land revenue system from the peasants.
Statement II: The administrative machinery in the Early Vedic period was simple and largely based on tribal kinship.
Statement I: In the Early Vedic period, the king collected a regular and fixed land revenue system from the peasants.
Statement II: The administrative machinery in the Early Vedic period was simple and largely based on tribal kinship.
Explanation
Administrative machinery in the Early Vedic period was relatively simple and primarily based on tribal kinship rather than a bureaucratic state. The king did not collect a fixed land revenue; instead, he relied on voluntary tributes called Bali. A formal taxation system and regular revenue collection only emerged later during the transition to settled agriculture and the rise of territorial kingdoms in Northern India.
Q960. What is the most appropriate definition of a minority for the purpose of Article 30 in India?
Explanation
In the T.M.A. Pai Foundation case, the Supreme Court clarified that for the purposes of Article 30, a minority is determined in relation to the population of the State, not the whole of India. Since reorganization of states occurred on linguistic lines, the state is the appropriate unit to identify both linguistic and religious minorities entitled to constitutional protections.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 951 | (d) Nutrition, schooling, sanitation, and fuel access |
| 952 | (d) One Megabyte (MB) equals 1024 Gigabytes (GB). |
| 953 | (a) Rathores of Marwar |
| 954 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 955 | (a) Moving ice sheets scouring basins then melting |
| 956 | (a) National Family Health Survey |
| 957 | (a) 1101 |
| 958 | (a) I, II, IV, III |
| 959 | (d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct. |
| 960 | (b) A group with less than 50% population in a specific State. |
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