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1. Who among the following is the author of the famous partition narrativ

Who among the following is the author of the famous partition narrative, The Other Side of Silence?

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Amrita Pritam

Urvashi Butalia

Saadat Hasan Manto

Manju Kapur

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The correct answer is B) Urvashi Butalia.

– “The Other Side of Silence: Voices from the Partition of India” is a seminal work of oral history by Urvashi Butalia, first published in 1998.
– The book compiles personal narratives and testimonies of individuals, particularly women, who experienced the Partition of India in 1947, offering a perspective often excluded from mainstream historical accounts.

– Amrita Pritam was a Punjabi writer whose novel “Pinjar” is another powerful narrative on Partition.
– Saadat Hasan Manto was a famous Urdu short story writer whose stories like “Toba Tek Singh” vividly depict the horrors and absurdity of Partition.
– Manju Kapur is a contemporary Indian novelist known for works like “Difficult Daughters,” which also touches upon the Partition era, but she is not the author of “The Other Side of Silence”.

2. Who among the following is credited with the introduction and populari

Who among the following is credited with the introduction and popularization of Dhrupad form of music?

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Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior

Tansen

Naik Gopal

Shaikh Bahauddin of Barnawa

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The correct answer is A) Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior.

– Raja Man Singh Tomar, the Tomar ruler of Gwalior in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, is widely credited with the significant development and popularization of the Dhrupad style of music.
– He was a great patron of music and is believed to have commissioned the composition of many Dhrupad songs. The Gwalior Gharana is historically linked to this tradition.

– Tansen was one of the most famous Dhrupad singers, part of Emperor Akbar’s court, but he lived later (16th century) than Raja Man Singh. While a master, the foundation and initial widespread patronage are attributed more strongly to Raja Man Singh.
– Naik Gopal is also mentioned in historical texts related to music, sometimes alongside figures like Amir Khusrau, but his association with the popularization of Dhrupad specifically is less prominent than that of Raja Man Singh.

4. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2020-21, GDP contracted by 23·9 pe

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2020-21, GDP contracted by 23·9 percent and in the second quarter, by 7·5 percent. The Economic Survey, 2020-21 preferred to call it a recovery in

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U-shape

V-shape

K-shape

W-shape

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The correct answer is B) V-shape.

– The data presented (GDP contraction of 23.9% in Q1 and 7.5% in Q2) shows a sharp decline followed by a significant rebound (or lessening of the decline).
– A V-shaped recovery is characterized by a rapid fall in economic activity followed by an equally rapid and sustained recovery. This pattern aligns with the data reflecting the impact of and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns.

– The Economic Survey 2020-21 explicitly used the term “V-shaped recovery” to describe India’s economic trajectory after the initial steep contraction caused by the pandemic-induced lockdown.
– Other shapes describe different recovery patterns: U-shape (prolonged slump before recovery), K-shape (different sectors/groups recover at different rates, widening inequality), W-shape (double-dip recession).

5. GST is a/an

GST is a/an

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destination-based consumption tax

origin-based production tax

destination-based sales tax on transaction

origin-based tax on sales transaction

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The correct answer is A) destination-based consumption tax.

– Goods and Services Tax (GST) is levied at the point of consumption. This means the tax accrues to the consuming state rather than the producing state.
– It is a tax on the consumption of goods and services. It is applied to the value addition at each stage of the supply chain, but the burden is ultimately borne by the final consumer.

– Before GST, India had a complex indirect tax structure with taxes levied at various points by both central and state governments (like excise duty, service tax, VAT, etc.). GST aimed to subsume most of these taxes into a single, unified tax.
– The destination-based nature of GST differs from origin-based taxes (like manufacturing excise duty), where the tax is levied at the point of production.

6. The proceeds from disinvestment are included as

The proceeds from disinvestment are included as

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non-tax revenue

revenue receipts

capital receipts

tax revenue

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The correct option is C. The proceeds from disinvestment are included as capital receipts.

– Government receipts are broadly classified into Revenue Receipts and Capital Receipts.
– Revenue Receipts are those receipts that do not create a liability or lead to a reduction in assets. Examples include tax revenues (income tax, corporation tax, etc.) and non-tax revenues (fees, fines, interest receipts, dividends from PSUs).
– Capital Receipts are those receipts that either create a liability (like borrowings) or lead to a reduction in financial assets (like disinvestment or recovery of loans).
– Disinvestment involves the sale of government’s equity stake in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). This reduces the government’s financial assets (its ownership in PSUs). Therefore, the money received from disinvestment is treated as a Capital Receipt.

– Capital receipts are part of the Capital Budget of the government.
– Capital receipts are used to finance capital expenditure (like infrastructure development) or to repay debt.
– Disinvestment is a way for the government to raise funds, improve efficiency of PSUs, and promote market competition.

7. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of t

The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of which one of the following provisions into the Constitution of India?

Doctrine of Pleasure

Fundamental Duties

Nomination of Anglo-Indian Members to the Lok Sabha

Impeachment of the President of India

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The correct option is B. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended the insertion of Fundamental Duties into the Constitution of India.

– The Swaran Singh Committee was constituted by the Indian government in 1976 to study the question of amending the Constitution during the National Emergency.
– Among its key recommendations was the inclusion of a chapter on Fundamental Duties of citizens in the Constitution.
– Based on its recommendations, the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976, added Part IVA to the Constitution, which comprises Article 51A listing the Fundamental Duties.

– Initially, ten Fundamental Duties were added. A eleventh duty was added later by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002.
– Fundamental Duties are inspired by the Constitution of the erstwhile USSR.
– Unlike Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable, meaning they cannot be enforced by courts.
– The other options (Doctrine of Pleasure, Nomination of Anglo-Indian Members, Impeachment of the President) were already part of the original Constitution or related to existing provisions.

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8. A non-banking financial company cannot

A non-banking financial company cannot

give loans

make investments

borrow from bank

seek demand deposits from public and cannot issue cheques

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The correct option is D. A non-banking financial company cannot seek demand deposits from the public and cannot issue cheques.

– Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions that provide banking services but do not hold a banking license.
– Unlike banks, NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits (deposits withdrawable by cheque, draft, order or otherwise). They can accept time deposits (like fixed deposits).
– NBFCs are not part of the payment and settlement system, and they cannot issue cheques drawn on themselves.
– NBFCs are permitted to give loans, make investments in securities, and borrow funds, including from banks.

– NBFCs play a crucial role in the financial system by providing services like credit, investment, and insurance.
– NBFCs are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), but the regulatory framework differs from that for banks.
– The primary distinction between banks and NBFCs lies in their ability to accept demand deposits and participate in the payment and settlement system.

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9. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I (Type of plain)	List-II (Characteristic feature)
A. Bhabar	1. Marsh
B. Bhangar	2. Silt
C. Khadar	3. Gravels
D. Delta	4. Kankar

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A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

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The correct option is B. The characteristics are correctly matched as A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1.

– A. Bhabar: This is a narrow belt (8-10 km wide) running parallel to the Shiwalik range. It consists of pebbles and boulders deposited by rivers coming down from the mountains. Rivers often disappear into this porous belt. Matches with Characteristic 3 (Gravels).
– B. Bhangar: This is the older alluvial plain, located away from the floodplains. It is slightly elevated and contains calcareous concretions known as ‘Kankar’. Matches with Characteristic 4 (Kankar).
– C. Khadar: This is the newer alluvial plain, located along the river banks. It is formed by fresh alluvial deposits during annual floods. It is fertile and consists of fine silt and clay. Matches with Characteristic 2 (Silt).
– D. Delta: This is a landform created by deposition of sediment that is carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or standing water. Deltas are typically low-lying, flat, and often contain marshy areas, especially near the coast. Matches with Characteristic 1 (Marsh).

– The plains of Northern India are primarily formed by alluvial deposits from the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems.
– These plains are geographically divided into different belts based on sediment characteristics and elevation relative to flood levels (Bhabar, Terai, Bhangar, Khadar).
– The Terai belt is located south of the Bhabar, it is a wet, swampy, and marshy region with dense forest cover. (Not included in this question, but relevant context).

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10. Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The jet stream

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

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1. The jet streams are high altitude easterly winds.
2. El Niño is a warm ocean current.
3. El Niño appears along the Peru coast.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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The correct option is B. Statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 is incorrect.

– Statement 1: The jet streams are high altitude winds, but they are typically strong, narrow currents of *westerly* winds in the upper troposphere. While there are tropical easterly jet streams, the general description of “the jet streams” refers to the dominant westerly flow at high altitudes. Therefore, stating they are “easterly winds” as a general characteristic is incorrect.
– Statement 2: El Niño is indeed a warm ocean current. It refers to the large-scale ocean-atmosphere climate interaction linked to a periodic warming of the sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
– Statement 3: El Niño appears along the Peru coast. The warming associated with El Niño is most prominent in the eastern equatorial Pacific, off the coasts of Ecuador and Peru.

– Jet streams play a significant role in influencing weather patterns globally.
– El Niño is the warm phase of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern. Its opposite phase, La Niña, is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the same region.
– El Niño events have significant global climatic consequences, affecting rainfall patterns, temperatures, and extreme weather events in many parts of the world, including the Indian subcontinent (often associated with weaker monsoons).