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Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country?                                                ...Read more

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country?                                                                                                                                              [2023]

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  1. Urmila
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    The correct answer is It defines and limits the powers of government. Explanation: The primary purpose of a constitution is to establish the fundamental framework for governance in a country. It defines the structure of the government, delineates the powers and functions of different institutions, aRead more

    The correct answer is It defines and limits the powers of government.

    Explanation: The primary purpose of a constitution is to establish the fundamental framework for governance in a country. It defines the structure of the government, delineates the powers and functions of different institutions, and places limits on governmental power to protect individual rights and maintain the rule of law. While it may also outline the objectives for making laws, create political offices, and aim to secure social justice, its chief purpose is to define and limit the powers of government to prevent abuse and ensure the protection of citizens’ rights.

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Consider the following pairs:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following pairs:                                                                                                      [2023]

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PortWell known as

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Kamaraj Port

First major port in India registered as a company

2Mundra Port

Largest privately owned port in India

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Visakhapatnam

Largest container port in Port India

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    Let's evaluate each pair: Kamaraj Port : First major port in India registered as a company This is correct. Kamaraj Port, formerly known as Ennore Port, was the first major port in India to be registered as a company under the Companies Act, 1956. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in IndiaRead more

    Let’s evaluate each pair:

    1. Kamaraj Port : First major port in India registered as a company This is correct. Kamaraj Port, formerly known as Ennore Port, was the first major port in India to be registered as a company under the Companies Act, 1956.
    2. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India This is correct. Mundra Port, located in Gujarat, is the largest privately owned port in India, operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Limited.
    3. Visakhapatnam Port : Largest container port in India This is incorrect. The largest container port in India is Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) near Mumbai, not Visakhapatnam Port.

    Based on the evaluation, two of the pairs are correctly matched. The correct answer is: Only two pairs

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Which one of the following best describes the concept of ‘Small Farmer Large Field?                [2023]

Which one of the following best describes the concept of ‘Small Farmer Large Field?                [2023]

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
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    The concept of 'Small Farmer Large Field' involves small and marginal farmers coming together to coordinate their farming practices, often synchronizing key operations like sowing, irrigation, and harvesting to achieve economies of scale. While they retain individual ownership of their land, this coRead more

    The concept of ‘Small Farmer Large Field’ involves small and marginal farmers coming together to coordinate their farming practices, often synchronizing key operations like sowing, irrigation, and harvesting to achieve economies of scale. While they retain individual ownership of their land, this collective approach helps them gain the benefits typically associated with larger-scale farming, such as improved efficiency, better access to resources, and reduced costs. The correct answer is Many marginal farmers in an area organize themselves into groups and synchronize and harmonize selected agricultural operations.

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Consider the following markets:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following markets:                                                                                                              [2023]
1.  Government Bond Market
2. Call Money Market
3. Treasury Bill Markets
4. Stock Market

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar
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    The capital markets typically include financial markets where long-term debt (bonds) or equity-backed securities (stocks) are bought and sold. Let's analyze the given options: Government Bond Market: This is part of the capital market as it deals with long-term securities (bonds). Call Money Market:Read more

    The capital markets typically include financial markets where long-term debt (bonds) or equity-backed securities (stocks) are bought and sold. Let’s analyze the given options:

    1. Government Bond Market: This is part of the capital market as it deals with long-term securities (bonds).
    2. Call Money Market: This is part of the money market, not the capital market, as it deals with very short-term funds (usually overnight loans).
    3. Treasury Bill Markets: Treasury bills are short-term debt instruments, which are part of the money market, not the capital market.
    4. Stock Market: This is part of the capital market as it involves trading equity-backed securities.

    Therefore, only two of the above markets, the Government Bond Market and the Stock Market, are included in capital markets. The correct answer is Only two.

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Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?           [2023]

Who among the following rulers of medieval Gujarat surrendered Diu to the Portuguese?           [2023]

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  1. AVG
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    The correct answer is: Bahadur Shah. Explanation: Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, is the ruler who surrendered Diu to the Portuguese in the early 16th century. In 1535, Bahadur Shah faced a defeat against the Portuguese and, under pressure, surrendered Diu to them in exchange for peace. This evRead more

    The correct answer is: Bahadur Shah.

    Explanation:

    Bahadur Shah, the Sultan of Gujarat, is the ruler who surrendered Diu to the Portuguese in the early 16th century.

    • In 1535, Bahadur Shah faced a defeat against the Portuguese and, under pressure, surrendered Diu to them in exchange for peace. This event significantly strengthened Portuguese influence in the region.

    Why the Other Options Are Incorrect:

    1. Ahmad Shah: He was the founder of the Gujarat Sultanate and ruled from 1411 to 1442. He was not involved in the surrender of Diu to the Portuguese.
    2. Mahmud Begarha: He ruled from 1458 to 1511 and was a strong ruler of Gujarat. He resisted the Portuguese, especially when they attempted to establish their dominance in the region, and did not surrender Diu.
    3. Muhammad Shah: He ruled in the 16th century but was not involved in the surrender of Diu to the Portuguese.

    Conclusion:

    It was Bahadur Shah who surrendered Diu to the Portuguese after facing defeat.

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Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:                                   [2023] 1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2.  Its objective ...Read more

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana:                                   [2023]

1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments.

2.  Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women.

3.  It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women.

4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age.

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  1. AVG
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    Statement Breakdown: It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments: Incorrect: The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, not solely managed by state healRead more

    Statement Breakdown:

    1. It is a safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments:
      • Incorrect: The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) of the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, not solely managed by state health departments. While it is implemented at the state level, it is a central government initiative.
    2. Its objective is to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality among poor pregnant women:
      • Correct: The main goal of JSY is indeed to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality, particularly among poor pregnant women by promoting institutional deliveries. It focuses on vulnerable groups in rural areas.
    3. It aims to promote institutional delivery among poor pregnant women:
      • Correct: One of the key objectives of JSY is to encourage institutional delivery, particularly for women in rural areas, by providing financial assistance to them.
    4. Its objective includes providing public health facilities to sick infants up to one year of age:
      • Incorrect: JSY focuses on safe motherhood and institutional delivery for pregnant women, not directly on providing public health services to sick infants. The scheme does not target infant care up to one year of age.

    Based on the corrected analysis, statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statements 1 and 4 are incorrect.

    Thus, the correct answer is Only two.

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Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?       [2023]

Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?       [2023]

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  1. Harpreet
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    The ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who constructed a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city is Devaraya I

    The ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who constructed a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city is Devaraya I

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Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:                                                      [2023] 1. They build nests by ...Read more

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:                                                      [2023]
1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
3. They are omnivorous.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar
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    It looks like the text is explaining the habits and habitats of Indian squirrels and verifying the correctness of certain statements about them. Here’s a brief summary: Habitat: Indian squirrels are found in India (south of the Vindhyas) and Sri Lanka, living in various environments like forests, grRead more

    It looks like the text is explaining the habits and habitats of Indian squirrels and verifying the correctness of certain statements about them. Here’s a brief summary:

    1. Habitat: Indian squirrels are found in India (south of the Vindhyas) and Sri Lanka, living in various environments like forests, grasslands, and urban areas.
    2. Behavior: They are solitary, active during the day, and build nests in treetops.
    3. Food Storage: They store nuts and seeds in the ground for times when food is scarce.
    4. Diet: They are omnivores, eating nuts, fruits, seeds, insects, small mammals, reptiles, eggs, and sometimes bird chicks.

    Based on this information, the correct answer to the question seems to be option only two.

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Consider the following trees:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following trees:                                                                                                               [2023]
1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)
2. Mahua (Madhuca indica)
3. Teak (Tectona grandis)

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar
    This answer was edited.

    The deciduous status of the trees listed is as follows: Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): Evergreen tree, not deciduous. Mahua (Madhuca indica): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves annually. Teak (Tectona grandis): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves seasonally. Based on the above information: Mahua aRead more

    The deciduous status of the trees listed is as follows:

    1. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): Evergreen tree, not deciduous.
    2. Mahua (Madhuca indica): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves annually.
    3. Teak (Tectona grandis): Deciduous tree, sheds its leaves seasonally.

    Based on the above information:

    • Mahua and Teak are deciduous trees.
    • Jackfruit is not a deciduous tree.

    So, two of the listed trees are deciduous. The correct answer is: Only two

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Consider the following statements:                                                                          ...Read more

Consider the following statements:                                                                                                         [2023]
Statement-I : Carbon markets are likely to be one of the most widespread tools in the fight against climate change.
Statement-II : Carbon markets transfer resources from the private sector to the State.

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  1. Pankaj Gupta
    Pankaj Gupta Scholar
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    Statement 1 is accurate: Carbon markets, once considered ineffective, have finally emerged as one of the most prominent mechanisms in the battle against climate change. By the end of 2021, over 21% of global emissions were subject to some form of carbon pricing, an increase from 15% in 2020. More anRead more

    Statement 1 is accurate: Carbon markets, once considered ineffective, have finally emerged as one of the most prominent mechanisms in the battle against climate change. By the end of 2021, over 21% of global emissions were subject to some form of carbon pricing, an increase from 15% in 2020. More and more businesses are required to compensate regulators for the privilege of emitting a ton of carbon dioxide. Investor interest is also rising, as trading volumes in these markets surged by 164% last year, reaching €760 billion ($897 billion).

    Statement 2 is also accurate. Carbon markets play a crucial role in mobilizing financial resources and minimizing costs, thereby providing countries and corporations the flexibility to transition to low-carbon economies. It is projected that carbon credit trading could lower the expense of fulfilling Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by over 50%—potentially saving as much as $250 billion by 2030. In the long run, however, carbon markets may become obsolete as countries achieve net-zero emissions, reducing the necessity for emission trading.

    Therefore, the correct answer is Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

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