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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Mahajanpadas:
- The kingdom of Magadha was a monarchy whereas the kingdom of Vajji was a republic.
- Both Gautam Buddha and Vardhaman Mahavira belonged to ganas or sanghas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Magadha was a monarchy as there was rule of one person. Vajji was under a different form of government, known as gana or sangha.
Both the Buddha and Mahavira belonged to ganas or sanghas. The Buddha belonged to the Sakya gana and Mahavira belonged to Jantrica clan which belonged to Vajji Sangha.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct Magadha was a monarchy as there was rule of one person. Vajji was under a different form of government, known as gana or sangha.
Both the Buddha and Mahavira belonged to ganas or sanghas. The Buddha belonged to the Sakya gana and Mahavira belonged to Jantrica clan which belonged to Vajji Sangha.
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Question 2 of 30
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Pre-Historic India:
Stone tools were used for
- Digging the ground to collect edible roots
- Stitching clothes made out of animal skin
- Making spears and arrows for hunting
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
Stone tools have been used for:
- Digging the ground to collect edible roots.
- Stitching clothes made out of animal skin.
- Some of these stone tools were used to cut meat and bone, scrape bark (from trees) and hides (animal skins), chop fruit and roots.
- Some may have been attached to handles of bone or wood, to make spears and arrows for hunting.
- Other tools were used to chop wood, which was used as firewood. Wood was also used to make huts and tools.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
Stone tools have been used for:
- Digging the ground to collect edible roots.
- Stitching clothes made out of animal skin.
- Some of these stone tools were used to cut meat and bone, scrape bark (from trees) and hides (animal skins), chop fruit and roots.
- Some may have been attached to handles of bone or wood, to make spears and arrows for hunting.
- Other tools were used to chop wood, which was used as firewood. Wood was also used to make huts and tools.
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Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Which of the following sites are identified as a Neolithic Sites?
- Daojali Hading
- Paiyampalli
- Kurnool caves
- Inamgaon
Select the correct answer using the code given below.:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Incorrect Neolithic Site Neolithic Site Paleolithic Site Chalcolithic Site Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Incorrect Neolithic Site Neolithic Site Paleolithic Site Chalcolithic Site -
Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to the Harappan script:
- Harappan writing is found only on the Harappan seals.
- Harappan script was Boustrophedon and non-
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Harappan writing has been found on the variety of objects such as seals, copper tools, rims of jars, copper and terracotta tablets, jewellery, bone rods, even an ancient signboard. Although the Harappan script remains undeciphered to date, it was evidently not alphabetical (where each sign stands for a vowel or a consonant) as it has just too many signs – somewhere between 375 and 400. It is apparent that the script was written from right to left as some seals show a wider spacing on the right and cramping on the left, as if the engraver began working from the right and then ran out of space.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Harappan writing has been found on the variety of objects such as seals, copper tools, rims of jars, copper and terracotta tablets, jewellery, bone rods, even an ancient signboard. Although the Harappan script remains undeciphered to date, it was evidently not alphabetical (where each sign stands for a vowel or a consonant) as it has just too many signs – somewhere between 375 and 400. It is apparent that the script was written from right to left as some seals show a wider spacing on the right and cramping on the left, as if the engraver began working from the right and then ran out of space.
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Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Arrange the following Mahajanapadas from North to South:
- Gandhara
- Avanti
- Magadha
- Kuru
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
1 2 3 4 Statement 1 Statement 4 Statement 3 Statement 2 Gandhara Kuru Magadha Avanti Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
1 2 3 4 Statement 1 Statement 4 Statement 3 Statement 2 Gandhara Kuru Magadha Avanti -
Question 6 of 30
6. Question
Arrange the following periods in Indian Archaeology chronologically:
- Megalithic burials
- Neolithic period
- Chalcolithic period
- Harappan civilization
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
1 2 3 4 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Statement 1 Neolithic Period Chalcolithic Period Harappan Civilization Megalithic Burials 10000 BCE 6000 BCE 2600 BCE 1000 BCE Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
1 2 3 4 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Statement 1 Neolithic Period Chalcolithic Period Harappan Civilization Megalithic Burials 10000 BCE 6000 BCE 2600 BCE 1000 BCE -
Question 7 of 30
7. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to coins in Ancient India:
- Coins were first minted much after the decline of Mauryan Empire in India.
- The Indo-Greeks were the first to issue coins with names and images of rulers.
- Gold coins were first issued by the Gupta rulers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Coins were issued by Mauryas, in fact, Punch-marked coins made of silver and copper (6th century BCE onwards) were amongst the earliest to be minted and used. The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent (2nd century BCE). Much before the Guptas, Kushanas issued gold coins in the ancient India (1st century CE). Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Coins were issued by Mauryas, in fact, Punch-marked coins made of silver and copper (6th century BCE onwards) were amongst the earliest to be minted and used. The first coins to bear the names and images of rulers were issued by the Indo-Greeks, who established control over the north-western part of the subcontinent (2nd century BCE). Much before the Guptas, Kushanas issued gold coins in the ancient India (1st century CE). -
Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Consider the following pairs of Indus Valley Sites and their location in India:
Indus Valley Site Located in
- Kalibangan Madhya Pradesh
- Dholavira Gujarat
- Rakhigarhi Haryana
- Ropar Punjab
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Correct Correct Correct Kalibangan – Rajasthan Dholavira – Gujarat Rakhigarhi – Haryana Ropar – Punjab Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Correct Correct Correct Kalibangan – Rajasthan Dholavira – Gujarat Rakhigarhi – Haryana Ropar – Punjab -
Question 9 of 30
9. Question
If a foreign traveler comes to India during the Mauryan age, which of the following forms of worship he would have encountered among the people living in India?
- Shraman traditions
- Yaksha worship
- Worship of mother goddess
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Sixth century BCE marks the beginning of new religious and social movements in the Gangetic valley in the form of Buddhism and Jainism which were part of the Shraman tradition. Yaksha worship was also prevalent during this time. Worship of mother goddess also existed. Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Sixth century BCE marks the beginning of new religious and social movements in the Gangetic valley in the form of Buddhism and Jainism which were part of the Shraman tradition. Yaksha worship was also prevalent during this time. Worship of mother goddess also existed. -
Question 10 of 30
10. Question
With reference to the land classification of Gupta period, consider the following pairs:
Term Meaning
- Vasti Waste land
- Aprahata Forest land
- Gapata Saraha Pastoral land
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Vasti – Habitable Land Aprahata – Forest Land Gapata Saraha – Pastoral Land Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Vasti – Habitable Land Aprahata – Forest Land Gapata Saraha – Pastoral Land -
Question 11 of 30
11. Question
With reference to Chola administration, which of the following is incorrect?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
a) b) c) d) Correct Correct Incorrect Correct Agraharas were the villages settled by the Brahmanas. Most of the land was rent-free in agraharas. These villages enjoyed a large measure of autonomy. Gathering of adult men in these villages was called mahasabha. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
a) b) c) d) Correct Correct Incorrect Correct Agraharas were the villages settled by the Brahmanas. Most of the land was rent-free in agraharas. These villages enjoyed a large measure of autonomy. Gathering of adult men in these villages was called mahasabha. -
Question 12 of 30
12. Question
In the context of Rigvedic society, consider the following statements:
- System of Land grants to priestly class began during this period.
- Varna was the term used for colour having racial connotations.
- Officers were appointed for collection of taxes.
- Tribal society was largely egalitarian, and no mention of slaves are found.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect In Rigvedic times land was not established as private property and no mention of land grants is found and gifts made to priestly class usually consist of Cows, Women slaves but never of Land. The term Verna was used for colour but it did not have any racial connotations. Many western scholars have exaggerated racial distinctions associated with verna but only Intra-tribal and Inter-tribal conflicts were prevalent. No system of taxes and tax collection was well established in Rigvedic time. No officer was appointed for tax collection however the tribal chiefs received voluntary offerings from people called ‘Bali’. The society was still tribal yet egalitarian with political and social freedoms to women. But references to Slaves are found very repeatedly. There were mainly women slaves gifted to priests for domestic purposes and slaves were not used for agriculture or any other acts of Production. Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect In Rigvedic times land was not established as private property and no mention of land grants is found and gifts made to priestly class usually consist of Cows, Women slaves but never of Land. The term Verna was used for colour but it did not have any racial connotations. Many western scholars have exaggerated racial distinctions associated with verna but only Intra-tribal and Inter-tribal conflicts were prevalent. No system of taxes and tax collection was well established in Rigvedic time. No officer was appointed for tax collection however the tribal chiefs received voluntary offerings from people called ‘Bali’. The society was still tribal yet egalitarian with political and social freedoms to women. But references to Slaves are found very repeatedly. There were mainly women slaves gifted to priests for domestic purposes and slaves were not used for agriculture or any other acts of Production. -
Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Palas:
- Vikramshila university was founded during their rule.
- Their rulers extended patronage to Buddhism, Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
- They had trade and cultural contacts with South east Asian countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Pala ruler, Dharampala, revived Nalanada University and founded Vikramshila university. Palas supported and provided patronage to Buddhism, Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The rule of Palas brought growth in prosperity of Bengal, which helped in extending trade and cultural contacts with countries of Southeast Asia – Burma, Malaya, Java, Sumatra, etc. Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct Pala ruler, Dharampala, revived Nalanada University and founded Vikramshila university. Palas supported and provided patronage to Buddhism, Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The rule of Palas brought growth in prosperity of Bengal, which helped in extending trade and cultural contacts with countries of Southeast Asia – Burma, Malaya, Java, Sumatra, etc. -
Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding Satvahanas?
- The Satvahanas rulers belonged to Hindu religion and Brahmanical caste, so their official language was Sanskrit.
- They patronized Brahmanism and paid liberal sacrificial fees to the Brahmanas and thus Buddhism no longer received royal patronage in their empire.
- Many rock-cut temples were constructed during their rule.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The official language of Satvahanas was Prakrit. All inscriptions were composed in this language and written in Brhami script. The Satavahanas patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism both. They also paid liberal sacrificial fees to the Brahmanas and worshipped a large number of Vaishnava gods such as Krishna, Vasudeva and others. In the Satvahanas phase, many temples and monasteries were cut out of the solid rock. The two common structures were the temple which was called chaityas and the monastery was called viharas. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct The official language of Satvahanas was Prakrit. All inscriptions were composed in this language and written in Brhami script. The Satavahanas patronized Buddhism and Brahmanism both. They also paid liberal sacrificial fees to the Brahmanas and worshipped a large number of Vaishnava gods such as Krishna, Vasudeva and others. In the Satvahanas phase, many temples and monasteries were cut out of the solid rock. The two common structures were the temple which was called chaityas and the monastery was called viharas. -
Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Gupta empire?
- The Mehrauli iron pillar inscriptions mention the extensive conquests of Chandragupta-II.
- Chinese traveller Fa-Hein visited India during the reign of Chandragupta-II.
- Chandragupta-II dethroned and killed the king of Vakataka, Rudrasena-II and annexed his territories.
- Kalidasa was contemporary of Chandragupta-
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Correct 1. The Mehrauli iron pillar inscriptions mention the extensive conquests of Chandragupta-II. 2. Chinese traveller Fa-Hein visited India during the reign of Chandragupta-II. Chandragupta-II had not killed the king of Vakataka, Rudrasena-II. In fact, he extended the Gupta empire by a judicious combination of diplomacy and warfare. He gave his daughter Prabhavati in marriage to the Vakataka prince Rudrasena-II. This alliance served a useful purpose when Chandragupta-II undertook his campaign in western India against the Sakas. 4. Kalidasa was contemporary of Chandragupta-II. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Incorrect Correct 1. The Mehrauli iron pillar inscriptions mention the extensive conquests of Chandragupta-II. 2. Chinese traveller Fa-Hein visited India during the reign of Chandragupta-II. Chandragupta-II had not killed the king of Vakataka, Rudrasena-II. In fact, he extended the Gupta empire by a judicious combination of diplomacy and warfare. He gave his daughter Prabhavati in marriage to the Vakataka prince Rudrasena-II. This alliance served a useful purpose when Chandragupta-II undertook his campaign in western India against the Sakas. 4. Kalidasa was contemporary of Chandragupta-II. -
Question 16 of 30
16. Question
In the context of Indian history, consider the following pairs:
List-I (Mahajanapadas) List-II (Capitals)
- Anga Kausambi
- Kosala Shravasti
- Vatsa Champa
- Kapilavastu Piprahwa
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Anga – Champa Kosala – Shravasti Vasta – Kaushambi Kapilavastu – Piprahwa Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Anga – Champa Kosala – Shravasti Vasta – Kaushambi Kapilavastu – Piprahwa -
Question 17 of 30
17. Question
With respect to Ashoka’s links to Buddhism, which of the following statement is/are incorrect?
- Ashoka organized 3rd Buddhist council where Mahayana sect came into existence.
- Buddhist writers work can be considered as an accurate account of Ashoka’s biography.
- Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and his daughter Sanghamitra to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Ashoka was the royal patron of 3rd Buddhist council which was held at Patliputra. Here Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled and it was decided that missionaries will be sent to various parts of the world. Hinayana and Mahayana came into existence after 4th Buddhist council. Ashoka had given royal patronage to Buddhism and there were many legends associated with him. So to strengthen the legend of Ashoka Buddhist writers used many fictions thus making his biography inaccurate. Ashoka became inclined towards Buddhism after Kalinga war. In the process to spread Buddhism he sent his son Mahindra and daughter Sanghamitra to Sri Lanka as Buddhist missionaries. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Incorrect Correct Ashoka was the royal patron of 3rd Buddhist council which was held at Patliputra. Here Abhidhamma Pitaka was compiled and it was decided that missionaries will be sent to various parts of the world. Hinayana and Mahayana came into existence after 4th Buddhist council. Ashoka had given royal patronage to Buddhism and there were many legends associated with him. So to strengthen the legend of Ashoka Buddhist writers used many fictions thus making his biography inaccurate. Ashoka became inclined towards Buddhism after Kalinga war. In the process to spread Buddhism he sent his son Mahindra and daughter Sanghamitra to Sri Lanka as Buddhist missionaries. -
Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Consider the following statements, with reference to the Saka ruler Rudradaman I:
- He ruled over greater parts of Eastern India and Odisha.
- He undertook the repairs of Sudarsana Lake.
- He issued the first ever long inscription in chaste Sanskrit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Rudradaman I (130-150 A.D.) ruled over Western India in Sindh, Kutch and Gujarat. He also recovered from Satvahanas, the Konkan, the Narmada valley, Malwa and Kathiawar. Rudradaman I undertook the repairs of Sudarsana Lake in the semi-arid zone of Kathiawar. The lake was man-made and was built during Maurya rule. It was used for irrigation since then. Rudradaman I was a great lover of Sanskrit language. Although he was a foreigner settled in India, he issued the first ever long inscription in chaste Sanskrit at Junagadh rock inscriptions. Before that longer inscriptions were composed in Prakrit language. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct Rudradaman I (130-150 A.D.) ruled over Western India in Sindh, Kutch and Gujarat. He also recovered from Satvahanas, the Konkan, the Narmada valley, Malwa and Kathiawar. Rudradaman I undertook the repairs of Sudarsana Lake in the semi-arid zone of Kathiawar. The lake was man-made and was built during Maurya rule. It was used for irrigation since then. Rudradaman I was a great lover of Sanskrit language. Although he was a foreigner settled in India, he issued the first ever long inscription in chaste Sanskrit at Junagadh rock inscriptions. Before that longer inscriptions were composed in Prakrit language. -
Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Dasharadnya Yuddha or Battle of Ten Kings was fought during the later vedic period on which of the following ancient rivers?
Correct
Solution (d)
Explanation:
The Battle of the Ten Kings or Dasharadnya Yuddha is a battle alluded to in the Rigveda. The battle of ten kings was between Sudas, a Bharata king of the Tritsu family and the confederacy of ten well-known tribes- Puru, Yadu, Turvasa, Anu, Druhyu, Alina, Paktha, Bhalanas, Shiva and Vishanin. The battle took place near the Parushni river also known as Ravi River in Punjab.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Explanation:
The Battle of the Ten Kings or Dasharadnya Yuddha is a battle alluded to in the Rigveda. The battle of ten kings was between Sudas, a Bharata king of the Tritsu family and the confederacy of ten well-known tribes- Puru, Yadu, Turvasa, Anu, Druhyu, Alina, Paktha, Bhalanas, Shiva and Vishanin. The battle took place near the Parushni river also known as Ravi River in Punjab.
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Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Alexander’s invasion:
- Alexander was the first Persian king to invade India.
- Famous battle of Hydaspes was fought between Alexander the Great and Porus.
- Hathigumpha inscription in Taxila gives detailed account of Alexander’s victory.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Alexander was from Macedonia. He conquered whole of Persia before entering India. First Persian king to lead an expedition to India was Cyrus (558-530 BC), who captured Gandhara region. The Famous battle between Alexander the Great and Porus was fought on the banks of river Hydaspes (Jhelum). In this battle Alexander’s army defeat Porus, but Alexander was impressed by the courage and heroism of Porus, so he treated him generously and reinstated him on his throne. Hathigumpha inscription was found in Udaygiri near Bhubaneswar. It talks about the conquest of Kalinga by Nandas. It is indicative of geographical extent of Nandas. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Alexander was from Macedonia. He conquered whole of Persia before entering India. First Persian king to lead an expedition to India was Cyrus (558-530 BC), who captured Gandhara region. The Famous battle between Alexander the Great and Porus was fought on the banks of river Hydaspes (Jhelum). In this battle Alexander’s army defeat Porus, but Alexander was impressed by the courage and heroism of Porus, so he treated him generously and reinstated him on his throne. Hathigumpha inscription was found in Udaygiri near Bhubaneswar. It talks about the conquest of Kalinga by Nandas. It is indicative of geographical extent of Nandas. -
Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Consider the following statement regarding ‘Flex Fuel Vehicles’
- They are capable of running on a combination of 100% petrol or 100% bio-ethanol and their blends
- The two fuels are stored in separate tanks and the engine runs on one fuel at a time
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) or dual-fuel vehicle (colloquially called a flex-fuel vehicle) is an alternative fuel vehicle with an internal combustion engine designed to run on more than one fuel, usually gasoline blended with either ethanol or methanol fuel, and both fuels are stored in the same common tank. Flex-fuel vehicles are distinguished from bi-fuel vehicles, where two fuels are stored in separate tanks and the engine runs on one fuel at a time, for example, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or hydrogen. Context – Government issued advisory to carmakers to introduce flex-fuel vehicles
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) or dual-fuel vehicle (colloquially called a flex-fuel vehicle) is an alternative fuel vehicle with an internal combustion engine designed to run on more than one fuel, usually gasoline blended with either ethanol or methanol fuel, and both fuels are stored in the same common tank. Flex-fuel vehicles are distinguished from bi-fuel vehicles, where two fuels are stored in separate tanks and the engine runs on one fuel at a time, for example, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or hydrogen. Context – Government issued advisory to carmakers to introduce flex-fuel vehicles
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)’
- It ranks all major higher educational institutions and universities in India
- It is an initiative of NITI Aayog
- It ranks institutions based on indicators related to research and development amongst students and faculties
Select the correct answer using the code give below
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) is an initiative of Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India to systematically rank all major higher educational institutions and universities in India It is an initiative of Ministry of Education It ranks institutions based on on indicators related to “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties. Context – ARIIA 2021 rankings were released
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) is an initiative of Ministry of Education (MoE), Govt. of India to systematically rank all major higher educational institutions and universities in India It is an initiative of Ministry of Education It ranks institutions based on on indicators related to “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development” amongst students and faculties. Context – ARIIA 2021 rankings were released
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
With reference to ‘New Development Bank’, consider the following statements
- It is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states
- It assigns votes based on capital share in the New Development Bank
- Bank’s Articles of Agreement specify that all members of the United Nations could be members of the bank
Which of the given statement(s) above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct It is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). It is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The initial subscribed capital of the bank was equally distributed among the founding members. The Agreement on the NDB specifies that every member will have one vote no one would have any veto powers Bank’s Articles of Agreement specify that all members of the United Nations could be members of the bank, however the share of the BRICS nations can never be less than 55% of voting power. Context – India welcomed Egypt’s entry as the fourth new member of the New Development Bank (NDB)
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct It is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). It is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The initial subscribed capital of the bank was equally distributed among the founding members. The Agreement on the NDB specifies that every member will have one vote no one would have any veto powers Bank’s Articles of Agreement specify that all members of the United Nations could be members of the bank, however the share of the BRICS nations can never be less than 55% of voting power. Context – India welcomed Egypt’s entry as the fourth new member of the New Development Bank (NDB)
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
‘1988 sanctions list’ is used in the context of
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Solution (b)
This list is maintained by the 1988 Committee, a committee established by the UN Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011). This list contains information on individuals and groups involved with Taliban.
Context – It was in news.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
This list is maintained by the 1988 Committee, a committee established by the UN Security Council Resolution 1988 (2011). This list contains information on individuals and groups involved with Taliban.
Context – It was in news.
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Pralay Missile’
- It is a canisterised surface-to-surface tactical long-range ballistic missile
- The missile contains a maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) to defeat anti-ballistic missile (ABM) interceptors
Choose the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Pralay is a canisterised surface-to-surface tactical short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) for battlefield use developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Pralay is a solid fuel missile that follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory and can perform mid-air manoeuvres using maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) to defeat anti-ballistic missile (ABM) interceptors. Context – Maiden flight test of Pralay missile was successfully conducted.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Pralay is a canisterised surface-to-surface tactical short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) for battlefield use developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. Pralay is a solid fuel missile that follows a quasi-ballistic trajectory and can perform mid-air manoeuvres using maneuverable reentry vehicle (MaRV) to defeat anti-ballistic missile (ABM) interceptors. Context – Maiden flight test of Pralay missile was successfully conducted.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Year Item of Expenditure Salary Fuel and Transport Bonus Interest on Loans Taxes 1998 288 98 3.00 23.4 83 1999 342 112 2.52 32.5 108 2000 324 101 3.84 41.6 74 2001 336 133 3.68 36.4 88 2002 420 142 3.96 49.4 98 Q.26) What is the average amount of interest per year which the company had to pay during the whole period?
Correct
Solution (d)
Average amount of interest paid by the Company during the given period
= Rs.[23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4]/5
= Rs.[183.3/5] lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Average amount of interest paid by the Company during the given period
= Rs.[23.4 + 32.5 + 41.6 + 36.4 + 49.4]/5
= Rs.[183.3/5] lakhs
= Rs. 36.66 lakhs.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Year Item of Expenditure Salary Fuel and Transport Bonus Interest on Loans Taxes 1998 288 98 3.00 23.4 83 1999 342 112 2.52 32.5 108 2000 324 101 3.84 41.6 74 2001 336 133 3.68 36.4 88 2002 420 142 3.96 49.4 98 The ratio between the total expenditure on Taxes for all the years and the total expenditure on Fuel and Transport for all the years respectively is approximately?
Correct
Solution (c)
Required ratio =[(83 + 108 + 74 + 88 + 98)/ (98 + 112 + 101 + 133 + 142)]
=[451/586]
=1/1.3
=10/13
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Solution (c)
Required ratio =[(83 + 108 + 74 + 88 + 98)/ (98 + 112 + 101 + 133 + 142)]
=[451/586]
=1/1.3
=10/13
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Year Item of Expenditure Salary Fuel and Transport Bonus Interest on Loans Taxes 1998 288 98 3.00 23.4 83 1999 342 112 2.52 32.5 108 2000 324 101 3.84 41.6 74 2001 336 133 3.68 36.4 88 2002 420 142 3.96 49.4 98 The total amount of bonus paid by the company during the given period is approximately what percent of the total amount of salary paid during this period?
Correct
Solution (a)
Required percentage =[(3.00 + 2.52 + 3.84 + 3.68 + 3.96)/(288 + 342 + 324 + 336 + 420)] x 100
=[(17/1710)x 100]%
~= 1%.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Required percentage =[(3.00 + 2.52 + 3.84 + 3.68 + 3.96)/(288 + 342 + 324 + 336 + 420)] x 100
=[(17/1710)x 100]%
~= 1%.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
Study the following table and answer the questions based on it.
Year Item of Expenditure Salary Fuel and Transport Bonus Interest on Loans Taxes 1998 288 98 3.00 23.4 83 1999 342 112 2.52 32.5 108 2000 324 101 3.84 41.6 74 2001 336 133 3.68 36.4 88 2002 420 142 3.96 49.4 98 Total expenditure on all these items in 1998 was approximately what percent of the total expenditure in 2002?
Correct
Solution (c)
Required percentage =[(288 + 98 + 3.00 + 23.4 + 83)/ (420 + 142 + 3.96 + 49.4 + 98)]x 100% =[495.4/713.36x 100] %
= ~69.45%.
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Solution (c)
Required percentage =[(288 + 98 + 3.00 + 23.4 + 83)/ (420 + 142 + 3.96 + 49.4 + 98)]x 100% =[495.4/713.36x 100] %
= ~69.45%.
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Read the following passage and answer the items that follow. Your answer to these items should be based on the passages only
In the end, the hoped-for knight-in-shining armour never arrived and Jet Airways is now in insolvency court. This marks the last act in a long-winded saga that saw the beleaguered airline and its stakeholders lurch from despondency to hope to gloom once again. The debt-laden airline’s troubles began when it defaulted on a loan last December. Hectic salvage attempts at the airline since then have come to naught. Thousands of employees and many operational creditors may end up being the biggest losers in the fiasco.
Among the many factors that led to this state of affairs was the promoter Naresh Goyal’s intransigence on valuation and not ceding majority control — till he was eventually forced out in end-March. Then came the volte-face by the SBI-led lender consortium on its emergency funding commitment of Rs. 1,500 crore, which scuttled the bidding process. The airline’s already truncated operations rapidly unravelled and it stopped flying mid-April. Jet’s assets — prized airport slots, valuable fleet, trained employees — were up for grabs and the competition has since moved in for the kill. Not surprisingly, most potential suitors for Jet Airways backed off and just one conditional bid was received for a minority stake from strategic partner Etihad Airways. Later, the Hinduja Group also threw its hat into the ring. But lenders seem to have found these offers unappealing and have now decided to refer Jet to the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for insolvency proceedings.
Higher value could have been salvaged for all of Jet’s stakeholders, had the lenders acted sooner and more decisively. The saga as it has played out has been beset with avoidable delays and wrong signals. First, Naresh Goyal was given an inordinately long rope by the lenders which worked to the detriment of everyone else. Thankfully the prospect of a backdoor entry by the promoter was thwarted. But the lenders’ decision to put off the IBC route in favour of a majority equity stake for themselves is difficult to explain. This leads one to wonder whether the need to avoid the bad optics of job losses and fare hikes in the election season was at play. Debt restructuring was a more pragmatic course if they were worried about long delays under IBC but that required lenders to follow through of their emergency funding commitment. It isn’t clear what really changed in a fortnight that the lenders backtracked on that commitment.
Q.30) Which among the following has/have been attributed to the failure of the Jet Airways, as per the given passage?
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Solution (d)
Option a is correct since it is stated in the passage that the owner of Jet Airways has been given a lot of chances to revive the airline but it is hard to explain on what basis the person has been given so many opportunities. The lenders should have handled the situation in a better manner. Refer to, “First, Naresh Goyal was given an inordinately long rope by the lenders which worked to the detriment of everyone else. Thankfully the prospect of a backdoor entry by the promoter was thwarted.”
Option b is also correct due to the fact that it is hard to explain why the lenders delayed in referring the case to the National Company Law Tribunal and also they decided to take majority stake without any valid reason. Therefore it has been the case that the lenders have shown lack of judgment in the whole episode. Refer to, “But the lenders’ decision to put off the IBC route in favour of a majority equity stake for themselves is difficult to explain.”
Option c is not correct since it is not correct as per the information given in the passage that SEBI has barred Jet Airways to tap the market for raising funds for the company. Hence this cannot be considered as a reason for the failure of Jet Airways.
This makes Option d the correct choice among the given options.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Option a is correct since it is stated in the passage that the owner of Jet Airways has been given a lot of chances to revive the airline but it is hard to explain on what basis the person has been given so many opportunities. The lenders should have handled the situation in a better manner. Refer to, “First, Naresh Goyal was given an inordinately long rope by the lenders which worked to the detriment of everyone else. Thankfully the prospect of a backdoor entry by the promoter was thwarted.”
Option b is also correct due to the fact that it is hard to explain why the lenders delayed in referring the case to the National Company Law Tribunal and also they decided to take majority stake without any valid reason. Therefore it has been the case that the lenders have shown lack of judgment in the whole episode. Refer to, “But the lenders’ decision to put off the IBC route in favour of a majority equity stake for themselves is difficult to explain.”
Option c is not correct since it is not correct as per the information given in the passage that SEBI has barred Jet Airways to tap the market for raising funds for the company. Hence this cannot be considered as a reason for the failure of Jet Airways.
This makes Option d the correct choice among the given options.
All the Best
IASbaba
