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1. Daily RaRe Series (RRS) Videos on High Probable Topics (Monday – Saturday)
- In video discussions, special focus is given to topics which have high probability to appear in UPSC Prelims Question Paper.
- Each session will be of 20 mins to 30 mins, which would cover rapid revision of 15 high probable topics (both static and current affairs) important for Prelims Exam this year according to the schedule.
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- Right material plays important role in clearing the exam and Rapid Revision (RaRe) Notes will have Prelims specific subject-wise refined notes.
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- 20 questions will be posted daily and these questions are framed from the topics mentioned in the schedule and in the RaRe videos.
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Question 1 of 30
1. Question
Arrange the following bhakti saints chronologically:
- Narsi Mehta
- Basavanna
- Tulsidas
- Manikkavasagar
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 4 Statement 2 Statement 1 Statement 3 Manikkavasagar Basavanna Narsi Mehta Tulsidas 9th Century CE 12th Century CE 15th Century CE 16th – 17th Century CE Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 4 Statement 2 Statement 1 Statement 3 Manikkavasagar Basavanna Narsi Mehta Tulsidas 9th Century CE 12th Century CE 15th Century CE 16th – 17th Century CE -
Question 2 of 30
2. Question
With reference to the Sufi movement, consider the following statements:
- The khanqah was the centre of social life.
- Chishtis practised austerity by maintaining a distance from worldly power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The khanqah was the centre of social life. Chishtis practised austerity by maintaining a distance from worldly power. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The khanqah was the centre of social life. Chishtis practised austerity by maintaining a distance from worldly power. -
Question 3 of 30
3. Question
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Lingayats?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
a) b) c) d) Correct Correct Incorrect Correct Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world. The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste and the ‘pollution’ attributed to certain groups by Brahmanas. They questioned the theory of rebirth. It won them followers amongst those who were marginalised within the Brahmanical social order. The Lingayats also encouraged certain practices disapproved in the Dharmashastras, such as post-puberty marriage and the remarriage of widows. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
a) b) c) d) Correct Correct Incorrect Correct Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world. The Lingayats challenged the idea of caste and the ‘pollution’ attributed to certain groups by Brahmanas. They questioned the theory of rebirth. It won them followers amongst those who were marginalised within the Brahmanical social order. The Lingayats also encouraged certain practices disapproved in the Dharmashastras, such as post-puberty marriage and the remarriage of widows. -
Question 4 of 30
4. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Sufi Teachers Location of Dargha
- Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-Dehlavi Delhi
- Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi Ajodhan
- Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj-i Shakar Ajmer
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-Dehlavi – Delhi Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi – Ajmer Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj-i Shakar – Ajodhan Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Nasiruddin Mahmud Chirag-Dehlavi – Delhi Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi – Ajmer Shaikh Fariduddin Ganj-i Shakar – Ajodhan -
Question 5 of 30
5. Question
Consider the following pairs:
Texts Associated with
- Kashf -ul- Mahjub Sufi thought and practices
- Malfuzat Collections of letters
- Maktubat Conversations of Sufi saints
- Tazkiras Biographical accounts of saints
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Correct Kashf -ul- Mahjub – Sufi thought and practices Malfuzat – Conversations of Sufi saints Maktubat – Collections of letters Tazkiras – Biographical accounts of saints Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Correct Kashf -ul- Mahjub – Sufi thought and practices Malfuzat – Conversations of Sufi saints Maktubat – Collections of letters Tazkiras – Biographical accounts of saints -
Question 6 of 30
6. Question
With reference to the ‘Amara-Nayaka’ system during the medieval period, consider the following statements:
- They were military commanders who were given territories to govern by raya.
- It was a major political innovation of the Bahamani kingdom.
- Many features of this system resemble the Iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Amara-Nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by raya (rulers of Vijaynagar called themselves Raya). The Amara-Nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire and not the Bahamani kingdom. Many features of this system resemble the Iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct The Amara-Nayakas were military commanders who were given territories to govern by raya (rulers of Vijaynagar called themselves Raya). The Amara-Nayaka system was a major political innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire and not the Bahamani kingdom. Many features of this system resemble the Iqta system of the Delhi Sultanate. -
Question 7 of 30
7. Question
With reference to Mughal Rule, consider the following statements:
- The Mughal court chronicles were written in Urdu.
- The Mahabharata was translated as the Razmnama.
- Persian became the language of administration at all levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Mughal court chronicles were written in Persian. The Mahabharata was translated as the Razmnama (Book of Wars). Persian became the language of administration at all levels. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Mughal court chronicles were written in Persian. The Mahabharata was translated as the Razmnama (Book of Wars). Persian became the language of administration at all levels. -
Question 8 of 30
8. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to Delhi Sultanate:
- Delhi became the capital of a kingdom for the first time under the Delhi Sultans.
- The duty of the muqtis was to lead military campaigns and maintain law and order in their iqtas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs, who were defeated in the middle of the twelfth century by the Chauhans (also referred to as Chahamanas) of Ajmer. The duty of the muqtis was to lead military campaigns and maintain law and order in their iqtas. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct Delhi first became the capital of a kingdom under the Tomara Rajputs, who were defeated in the middle of the twelfth century by the Chauhans (also referred to as Chahamanas) of Ajmer. The duty of the muqtis was to lead military campaigns and maintain law and order in their iqtas. -
Question 9 of 30
9. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodhi in the first battle of Panipat in 1526.
- Gun powder technology for warfare was brought to India by Babur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect In 1526, Babur defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi in the first battle of Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra. Cannons were an important addition in sixteenth-century warfare. Babur used them effectively in the first battle of Panipat. However, Gun powder technology was brought to India for warfare much before Babur in the 14th century. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect In 1526, Babur defeated the Sultan of Delhi, Ibrahim Lodi in the first battle of Panipat and captured Delhi and Agra. Cannons were an important addition in sixteenth-century warfare. Babur used them effectively in the first battle of Panipat. However, Gun powder technology was brought to India for warfare much before Babur in the 14th century. -
Question 10 of 30
10. Question
Arrange the visits of the following travellers to India in chronological order:
- Peter Mundy
- Duarte Barbosa
- Antonio Monserrate
- Marco Polo
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 4 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 1 Marco Polo Duarte Barbosa Antonio Monserrate Peter Mundy 1254 – 1323 1518 1536 – 1600 1600 -1667 Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 4 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 1 Marco Polo Duarte Barbosa Antonio Monserrate Peter Mundy 1254 – 1323 1518 1536 – 1600 1600 -1667 -
Question 11 of 30
11. Question
Consider the following pairs of medieval towns or cities and their location:
Town/City Located on/ near
- Thanjavur Kaveri river
- Hampi Krishna Tungabhadra basin
- Masulipatnam Delta of Godavari river
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Thanjavur – Kaveri River Hampi Krishna – Tungabhadra basin Masulipatnam – Delta of Krishna river Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Thanjavur – Kaveri River Hampi Krishna – Tungabhadra basin Masulipatnam – Delta of Krishna river -
Question 12 of 30
12. Question
Consider the following pairs of officers during the reign of Akbar and their functions:
Officer Functions/ Responsibilities
- Subadar Governor of a province
- Diwan Financial officer
- Mir Bakshi Head of military department
- Sadr Town police commander
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Incorrect Subadar – Governor of a province Diwan – Financial officer Mir Bakshi – Head of military department Sadr – minister in charge of religious and charitable patronage Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Incorrect Subadar – Governor of a province Diwan – Financial officer Mir Bakshi – Head of military department Sadr – minister in charge of religious and charitable patronage -
Question 13 of 30
13. Question
Consider the following statements about Saint Basavanna:
- He was the founder of the Lingayat sect.
- He introduced new public institutions which did not discriminate people on the basis of gender or caste.
- He was a Tamil poet from 12th century.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect. He introduced new public institutions called Anubhava Mantapa, which did not discriminate people on the basis of gender or caste. He was a Kannada poet from 12th century. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect. He introduced new public institutions called Anubhava Mantapa, which did not discriminate people on the basis of gender or caste. He was a Kannada poet from 12th century. -
Question 14 of 30
14. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Causes of Defeat of the Rajputs:
- The Rajputs were defeated in a short span of 15 years.
- Growth of feudalism was the main reason for Rajputs’ defeat.
- Turks were strong because of Iqta and Khalisa system.
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The Rajputs were defeated in a short span of 15 years. Growth of feudalism was the main reason for the weakened administrative position of India. Rulers had to depend more on various chiefs who rarely acted in coordination.
The Tribal structure of the Turks and the growth of Iqta and Khalisa system enables the Turks to maintain large standing armies which could be kept for long time in the field. Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct The Rajputs were defeated in a short span of 15 years. Growth of feudalism was the main reason for the weakened administrative position of India. Rulers had to depend more on various chiefs who rarely acted in coordination.
The Tribal structure of the Turks and the growth of Iqta and Khalisa system enables the Turks to maintain large standing armies which could be kept for long time in the field. -
Question 15 of 30
15. Question
Consider the following pairs of terms used during the Slave dynasty and their meanings:
Term Meaning
- Bandagan A game like polo
- Ulama A theologian
- Chaugan A specially trained slave for military service and high posts
- Chahalgani Turkish Nobles
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Bandagan – A specially trained slave for military service and high posts
Ulama – A theologian Chaugan – A game like polo Chahalgani – Turkish Nobles Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Bandagan – A specially trained slave for military service and high posts
Ulama – A theologian Chaugan – A game like polo Chahalgani – Turkish Nobles -
Question 16 of 30
16. Question
Consider the following pairs of the rulers of Delhi Sultanate and administrative measures taken during their reign:
Delhi Sultan Steps taken by him
- Iltutmish Used specially trained Slaves to man important political offices in the Kingdom.
- Muhammad Tughlaq Land assessment system was introduced for the collection of revenue for the first time.
- Alauddin Khalji Shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad
- Bahlul Lodi Introduced Iqtadari system
Which of the pairs given above is/are incorrectly matched?
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Iltutmish – Used specially trained Slaves to man important political offices in the Kingdom.
Muhammad Tughlaq – Shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad Alauddin Khalji – Land assessment system was introduced for the collection of revenue for the first time.
Bahlul Lodi – Iqtadari System was introduced in India by Iltutmish and not by Bahlul Lodi. Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Iltutmish – Used specially trained Slaves to man important political offices in the Kingdom.
Muhammad Tughlaq – Shifted the capital from Delhi to Daulatabad Alauddin Khalji – Land assessment system was introduced for the collection of revenue for the first time.
Bahlul Lodi – Iqtadari System was introduced in India by Iltutmish and not by Bahlul Lodi. -
Question 17 of 30
17. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Advent of Portuguese:
- The Portuguese, the first Europeans to come and last to leave India.
- Vedor da Fazenda, an official who was responsible for revenues, cargoes and dispatch of fleets.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Portuguese, the first Europeans to come and last to leave India. Vedor da Fazenda, an official who was responsible for revenues, cargoes and dispatch of fleets. Incorrect
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct The Portuguese, the first Europeans to come and last to leave India. Vedor da Fazenda, an official who was responsible for revenues, cargoes and dispatch of fleets. -
Question 18 of 30
18. Question
Consider the following Statements regarding the Marathas:
- The Marathas were a noble group that rose to prominence during the rule in that region of the sultans of Bijapur and Ahmadnagar.
- Leaders in the religious and social fields of Maharashtra inspired the people to unite by preaching faith in one God and by condemning the caste system.
- Marathas adopted to the guerilla warfare which obstructed the deployment of large armies by the outside rulers.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Marathas were a peasant warrior group that rose to prominence during the rule in that region of the sultans of Bijapur and Ahmadnagar. Leaders in the religious and social fields of Maharashtra inspired the people to unite by preaching faith in one God and by condemning the caste system. Marathas adopted to the guerilla warfare which obstructed the deployment of large armies by the outside rulers. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Incorrect Correct Correct The Marathas were a peasant warrior group that rose to prominence during the rule in that region of the sultans of Bijapur and Ahmadnagar. Leaders in the religious and social fields of Maharashtra inspired the people to unite by preaching faith in one God and by condemning the caste system. Marathas adopted to the guerilla warfare which obstructed the deployment of large armies by the outside rulers. -
Question 19 of 30
19. Question
Ranjit Singh took various measures to enhance its military capabilities. Consider the following statements regarding such measures.
- He set up workshops at Lahore and Amritsar for the casting of heavy guns.
- He raised a Model Army or Fauj-i- Khas with the help of French commanders.
- He employed Europeans in the service of the state in large numbers.
- He rejected the system of ‘Mahadari’.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Incorrect He set up workshops at Lahore and Amritsar for the casting of heavy guns. He raised a Model Army or Fauj-i- Khas with the help of French commanders. He employed Europeans in the service of the state in large numbers. Ranjit Singh adopted the system of ‘Mahadari’ or monthly payment of salaries to soldiers and officers, and gave care to the equipment and mobilisation aspects of the army. Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Statement 4 Correct Correct Correct Incorrect He set up workshops at Lahore and Amritsar for the casting of heavy guns. He raised a Model Army or Fauj-i- Khas with the help of French commanders. He employed Europeans in the service of the state in large numbers. Ranjit Singh adopted the system of ‘Mahadari’ or monthly payment of salaries to soldiers and officers, and gave care to the equipment and mobilisation aspects of the army. -
Question 20 of 30
20. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the battle of Tarain:
- It was fought between Mahmud Ghazni and Prithviraj Chauhan.
- Prithviraj lost but was allowed to rule over Ajmer.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It was fought between Muizzudin Muhammad and Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj lost but was allowed to rule over Ajmer. Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Incorrect Correct It was fought between Muizzudin Muhammad and Prithviraj Chauhan. Prithviraj lost but was allowed to rule over Ajmer. -
Question 21 of 30
21. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘India Semiconductor Mission(ISM)’
- India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has been setup as an Independent Business Division within Digital India Corporation
- The scheme provides “Product Design Linked Incentive” of up to 50% of the eligible expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹1 Crore per application
- ISM will also enable collaborations and partnership programs with national and international agencies, industries and institutions for catalyzing collaborative research
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has been setup as an Independent Business Division within Digital India Corporation having administrative and financial autonomy to formulate and drive India’s long term strategies for developing semiconductors and display manufacturing facilities and semiconductor design ecosystem. The scheme provides “Product Design Linked Incentive” of up to 50% of the eligible expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹15 Crore per application and “Deployment Linked Incentive” of 6% to 4% of net sales turnover over 5 years subject to a ceiling of ₹30 Crore per application. ISM will also enable collaborations and partnership programs with national and international agencies, industries and institutions for catalyzing collaborative research, commercialization and skill development. Context – MeiTy set up 17 member advisory committee to guide ISM
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Correct India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has been setup as an Independent Business Division within Digital India Corporation having administrative and financial autonomy to formulate and drive India’s long term strategies for developing semiconductors and display manufacturing facilities and semiconductor design ecosystem. The scheme provides “Product Design Linked Incentive” of up to 50% of the eligible expenditure subject to a ceiling of ₹15 Crore per application and “Deployment Linked Incentive” of 6% to 4% of net sales turnover over 5 years subject to a ceiling of ₹30 Crore per application. ISM will also enable collaborations and partnership programs with national and international agencies, industries and institutions for catalyzing collaborative research, commercialization and skill development. Context – MeiTy set up 17 member advisory committee to guide ISM
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Question 22 of 30
22. Question
This temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is built in red stone and is a classic example of Kalinga School of Architecture. The temple is divided into Garba Griha, Yajna Shala, Bhoga Mandap and Natya Shala. It signifies the convergence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism sects in Odisha.The temple is
Correct
Solution (d)
Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha, India.The temple is built in the Deula style that has four components namely, vimana (structure containing the sanctum), jagamohana (assembly hall), natamandira (festival hall) and bhoga-mandapa (hall of offerings), with all four in axial alignment with descending height. It signifies the convergence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism sects in Odisha.
Context – Centre opposed Odisha Government’s ordinance for Lingaraj Temple.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha, India.The temple is built in the Deula style that has four components namely, vimana (structure containing the sanctum), jagamohana (assembly hall), natamandira (festival hall) and bhoga-mandapa (hall of offerings), with all four in axial alignment with descending height. It signifies the convergence of Shaivism and Vaishnavism sects in Odisha.
Context – Centre opposed Odisha Government’s ordinance for Lingaraj Temple.
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Question 23 of 30
23. Question
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘United Nations Human Rights Council’
- United Nations General Assembly by a two-thirds majority of the members present and counting may suspend the rights of membership of council of a country
- Absentions do not count and the resolution only requires votes of those present and counting
- Russia became the first country to be suspended from United Nations Human Rights Council
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect United Nations General Assembly by a two-thirds majority of the members present and counting may suspend the rights of membership in the council of a member of the council Absentions do not count and the resolution only requires two-thirds yes/no votes of those present and counting Libya was suspended in 2011 Context – Russia was suspended from UNHRC
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect United Nations General Assembly by a two-thirds majority of the members present and counting may suspend the rights of membership in the council of a member of the council Absentions do not count and the resolution only requires two-thirds yes/no votes of those present and counting Libya was suspended in 2011 Context – Russia was suspended from UNHRC
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Question 24 of 30
24. Question
With reference to ‘Near Field Communication Technology’, consider the following statements
- NFC transmits data through electromagnetic radio fields to enable communication between two devices
- NFC enabled devices must be physically touching or within a few centimetres from each other for data transfer to occur
Select the correct statement(s)
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct NFC transmits data through electromagnetic radio fields to enable communication between two devices. It is a short range wireless connectivity technology. NFC enabled devices must be physically touching or within a few centimetres from each other for data transfer to occur Context – Google Pay launched a new feature which makes use of NFCT
Incorrect
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Correct NFC transmits data through electromagnetic radio fields to enable communication between two devices. It is a short range wireless connectivity technology. NFC enabled devices must be physically touching or within a few centimetres from each other for data transfer to occur Context – Google Pay launched a new feature which makes use of NFCT
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Question 25 of 30
25. Question
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Zero Coupon Bonds’:
- It is a debt security that does not pay interest
- Its value is directly related to the rise in the interest rates
Select the INCORRECT statement(s):
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A zero-coupon bond, also known as an accrual bond, is a debt security that does not pay interest but instead trades at a deep discount, rendering a profit at maturity, when the bond is redeemed for its full face value. Its value is inversely related to the rise in the interest rates. Context – The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended the Income Tax rules to allow infrastructure debt funds (IDFs) to issue zero coupon bonds.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect A zero-coupon bond, also known as an accrual bond, is a debt security that does not pay interest but instead trades at a deep discount, rendering a profit at maturity, when the bond is redeemed for its full face value. Its value is inversely related to the rise in the interest rates. Context – The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended the Income Tax rules to allow infrastructure debt funds (IDFs) to issue zero coupon bonds.
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Question 26 of 30
26. Question
A certain principal amounts to Rs. 15000 in 2.5 years and to Rs. 16500 in 4 years at the same rate of interest. Find the rate of interest.
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Solution (c)
Amount becomes 15000 in 2.5 years and 16500 in 4 years.
Simple interest for (4-2.5) years = 16500 – 15000
Therefore, SI for 1.5 years = Rs. 1500.
SI for 2.5 years = 1500/1.5 * 2.5 = 2500
Principal amount = 15000 – 2500 = Rs. 12500.
Rate of Interest = 2500 * 100 / 12500 * 2.5 → R = 8%.
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Solution (c)
Amount becomes 15000 in 2.5 years and 16500 in 4 years.
Simple interest for (4-2.5) years = 16500 – 15000
Therefore, SI for 1.5 years = Rs. 1500.
SI for 2.5 years = 1500/1.5 * 2.5 = 2500
Principal amount = 15000 – 2500 = Rs. 12500.
Rate of Interest = 2500 * 100 / 12500 * 2.5 → R = 8%.
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Question 27 of 30
27. Question
The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2(1/2) years at 12% per annum is Rs. 45 less than the simple interest on the same sum for 3(1/2) years at 10% per annum. Find the sum.
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Solution (d)
Simple interest = PTR/100
Let the sum be x
Therefore, [(x * 10 * 7)/ (2 * 100) – (x *12*5)/(2*100)] = 45
This can be written as 7x/20 – 6x/20 = 45
x = 45 * 20 = 900
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Solution (d)
Simple interest = PTR/100
Let the sum be x
Therefore, [(x * 10 * 7)/ (2 * 100) – (x *12*5)/(2*100)] = 45
This can be written as 7x/20 – 6x/20 = 45
x = 45 * 20 = 900
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Question 28 of 30
28. Question
A person lends 40 % of his sum of money at 15 % per annum, 50 % of rest at 10 % per annum and the rest at 18 % per annum rate of interest. What would be the annual rate of interest, if the interest is calculated on the whole sum?
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Solution (a)
Let the whole sum be Rs. 100.
Then, sum at 15% p.a. = Rs. 40
Remaining sum = Rs. 60
∴ Sum at 10% p.a. =50% of Rs. 60= Rs. 30 and sum at 18% p.a. = Rs. 30
∴S.I. on Rs. 100 for 1 year =( 40× (15/100) ×1 )+( 30× (10/100) ×1 )+( 30× (18/100) ×1 )
= Rs. (6+3+5.4)= Rs. 14.4
Hence, required rate =14.4%.
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Solution (a)
Let the whole sum be Rs. 100.
Then, sum at 15% p.a. = Rs. 40
Remaining sum = Rs. 60
∴ Sum at 10% p.a. =50% of Rs. 60= Rs. 30 and sum at 18% p.a. = Rs. 30
∴S.I. on Rs. 100 for 1 year =( 40× (15/100) ×1 )+( 30× (10/100) ×1 )+( 30× (18/100) ×1 )
= Rs. (6+3+5.4)= Rs. 14.4
Hence, required rate =14.4%.
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Question 29 of 30
29. Question
A person lent a certain sum of money at 4% simple interest and in 5 years, the interest amounted to Rs. 560 less than the sum lent. The sum lent was
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Solution (c)
Let the sum lent be Rs.x
Rate of interest = 4%
The interest in 5 years = (x×4×5)/100
Given: (x×4×5)/100 =x−560
⇒ x/5 =x−560
⇒x− x/5 =560
⇒ 4x/5 =560
⇒4x=560×5
⇒x= (560×5)/4
⇒x= Rs. 700
Therefore, the sum lent is Rs. 700
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Solution (c)
Let the sum lent be Rs.x
Rate of interest = 4%
The interest in 5 years = (x×4×5)/100
Given: (x×4×5)/100 =x−560
⇒ x/5 =x−560
⇒x− x/5 =560
⇒ 4x/5 =560
⇒4x=560×5
⇒x= (560×5)/4
⇒x= Rs. 700
Therefore, the sum lent is Rs. 700
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Question 30 of 30
30. Question
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow each passage. Your answer to these questions should be based on passage only.
The conceptualization of landscape as a geometric object first occurred in Europe and is historically related to the European conceptualization of the organism, particularly the human body, as a geometric object with parts having a rational, three-dimensional organization and integration. The European idea of landscape appeared before the science of landscape emerged, and it is no coincidence that Renaissance artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied the structure of the human body, also facilitated an understanding of the structure of landscape. Landscape which had been a subordinate background to religious or historical narratives became an independent genre or subject of art by the end of sixteenth century or the beginning of the seventeenth century.
Which of the following best summarises the given passage?
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Solution (a)
The main idea of this paragraph is that the conceptualization and study of landscape as a geometric object by Renaissance artists led to it being recognized as an independent genre/subject of art by the end of the 16th century. Of the given options, option a captures this idea best.
Option b is close. The paragraph does talk of the 3D understanding of the organism/human body facilitating the understanding of the structure of the landscape. However, the focus of the given paragraph is on the study of landscape by Renaissance artists and how it evolved to become an independent genre/ subject of art by the end of the sixteenth century.
Option b focuses on one, narrow idea and is not as good a summary as option a. In the same way, option c focuses on Renaissance artists, calling them “responsible” for the study of landscape as a subject of art. The paragraph only states that they facilitated an understanding of the structure of landscape.
Option d, while correct, does not mention Renaissance artists.
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Solution (a)
The main idea of this paragraph is that the conceptualization and study of landscape as a geometric object by Renaissance artists led to it being recognized as an independent genre/subject of art by the end of the 16th century. Of the given options, option a captures this idea best.
Option b is close. The paragraph does talk of the 3D understanding of the organism/human body facilitating the understanding of the structure of the landscape. However, the focus of the given paragraph is on the study of landscape by Renaissance artists and how it evolved to become an independent genre/ subject of art by the end of the sixteenth century.
Option b focuses on one, narrow idea and is not as good a summary as option a. In the same way, option c focuses on Renaissance artists, calling them “responsible” for the study of landscape as a subject of art. The paragraph only states that they facilitated an understanding of the structure of landscape.
Option d, while correct, does not mention Renaissance artists.
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