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Question 241Question →

Consider the following statements regarding regional folk theater traditions and cultural heritage of Indian states:

1. Yakshagana is a traditional folk theater performance of Karnataka that integrates dance, dialogue, and live musical narrative conducted by a lead singer known as the Bhagavatha.
2. Maach is a traditional folk theater art form originating from the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, historically performed on open-air elevated wooden stages.
3. Ankia Naat is a traditional one-act plays heritage of Odisha created by the 12th-century poet Jayadeva to promote Vaishnavism.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

1 and 2 only
The combination stating that only the first and second statements are correct is right because Yakshagana is a traditional theater form of Karnataka governed by the Bhagavatha narrator, and Maach is the traditional folk theater of the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. The third statement is incorrect because Ankia Naat originated in Assam under the patronage of the saint Srimanta Sankardeva, not Jayadeva in Odisha.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding Yakshagana.
Yakshagana is a major traditional theater form native to Karnataka, featuring elaborately costumed performers, dance-drama, and live background music directed by the lead narrator called Bhagavatha. Statement 1 is correct.
Verify regional state theater characteristics for Karnataka.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding Maach.
Maach is the prominent traditional folk theater of the Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh, traditionally staged on an elevated platform called 'Maach'. Statement 2 is correct.
Verify regional state heritage features for Madhya Pradesh.
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding Ankia Naat.
Ankia Naat refers to a class of single-act plays initiated by the great saint-reformer Srimanta Sankardeva in the 15th–16th century in Assam (using the Brajavali language), not by Jayadeva in 12th-century Odisha. Statement 3 is incorrect.
Identify regional misattribution of theatrical heritage and historical saint-patrons.

Key Concept

Regional Folk Theater and Cultural Heritage of Indian States
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 242Question →

With reference to the historic Kittur Uprising (1824) against British colonial expansion in South Indian regional history, consider the following statements:

1. The uprising was sparked by the British refusal to recognize the adopted heir to the throne of Kittur state following the ruler's death.
2. Sangolli Rayanna served as a key military commander who conducted guerrilla warfare against colonial forces during the resistance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: Both 1 and 2

Answer

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
The option stating 'Both 1 and 2' is correct because the 1824 Kittur Uprising was initiated by Rani Chennamma after British officers rejected the state's adopted successor, and Sangolli Rayanna famously spearheaded the army and guerrilla warfare efforts for Kittur's independence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding the cause of the Kittur Uprising.
Statement 1 is correct. Following the death of Raja Mallasarja and his son, Rani Chennamma adopted Shivalingappa as the heir. The British Political Agent St. John Thackeray rejected this adoption and attempted to take over the administration of Kittur state in 1824.
Verifying the historical administrative trigger for the regional rebellion.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding the role of Sangolli Rayanna.
Statement 2 is correct. Sangolli Rayanna was the army chief of Kittur state who organized significant armed resistance and guerrilla operations against British forces after the fall of the fort.
Identifying key leadership personalities associated with the regional movement.

Key Concept

Kittur Uprising of 1824 and regional anti-colonial resistance leadership
Question 243Question →

The enactment of the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) in a State Legislature follows a strict constitutional procedure under Articles 202 to 207 of the Constitution of India. What is the correct sequential order of these administrative and legislative stages from first to last?

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Answer

The correct sequential order of budget enactment stages in a State Legislative Assembly is: Presentation of the Budget, followed by General Discussion, Voting on Demands for Grants, Passing of the Appropriation Bill, and finally Passing of the Finance Bill.
Under Articles 202 to 207 of the Constitution of India, the financial procedure in a State Legislative Assembly strictly follows a five-stage sequence: 1. Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement (Article 202), 2. General Discussion without voting, 3. Voting on Demands for Grants (Article 203), 4. Passing of the Appropriation Bill (Article 204) to authorize withdrawal from the Consolidated Fund of the State, and 5. Passing of the Finance Bill to finalize taxation proposals.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the initial formal step in laying financial estimates before the legislature.
Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement (Budget) by the Finance Minister under Article 202.
No legislative discussion or financial deliberation can occur prior to the formal tabling of the budget estimates in the House.
2
Determine the stage for overall debate preceding detailed grant voting.
General Discussion on the budget as a whole.
This allows members of the Legislative Assembly to debate fiscal policy and principles without voting on specific budget allocations.
3
Identify the phase where departmental expenditure requests are voted upon.
Voting on Demands for Grants under Article 203.
Exclusive to the Legislative Assembly, each demand for grant must be voted upon and approved before funds can be allocated.
4
Determine the stage providing statutory authority to withdraw funds.
Introduction and passing of the Appropriation Bill under Article 204.
Article 204(3) explicitly mandates that no money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of the State except under an appropriation law.
5
Identify the final stage giving legal effect to revenue and taxation proposals.
Consideration and passing of the Finance Bill.
The taxation and revenue measures proposed in the budget are legalized through the enactment of the Finance Bill, completing the financial legislative cycle.

Key Concept

Constitutional Procedure for Enactment of State Budget (Articles 202-207)
Question 244Question →

Match the state government welfare schemes in List-I with their respective implementing states in List-II.

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Items

KALIA Scheme
Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme
Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana
Bhagyalakshmi Scheme

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Answer

The correct matches are: KALIA Scheme corresponds to Odisha, Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme corresponds to Tamil Nadu, Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana corresponds to Madhya Pradesh, and Bhagyalakshmi Scheme corresponds to Karnataka.
Each scheme accurately corresponds to its implementing state: KALIA Scheme is from Odisha, Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme is from Tamil Nadu, Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana is from Madhya Pradesh, and Bhagyalakshmi Scheme is from Karnataka.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the state implementing the KALIA Scheme
KALIA Scheme is implemented by Odisha for agricultural livelihood support.
It is a flagship agricultural welfare program introduced by the Government of Odisha.
2
Identify the state implementing the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme
Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme is implemented by Tamil Nadu.
This scheme focuses on nutrition for primary school students in Tamil Nadu.
3
Match Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana and Bhagyalakshmi Scheme to their respective states
Mukhyamantri Sikho-Kamao Yojana belongs to Madhya Pradesh, while Bhagyalakshmi Scheme belongs to Karnataka.
Sikho-Kamao provides skill-based stipends in Madhya Pradesh, while Bhagyalakshmi supports female child welfare in Karnataka.

Key Concept

State Government Schemes and Welfare Policies
Question 245Question →

Kalinga temple architecture represents a distinct regional sub-style of Nagara architecture, which evolved through well-defined structural and stylistic phases over several centuries. Arrange the following iconic state heritage temples of Odisha in chronological order of their construction, starting from the earliest to the latest:

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Answer

The correct chronological sequence of construction is: Parasurameswara Temple (7th century CE), Mukteswara Temple (10th century CE), Lingaraja Temple (11th century CE), and Sun Temple at Konark (13th century CE).
The correct sequence reflects the historical progression of Kalinga temple architecture: Parasurameswara Temple (7th century CE) represents the early phase, Mukteswara Temple (10th century CE) represents the transitional phase, Lingaraja Temple (11th century CE) marks the mature phase, and the Konark Sun Temple (13th century CE) represents the ultimate pinnacle of the style.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the era of Parasurameswara Temple.
Built c. 7th century CE during the Sailodbhava period.
It represents the early Kalinga style featuring squat deula towers and heavy relief sculptures.
2
Determine the era of Mukteswara Temple.
Built c. late 10th century CE during Somavamshi patronage.
It acts as the bridge/transition between early and mature Kalinga phases, famous for its carved Torana archway.
3
Determine the era of Lingaraja Temple.
Built c. 11th century CE under Somavamshi patronage.
It exemplifies the fully developed, mature Kalinga temple complex with all four functional structures (Deula, Jagamohana, Nata-mandap, and Bhoga-mandap).
4
Determine the era of Konark Sun Temple.
Built c. mid-13th century CE by Eastern Ganga monarch King Narasimhadeva I.
It represents the zenith of state architectural heritage, designed as a massive stone chariot dedicated to the Sun God.

Key Concept

Chronological evolution of regional temple architecture and dynastic cultural heritage.
Question 246Question →

Arrange the following major peasant and social reform movements in regional state history in correct chronological order from earliest to latest:

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Answer

The correct chronological order from earliest to latest is: Sanyasi-Fakir Rebellion (1763), Indigo Revolt (1859), Pabna Peasant Agrarian League Movement (1873), and Tebhaga Movement (1946).
The historical sequence begins with the Sanyasi-Fakir Rebellion (c. 1763–1800), followed by the Indigo Revolt (1859–1860), then the Pabna Peasant Uprising (1873–1876), and concludes with the Tebhaga Movement (1946–1947).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the period of the Sanyasi-Fakir Rebellion
The movement originated around 1763 and continued into the late 18th century.
It represents one of the earliest armed resistance movements against East India Company rule in Eastern India.
2
Determine the date of the Indigo Revolt
The revolt broke out in 1859 in Bengal.
Peasants united against oppressive indigo cultivation contracts following the 1857 uprising.
3
Identify the timeframe of the Pabna Peasant Movement
The agrarian league was formed in 1873.
It developed in response to rent enhancements and illegal cesses by local landlords in the 1870s.
4
Determine the date of the Tebhaga Movement
The movement was initiated in 1946.
It took place on the eve of Indian Independence based on the recommendations of the Floud Commission.

Key Concept

Chronology of Regional Peasant and Agrarian Movements
Estimated Time:1m 30s
Question 247Question →

Assam is the pioneer state in India's petroleum sector, with significant crude oil and natural gas reserves located across the Brahmaputra Valley. Based on their geographical locations in Upper Assam, which of the following represents the correct sequence of these major oil fields arranged from East to West?

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Answer

The correct sequence of Assam's major oil fields from East to West is Digboi Oil Field (Tinsukia district), followed by Naharkatiya Oil Field (Dibrugarh district), Moran-Hugrijan Oil Field (Dibrugarh/Sivasagar boundary), and Rudrasagar Oil Field (Sivasagar district).
The correct geographical alignment from East to West across the petroleum belt of Upper Assam starts with Digboi in Tinsukia district, moves westward to Naharkatiya in Dibrugarh district, continues to Moran-Hugrijan near the Sivasagar border, and ends at Rudrasagar in Sivasagar district.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the district location and spatial position of each oil field within the Upper Assam oil basin.
Digboi is situated in Tinsukia district; Naharkatiya is in Dibrugarh district; Moran-Hugrijan is on the Dibrugarh-Sivasagar border; Rudrasagar is in Sivasagar district.
Administrative districts in Upper Assam extend geographically from east to west in the order: Tinsukia → Dibrugarh → Sivasagar.
2
Arrange the fields chronologically along their longitudinal position from East to West.
The correct geographical progression from East to West is Digboi → Naharkatiya → Moran-Hugrijan → Rudrasagar.
Digboi (~95.6° E) is the easternmost field, followed by Naharkatiya (~95.3° E), Moran (~94.9° E), and Rudrasagar (~94.6° E).

Key Concept

Geographical and spatial distribution of petroleum natural resources in Assam
Question 248Question →

In the governance system of an Indian state, who presides over the meetings of the State Cabinet?

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Answer: The Chief Minister

Answer

The Chief Minister presides over the meetings of the State Cabinet.
The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the state government and holds the responsibility of presiding over the meetings of the State Cabinet.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the real executive authority in state polity.
The Chief Minister functions as the political head of the state government and leader of the Council of Ministers.
In the parliamentary form of government at the state level, actual executive decisions are taken by the Council of Ministers led by the Chief Minister.
2
Determine who leads Cabinet proceedings.
The Chief Minister summons, conducts, and presides over Cabinet meetings.
The Chief Minister directs policy decisions, coordinates department functions, and chairs the Cabinet.

Key Concept

Role and Executive Functions of the Chief Minister
Estimated Time:45s
Question 249Question →

Which traditional folk painting style, executed on cloth scrolls to present serialized narrative depictions of Indian epics and regional folklore, represents a distinct cultural heritage of Telangana?

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Answer: Cheriyal Scroll Painting

Answer

Cheriyal Scroll Painting is the traditional folk scroll painting art associated with Telangana.
Cheriyal Scroll Painting is a traditional art form native to Telangana. Practiced predominantly by the Nakashi artist community, these long scrolls depict narrative stories from Hindu epics and local folklore, historically used by traveling bards during ballad performances.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the key art characteristics described in the stem.
The craft features narrative storytelling on continuous cloth scrolls using vivid natural pigments.
Scroll paintings served historically as visual aids for itinerant bards performing folklore across villages.
2
Match the specific art form to its state of origin.
Cheriyal Scroll Painting is the Nakashi art form native exclusively to Telangana.
It holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag recognizing Telangana's unique cultural heritage.

Key Concept

Regional Folk Painting and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Indian States
Question 250Question →

The Government of Chhattisgarh launched the flagship 'Mahtari Vandan Yojana' to provide direct financial assistance of 1,0001,000 rupees per month (12,00012,000 rupees annually) to eligible married women in the state. What is the primary objective of this welfare scheme?

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Answer: To enhance women's financial self-reliance, gender equality, and health/nutritional status across households

Answer

The primary objective of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana is to enhance women's financial self-reliance, promote gender equality, and improve their health and nutritional status within families.
The correct answer accurately states the main objective of the Mahtari Vandan Yojana, which is to financially empower married women, foster self-reliance, and improve overall health and nutrition in families across Chhattisgarh.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the scheme and implementing authority
The scheme in question is the 'Mahtari Vandan Yojana' launched by the Government of Chhattisgarh in early 2024.
Establishing the policy context helps determine the scope and target demographic.
2
Analyze the core entitlement and target beneficiaries
The scheme targets resident married women (aged 21 and above) by providing a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of ₹1,000 per month.
Financial transfer schemes aimed at women generally intend to support household financial stability and decision-making power.
3
Match with the primary policy objective
The official stated goal of the scheme is to foster economic self-reliance among women, raise family nutritional security, and empower female beneficiaries.
Connecting the financial transfer mechanism to its broader socio-economic objective identifies the correct statement.

Key Concept

State Welfare Schemes and Social Empowerment Policies
Question 251Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the physical relief, drainage divides, and landform regions of Rajasthan:

I. The Aravalli Range functions as a principal watershed, separating the westward drainage of the Luni river system from the eastward drainage of the Banas river system.
II. The western Marusthali region is predominantly covered by deep fertile alluvial soils deposited and continuously replenished by the Ghaggar river network.
III. The southeastern Hadoti Plateau forms an extension of the Malwa Plateau, characterized by volcanic basaltic rock formations and black soil deposits.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: I and III only

Answer

Statements I and III only are correct.
The option selecting statements I and III only is correct because the Aravalli mountain system serves as the main hydrological divide between the western arid basin (Luni River) and eastern river networks (Banas and Chambal tributaries). Furthermore, the southeastern Hadoti region is physically part of the trap country (Malwa Plateau) composed of volcanic rocks and fertile black soil. Statement II is false because the Marusthali desert landscape is defined by sand dunes and aridisols, not riverine alluvial deposits.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement I regarding the drainage divide of Rajasthan.
The Aravalli Range runs diagonally across Rajasthan from southwest to northeast. It serves as a major watershed separating the west-flowing Luni River system (draining towards the Rann of Kutch) from the east-flowing Banas-Chambal system (draining towards the Yamuna/Ganga system). Statement I is correct.
Topographical relief determines regional river course orientation.
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Analyze Statement II regarding Marusthali soil composition.
The western Marusthali region forms the core sandy desert of the Thar Desert. Its surface features sand dunes, rocky hammadas, and sandy Aridisols/Entisols, not deep fertile alluvial soils. The Ghaggar River is an ephemeral, inland drainage stream that flows only seasonally near the northern fringe (Ganganagar-Hanumangarh plains). Statement II is incorrect.
Desert landforms are dominated by wind erosion/deposition rather than perennial river alluvium.
3
Analyze Statement III regarding the Hadoti Plateau geology.
The southeastern plateau region (Hadoti) is a continuation of the Deccan Traps / Malwa Plateau, dominated by basaltic lava flows and rich medium black soil (Vertisols). Statement III is correct.
Geological origin dictates the rock strata and resulting soil profile of the region.

Key Concept

Physiographic divisions, drainage divides, and soil-geology mapping of Rajasthan state geography.
Question 252Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the powers and constitutional position of the Governor of a State in India:

1. Unlike the President of India, the Constitution of India explicitly provides for situations where the Governor may act in their personal discretion.
2. If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor's constitutional discretion, the decision of the Governor is final and its validity cannot be questioned in court.
3. The pardoning power of the Governor under Article 161 extends to sentences awarded by a Court Martial, provided the offense relates to a matter within the executive power of the State.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

The statements asserting that the Constitution explicitly provides for Governor's discretion (Statement 1) and that the Governor's decision on discretion is final and non-questionable (Statement 2) are correct. The statement regarding Court Martial pardoning power (Statement 3) is incorrect.
The correct answer identifies that Statements 1 and 2 are true while Statement 3 is false. Under Article 163(1), the Constitution explicitly authorizes the Governor to act in their discretion in specific matters, a provision absent in Article 74 for the President. Article 163(2) protects the Governor's discretionary decisions from being challenged on the grounds of whether discretion was warranted. Conversely, Article 161 limits the Governor's pardoning powers, explicitly excluding sentences handed down by Court Martial proceedings, which fall solely under Presidential authority per Article 72.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze Statement 1 regarding explicit constitutional discretion.
Statement 1 is correct. Article 163(1) explicitly specifies that the Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers except in so far as he is by or under the Constitution required to exercise his functions or any of them in his discretion. Article 74 does not contain similar explicit wording for the President.
Establishing the constitutional distinction between Presidential and Gubernatorial discretionary provisions.
2
Analyze Statement 2 regarding judicial review and finality of Gubernatorial discretion.
Statement 2 is correct. Article 163(2) mandates that if any question arises whether any matter is or is not a matter where the Governor is required to act in his discretion, the decision of the Governor in his discretion shall be final, and the validity of anything done shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion.
Evaluating constitutional finality provisions under Article 163(2).
3
Analyze Statement 3 regarding Court Martial pardoning powers.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Under Article 161, the Governor can grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions for offenses against laws relating to matters to which executive power of the State extends. However, the power to grant pardon for sentences awarded by a Court Martial belongs exclusively to the President of India under Article 72.
Differentiating between Presidential (Art 72) and Gubernatorial (Art 161) pardoning power scope.

Key Concept

Constitutional Discretion and Pardoning Powers of the State Governor (Articles 161 and 163)
Question 253Question →

During the prominent socio-religious reform movements in the princely state of Travancore (modern Kerala), the historic Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–1925) was organized primarily to achieve which of the following objectives?

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Answer: To secure the right for marginalized lower-caste Hindus to use the public roads surrounding the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple

Answer

The primary objective of the Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–1925) was to secure the right for lower-caste Hindus to walk on the public roads leading to and surrounding the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple in Travancore.
The Vaikom Satyagraha (1924–1925) was a landmark civil rights movement in Travancore state history aimed at ending caste discrimination and untouchability. It successfully advocated for allowing marginalized communities to walk freely on public pathways surrounding the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the historical context and geographical setting of the movement.
The movement occurred in 1924–1925 in Vaikom, located within the princely state of Travancore (present-day Kerala).
Understanding the location and era helps differentiate social reform movements from political or agrarian revolts.
2
Analyze the core objective and leadership of the Vaikom Satyagraha.
Led by leaders such as K.P. Kesava Menon, T.K. Madhavan, and K. Kelappan (with support from E.V. Ramasamy 'Periyar' and Mahatma Gandhi), the satyagraha fought against caste-based civic restrictions.
Lower-caste individuals (such as Avarnas/Ezhavas) were forbidden from walking on roads around the temple compound.
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Evaluate the options against the verified historical facts.
The option asserting the right of lower-caste Hindus to use public roads around the Vaikom Mahadeva Temple is the correct historical match.
The satyagraha achieved major success by securing public road access, paving the way for the historic Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 in Travancore.

Key Concept

Vaikom Satyagraha and Temple Entry Movements in Regional State History
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 254Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the traditional performing arts and cultural heritage of Assam:

1. Majuli Mukha Silpa is a heritage mask-making craft traditionally practiced in Sattras to create characters for Bhaona theatrical performances.
2. Ojapali is a traditional narrative performing art of Assam divided into Suknanni Ojapali (associated with the worship of Goddess Manasa) and Vyah-gowa Ojapali (focused on Epics and Puranas).
3. Perini Sivatandavam is a classical temple dance form that originated in Assam under the royal patronage of the Ahom dynasty.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1 and 2 only

Answer

The option containing statements 1 and 2 only is correct.
The first statement detailing Majuli Mukha Silpa as a traditional Sattras craft for Bhaona and the second statement explaining Ojapali's dual divisions (Suknanni and Vyah-gowa) are both historically accurate. The third statement is false because Perini Sivatandavam is an ancient warrior dance form belonging to Telangana's Kakatiya heritage, not Assam.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding Majuli Mukha Silpa.
Statement 1 is correct. Majuli Mukha Silpa is the centuries-old mask-making heritage of Majuli island's Vaishnavite Sattras in Assam, created for Bhaona theatrical plays.
Validates state cultural craft history and heritage.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding Ojapali performance art.
Statement 2 is correct. Ojapali is one of Assam's oldest choral narrative traditions, divided into Suknanni (Shakta/Manasa tradition) and Vyah-gowa (Vaishnavite/Epic tradition).
Validates regional folk performance art taxonomy.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding Perini Sivatandavam.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Perini Sivatandavam (Dance of Warriors) is an ancient ritualistic dance form of Telangana developed under the Kakatiya dynasty, documented in Jayapa Senani's treatise Nritta Ratnavali.
Identifies cross-state cultural misattribution error.

Key Concept

State cultural traditions, folk narrative arts, and performing heritage of Assam vs other regional state art forms
Question 255Question →

Which of the following statements regarding the Constitutional provisions and administrative rules governing a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) in India are correct?

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Answer: The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor of the state.; The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by the President of India.

Answer

The statements asserting that the Chairman and members of an SPSC are appointed by the Governor, and that they can be removed only by the President of India, are correct.
The statements confirming appointment by the Governor and removal exclusively by the President of India accurately reflect Articles 316 and 317 of the Constitution of India.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate the appointing authority for State Public Service Commission members
Under Article 316(1), the Governor appoints the Chairman and members of an SPSC.
Constitutional mandate under Part XIV of the Indian Constitution.
2
Examine the removal authority and procedure for SPSC members
Under Article 317, only the President can remove an SPSC member on grounds of misbehaviour after a Supreme Court inquiry.
Protects the independence of state recruitment agencies from local political interference.
3
Check service conditions and re-appointment rules
Service conditions are determined by the Governor (not the State Legislature), and the Chairman is ineligible for re-appointment to the same office.
Articles 318 and 319 prevent executive influence and conflicts of interest.

Key Concept

Independence and Appointment/Removal Architecture of State Public Service Commissions
Question 256Question →

Match the traditional folk art forms (List-I) with their corresponding Indian state of origin (List-II):

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Items

Madhubani Painting
Pattachitra
Warli Painting
Kalamezhuthu

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Answer

Madhubani Painting matches with Bihar, Pattachitra matches with Odisha, Warli Painting matches with Maharashtra, and Kalamezhuthu matches with Kerala.
Madhubani painting originates from Bihar, Pattachitra is an ancient art form of Odisha, Warli painting is native to Maharashtra, and Kalamezhuthu is practiced in Kerala. Matching each art form to its respective state yields the correct pair alignment.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical origin of Madhubani Painting.
Madhubani art belongs to Bihar (Mithila region).
Madhubani painting is characterized by geometric patterns and depictions of mythological figures originating from Bihar.
2
Identify the geographical origin of Pattachitra.
Pattachitra belongs to Odisha.
Pattachitra is renowned for its detailed mythological depictions on cloth scrolls traditionally crafted in Raghurajpur, Odisha.
3
Identify the geographical origin of Warli Painting.
Warli Painting belongs to Maharashtra.
Warli painting uses basic geometric shapes created by the Warli tribe residing in the North Sahyadri range of Maharashtra.
4
Identify the geographical origin of Kalamezhuthu.
Kalamezhuthu belongs to Kerala.
Kalamezhuthu is a ritualistic art form drawn using natural powders on temple floors in Kerala.

Key Concept

Regional Folk Art and Cultural Heritage of Indian States
Question 257Question →

In state demographic assessments and tribal welfare planning, specific socio-economic criteria are used to identify Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Which of the following best describes an official socio-demographic criterion used to categorize a tribal community as a PVTG?

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Answer: Stagnant or declining population growth combined with a pre-agricultural level of technology and extremely low literacy

Answer

Stagnant or declining population growth combined with a pre-agricultural level of technology and extremely low literacy
The correct answer accurately states the officially mandated criteria for identifying Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). PVTGs are characterized by a declining or stagnant population, pre-agricultural technology (hunting, gathering, shifting cultivation), extremely low literacy, and a subsistence-level economy.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the official criteria for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Recognize four mandatory parameters: pre-agricultural level of technology, stagnant or declining population, extremely low literacy, and subsistence level of economy.
These criteria distinguish PVTGs from other Scheduled Tribes to ensure targeted human development policies.
2
Evaluate the option choices against official socio-demographic parameters
The statement emphasizing stagnant population, pre-agricultural technology, and low literacy matches the official identification framework.
Options suggesting urban industrial migration, settled canal agriculture, or high female literacy contradict the empirical profile of PVTGs.

Key Concept

Identification criteria and demographic vulnerability of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs)
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 258Question →

The Government of Assam launched the flagship 'Orunodoi Scheme' to enhance financial empowerment and social security for vulnerable households. Which of the following features represent valid provisions of this scheme?

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Answer: Direct benefit transfer (DBT) is provided to the bank account of the primary female member of eligible households.; Priority eligibility is accorded to households containing widows, unmarried women, or differently-abled individuals.

Answer

The correct features of the Orunodoi Scheme are direct benefit transfer to the primary female member's bank account and prioritized coverage for households with widows, unmarried women, or differently-abled individuals.
The Orunodoi Scheme implemented by the Assam state government focuses on female empowerment by depositing monthly financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of female heads of households. It specifically prioritizes vulnerable groups such as widows, unmarried women, and households with differently-abled family members.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary target beneficiary and transfer mechanism for the Orunodoi Scheme.
The scheme transfers monthly financial aid directly to the bank accounts of female family heads.
Women's financial inclusion and household stability are central objectives of the initiative.
2
Evaluate the eligibility criteria and priority categories of the scheme.
The scheme excludes affluent families and government employees while prioritizing households with widows, divyangjan, and unmarried women.
State welfare schemes use income ceilings and vulnerability metrics to target benefits to low-income populations.

Key Concept

Eligibility and framework of state female-centric Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) welfare schemes
Question 259Question →

Match the State Authorities and Commissions in List-I with their corresponding Constitutional/Statutory Features and Functional Mandates in List-II:

Click a left item, then click its matching right item

Items

Advocate General for the State
State Election Commissioner
Lokayukta
State Finance Commission

Matches

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Answer

Advocate General for the State matches with holding office during the pleasure of the Governor and having legislative speaking rights; State Election Commissioner matches with removal protection equivalent to a High Court Judge; Lokayukta matches with the statutory anti-corruption Ombudsman role; and State Finance Commission matches with reviewing local self-government financial position under Articles 243-I and 243-Y.
Each state-level constitutional and statutory authority possesses distinct appointment, tenure, and operational provisions: the Advocate General serves at the Governor's pleasure with legislative speaking rights under Articles 165 and 177; the State Election Commissioner enjoys constitutional protection against arbitrary removal under Article 243K; the Lokayukta is a state statutory ombudsman investigating administrative corruption; and the State Finance Commission is mandated every five years under Articles 243-I and 243-Y.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the constitutional position and rights of the Advocate General for the State.
The Advocate General is appointed under Article 165 and holds office during the Governor's pleasure. Article 177 grants them the right to speak and participate in State Legislative proceedings without a vote.
Constitutional provisions grant legislative entry and speaking privileges to the highest law officer of the state while withholding voting rights reserved for legislators.
2
Examine the security of tenure for the State Election Commissioner.
Article 243K explicitly accords security of tenure to the State Election Commissioner by stipulating that removal can occur only in like manner and on like grounds as a High Court Judge.
This constitutional safeguard ensures independent superintendence, direction, and control of local body elections free from executive pressure.
3
Determine the statutory origin and scope of the Lokayukta.
The Lokayukta is a statutory institution created by state-level legislation rather than a direct constitutional body, functioning as an ombudsman for investigating corruption among state public servants.
State legislatures enact individual Lokayukta Acts to establish institutional mechanisms against administrative corruption.
4
Evaluate the functional mandate and articles governing the State Finance Commission.
Articles 243-I and 243-Y mandate the quinquennial constitution of the State Finance Commission by the Governor to recommend devolution of finances to urban and rural local bodies.
The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts institutionalized fiscal decentralization to empower Panchayats and Municipalities.

Key Concept

Constitutional and Statutory Authorities in State Governance
Question 260Question →

Consider the following statements regarding the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park ecosystem:

1. It is situated in the deltaic region formed by the confluence of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers.
2. It harbors the largest population of saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in India.
3. It was declared a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance in 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Answer: 1, 2 and 3

Answer

All three statements (1, 2, and 3) are correct.
The option stating '1, 2 and 3' is correct because all three statements are factually accurate. Bhitarkanika lies in the deltaic convergence of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers, maintains the highest density of saltwater crocodiles in India, and was designated as a Ramsar site in August 2002.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Evaluate Statement 1 regarding estuarine location and river systems.
Statement 1 is correct. Bhitarkanika is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha in the delta complex of the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Dhamra rivers.
Geographical facts confirm the estuarine river network of the sanctuary.
2
Evaluate Statement 2 regarding fauna population density.
Statement 2 is correct. Bhitarkanika is internationally renowned for housing the largest estuarine/saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) population in India.
Annual wildlife census data consistently verifies this flagship species dominance.
3
Evaluate Statement 3 regarding wetland notification status.
Statement 3 is correct. Bhitarkanika Mangroves were designated as a Ramsar Site #1208 on August 19, 2002.
Official international environmental treaty listings confirm this Ramsar designation.

Key Concept

State Environmental Geography - Estuarine Protected Areas and Wetland Conservation Status
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