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Consider the following statements about Martand Temple
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Option d |
| Correct |
| · The Martand Temple was built by the Karkota dynasty king Lalitaditya Muktapida, who ruled Kashmir from 725 AD to 753 AD.
· Dedicated to Vishnu-Surya, the Martand Temple has three distinct chambers—the mandapa, the garbhagriha, and the antralaya—probably the only three-chambered temple in Kashmir. · A major historical source for Kashmir’s history remains Rajatarangini, written in the 12th century by Kalhana, and various translations of the work contain descriptions of Martand’s grandeur. · The temple is influenced by Classical Greco-Roman, Buddhist-Gandharan, and North Indian styles. |
Context: Some pilgrims offered prayers inside the Martand Temple, an Archaeological Survey of India-protected (ASI) monument.
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Option d |
| Correct |
| · The Martand Temple was built by the Karkota dynasty king Lalitaditya Muktapida, who ruled Kashmir from 725 AD to 753 AD.
· Dedicated to Vishnu-Surya, the Martand Temple has three distinct chambers—the mandapa, the garbhagriha, and the antralaya—probably the only three-chambered temple in Kashmir. · A major historical source for Kashmir’s history remains Rajatarangini, written in the 12th century by Kalhana, and various translations of the work contain descriptions of Martand’s grandeur. · The temple is influenced by Classical Greco-Roman, Buddhist-Gandharan, and North Indian styles. |
Context: Some pilgrims offered prayers inside the Martand Temple, an Archaeological Survey of India-protected (ASI) monument.
Consider the following statements
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| · The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, lays down the law on contempt of court.
· Section 15 of the legislation describes the procedure on how a case for contempt of court can be initiated. · In the case of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General or the Solicitor General, and in the case of High Courts, the Advocate General, may bring in a motion before the court for initiating a case of criminal contempt. |
· However, the motion can be brought by a private citizen as well — and in such a case, the consent of the Attorney General (or the Advocate General, as the case may be,) is required. | · If the court is satisfied that the alleged contemnor is likely to abscond or evade judicial proceedings, it can order attachment of property of a value that it deems reasonable |
Context: AG has declined a request for consent to initiate criminal contempt of court proceedings against Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal for certain remarks that he made during a speech on the subject of Judicial Rollback of Civil Liberties.
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 | Statement 3 |
| Correct | Correct | Correct |
| · The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, lays down the law on contempt of court.
· Section 15 of the legislation describes the procedure on how a case for contempt of court can be initiated. · In the case of the Supreme Court, the Attorney General or the Solicitor General, and in the case of High Courts, the Advocate General, may bring in a motion before the court for initiating a case of criminal contempt. |
· However, the motion can be brought by a private citizen as well — and in such a case, the consent of the Attorney General (or the Advocate General, as the case may be,) is required. | · If the court is satisfied that the alleged contemnor is likely to abscond or evade judicial proceedings, it can order attachment of property of a value that it deems reasonable |
Context: AG has declined a request for consent to initiate criminal contempt of court proceedings against Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal for certain remarks that he made during a speech on the subject of Judicial Rollback of Civil Liberties.
Consider the following statements about Polysaccharides
Choose the incorrect statements:
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · They are also called glycan, the form in which most natural carbohydrates occur.
· Polysaccharides may have a molecular structure that is either branched or linear. · Linear compounds such as cellulose often pack together to form a rigid structure; branched forms generally are soluble in water and make pastes. |
· Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.
· The specialised coating was created using a mixture of two substances: micro-algae extract and polysaccharides. · The extract is from the marine microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta, which is often used as a source of algae oil, which is a health supplement that is a plant-based alternative to fish oil. |
Context: Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.
Solution (d)
Statement Analysis
| Statement 1 | Statement 2 |
| Correct | Correct |
| · They are also called glycan, the form in which most natural carbohydrates occur.
· Polysaccharides may have a molecular structure that is either branched or linear. · Linear compounds such as cellulose often pack together to form a rigid structure; branched forms generally are soluble in water and make pastes. |
· Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.
· The specialised coating was created using a mixture of two substances: micro-algae extract and polysaccharides. · The extract is from the marine microalgae Dunaliella tertiolecta, which is often used as a source of algae oil, which is a health supplement that is a plant-based alternative to fish oil. |
Context: Researchers at the IIT Guwahati have developed an edible coating that can extend the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables.
Consider the following statements about PM SHRI Yojana
Choose the correct statements:
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Option a |
| Correct |
| · On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India).
· This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14500 Schools across the country by strengthening the selected existing schools from amongst schools managed by Central Government/ State/ UT Government/ local bodies. · PM SHRI Schools will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 and act as exemplar schools and also offer mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. The aim of these schools will not only be qualitative teaching, learning and cognitive development, but also creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills. |
Context: On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India).
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis
| Option a |
| Correct |
| · On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India).
· This will be a new centrally sponsored scheme for upgradation and development of more than 14500 Schools across the country by strengthening the selected existing schools from amongst schools managed by Central Government/ State/ UT Government/ local bodies. · PM SHRI Schools will showcase all components of the National Education Policy 2020 and act as exemplar schools and also offer mentorship to other schools in their vicinity. The aim of these schools will not only be qualitative teaching, learning and cognitive development, but also creating holistic and well-rounded individuals equipped with key 21st century skills. |
Context: On the occasion of National Teachers’ Day, the Prime Minister announced a new initiative – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India).
Prague, recently seen in news is located in?
Solution (c)
| Option c |
| Correct |
| · Over 70,000 citizens of the Czech Republic gathered at the heart of the nation’s capital Prague in a protest against their government’s failure to control soaring energy prices.
· The protesters also openly voiced their anger against NATO and the European Union. · The demonstration held is being seen as the largest show of public discontent in recent times against the cost-of-living crisis that has deepened in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war. · The Czech inflation is currently at its highest since 1993, and is expected to touch 20% in the coming months. · A key contributor to the double-digit inflation crisis is Russia’s decision to cap gas supplies to Europe, which has sent energy costs through the roof. |
Context: Citizens of the Czech Republic gathered at the heart of the nation’s capital Prague in a protest against their government’s failure to control soaring energy prices.
Solution (c)
| Option c |
| Correct |
| · Over 70,000 citizens of the Czech Republic gathered at the heart of the nation’s capital Prague in a protest against their government’s failure to control soaring energy prices.
· The protesters also openly voiced their anger against NATO and the European Union. · The demonstration held is being seen as the largest show of public discontent in recent times against the cost-of-living crisis that has deepened in Europe amid the Russia-Ukraine war. · The Czech inflation is currently at its highest since 1993, and is expected to touch 20% in the coming months. · A key contributor to the double-digit inflation crisis is Russia’s decision to cap gas supplies to Europe, which has sent energy costs through the roof. |
Context: Citizens of the Czech Republic gathered at the heart of the nation’s capital Prague in a protest against their government’s failure to control soaring energy prices.
