Q.1513·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich of the following peaks are situated in India ? 1. Dhaulagiri 2. Namcha Barwa 3. Kamet 4. Makalu Select the answer using the code given below :View question
Q.1514·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following statements about the Ancient Hindu metal images in India: 1. The Chola period is well known for the aesthetic and technical finesse of its metal sculpture. 2. The iconography and style of Chola metal images were similar to those of their stone counterparts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.1515·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWho among the following were famous for their metal-casting skills and used to cast excellent matchlocks during the medieval period?View question
Q.1516·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyIn the decoration of Stupas, what does the term Kinjalkini refer to?View question
Q.1517·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich of the following is/are the correct components of the “Lion Capital” at Sarnath? 1. The shaft (stambha-yashti) or the tall tapering column 2. An elliptical top part – the abacus, devoid of any carvings 3. Overflowing inverted petals below the abacus Select the answer using the code given below:View question
Q.1518·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich one of the following terms was used for the States in the Draft Constitution presented by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on 4th November, 1948?View question
Q.1519·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following events leading to the Indian Independence: 1. Lucknow Pact 2. Return of Subhash Chandra Bose to India 3. Cripps Mission 4. Naval Mutiny in Bombay Select the chronological sequence of these events (earliest to latest) from the code given below:View question
Q.1520·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following statements with reference to Census in India: 1. The first All India Census was attempted in 1872. 2. From 1881, decennial censuses became a regular feature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.1521·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: COVID-19 a health catastrophe that caused great distress. S6: It triggered the movement of more than 7 million people through lockdown and post-lockdown periods. P: India also undertook the Vande Bharat Mission. Q: Made-in-India vaccines were sent to more than 90 countries on a commercial and grant basis. R: India justified its credentials as a global HADR player deploying Rapid Response Teams to Maldives, Kuwait and Mauritius launching the multiphased mission SAGAR. S: During the pandemic, India re-established its credentials as the Pharmacy of the World by supplying medicines and equipment to over 150 countries in the face of daunting logistical challenges. The correct sequence should beView question
Q.1522·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyThe antarīya was a garment worn by people during the Mauryan period. It was:View question
Q.1523·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWhich kingdom was described by Governor-General Lord Dalhousie as “A cherry that will drop into our mouth one day” ?View question
Q.1526·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following statements about the administrative measures of Shivaji: 1. The scheme of Ashta Pradhan (eight ministers) was completed and announced at the time of Shivaji’s coronation with regulations and duties properly defined. 2. Shivaji introduced Marathi in place of Persian and coined Sanskrit technical terms for administrative purposes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.1527·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: In this section, each item consists of six sentences. The first and sixth sentences are marked as S1 and S6. The four sentences between S1 and S6 have been jumbled up and labelled as P, Q, R and S. This is followed by four options, each suggesting a sequence of sentences. Identify the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The Attorney-General of India is appointed by the President of India. S6: He shall receive such remuneration as the President may determine. P: In the performance of his duties, the Attorney-General shall have the right of audience in all courts in the territory of India. Q: The Attorney-General shall hold office during the pleasure of the President. R: Any person qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed for the post. S: The duty of the Attorney-General is to give advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, and to perform such other duties of a legal character, as may from time to time be referred to him or assigned to him by the President, and to discharge the functions conferred on him by or under the Constitution or any other law for the time being in force. The correct sequence should beView question
Q.1528·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyDirections: Each of the following items in this section consists of a sentence, the parts of which have been jumbled. These parts have been labelled as P, Q and S. Each sentence is followed by four sequences, namely (a), (b), (c) and (d), indicating the rearrangement of the parts. You are required to select the most appropriate option and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. generations of Indian women (P)/ many policies and behaviours (Q)/ 'population bomb' related narratives mobilised (R)/ that shaped the lives of (S)View question
Q.1529·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyWith reference to the Mesolithic art in India, consider the following statements: 1. Alexander Burns discovered the first rock paintings in India at Sohagihat in Uttar Pradesh. 2. Bhimbetka rock paintings were discovered when archaeologist V.S. Wakankar noticed the rocks out of a train window while travelling from Bhopal to Itarsi and got off at the nearest railway station to explore the site. 3. The paintings and engravings do not exist in the same shelter in the rock art of Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question
Q.1530·Miscellaneous·2024·EasyConsider the following statements about the Vedanta philosophy: 1. Shankara was the founder of Advaita Vedanta. 2. The philosophy of Dvaita was elaborated by Madhva. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?View question