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Question 1 of 10
1 points
With reference to cultural history of India, consider the following statements :
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- Sri Ramanujacharya is the chief proponent of Vishishtadvaita subschool of Vedanta.
- Sri Ramanujacharya was initiated into bhakti spirituality by the poet-saint Sundaramurti.
- Siant Chokhamela and Sri Ramanujacharya are contemporaries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- About Sri Ramanujacharya:
- Born in 1017 CE in Tamil Nadu.
- He is the most respected Acharya in the philosophy of Sri Vaishnavism.
- He was also referred to as Ilaya Perumalwhich means the radiant one.
- His philosophical foundations for devotionalism were influential to the Bhakti movement.
- He is famous as the chief proponent of Vishishtadvaitasubschool of Vedānta.
- He wrote influential texts, such as bhāsya on the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, all in Sanskrit.
- S2: Ramanuja’s guru was Yādava Prakāśa, a scholar who was a part of the more ancient Advaita Vedānta monastic tradition. Sri Vaishnava tradition holds that Ramanuja disagreed with his guru and the non-dualistic Advaita Vedānta, and instead followed in the footsteps of Tamil Alvārs tradition, the scholars Nāthamuni and Yamunāchārya.
- S3: Chokhamela was a saint in Maharashtra, India in the 14th century. He belonged to the Mahar caste, one of the untouchable castes in India. He wrote many Abhangas. He was one of the first low-cast poets in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/sri-ramanujacharya-2/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- About Sri Ramanujacharya:
- Born in 1017 CE in Tamil Nadu.
- He is the most respected Acharya in the philosophy of Sri Vaishnavism.
- He was also referred to as Ilaya Perumalwhich means the radiant one.
- His philosophical foundations for devotionalism were influential to the Bhakti movement.
- He is famous as the chief proponent of Vishishtadvaitasubschool of Vedānta.
- He wrote influential texts, such as bhāsya on the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, all in Sanskrit.
- S2: Ramanuja’s guru was Yādava Prakāśa, a scholar who was a part of the more ancient Advaita Vedānta monastic tradition. Sri Vaishnava tradition holds that Ramanuja disagreed with his guru and the non-dualistic Advaita Vedānta, and instead followed in the footsteps of Tamil Alvārs tradition, the scholars Nāthamuni and Yamunāchārya.
- S3: Chokhamela was a saint in Maharashtra, India in the 14th century. He belonged to the Mahar caste, one of the untouchable castes in India. He wrote many Abhangas. He was one of the first low-cast poets in India.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/sri-ramanujacharya-2/
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Question 2 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements:
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- Advaita Vedanta advocates the idea that Brahman alone is ultimately real.
- Sri Ramanujacharya was the exponent of the qualified non-dualism.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Advaita Vedānta is a school of Hindu philosophy, and is a classic system of spiritual realization in Indian tradition. The term Advaita refers to the idea that Brahman alone is ultimately real, the phenomenal transient world is an illusory appearance (maya) of Brahman, and the true self, atman, is not different from Brahman. Although its roots trace back to the 1st millennium BCE, the most prominent exponent of the Advaita Vedānta is considered by tradition to be the 8th century scholar Adi Shankara.
- Vishishtadvaita is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy. It is non-dualism of the qualified whole, in which Brahman alone exists, but is characterized by multiplicity. It can be described as qualified monism or qualified non-dualism or attributive monism. It is a school of Vedanta philosophy which believes in all diversity subsuming to an underlying unity.
- Sri Ramanujacharya (1017–1137 CE), pioneer of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta and the foremost Jeeyar of Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/sri-ramanujacharya-2/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Advaita Vedānta is a school of Hindu philosophy, and is a classic system of spiritual realization in Indian tradition. The term Advaita refers to the idea that Brahman alone is ultimately real, the phenomenal transient world is an illusory appearance (maya) of Brahman, and the true self, atman, is not different from Brahman. Although its roots trace back to the 1st millennium BCE, the most prominent exponent of the Advaita Vedānta is considered by tradition to be the 8th century scholar Adi Shankara.
- Vishishtadvaita is a non-dualistic school of Vedanta philosophy. It is non-dualism of the qualified whole, in which Brahman alone exists, but is characterized by multiplicity. It can be described as qualified monism or qualified non-dualism or attributive monism. It is a school of Vedanta philosophy which believes in all diversity subsuming to an underlying unity.
- Sri Ramanujacharya (1017–1137 CE), pioneer of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta and the foremost Jeeyar of Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/sri-ramanujacharya-2/
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Question 3 of 10
1 points
In which State of India is the Statue of Equality situated?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- PM Narendra Nodi is all set to unveil the world’s second-largest statue (Statue of Equality) in Hyderabad on February 5.
- The 216-foot-tall statueof 11nth-century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya will be in a sitting position.
- What is the Statue of Equality?
- The world’s second tallest statue in a sitting position is made up of ‘panchaloha’, meaning a combination of five metals i.e. gold, copper, silver, brass and zinc.
- The inner sanctorum deity of Sri Ramanujacharya is built of 120 kilos of gold. This commemorates the 120 years the saint spent on earth.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/sri-ramanujacharya-2/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- PM Narendra Nodi is all set to unveil the world’s second-largest statue (Statue of Equality) in Hyderabad on February 5.
- The 216-foot-tall statueof 11nth-century social reformer and saint, Ramanujacharya will be in a sitting position.
- What is the Statue of Equality?
- The world’s second tallest statue in a sitting position is made up of ‘panchaloha’, meaning a combination of five metals i.e. gold, copper, silver, brass and zinc.
- The inner sanctorum deity of Sri Ramanujacharya is built of 120 kilos of gold. This commemorates the 120 years the saint spent on earth.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/sri-ramanujacharya-2/
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Question 4 of 10
1 points
The ‘Means-Test and Creamy Layer’ first finds expression in the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The ‘means-test and creamy layer’first finds expression in the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Indra Sawhney versus Union of India, delivered by a nine-judge Bench on November 16, 1992.
- About Indra Sawhney vs Union of India Case:
- In its landmark 1992 decision in Indra Sawhney vs Union of India, the Supreme Court had held that reservations under Article 16(4) could only be provided at the time of entry into government service but not in matters of promotion. And the principle would operate only prospectively and not affect promotions already made and reservation already provided in promotions shall continue in operation for a period of five years from the date of the judgment.
- More significantly, It ruled that the creamy layer can be and must be excluded.
- On June 17, 1995, Parliament, acting in its constituent capacity, adopted the seventy-seventh amendment by which clause (4A) was inserted into Article 16 to enable reservation to be made in promotion for SCs and ST.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/50-reservation-limit/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- The ‘means-test and creamy layer’first finds expression in the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Indra Sawhney versus Union of India, delivered by a nine-judge Bench on November 16, 1992.
- About Indra Sawhney vs Union of India Case:
- In its landmark 1992 decision in Indra Sawhney vs Union of India, the Supreme Court had held that reservations under Article 16(4) could only be provided at the time of entry into government service but not in matters of promotion. And the principle would operate only prospectively and not affect promotions already made and reservation already provided in promotions shall continue in operation for a period of five years from the date of the judgment.
- More significantly, It ruled that the creamy layer can be and must be excluded.
- On June 17, 1995, Parliament, acting in its constituent capacity, adopted the seventy-seventh amendment by which clause (4A) was inserted into Article 16 to enable reservation to be made in promotion for SCs and ST.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/50-reservation-limit/
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Question 5 of 10
1 points
The Mandal Commission report (1980) was in news recently, is related to which of the following?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: the Mandal Commission (1980)
- headed by B.P. Mandal.
- It was asked to determine the criteria to identify the socially and educationally backward classesin India and recommend steps to be taken for their advancement. The Commission gave its Report in 1980 and made many recommendations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/50-reservation-limit/
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: the Mandal Commission (1980)
- headed by B.P. Mandal.
- It was asked to determine the criteria to identify the socially and educationally backward classesin India and recommend steps to be taken for their advancement. The Commission gave its Report in 1980 and made many recommendations.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/50-reservation-limit/
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Question 6 of 10
1 points
With reference to India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission, consider the following statements:
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- It comprised an Orbiter, Lander and Rover to explore the unexplored North Pole of the Moon.
- The primary objective of mission was to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the lunar surface and operate a robotic rover on the surface.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: It comprised an Orbiter, Lander and Rover to explore the unexplored South Pole of the Moon.
- S2: The primary objective of Chandrayaan 2 was to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the lunar surface and operate a robotic rover on the surface.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/chandrayaan-3/
IncorrectAns: (b)
Explanation:
- S1: It comprised an Orbiter, Lander and Rover to explore the unexplored South Pole of the Moon.
- S2: The primary objective of Chandrayaan 2 was to demonstrate the ability to soft-land on the lunar surface and operate a robotic rover on the surface.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/chandrayaan-3/
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Question 7 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about Rooftop Solar Scheme:
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- This scheme is being implemented in the state by distribution companies (DISCOMs).
- The aim of the scheme is to achieve the final capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar Projects by 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: About the scheme:
- Implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- S2: Presently under implementation is the Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase II):It aims to achieve a cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar Projects by the year 2022.
- S1: This scheme is being implemented in the state by distribution companies (DISCOMs).
- Under this scheme the Ministry is providing a 40% subsidy for the first 3 kW and 20% subsidy beyond 3 kW and upto 10 kW of solar panel capacity.
- The residential consumer has to pay the cost of rooftop solar plant by reducing the subsidy amount given by the Ministry as per the prescribed rate to the vendor.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/rooftop-solar-scheme/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation: About the scheme:
- Implemented by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- S2: Presently under implementation is the Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Scheme (Phase II):It aims to achieve a cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW from Rooftop Solar Projects by the year 2022.
- S1: This scheme is being implemented in the state by distribution companies (DISCOMs).
- Under this scheme the Ministry is providing a 40% subsidy for the first 3 kW and 20% subsidy beyond 3 kW and upto 10 kW of solar panel capacity.
- The residential consumer has to pay the cost of rooftop solar plant by reducing the subsidy amount given by the Ministry as per the prescribed rate to the vendor.
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/rooftop-solar-scheme/
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Question 8 of 10
1 points
If a particular plant species is placed under Schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, what is the implication?
CorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
- Source: UPSC CSE 2020
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/environment-ministrys-proposed-changes-to-wildlife-act/
IncorrectAns: (a)
Explanation:
- These are Endemic plants where Cultivation of specified plants without licence is prohibited.
- From the Wildlife protection Act: (1) No person shall cultivate a specified plant except under and in accordance with a licence granted by the Chief Wild Life Warden or any other officer authorised by the State Government in this behalf: Provided that nothing in this section shall prevent a person, who immediately before the commencement of the Wild Life (Protection) (Amendment) Act, 1991 (44 of 1991), was cultivating a specified plant from carrying on such cultivation for a period of six months from such commencement or where he has made an application within that period for the grant of a licence to him, until the licence is granted to him or he is informed in writing that a licence cannot be granted to him.
- See Chapter IIIA 17C http://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1972-53_0.pdf
- Source: UPSC CSE 2020
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/environment-ministrys-proposed-changes-to-wildlife-act/
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Question 9 of 10
1 points
With reference to Wildlife Protection Act 1972, which of the following statements is/are correct?
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- Wildlife Protection Act 1972 supports taxidermy.
- Management of zoos is one of the founding objective of this act.
- Blue whale falls in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
CorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Source: Young biologist from Andhra Pradesh recreates a blue whale from bones
- The blue whale falls in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Dozens of dead blue and sperm whales have washed ashore on the Nagayalanka, Machilipatnam, Kakinada, and Srikakulam coast in Andhra Pradesh since 2015. What caused their death is the subject of study.
- Wildlife Protection Act 1972(WLPA) prohibits the injuring, destroying and removing any part of a wild animals body
- In the case of wild birds and reptiles, the act also forbids disturbing or damaging their eggs
- WLPA is also against taxidermy, which is the preservation of a dead wild animal as a trophy, or in the form of rugs, preserved skins, antlers, horns, eggs, teeth, and nails
- The objectives are as follows:
- Prohibition of hunting
- Protection and management of wildlife habitats
- Establishment of protected areas
- Regulation and control of trade in parts and products derived from wildlife
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/environment-ministrys-proposed-changes-to-wildlife-act/
IncorrectAns: (c)
Explanation:
- Source: Young biologist from Andhra Pradesh recreates a blue whale from bones
- The blue whale falls in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. Dozens of dead blue and sperm whales have washed ashore on the Nagayalanka, Machilipatnam, Kakinada, and Srikakulam coast in Andhra Pradesh since 2015. What caused their death is the subject of study.
- Wildlife Protection Act 1972(WLPA) prohibits the injuring, destroying and removing any part of a wild animals body
- In the case of wild birds and reptiles, the act also forbids disturbing or damaging their eggs
- WLPA is also against taxidermy, which is the preservation of a dead wild animal as a trophy, or in the form of rugs, preserved skins, antlers, horns, eggs, teeth, and nails
- The objectives are as follows:
- Prohibition of hunting
- Protection and management of wildlife habitats
- Establishment of protected areas
- Regulation and control of trade in parts and products derived from wildlife
Refer: https://www.insightsonindia.com/2022/01/22/environment-ministrys-proposed-changes-to-wildlife-act/
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Question 10 of 10
1 points
Consider the following statements about ‘Maharani Jindan Kaur’:
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- She was a monarch of the Rajput dynasty.
- She led a spirited resistance to the encroachment of the British into the Rajasthan.
Which of the given above statements is/are correct?
CorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Maharani Jindan Kaur:
- She was the youngest wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
- She was also the mother of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last ruler of the empire, who was raised by the British.
- She led a spirited resistance to the encroachment of the Britishinto the Punjab, but was eventually forced to surrender.
- Why in News?
- Maharani Jindan Kaur, the last wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is in news for the auction of some of her jewellery at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London.
IncorrectAns: (d)
Explanation: Maharani Jindan Kaur:
- She was the youngest wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
- She was also the mother of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last ruler of the empire, who was raised by the British.
- She led a spirited resistance to the encroachment of the Britishinto the Punjab, but was eventually forced to surrender.
- Why in News?
- Maharani Jindan Kaur, the last wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, is in news for the auction of some of her jewellery at Bonhams Islamic and Indian Art sale in London.
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