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Arrange the following bhakti saints chronologically:
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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 |
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 |
With reference to the Sufi movement, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 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. |
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. |
Which one of the following statements is not correct about Lingayats?
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. |
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. |
Consider the following pairs:
Sufi Teachers Location of Dargha
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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 |
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 |
Consider the following pairs:
Texts Associated with
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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 |
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 |
With reference to the ‘Amara-Nayaka’ system during the medieval period, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 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. |
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. |
With reference to Mughal Rule, consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 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. |
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. |
Consider the following statements with regard to Delhi Sultanate:
Which of the statements given above is/are 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. |
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. |
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are 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. |
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. |
Arrange the visits of the following travellers to India in chronological order:
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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 |
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 |
Consider the following pairs of medieval towns or cities and their location:
Town/City Located on/ near
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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 |
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 |
Consider the following pairs of officers during the reign of Akbar and their functions:
Officer Functions/ Responsibilities
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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 |
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 |
Consider the following statements about Saint Basavanna:
Which of the statements given above is/are 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. |
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. |
Consider the following statements regarding Causes of Defeat of the Rajputs:
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
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. |
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. |
Consider the following pairs of terms used during the Slave dynasty and their meanings:
Term Meaning
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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 |
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 |
Consider the following pairs of the rulers of Delhi Sultanate and administrative measures taken during their reign:
Delhi Sultan Steps taken by him
Which of the pairs given above is/are incorrectly matched?
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. |
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. |
Consider the following statements regarding Advent of Portuguese:
Which of the above statements is/are 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. |
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. |
Consider the following Statements regarding the Marathas:
Which of the following statement/s is/are 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. |
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. |
Ranjit Singh took various measures to enhance its military capabilities. Consider the following statements regarding such measures.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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. |
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. |
Consider the following statements regarding the battle of Tarain:
Which of the above statements is/are 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. |
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. |
Consider the following statements regarding ‘India Semiconductor Mission(ISM)’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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
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
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
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.
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.
Consider the following statements with respect to ‘United Nations Human Rights Council’
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
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
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
With reference to ‘Near Field Communication Technology’, consider the following statements
Select the correct statement(s)
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
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
Consider the following statements regarding ‘Zero Coupon Bonds’:
Select the INCORRECT statement(s):
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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%.
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.
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
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
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?
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%.
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%.
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
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
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
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?
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.
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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