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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following with respect to ‘Nazool Land’
- It is owned and directly administered by the government as state property.
- The government generally uses these lands for public purposes like building schools, hospitals, Gram Panchayat buildings, etc.
- During British time, these lands were given as grants to Zamindars for their service.
Select the correct statement(s)
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Nazool land is owned by the government but is most often not directly administered as state property. The state generally allots such land to any entity on lease for a fixed period, generally between 15 and 99 years.
How does the government use Nazool land? The government generally uses Nazool land for public purposes like building schools, hospitals, Gram Panchayat buildings, etc.
Several cities in India have also seen large tracts of land denoted as Nazool land used for housing societies, generally on lease.
How did Nazool Land emerge? During British rule, kings and kingdoms which opposed the British frequently revolted against them, leading to several battles between them and the British Army.
Upon defeating these kings in battle, the British would often take their land away from them.
After India got Independence, the British vacated these lands.
But with kings and royals often lacking proper documentation to prove prior ownership, these lands were marked as Nazool land—to be owned by the respective state governments.
Context: Violence erupted in Uttarakhand recently after a mosque and a madrasa standing on Nazool land were demolished.
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Solution (d)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect Nazool land is owned by the government but is most often not directly administered as state property. The state generally allots such land to any entity on lease for a fixed period, generally between 15 and 99 years.
How does the government use Nazool land? The government generally uses Nazool land for public purposes like building schools, hospitals, Gram Panchayat buildings, etc.
Several cities in India have also seen large tracts of land denoted as Nazool land used for housing societies, generally on lease.
How did Nazool Land emerge? During British rule, kings and kingdoms which opposed the British frequently revolted against them, leading to several battles between them and the British Army.
Upon defeating these kings in battle, the British would often take their land away from them.
After India got Independence, the British vacated these lands.
But with kings and royals often lacking proper documentation to prove prior ownership, these lands were marked as Nazool land—to be owned by the respective state governments.
Context: Violence erupted in Uttarakhand recently after a mosque and a madrasa standing on Nazool land were demolished.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
With reference to ‘Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati’, consider the following statements
- He is was the founder of Arya Samaj in 1875 with the motto “Krinvanto Vishwam Aryam”.
- He is associated with Shuddi Movements.
- He encouraged idol worship.
How many statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect He was a social reformer who founded Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter then prevalent social inequities. The purpose of the Samaj was to move the Hindu religion away from the fictitious beliefs.
‘Krinvanto Vishwam Aryam” was the motto of the Samaj, which means, “Make this world noble”.
Shuddhi Movement: The Shuddhi Movement was introduced to bring back the individuals to Hinduism who were either voluntarily or involuntarily converted to other religions like Islam or Christianity. Back to Vedas: He highlighted the social reformer’s role in awakening India from the shackles of ignorance and superstition, leading a movement to rediscover the essence of Vedic knowledge.
Women’s Rights: Dayanand Saraswati advocated for the rights and empowerment of women.
The Samaj directs its members to condemn ritualistic practices like idol worship, pilgrimage and bathing in holy rivers, animal sacrifice, offering in temples, sponsoring priesthood etc. The philosophy of Dayananda Saraswati can be known from his three famous contributions namely “Satyartha Prakash”, “Veda Bhashya Bhumika” and “Veda Bhashya Bhumika” and Veda Bhashya.
Further the journal “Arya Patrika’ edited by him also reflects his thoughts.
Context: The Prime Minister virtually addressed the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Dayanand Saraswati..
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Incorrect He was a social reformer who founded Arya Samaj in 1875 to counter then prevalent social inequities. The purpose of the Samaj was to move the Hindu religion away from the fictitious beliefs.
‘Krinvanto Vishwam Aryam” was the motto of the Samaj, which means, “Make this world noble”.
Shuddhi Movement: The Shuddhi Movement was introduced to bring back the individuals to Hinduism who were either voluntarily or involuntarily converted to other religions like Islam or Christianity. Back to Vedas: He highlighted the social reformer’s role in awakening India from the shackles of ignorance and superstition, leading a movement to rediscover the essence of Vedic knowledge.
Women’s Rights: Dayanand Saraswati advocated for the rights and empowerment of women.
The Samaj directs its members to condemn ritualistic practices like idol worship, pilgrimage and bathing in holy rivers, animal sacrifice, offering in temples, sponsoring priesthood etc. The philosophy of Dayananda Saraswati can be known from his three famous contributions namely “Satyartha Prakash”, “Veda Bhashya Bhumika” and “Veda Bhashya Bhumika” and Veda Bhashya.
Further the journal “Arya Patrika’ edited by him also reflects his thoughts.
Context: The Prime Minister virtually addressed the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Dayanand Saraswati..
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
With reference to ‘‘National Judicial Academy (NJA)’’ consider the following statements
- It was established in 1993 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, is an independent society, fully funded by the Government of India.
- Hon’ble Chief Justice of India is the director of NJA.
Select the INCORRECT statement(s)
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Solution (b)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NJA, established in 1993 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, is an independent society, fully funded by the Government of India, and works under the directions of the Supreme Court of India. Mandate: Strengthening the Administration of Justice through Judicial Education, Research, and Policy Development.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the Chairman of the General Body of NJA as well as the Chairman of the Governing Council, the Executive Committee, and the Academic Council of NJA. The Director, NJA is the Principal Executive Officer of NJA. The Director is appointed by the Chairman, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India.
Context: Supreme Court said recently while asserting that all advocates should undergo compulsory training.
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Solution (b)
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect NJA, established in 1993 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, is an independent society, fully funded by the Government of India, and works under the directions of the Supreme Court of India. Mandate: Strengthening the Administration of Justice through Judicial Education, Research, and Policy Development.
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the Chairman of the General Body of NJA as well as the Chairman of the Governing Council, the Executive Committee, and the Academic Council of NJA. The Director, NJA is the Principal Executive Officer of NJA. The Director is appointed by the Chairman, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India.
Context: Supreme Court said recently while asserting that all advocates should undergo compulsory training.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
‘FAST Telescope’ which was recently in news is located in
Correct
Solution (a)
About FAST Telescope
- The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), located in a karst depression in Guizhou, China.
- It is the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope, with a receiving area equivalent to 30 football fields.
- It is expected that FAST will maintain its world-class status for the next 20 to 30 years.
Goals
- Detect neutral hydrogen to the edge of the universe, reconstruct the images of the early universe;
- Discover pulsar, establish a pulsar timing array, and participate in pulsar navigation and gravitational wave detection in the future;
- Join the International Very-Long-Baseline Interferometry Network to obtain hyperfine structures of celestial bodies;
- Perform high resolution radio spectral survey. Detect weak space signals;
- Participate in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Context: Recently, astronomers from the Nanjing University in China and elsewhere have detected a radio pulsar in a supernova remnant known as CTB 87 by using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST)
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Solution (a)
About FAST Telescope
- The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), located in a karst depression in Guizhou, China.
- It is the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope, with a receiving area equivalent to 30 football fields.
- It is expected that FAST will maintain its world-class status for the next 20 to 30 years.
Goals
- Detect neutral hydrogen to the edge of the universe, reconstruct the images of the early universe;
- Discover pulsar, establish a pulsar timing array, and participate in pulsar navigation and gravitational wave detection in the future;
- Join the International Very-Long-Baseline Interferometry Network to obtain hyperfine structures of celestial bodies;
- Perform high resolution radio spectral survey. Detect weak space signals;
- Participate in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Context: Recently, astronomers from the Nanjing University in China and elsewhere have detected a radio pulsar in a supernova remnant known as CTB 87 by using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST)
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to ‘High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) vehicles’ consider the following statements
- HAPS vehicles stay aloft using solar panels and operate at altitudes much higher than traditional airplanes.
- Compared to satellites, HAPS are cheaper to deploy and can be operational much faster, making them suitable for urgent needs.
- Some experts express concerns about the potential interference of HAPS with existing communication systems and their impact on migratory bird patterns.
How many statement(s) given above are correct
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct It is a new age unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can significantly increase India’s surveillance and monitoring capabilities in the border areas. It has the ability to generate solar power.
It can fly at altitudes of 18-20 km from the ground, almost double the heights attained by commercial airplanes.
The cost of operating HAPS is several times lower than that of a satellite that is usually placed at least 200 km from the earth. Applications of HAPS
It can be very useful in disaster situations.
It can even be used to provide mobile communications networks in remote areas
Even it can be used in continuous surveillance of border areas to detect changes or movements.
Depending on their frequency and technology, HAPS could indeed interfere with existing communication systems operating in similar bands. Additionally, their high altitude presence might disrupt the flight paths or habitats of migratory birds, requiring careful evaluation and mitigation strategies. Context: Recently, NASA’s Earth Observatory posted a detailed analysis of the reason behind Aral Sea’s disappearance.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Correct Correct It is a new age unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can significantly increase India’s surveillance and monitoring capabilities in the border areas. It has the ability to generate solar power.
It can fly at altitudes of 18-20 km from the ground, almost double the heights attained by commercial airplanes.
The cost of operating HAPS is several times lower than that of a satellite that is usually placed at least 200 km from the earth. Applications of HAPS
It can be very useful in disaster situations.
It can even be used to provide mobile communications networks in remote areas
Even it can be used in continuous surveillance of border areas to detect changes or movements.
Depending on their frequency and technology, HAPS could indeed interfere with existing communication systems operating in similar bands. Additionally, their high altitude presence might disrupt the flight paths or habitats of migratory birds, requiring careful evaluation and mitigation strategies. Context: Recently, NASA’s Earth Observatory posted a detailed analysis of the reason behind Aral Sea’s disappearance.
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