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11. Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

The 'Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana' is an urban self-employment programme.

Drought-Prone Area Programme and Desert Development Programme were launched in 1970s.

The 'Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana' was launched after restructuring the 'Integrated Rural Development Programme' in 2001.

The 'Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana' is a rural self-employment programme.

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The correct answer is C) The ‘Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana’ was launched after restructuring the ‘Integrated Rural Development Programme’ in 2001.

Statement C is incorrect. The Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana (SGRY) was launched in 2001 by merging two existing wage employment schemes: the Employment Assurance Scheme (EAS) and the Jawahar Gram Samridhi Yojana (JGSY). The Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP) was a self-employment program launched in the late 1970s and was later restructured and merged into the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) in 1999. Thus, SGRY was not a restructuring of IRDP.

A) Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY) was indeed an urban anti-poverty program launched in 1997, focusing on self-employment and wage employment in urban areas.
B) The Drought-Prone Area Programme (DPAP) was launched in the Fourth Five Year Plan (early 1970s), and the Desert Development Programme (DDP) was launched in the Fifth Five Year Plan (late 1970s). So, they were launched in the 1970s.
D) Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) was a major rural anti-poverty program launched in 1999, focusing on promoting self-employment among rural poor through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

12. Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to triba

Which one of the following statements is not true with regard to tribal welfare?

The Comprehensive Tribal Development Programme aims at land development activities, improvement of roof houses, infrastructure development and so on.

As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Act, villages in forests are provided with community rights.

The Special Area Development Programme aims at distribution of forest area produces equitably to the tribals.

The Special Central Assistance to Tribal Subplan provides dairy cows to tribal groups living below the poverty line.

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The correct statement is C) The Special Area Development Programme aims at distribution of forest area produces equitably to the tribals.

Statement C is not true. Special Area Development Programmes (SADP) generally focus on integrated development of specific backward or problematic geographical regions, such as hill areas, deserts, or drought-prone areas. Their aim is broad regional development and infrastructure improvement, not specifically the equitable distribution of forest produce to tribals. Equitable distribution of forest produce and forest rights are primarily addressed by legislation like the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and specific tribal livelihood programs.

A) The Comprehensive Tribal Development Programme is a plausible description of initiatives that address multiple aspects of tribal welfare like land development, housing, and infrastructure.
B) The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, indeed provides for community rights in forest areas, including rights over minor forest produce, grazing, and customary uses, in addition to individual rights.
D) The Special Central Assistance to Tribal Subplan (SCA to TSP) is designed to provide additional funds to states for critical gap filling in programs for tribal development. Livelihood support like providing dairy cows to poor tribal families is a common type of intervention under such schemes.

13. ‘Operation Sankalp’ was initiated and implemented by the

‘Operation Sankalp’ was initiated and implemented by the

Indian Air Force

Indian Army

Indian Navy

Ministry of Home Affairs

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The correct answer is C) Indian Navy.

‘Operation Sankalp’ is an ongoing maritime security operation initiated and implemented by the Indian Navy. It was launched in June 2019.

The operation was launched in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf to ensure the safety and security of Indian flagged vessels transiting through the region following incidents involving attacks on merchant ships. Indian naval ships and aircraft are deployed in the area to patrol and provide security escorts to Indian merchant vessels.

14. Which one of the following artworks was hailed by Sister Nivedita as t

Which one of the following artworks was hailed by Sister Nivedita as the ‘first masterpiece of Indian art’?

Bharat mata by Abanindranath Tagore

Arjuna and Subhadra by Raja Ravi Varma

Sita in Captivity in Lanka by Abanindranath Tagore

Sati by Nandalal Bose

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The correct answer is A) Bharat mata by Abanindranath Tagore.

Sister Nivedita, a disciple of Swami Vivekananda and a keen observer and promoter of Indian art, highly praised Abanindranath Tagore’s painting ‘Bharat Mata’. She saw it as the embodiment of the national spirit and hailed it as the ‘first masterpiece of Indian art’.

Abanindranath Tagore painted ‘Bharat Mata’ in 1905 during the Swadeshi movement. The painting depicts a saffron-clad woman as Bharat Mata (Mother India), holding symbolic objects like a book, sheaves of paddy, a rosary, and a piece of white cloth, representing Shiksha (education), Anna (food), Diksha (spiritual knowledge), and Vastra (clothing), respectively. It became an iconic image of the nationalist movement. Raja Ravi Varma’s works, while popular, were influenced by Western techniques and themes. Nandalal Bose was another prominent artist of the Bengal School, but ‘Bharat Mata’ by Abanindranath is specifically associated with Sister Nivedita’s famous praise.

15. Recently, India gave a coastal radar system to which one of the follow

Recently, India gave a coastal radar system to which one of the following countries?

Bangladesh

Maldives

Sri Lanka

United Arab Emirates

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The correct answer is C) Sri Lanka.

India has been providing coastal radar systems to several friendly maritime neighbours as part of its Sagar (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative and broader maritime security cooperation efforts. Sri Lanka is a prominent recipient of such assistance.

In recent years, India has gifted several coastal surveillance radar systems to Sri Lanka to enhance its maritime security and domain awareness. These systems are part of a larger network aimed at monitoring sea traffic and detecting illegal activities. Similar systems have also been provided to countries like Maldives, Mauritius, and Seychelles.

16. With reference to India’s defence, consider the following helicopters

With reference to India’s defence, consider the following helicopters :

1. Cheetah
2. Chetak
3. Rudra

Which of the above has/have turret gun, rocket system and air-to-air missile?

1 and 2

2 only

1 and 3

3 only

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We need to identify which of the listed helicopters is equipped with a turret gun, rocket system, and air-to-air missile capability.
1. Cheetah (SA 315B Lama): This is a light utility helicopter. While it can be fitted with machine guns or rockets for light support roles, it is primarily a utility/reconnaissance platform and does not have a standard turret gun or air-to-air missile capability in the context of a dedicated attack role.
2. Chetak (Alouette III): Similar to the Cheetah, this is a light utility helicopter. It can carry rockets or anti-tank missiles, but it is not typically equipped with a turret gun or air-to-air missiles for its primary role.
3. Rudra (ALH-WSI): This is the armed version of the HAL Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter. It is specifically designed for attack and close air support roles. It is equipped with a 20 mm turret gun, provisions for 70 mm rocket pods, and can carry air-to-air missiles (such as the Mistral) and anti-tank missiles. This configuration matches the description provided.

– Identify the role and capabilities of each helicopter.
– Cheetah and Chetak are primarily light utility helicopters, though adaptable for light armament.
– Rudra is an armed variant of the Dhruv, designed as an attack helicopter.
– Attack helicopters are typically equipped with integrated weapon systems including turret guns, rocket launchers, and missile hardpoints (air-to-air and/or air-to-ground).

The Rudra helicopter serves the Indian Army and Air Force. It is a significant upgrade in India’s rotary-wing attack capabilities compared to relying on older, less capable armed versions of utility helicopters. India also operates more dedicated attack helicopters like the Mil Mi-25/35 and the AH-64 Apache, as well as indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’.

17. Consider the following missiles : 1. Agni-I 2. BrahMos 3. Dhanush

Consider the following missiles :

1. Agni-I
2. BrahMos
3. Dhanush

Which of the above is/are cruise missile/missiles?

1 and 2

2 only

1 and 3

3 only

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Cruise missiles are guided missiles that fly at relatively low altitudes within the atmosphere using jet propulsion and wings (or lifting body design) to achieve lift. They navigate towards a target using guidance systems and follow a non-ballistic trajectory.
1. Agni-I: This is a short-range ballistic missile. Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled missiles that follow a high-arc parabolic trajectory and spend most of their flight time outside the atmosphere before re-entering to hit the target.
2. BrahMos: This is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It is powered by a ramjet engine and flies within the atmosphere at high speeds, typically at low altitudes.
3. Dhanush: This is a naval variant of India’s Prithvi short-range ballistic missile. It is a ballistic missile launched from ships.
Based on these classifications, only BrahMos is a cruise missile.

– Cruise missiles fly within the atmosphere using aerodynamic lift and typically jet engines.
– Ballistic missiles are rocket-propelled and follow a parabolic trajectory outside the dense atmosphere.
– Agni-I and Dhanush are ballistic missiles.
– BrahMos is a cruise missile.

India’s missile arsenal includes various types of missiles. Agni series (Agni-I to Agni-V and Agni Prime) are ballistic missiles covering different ranges. BrahMos is a prominent cruise missile. Prithvi series and Dhanush are also ballistic missiles. Other missile types include anti-tank missiles (e.g., Nag, Helina), air-to-air missiles (e.g., Astra), surface-to-air missiles (e.g., Akash, Trishul, Barak 8), etc.

18. Consider the following statements: 1. Aluminium powder is used as a

Consider the following statements:

1. Aluminium powder is used as a solid fuel for rocket engines.
2. Compared to liquid fuel propelled rocket engines, the thrust per amount of fuel burned is higher in solid fuel propelled rocket engines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Statement 1: Aluminium powder is used as a solid fuel for rocket engines. This statement is correct. Aluminium is a common fuel ingredient in composite solid rocket propellants. It increases the propellant’s energy density and burning temperature, contributing significantly to performance.
Statement 2: Compared to liquid fuel propelled rocket engines, the thrust per amount of fuel burned is higher in solid fuel propelled rocket engines. This statement is incorrect. “Thrust per amount of fuel burned” is related to specific impulse (Isp), which measures the efficiency of a rocket engine. High-performance liquid propellants (like liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen) generally yield higher specific impulse than typical solid propellants. A higher specific impulse means more thrust is produced per unit of propellant mass flow rate, or equivalently, a given amount of fuel produces thrust for a longer time. While solid rockets can provide high thrust for short periods and are simpler, their efficiency in terms of thrust generated per unit mass of fuel consumed is usually lower than optimized liquid systems.

– Aluminium powder is a common ingredient in solid rocket propellants, acting as a fuel.
– Specific impulse (Isp) is a measure of rocket engine efficiency, representing thrust per unit weight flow rate of propellant, or exhaust velocity.
– Liquid propellants, especially cryogenic ones like LH2/LOX, generally achieve higher specific impulse than solid propellants.
– Higher specific impulse means more thrust generated per amount of fuel burned (by mass).

Solid rocket motors are valued for their simplicity, reliability, and high thrust density (thrust per unit volume), making them suitable for applications where rapid acceleration and compact design are critical (e.g., missiles, strap-on boosters). However, their lower specific impulse and lack of thrust control or shut-off capability are disadvantages compared to liquid rocket engines for many applications, particularly for upper stages or missions requiring precise velocity control.

19. The technology known as ‘Electro-magnetic Air Lift System’ is sometime

The technology known as ‘Electro-magnetic Air Lift System’ is sometimes talked about in reference to

launching guided missiles from silos

launching aircraft from warships

navigation of nuclear-powered submarines

development of reusable rockets

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The term ‘Electro-magnetic Air Lift System’ is strongly suggestive of a technology used for launching objects, particularly in a way that involves electromagnetic force to lift or propel. In the context of defense and aerospace, Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch Systems (EMALS) are modern catapult systems used on aircraft carriers to launch aircraft. This technology uses linear induction motors to accelerate the aircraft along a track, effectively “lifting” or propelling it into the air at high speed. The term “Air Lift System” might be a slightly less precise or alternative phrasing for an electromagnetic launch system designed for aerial vehicles from a surface.

– ‘Electro-magnetic’ indicates the use of magnetic forces.
– ‘Air Lift System’ suggests a mechanism for launching or propelling something into the air.
– EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System) is a key modern technology used for launching aircraft from warships (aircraft carriers).

EMALS is being implemented on the latest generation of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers (like the Ford class) as a replacement for older steam catapult systems. It offers advantages in terms of energy efficiency, reduced stress on aircraft, and better control over the launch sequence. While electromagnetic forces could potentially be used in other listed applications (e.g., for initial acceleration in some reusable rocket concepts), the most direct and well-known application matching the description in a defense context is aircraft launch from warships.

20. A person has a total of 100 coins consisting of ₹ 2 and ₹ 5 coins. If

A person has a total of 100 coins consisting of ₹ 2 and ₹ 5 coins. If the total value of the coins is ₹ 320, then the number of ₹ 2 coins is

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Let x be the number of ₹ 2 coins and y be the number of ₹ 5 coins.
We are given two pieces of information:
1. The total number of coins is 100: x + y = 100
2. The total value of the coins is ₹ 320: 2x + 5y = 320
We have a system of two linear equations with two variables. We want to find the value of x.
From the first equation, we can express y as y = 100 – x.
Substitute this into the second equation:
2x + 5(100 – x) = 320
2x + 500 – 5x = 320
500 – 3x = 320
500 – 320 = 3x
180 = 3x
x = 180 / 3 = 60.
So, there are 60 coins of ₹ 2.
If x = 60, then y = 100 – 60 = 40.
Check the total value: 2(60) + 5(40) = 120 + 200 = 320. This is correct.

– Set up a system of linear equations based on the problem statement.
– One equation represents the total count of items.
– Another equation represents the total value based on the count and individual item values.
– Solve the system of equations using substitution or elimination to find the required variable.

This is a standard word problem that translates into a system of linear equations, often encountered in basic algebra and quantitative aptitude tests. The variables represent the counts of different denominations, and the equations represent the total count and the total value.