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Q1. With reference to the Solanki (Chaulukya) dynasty, consider the following statements:
i) The Solankis ruled over large parts of present-day Gujarat with Siddharaja Jayasimha as one of the prominent rulers of the dynasty.
ii) The famous Rani ki Vav is associated with the Solanki period.
iii) The Solanki rulers established their capital at Kannauj.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: The Solankis were an important dynasty of Gujarat. Siddharaja Jayasimha greatly expanded the kingdom and patronized learning. Statement 2 is correct: Rani ki Vav at Patan was built during the Solanki period and is renowned for its architectural excellence. Statement 3 is incorrect: Their capital was Anhilwara (Patan), not Kannauj.
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Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the Bombay Blood Group.
i) Individuals with the Bombay Blood Group lack the H antigen on the surface of their red blood cells.
ii) A person with the Bombay Blood Group can safely receive blood from any individual belonging to the O blood group.
iii) The Bombay Blood Group is considered one of the rarest blood phenotypes in the world.
iv) Compatibility testing is especially important before blood transfusion in individuals with this blood group.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: The defining feature is the absence of the H antigen. Statement 2 is incorrect: They cannot receive ordinary O-group blood because it contains the H antigen. Statement 3 is correct: It is an extremely rare blood phenotype. Statement 4 is correct: Accurate blood typing and compatibility testing are essential because suitable donors are very limited.
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Q3. This folk dance is associated with the cultural traditions of the tea-garden communities of northeastern India. It is primarily a folk dance accompanied by songs and traditional musical instruments. The performance is closely associated with harvests, festivals, and community celebrations. Which of the following dances is being described above?
- Jhumoir Binandini is a folk dance associated with the cultural traditions of the tea-garden communities of northeastern India. It is primarily a folk dance accompanied by songs and traditional musical instruments. The performance is closely associated with harvests, festivals, and community celebrations.
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Q4. With reference to the Tobin Tax, consider the following statements:
i) The Tobin Tax refers to a proposed tax on short-term foreign exchange transactions.
ii) One objective of the Tobin Tax is to discourage excessive speculative capital movements.
iii) The tax was originally proposed to increase customs duties on international merchandise trade.
iv) A Tobin Tax, if implemented, may reduce very high-frequency speculative currency transactions while having relatively less impact on long-term investment flows.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: It is a proposed levy on foreign exchange transactions. Statement 2 is correct: The proposal seeks to reduce destabilizing short-term speculation. Statement 3 is incorrect: It is unrelated to customs duties on goods. Statement 4 is correct: The idea is to make rapid speculative trading less attractive while minimally affecting genuine long-term investments.
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Q5. Consider the following statements regading the Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS).
i) MANPADS are lightweight air-defence weapons designed to be operated by an individual or a small team.
ii) They are primarily intended to engage low-flying aircraft and helicopters.
iii) Because of their portability, international efforts have focused on preventing their diversion to unauthorized users.
iv) Most MANPADS are strategic ballistic missiles designed to strike targets thousands of kilometres away.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- Statement 1 is correct: MANPADS are shoulder-fired or otherwise portable surface-to-air missile systems. Statement 2 is correct: They are designed to engage aircraft operating at relatively low altitudes, including helicopters and some drones. Statement 3 is correct: Their portability makes strict control and secure stockpile management important to prevent misuse. Statement 4 is incorrect: They are tactical, short-range systems—not long-range ballistic missiles.