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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Law Commission of India:
1. The Law Commission of India is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.
2. The first Law Commission of independent India was established in 1955 under the chairmanship of M. C. Setalvad.
3. The Law Commission’s recommendations are binding on the government.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(a) Only one statement is correct
Law Commission of India
The Law Commission is an executive body which is established by the government for a fixed tenure. It acts as an advisory body to the Law Ministry.
• The Law Commission is neither a statutory nor a constitutional body.
• It is primarily composed of legal experts.
• The first Law Commission in India was formed in 1955 with its chairman being the then Attorney-General of India, M. C. Setalvad.
• The Law Ministry has initiated the process of forming a new Law Commission.
• The Commission submits reports to the government on various matters of a legal nature. The reports are not binding on the government, which can either reject or accept them.
The Law Commission of India is not a statutory body. It is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. (1st statement is Incorrect)
The first Law Commission of independent India was indeed established in 1955 under the chairmanship of M. C. Setalvad.
The recommendations of the Law Commission are not binding on the government; they are advisory in nature. (3rd statement is Incorrect)
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(a) Only one statement is correct
Law Commission of India
The Law Commission is an executive body which is established by the government for a fixed tenure. It acts as an advisory body to the Law Ministry.
• The Law Commission is neither a statutory nor a constitutional body.
• It is primarily composed of legal experts.
• The first Law Commission in India was formed in 1955 with its chairman being the then Attorney-General of India, M. C. Setalvad.
• The Law Ministry has initiated the process of forming a new Law Commission.
• The Commission submits reports to the government on various matters of a legal nature. The reports are not binding on the government, which can either reject or accept them.
The Law Commission of India is not a statutory body. It is an executive body established by an order of the Government of India. (1st statement is Incorrect)
The first Law Commission of independent India was indeed established in 1955 under the chairmanship of M. C. Setalvad.
The recommendations of the Law Commission are not binding on the government; they are advisory in nature. (3rd statement is Incorrect)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the AgriSURE Fund and Krishi Nivesh Portal:
1. The AgriSURE Fund is a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) aimed at supporting farm-sector startups and rural enterprises.
2. The Krishi Nivesh Portal is an integrated, centralized platform for agri-investors to avail benefits from various government schemes.
3. The AgriSURE Fund includes contributions from NABARD, the Ministry of Agriculture, and private investors.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(c) All three statements are correct
AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start Ups & Rural Enterprises” fund is aimed at boosting farm-sector startups.
Krishi Nivesh Portal is an Integrated, centralized one stop Portal for all Agri- investors to avail benefits from various Government schemes.
AgriSURE Fund was announced in the 2022-23 Budget.
• It will be established as a Rs 750 crore Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), offering both equity and debt support.
• AIF is any Indian-incorporated privately pooled investment vehicle that collects funds from sophisticated investors to invest according to a defined investment policy for its investors.
• Contributions include ₹250 Crores each from NABARD and the Ministry of Agriculture, and ₹250 Crores from other institutions, including private investors.
• NABVENTURES Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD is the Investment Manager to the Fund.
The Fund has two schemes
AgriSURE – FoF Scheme: provide funding support to Category I and Category II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) that make onward investments in Start-ups.
AgriSURE – Direct Scheme: direct equity investment in early-stage Start-ups.
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(c) All three statements are correct
AgriSURE – Agri Fund for Start Ups & Rural Enterprises” fund is aimed at boosting farm-sector startups.
Krishi Nivesh Portal is an Integrated, centralized one stop Portal for all Agri- investors to avail benefits from various Government schemes.
AgriSURE Fund was announced in the 2022-23 Budget.
• It will be established as a Rs 750 crore Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), offering both equity and debt support.
• AIF is any Indian-incorporated privately pooled investment vehicle that collects funds from sophisticated investors to invest according to a defined investment policy for its investors.
• Contributions include ₹250 Crores each from NABARD and the Ministry of Agriculture, and ₹250 Crores from other institutions, including private investors.
• NABVENTURES Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of NABARD is the Investment Manager to the Fund.
The Fund has two schemes
AgriSURE – FoF Scheme: provide funding support to Category I and Category II Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) that make onward investments in Start-ups.
AgriSURE – Direct Scheme: direct equity investment in early-stage Start-ups.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following pairs
Inscriptions – Message found
I. Rock Edict II – A. Prohibition of animal sacrifices
II. Pillar Edict IV – B. Ashoka’s Dhamma policy
III. Rock Edict V – D. Three-day respite for prisoners sentenced to death
IV. Rock Edict XIII – C. Mention of Southern Kingdoms
Select the correct options
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(c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A and 4-B
The Major Inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka, also known as the Major Rock Edicts, are a series of 14 detailed edicts inscribed on rocks and pillars across the Indian subcontinent. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd century BCE and are among the earliest dated rock inscriptions of any Indian monarch.
Ashoka’s Major Rock Edicts primarily focus on his policies and principles of dhamma (moral law), promoting non-violence, tolerance, and welfare of his subjects. They were written in various scripts, including Brahmi and Kharosthi, and in different languages such as Prakrit, Greek, and Aramaic.
These edicts were strategically placed in public areas to ensure maximum visibility and accessibility, reflecting Ashoka’s commitment to spreading his message of ethical governance and social responsibility.
Rock Edict II – Mention of Southern Kingdoms
Rock Edict XIII – Ashoka’s Dhamma policy
Pillar Edict IV – Three-day respite for prisoners sentenced to death
Rock Edict V – Prohibition of animal sacrifices
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(c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A and 4-B
The Major Inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka, also known as the Major Rock Edicts, are a series of 14 detailed edicts inscribed on rocks and pillars across the Indian subcontinent. These inscriptions date back to the 3rd century BCE and are among the earliest dated rock inscriptions of any Indian monarch.
Ashoka’s Major Rock Edicts primarily focus on his policies and principles of dhamma (moral law), promoting non-violence, tolerance, and welfare of his subjects. They were written in various scripts, including Brahmi and Kharosthi, and in different languages such as Prakrit, Greek, and Aramaic.
These edicts were strategically placed in public areas to ensure maximum visibility and accessibility, reflecting Ashoka’s commitment to spreading his message of ethical governance and social responsibility.
Rock Edict II – Mention of Southern Kingdoms
Rock Edict XIII – Ashoka’s Dhamma policy
Pillar Edict IV – Three-day respite for prisoners sentenced to death
Rock Edict V – Prohibition of animal sacrifices
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Jain literature:
1. The Jain Agamas are the canonical scriptures of Jainism, primarily composed in Prakrit.
2. The Tattvartha Sutra, written by Umaswami, is accepted by both Svetambara and Digambara sects.
3. The Acharanga Sutra is one of the twelve Angas and deals with the conduct of monks.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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(d) 1, 2, and 3
The Jain Agamas are indeed the canonical scriptures of Jainism and were primarily composed in Prakrit.
The Tattvartha Sutra, written by Umaswami, is a significant text accepted by both the Svetambara and Digambara sects. The Acharanga Sutra is one of the twelve Angas and deals with the conduct of monks.
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(d) 1, 2, and 3
The Jain Agamas are indeed the canonical scriptures of Jainism and were primarily composed in Prakrit.
The Tattvartha Sutra, written by Umaswami, is a significant text accepted by both the Svetambara and Digambara sects. The Acharanga Sutra is one of the twelve Angas and deals with the conduct of monks.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to Palaeogenomics, consider the following statements:
1. Palaeogenomics is the study of ancient DNA recovered from archaeological and paleontological remains.
2. It helps in understanding the evolutionary history of extinct species.
3. Palaeogenomics can only be applied to human remains.
How many of the statements is/are correct?
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(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
Palaeogenomics involves the study of ancient DNA recovered from archaeological and paleontological remains. This field allows scientists to analyze genetic material from long-extinct organisms.
Palaeogenomics helps in understanding the evolutionary history of extinct species by providing insights into their genetic makeup and how they relate to modern species.
Palaeogenomics is not limited to human remains. It can be applied to a wide range of organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. (3rd Statement is incorrect)
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(b) Only two statements are correct (1st and 2nd)
Palaeogenomics involves the study of ancient DNA recovered from archaeological and paleontological remains. This field allows scientists to analyze genetic material from long-extinct organisms.
Palaeogenomics helps in understanding the evolutionary history of extinct species by providing insights into their genetic makeup and how they relate to modern species.
Palaeogenomics is not limited to human remains. It can be applied to a wide range of organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. (3rd Statement is incorrect)