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31. Ganga water is being shared at Farakka with which one of the following

Ganga water is being shared at Farakka with which one of the following countries?

[amp_mcq option1=”Nepal” option2=”Bhutan” option3=”Bangladesh” option4=”Myanmar” correct=”option3″]

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Ganga water is being shared at Farakka with Bangladesh.

The Farakka Barrage across the Ganges River in West Bengal is the point where India diverts water. The sharing of Ganga waters at Farakka has been a subject of dispute between India and Bangladesh. A treaty for sharing the Ganges water at Farakka was signed between the two countries in 1996.

The Farakka Barrage was constructed primarily to divert water into the Hooghly River to flush out sediment and keep the Kolkata Port navigable. The treaty with Bangladesh addresses the equitable sharing of water during the lean season.

32. The World Wetland Day is celebrated on which one of the following date

The World Wetland Day is celebrated on which one of the following dates every year?

[amp_mcq option1=”10th June” option2=”13th February” option3=”9th March” option4=”2nd February” correct=”option4″]

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The World Wetland Day is celebrated on 2nd February every year.

World Wetland Day is observed annually on February 2nd. This date marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands, known as the Ramsar Convention, in Ramsar, Iran, on February 2, 1971.

The day aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet. Wetlands are ecosystems saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, playing crucial roles in regulating water cycles, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change.

33. Anasagar Lake is located in which one of the following States?

Anasagar Lake is located in which one of the following States?

[amp_mcq option1=”Gujarat” option2=”Uttarakhand” option3=”Rajasthan” option4=”Karnataka” correct=”option3″]

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Anasagar Lake is located in Rajasthan.

Anasagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. It was built by Arnoraja, the grandfather of Prithviraj Chauhan, in 1135–1150 AD.

The lake is surrounded by scenic beauty, including the Daulat Bagh gardens and the Pavilions (Baradari) built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

34. ‘The King of Dance’ is a description of

‘The King of Dance’ is a description of

[amp_mcq option1=”Trimurti at Elephanta Caves” option2=”Kaliyamardan of Krishna” option3=”Bodhisattva Maitreya at Gandhara” option4=”Bronze Nataraja of the Cholas” correct=”option4″]

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‘The King of Dance’ is a description associated with the Bronze Nataraja of the Cholas.

Nataraja is a depiction of the Hindu god Shiva as the cosmic ecstatic dancer. He is considered the master of dance, hence the epithet ‘King of Dance’. The bronze Nataraja sculptures from the Chola period are particularly famous representations of this form.

The Trimurti at Elephanta Caves represents Shiva in his roles as creator, preserver, and destroyer. Kaliyamardan is an episode from the life of Krishna. Bodhisattva Maitreya is a future Buddha.

35. Which one of the following books was authored by Harshavardhana?

Which one of the following books was authored by Harshavardhana?

[amp_mcq option1=”Harshacharita” option2=”Kadambari” option3=”Ratnavali” option4=”Gitagovinda” correct=”option3″]

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The book authored by Harshavardhana among the given options is Ratnavali.

Harshavardhana, the Pushyabhuti dynasty ruler, is credited with authoring three Sanskrit plays: Ratnavali, Nagananda, and Priyadarshika.

Harshacharita and Kadambari were authored by Banabhatta, who was Harshavardhana’s court poet. Gitagovinda was composed by Jayadeva in the 12th century.

36. Which one of the following statements about ‘Princely States’ in India

Which one of the following statements about ‘Princely States’ in India is not correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”The British Government declared that States were free to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent.” option2=”The decision to join India or Pakistan or remain independent was left not to the people of Princely States but to the Princely Rulers.” option3=”The Ruler of Travancore first decided to remain independent.” option4=”The State of Travancore finally joined India through a plebiscite.” correct=”option4″]

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Statement A is correct, as the Indian Independence Act of 1947 gave princely states the option to accede to India or Pakistan or remain independent. Statement B is correct; the decision legally rested with the ruler, although popular opinion and geographical location played significant roles. Statement C is correct; the Dewan of Travancore, C. P. Ramaswami Iyer, initially declared the state’s intention to remain independent. Statement D is incorrect; Travancore did not join India through a plebiscite. It acceded to India in July 1947 after negotiations, political pressure, and an assassination attempt on the Dewan. Plebiscites were used in states like Junagadh and a conditional plebiscite was proposed for Jammu and Kashmir, while Hyderabad was integrated through police action.

The integration of princely states into the Indian Union after independence was a complex process involving negotiation, diplomacy, and in some cases, military action or plebiscites. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and V. P. Menon played crucial roles in this process.

By August 15, 1947, most states had signed the Instrument of Accession, joining India. However, a few states, notably Junagadh, Hyderabad, and Jammu & Kashmir, posed significant challenges and their integration involved different methods. Travancore’s initial resistance and eventual accession are also notable events in this history.

37. Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is not

Which one of the following statements about Tolkappiyam is *not* correct?

[amp_mcq option1=”It is a treatise on grammar.” option2=”It was composed between first to fourth century CE.” option3=”It was part of the Sangam corpus.” option4=”It was composed by Panini.” correct=”option4″]

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Statement D is incorrect. Tolkappiyam is attributed to the sage Tolkappiyar. Panini was an ancient Sanskrit philologist and grammarian who wrote the Ashtadhyayi, a foundational text of Sanskrit grammar.

Tolkappiyam is considered the earliest surviving work of Tamil literature and grammar. It is a fundamental text for the study of the Tamil language and ancient Tamil society.

Tolkappiyam is divided into three books: Ezhuttatikaram (Orthography), Sollatikaram (Etymology and Morphology), and Porulatikaram (Subject Matter). The period of its composition is generally placed between the 1st and 4th centuries CE, making it roughly contemporary with or immediately preceding the Sangam period, and it is considered part of or closely associated with the Sangam corpus.

38. Which of the following statements about ‘Agency Houses’ is/are correct

Which of the following statements about ‘Agency Houses’ is/are correct?

They were important commercial formations in the late eighteenth and nineteenth century India.
The operation of managing agencies remained confined to Calcutta.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”2 only” option3=”Both 1 and 2″ option4=”Neither 1 nor 2″ correct=”option1″]

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Statement 1 is correct. Agency Houses were significant commercial entities in colonial India, playing a crucial role in trade, finance, and industry during the late 18th and 19th centuries. Statement 2 is incorrect. While Calcutta was a major hub for Agency Houses due to its importance as a port and administrative centre, their operations and activities extended to other major port cities like Bombay (Mumbai) and Madras (Chennai), and they controlled enterprises like plantations and mines in various parts of the country.

Agency Houses evolved into ‘Managing Agencies’ and became a dominant form of business organization in India under British rule, controlling diverse enterprises from finance and trade to textiles, tea, jute, and mining.

The Managing Agency system concentrated economic power in the hands of a few firms, often foreign-owned, who managed a large number of companies for a fee and commission. The system continued well into independent India and was eventually abolished by the government in the 1970s due to concerns about concentration of wealth and economic power.

39. Which one of the following is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force in

Which one of the following is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force in India?

[amp_mcq option1=”The Central Reserve Police Force” option2=”The Border Security Force” option3=”The Assam Rifles” option4=”The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action” correct=”option3″]

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The Assam Rifles is the oldest Central Paramilitary Force (CPF) in India. It was established in 1835 as the ‘Cachar Levy’ to protect British tea gardens and adjacent plains against tribal raids.

Central Paramilitary Forces (now commonly referred to as Central Armed Police Forces or CAPF) in India include organizations like the BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, CISF, NSG, and Assam Rifles. Knowing their origins and roles is relevant for understanding India’s internal security structure.

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was raised in 1939 as the Crown Representative’s Police. The Border Security Force (BSF) was established in 1965. The Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is a specialized unit of the CRPF, created in 2008. While the Assam Rifles has historically been under the dual control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD), it is generally categorized under the CAPF framework led by MHA for administrative purposes.

40. Recently, with which one of the following countries did India sign the

Recently, with which one of the following countries did India sign the ‘Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement’?

[amp_mcq option1=”Egypt” option2=”Israel” option3=”South Africa” option4=”United Arab Emirates” correct=”option4″]

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India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 18th February 2022, which came into force on 1st May 2022.

Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) are broader than Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and cover trade in goods, services, investment, and other areas of economic partnership. India has been actively pursuing such agreements to boost its trade and economic ties globally.

The India-UAE CEPA aims to boost bilateral trade in goods to $100 billion and trade in services to $15 billion within five years. It provides preferential access to each other’s markets, reduces tariffs, and facilitates easier trade and investment flows.