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

Total Questions: 50

31. Lithosphere consists of:

Correct Answer: (c) crust and uppermost solid mantle
Solution:

Lithosphere is the solid outer part of the Earth. It consists of the crust and solid outermost layer of the upper mantle. Hence option (c) is correct answer.

32. The principal component(s) of Nehru-Mahalanobis strategy of economic development was/were:

1. Restructuring economic dependency on metropolitan capitalism into independent economic development.
2. Transition from semi-feudal agricultural to capitalist farming. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

The Nehru-Mahalanobis strategy was developed by PC Mahalanobis, under the guidance of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1953. The Principal components of this development strategy were
(i) Restructuring economic dependency on metropolitan capitalism into independent economic development.
(ii) State capitalist and capitalist developments in the urban sector and
(iii) Transition from semi-feudal agricultural to capitalist farming.
Hence, Statements 1 and 2 both are correct.

33. The provisions of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India shall not apply to the administration and control of the Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in:

1. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Odisha
2. Assam and Tripura
3. Meghalaya and Mizoram
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Solution:

The provisions of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India apply to the administration and control of the Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in 10 states namely: Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan and Telangana.

34. Consider the following statements related to Dayanand’s idea of social reform:

1. Dayanand’s reform envisaged a social order, where different castes performed functions suitable to their status determined by merit.
2. Dayanand’s ‘robust Vedic counterpart’ challenged the masculine West that had enslaved the Aryavarta.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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

Both the statements are correct as Dayanand was critical of the ancient caste system. He criticised it to its length and breadth. He envisioned a homogenous society where the profession/function performed by the person was determinant of their merit.
Also, Dayanand’s ‘robust Vedic counterpart’ challenged the masculine West that had enslaved the Aryavarta

35. Consider the following statements concerning the American War of Independence:

1. The Americans raised the slogan, ‘No taxation without representation’.
2. The American merchants resorted to the boycott of the British products. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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

During the American War of Independence, in 1774, the first Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia which actively advocated three agendas—
1. Rejection of Union of Colonies under British authority.
2. Scheme of boycott of trade with England and Britain.
3. No taxation without representation and redressal of grievances.
So, both statements are correct. Hence, option (c) is correct.

36. The first Utkrisht Double Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri (UDAY) Express train runs between:

Correct Answer: (b) Bengaluru and Coimbatore
Solution:

The first Utkrisht Double Decker Air-Conditioned Yatri (UDAY) Express was a specially designed trains which started service between Coimbatore and Bengaluru in June, 2018. Second, such service was launched in September, 2019 that runs between Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada.

37. Who among the following were selected for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, 2019?

Correct Answer: (d) Bajrang Punia and Deepa Malik
Solution:

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is the highest sporting honour of India. It is annually awarded to players by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Bajrang Punia (Wrestling) and Deepa Malik (Parathlete) were awarded with this award in 2019.

38. Betel leaf of which one of the following states has been accorded a GI tag recently?

Correct Answer: (c) Kerala
Solution:

The Tirur Vettila (Betel leaf) from Kerala has got its GI tag. The leaf given its unique component i.e., Eugenol in leaves along with high protein and chlorophyll content has several medicinal properties. Apart from this Arnamula Kannadi, Payyannur Pavithra Ring, Navara Rice, Alleppey Coir also gets GI tag in Kerala.

39. SAMARTH is a flagship skill development scheme of which one of the following Ministries?

Correct Answer: (a) Ministry of Textiles
Solution:

SAMARTH is a flagship skill development scheme of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The objective of the scheme is to provide skill development to the youth for gainful and sustainable employment in the textile sector.

40. CORAS is a separate Commando Unit of:

Correct Answer: (c) Railway Protection Force
Solution:

The Ministry of Railways had launched the Commando for Railway Security (CORAS) of Indian railways in August, 2019. CORAS is a separate Commando Unit of Railway Protection Force and are raised keeping in mind the threat from disruptive forces. The first deployment of the unit will be in the naxalism affected Chhattisgarh state.