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21. Which among the following was not a member of the Adhishthana Adhikara

Which among the following was not a member of the Adhishthana Adhikarana of Kotivarsha in the Gupta period?

Sarthavaha

Mahattara

Prathama-kayastha

Prathama-kulika

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In the Adhishthana Adhikarana (district headquarters council) of the Gupta period, the Mahattara was typically not one of the specific, named representatives constituting the board, unlike the Sarthavaha, Prathama-kulika, and Prathama-kayastha.

The Adhishthana Adhikarana at the Vishaya (district) level during the Gupta period was a council that included representatives from important sections of the local community, involved in administration, particularly in matters of land transactions. Key members explicitly mentioned in inscriptions were the Nagara-shreshthi (chief merchant of the city), Sarthavaha (leader of trading caravans), Prathama-kulika (chief artisan or head of craft guilds), and Prathama-kayastha (chief scribe or official).

‘Mahattara’ generally refers to village elders, headmen, or respected persons, and while they held influence, they were not typically part of the formal composition of the district-level council (Adhishthana Adhikarana) in the same defined roles as the Nagara-shreshthi, Sarthavaha, Prathama-kulika, and Prathama-kayastha who represented specific urban/economic/professional groups. The structure of the Adhishthana Adhikarana reflects a collaborative approach involving the administration and local elites/guild representatives.

22. Who among the following was involved in the formation of the Bombay Pr

Who among the following was involved in the formation of the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885?

Pherozeshah Mehta

Dadabhai Naoroji

Allan Octavian Hume

M. G. Ranade

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Pherozeshah Mehta was one of the prominent figures involved in the formation of the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885.

The Bombay Presidency Association was founded in 1885 by leading intellectuals of Bombay such as Pherozeshah Mehta, K. T. Telang, and Badruddin Tyabji. It aimed to represent the interests of the people of the Bombay Presidency and was a significant regional political organization before the Indian National Congress was founded later the same year.

Dadabhai Naoroji was a key figure in the Indian national movement but was more associated with organizations like the East India Association and later the Indian National Congress. Allan Octavian Hume was the founder of the Indian National Congress (INC). M. G. Ranade was a prominent leader from Pune, closely associated with the Poona Sarvajanik Sabha. While all these individuals were national leaders, Pherozeshah Mehta was a direct founder of the Bombay Presidency Association.

23. Consider the following statements with reference to Rudramadevi : 1.

Consider the following statements with reference to Rudramadevi :

1. Rudramadevi is also known as Raya-gaja-kesari.
2. The inscriptions largely project her as a heroic king not queen.

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 2 is correct, while statement 1 is incorrect. Rudramadevi was a Kakatiya ruler, and inscriptions often projected her as a heroic king. The title ‘Raya-gaja-kesari’ is not typically associated with her.

Rudramadevi (reigned 1263–1289 or 1295) was one of the most prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan. Upon her father Ganapatideva’s death, she was designated as the male heir (Rudradeva) and ruled as a king, often depicted in inscriptions and sculptures in male attire to secure her succession and authority.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The title ‘Raya-gaja-kesari’ (meaning ‘lion to the elephant-like kings’) is associated with rulers who defeated powerful enemies, often the Gajapati rulers of Odisha or used by Vijayanagara rulers in their conflicts. It is not a title primarily attributed to Rudramadevi in historical records. Statement 2 is correct. To ensure acceptance as a ruler in a patriarchal society and continue the lineage, she was formally designated as Rudradeva and portrayed as a king, highlighting her administrative capabilities and martial prowess in inscriptions and contemporary accounts like that of Marco Polo.

24. Which one among the following statements with reference to the Harappa

Which one among the following statements with reference to the Harappan burial ritual is not correct?

At these burials, the dead were generally laid in pits.

The burial pits were made in several different ways.

Ornaments have sometimes been found placed in these burials.

Harappans did not bury mirrors with the dead.

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The statement “Harappans did not bury mirrors with the dead” is incorrect. Archaeological findings from Harappan burials have included personal items, including bronze mirrors.

Excavations at Harappan sites like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa have yielded a variety of burial goods, suggesting beliefs about the afterlife or social status. These goods sometimes included ornaments, pottery, tools, and personal items made of metal, including copper/bronze mirrors.

Statements A, B, and C are consistent with archaeological evidence regarding Harappan burial practices:
A) Burials were indeed generally in pits.
B) Burial pits varied in construction, size, and lining.
C) Ornaments (like beads, bangles, and earrings) and other goods (pottery, tools) have been found in some burials, suggesting differences in burial practices and possibly social hierarchy.
The presence of bronze mirrors in burials contradicts statement D, making it the incorrect statement.

25. 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 (Tribe)	List-II (Dominating region)
A. Gaddi	1. Rajasthan
B. Munda	2. Andaman and Nicobar Islands
C. Bhil	3. Jharkhand
D. Jarawa	4. Himachal Pradesh

Code :

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

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

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

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

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The correct matching of tribes to their dominating regions is: Gaddi – Himachal Pradesh, Munda – Jharkhand, Bhil – Rajasthan, Jarawa – Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This corresponds to code C.

– Gaddi: A prominent tribal community found primarily in the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh, particularly in the Chamba district.
– Munda: A major tribe of eastern India, concentrated mainly in the state of Jharkhand, and also found in parts of Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
– Bhil: One of the largest tribal groups in India, with significant populations in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Rajasthan is one of their major regions.
– Jarawa: One of the indigenous peoples of the Andaman Islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India).

Based on the primary or dominating regions:
A. Gaddi is primarily associated with Himachal Pradesh (4).
B. Munda is primarily associated with Jharkhand (3).
C. Bhil is significantly present in Rajasthan (1).
D. Jarawa is exclusively found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2).
Thus, the correct match is A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2, which is option C.

26. Which one among the following is not an area of Marine West Coast

Which one among the following is not an area of Marine West Coast Climate?

South-Eastern Australia

North-West Europe

New Zealand

North-West Africa

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North-West Africa is primarily characterized by a Mediterranean climate, not a Marine West Coast Climate.

The Marine West Coast climate (Köppen: Cfb) is characterized by mild summers, cool winters, and consistent precipitation throughout the year. It is typically found on the west coasts of continents between 40° and 60° latitude.

North-West Europe (e.g., UK, Ireland, coastal Norway, France) is a classic region for Marine West Coast climate. New Zealand, being islands in the mid-latitudes, also has significant areas with Marine West Coast climate. Parts of South-Eastern Australia (e.g., Tasmania, Victoria) also experience this climate type. North-West Africa (e.g., Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia) is located at lower latitudes and experiences a Mediterranean climate (Köppen: Csa/Csb), characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, which is distinct from the year-round precipitation pattern of the Marine West Coast climate.

27. Which one among the following places in India is known for its associa

Which one among the following places in India is known for its association with the pharmaceutical industry?

Ballarpur

Pimpri

Sindri

Mettur

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Pimpri, near Pune in Maharashtra, is historically associated with the pharmaceutical industry, particularly as the location of Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL).

Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), established in 1954, was one of India’s first public sector pharmaceutical companies and is located in Pimpri. This established the area’s early connection with the pharmaceutical sector.

Ballarpur in Maharashtra is primarily known for its paper industry. Sindri in Jharkhand is famous for its large fertilizer plant (Fertilizer Corporation of India). Mettur in Tamil Nadu is known for its chemical industry (Mettur Chemicals) and the Mettur Dam power generation. Therefore, Pimpri is the correct answer for its association with the pharmaceutical industry.

28. Which one among the following States in India shares a boundary with t

Which one among the following States in India shares a boundary with the most number of States?

Uttar Pradesh

Telangana

Chhattisgarh

Assam

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Among the given options, Uttar Pradesh shares a boundary with the most number of Indian states.

Uttar Pradesh shares borders with eight Indian states: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar, plus the Union Territory of Delhi and the country of Nepal.

Counting the borders for the other options:
Telangana shares borders with 5 states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
Chhattisgarh shares borders with 7 states: Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh.
Assam shares borders with 7 states: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Meghalaya, and West Bengal, plus the countries of Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Comparing the numbers (8 for UP vs. 5, 7, 7), Uttar Pradesh borders the most states among the options.

29. Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is better known for

Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is better known for

bioenergy

paper industry

food processing industry

geothermal energy

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Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is well known for its hot springs, which are a source of geothermal energy.

Manikaran is a famous pilgrimage centre situated in the Parvati Valley. The presence of numerous hot springs indicates significant geothermal activity beneath the surface.

Geothermal energy is derived from the heat within the Earth. Hot springs like those in Manikaran are surface manifestations of this heat, and they can be harnessed for various purposes, including direct heating or electricity generation, although in Manikaran, they are primarily associated with religious significance and natural heating. There are no major paper or food processing industries associated specifically with Manikaran, nor is it primarily known for conventional bioenergy production on a large scale, unlike geothermal energy which is directly evidenced by the hot springs.

30. Consider the following geographical conditions : Well-drained, rich f

Consider the following geographical conditions :

Well-drained, rich friable loams containing good deal of minerals, temperature between 15 °C-28 °C and rainfall between 150 cm-250 cm and altitude variations from 600 m-1600 m

Which one among the following crops is suitable under the above conditions?

Tea

Coffee

Coconut

Cashew nut

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The geographical conditions described – well-drained, rich friable loams, temperature between 15 °C-28 °C, rainfall between 150 cm-250 cm, and altitude variations from 600 m-1600 m – are ideal for the cultivation of Coffee.

Coffee thrives in tropical climates with distinct wet and dry seasons, requiring well-drained soil, moderate temperatures, high rainfall, and often grown on slopes at varying altitudes (600-1600m is typical for Arabica coffee, although Robusta can be grown lower). These conditions closely match the description.

Tea requires slightly different conditions, typically needing highly fertile, acidic soil, temperatures between 20-30°C (though it can tolerate wider ranges), very high rainfall (100-150 cm to over 400 cm), and is often grown on slopes in hilly areas. Coconut grows best in coastal sandy soils in hot, humid climates with high rainfall (100-300 cm) and low altitudes. Cashew nut prefers well-drained sandy loam soils, high temperatures (20-30°C+), and moderate rainfall (100-200 cm) at lower altitudes. Comparing the requirements, coffee is the best fit for the given conditions.