English (Part – B) (General studies) NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2019 (II) (101 to 150)

Total Questions: 50

1. In the Manusmriti which form of marriage results from the ‘Voluntary union of a maiden and her lover’?

Correct Answer: (b) Fifth form
Solution:

In the Manusmriti, fifth (Gandharva form of marriage) results from the ‘Voluntary union of a maiden and her love’. In Gandharva Marriage, a groom and his bride could getmarried without their parents knowledge or sanction. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

2. Which one of the following is a Rabi crop in the Northern States of India?

Correct Answer: (d) Ragi
Solution:

Rabi crops are winter crops which are sown in October-November and harvested in March. The Rabi crops in Northern states of India includes Barley, wheat, oats, gram, linseed and mustard.

3. The rivers of North-West Europe are good examples of:

Correct Answer: (c) barbed pattern of drainage
Solution:

The rivers of North-West Europe are good examples of barbed drainage pattern. Barbed drainage pattern is a rare kind of drainage pattern which is formed when the tributaries flow in opposite direction to their master streams.
A parallel pattern of drainage system is a pattern of river caused by steep slopes with some relief. Because of the steep slopes, the streams are swift and straight, with very few tributaries and all flow in the same direction.
Radial drainage patterns form when streams and rivers flow off a central peak or dome like a volcano.
In a trellis pattern, the river forms a net like system and the tributaries flow roughly parallel to each other.

4. Which one of the following ocean currents is a cold current?

Correct Answer: (a) South Atlantic Drift
Solution:

South Atlantic Drift/Current is an eastward flowing cold ocean current, fed by the Brazil Current. It is continuous with the northern edge of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current.
The Mozambique current is a warm ocean current flowing along the east coast of Africa in Indian ocean. It flows between Mozambique and Madagascar islands.
The East Australian Current (EAC) is a warm ocean current that flows along the eastern cost of Australia.
The Caribbean Current is a warm ocean current that flows northwestward through the Caribbean sea along the coast of South America and into the Gulf of Mexico.

5. Paradip Port is located on the delta of river:

Correct Answer: (c) Mahanadi
Solution:

It is a natural, deep-water port on the East coast of India in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha. Paradip Port is situated at confluence of the Mahanadi river and the Bay of Bengal.

6. Which one of the following hypothesis/theory explains the origin of the Universe?

Correct Answer: (a) Nebular Hypothesis
Solution:

Nebular Hypothesis was given by Immanuel Kant explain about the origin of Universe. According to this theory, plants were formed out of a cloud (nebula) of hydrogen, helium & dust surrounding the sun. Binary theory explain about the existence of companion star of the sun. According to Big Bang theory, all matter or substance forming this universe existed at one place as a tiny ball.
This tiny ball had infinite density and temperature. At the Big Bang Theory the tiny ball exploded and started a process of expansion of the universe which continues to a day.
According to Planetesimal Hypothesis, when a planetary system was forming, there was a proto planetary disc with materials form the nebula from which the system came.

7. Which among the following struggles, based on Gandhi’s philosophy of Satyagraha, involved the industrial working class?

Correct Answer: (c) Ahmedabad
Solution:

Ahmedabad Mill Strike, 1918 was based on Gandhi’s philosophy of Satyagraha, that involved the industrial working class. The industrial dispute for wage hike was between the owners and workers of a cotton mill in Ahmedabad. The result of peaceful strike led by Gandhiji was successful and workers got a 35% wage increase

8. Consider the following statements related to the Virashaiva tradition of Karnataka.

1. The Virashaiva Movement was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna, a minister in the court of the Kalachuri ruler in the twelfth century.
2. The Virashaivas encouraged practices, approved by the Dharmashastras, like post-puberty marriage and remarriage of widows.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1
Solution:

The twelfth century witnessed the emergence of a new movement called Virashaiva Movement in Karnataka. The movement was led by a Brahmana named Basavanna (1106-68) who was initially a Jaina and a minister in the court of a Kalachuri ruler (Chalukya, king of Gujarat).
His followers were known as Virashaivas (heroes of Shiva) or Lingayats (wearers of the linga). The Chalukyas were contested for the suzerainty by the kalachuris of Southern India in that period. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
Also, the Dharmashashtras did not permit widow remarriages and post-puberty marriages. But the Virashaivas undertook them as a sign of refusal of the sacred Brahmanical scriptures. Hence, statement (2) is in correct.

9. Consider the following statements related to Wellesley’s administration:

1. In the six years of Wellesley’s administration, the army accounted for 42.5% of the Company’s total expenditure.
2. Wellesley’s administrative measures were restricted to the affairs to the Company and had nothing to do with the commercial and military affairs of the Indian ruling families.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:

During Lord Wellesley’s tenure, army was an expensive machinery of the British East India Company. He had waged war on many Princely States and native rulers like Mysore, Marathas, Nizams etc. Hence, to sustain such a larger army, he spent huge amounts (42.5% of the compary’s total expenditure) on army.He also devised the infamous Subsidiary Alliance System which required to maintain British army in native ruler’s courts. Hence, statement (1) is correct.
Wellesley was an excellent administrator. He used his Subsidiary Alliance System to interfere with the commercial and military affairs to Indian rulers by making them mandatorily consult him on important decisions.
Hence, statements (2) is also correct.

10. Consider the following statements concerning the Russian Revolution:

1. The Bolsheviks believed that in a repressive society like Tsarist Russia, the party should be disciplined and should control the number of its members.
2. The Mensheviks believed that the party should be opened to all (as in Germany).
Selects the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:

The Bolsheviks and Mensheviks were the two factions of Russian Social Democratic Labour Party formed under leaderships of Vladimir Lenin and Julius Martov respectively.
Bolsheviks believed in limiting the membership of party to a core professional member body as it was easier to manage them which was necessary in a repressive society like Tsarist Russia.
Hence, statement (1) is correct.
On the other hand Mensheviks believed in power of masses and advocated liberal thoughts like entry of common masses in the party. Hence, statement (2) is also correct.