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RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q971. Consider the following statements regarding the Early Vedic period: I. Society was strictly egalitarian with absolutely no social inequalities. II. The family structure was patriarchal, with the eldest male acting as the Kulapa. III. There are references to slavery, primarily domestic slaves, including women. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Rigvedic society was patriarchal, with the eldest male, known as the Kulapa, leading the family. While it was more egalitarian than later periods, it was not strictly without inequality. Evidence exists for the presence of domestic slaves, particularly women captured during tribal wars. These social features show that while the caste system had not crystallized, hierarchical relationships and dependencies were present.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q972. During the proclamation of National Emergency under Article 352, which Fundamental Rights cannot be suspended?
Explanation
Following the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, the President cannot suspend the right to move the court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights guaranteed by Articles 20 and 21, even during a National Emergency. Article 20 relates to protection in respect of conviction for offences, and Article 21 relates to the right to life and personal liberty, representing non-derogable rights.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of the World
Q973. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option: Assertion (A): The Amazon River holds the highest discharge volume of any river in the world. Reason (R): The Amazon drainage basin is located within the equatorial region, which experiences heavy rainfall throughout the year. Choose the correct option:
Explanation
The Amazon River is unparalleled in terms of its total discharge volume, carrying more water than the next several largest rivers combined. This immense flow is directly explained by its geographical location. The river’s vast drainage basin lies within the equatorial belt, a region characterized by consistent, heavy precipitation throughout the year, ensuring a massive and continuous supply of water.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q974. Arrange the following states in descending order of their multidimensional poverty headcount ratio as per the initial baseline National MPI report: I. Uttar Pradesh II. Bihar III. Kerala IV. Jharkhand Choose the correct order from the options below:
Explanation
Regional reports indicate that Bihar has the highest percentage of population facing multiple deprivations, followed by Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. In contrast, Kerala maintains the lowest headcount ratio due to superior social indicators. Ranking states by their poverty levels helps policymakers identify which regions require the most urgent interventions and resources to improve living standards and reduce disparities across the nation.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Computers, Information and Communication Technology
Q975. Which pair represents correct character encoding schemes used in computing?
Explanation
Character encoding schemes are essential for translating human-readable text into digital format. ASCII is the most widely recognized standard for English characters, while EBCDIC is an older encoding scheme primarily used on IBM mainframe systems. These standards ensure that text is stored and transmitted consistently across different hardware platforms, unlike networking protocols or file systems which serve entirely different technical purposes.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Sources of Rajasthan History
Q976. The monumental work ‘Vamsh Bhaskar’, left incomplete but later finished by Muraridan, details the history of which state?
Explanation
Vamsh Bhaskar is a monumental historical work authored by the celebrated poet Suryamal Misran. It details the history of the Hada Chauhans of the Bundi state. Although Misran was unable to finish the work himself, it was later completed by his adopted son, Muraridan. The text remains one of the most comprehensive and stylistically rich accounts of a princely state in Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Vedic Age
Q977. Which of the following deities is the odd one out, as he was highly venerated in the Early Vedic period but lost his supreme importance in the Later Vedic period?
Explanation
Indra was the most important deity of the Early Vedic period, celebrated in numerous hymns as the god of thunder and war. However, as the society transitioned into the Later Vedic phase, his prominence declined significantly. Newer deities like Prajapati, Vishnu, and Rudra rose to supreme importance, reflecting the changing spiritual and social needs of a settled, more ritualistic agrarian community.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Fundamental Rights
Q978. Consider the following statements: Statement I: The judiciary is explicitly mentioned under the definition of State in Article 12 of the Constitution. Statement II: The Supreme Court has ruled that courts act as State when performing administrative functions, but not when exercising judicial functions. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Article 12 does not explicitly mention the judiciary in its definition of State. However, through judicial interpretation, the Supreme Court has clarified that when courts perform administrative functions, they fall under the definition of State. Conversely, while performing judicial functions, such as delivering judgments, they are not considered State within the meaning of Article 12 or the Bill of Rights.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of the World
Q979. Identify the odd one out among the following African lakes based on their association with the Great Rift Valley system.
Explanation
Many of the Great Lakes in Africa are located within the deep, narrow trenches of the East African Rift Valley, such as Lake Tanganyika and Lake Malawi. These lakes are typically very deep and steep-sided. Lake Victoria, however, is a relatively shallow, saucer-shaped depression situated between the eastern and western branches of the rift, rather than inside a rift trench.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Measurement of Development: HDI and Related Indices
Q980. The Global Hunger Index measures hunger on a 100-point scale where a score of zero represents:
Explanation
This metric utilizes a scale where the lowest possible numerical value represents the ideal scenario of zero nutritional deprivation. In this context, a score of zero implies that the population has adequate food intake and that child health indicators are optimal. Such a score signifies that no part of the population suffers from undernourishment, stunting, wasting, or premature child mortality in a country.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
971
(b) II and III only
972
(c) Articles 20 and 21
973
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
974
(a) II, IV, I, III
975
(a) ASCII and EBCDIC
976
(c) Bundi
977
(c) Indra
978
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
979
(c) Lake Victoria
980
(c) No hunger
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