Question Discussion & Solution

The least possible diagram from the given statements is shown below:

Conclusion I: Some black are red → False (It is a possible case but not a definite case)

Conclusion II: Some blue are red → True (It is a definite case)

Hence, only conclusion II follows.

The correct answer is Software program.

• An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. Operating systems are found on many devices such as a computer, mobile phones, video games etc.
• Software program
  • It is a set of instructions, or a set of modules or procedures, through which computer operation is performed.
  • It is often called a software application and a software product.

Additional Information

• Computer system
  • A Computer system is usually defined as a combination of both hardware and software working together.
  • Hardware is the physical components of a computer and software is the programs that run on a computer.
• Network
  • It is a collection of computers, servers, mainframes, network devices, peripherals, or other devices connected to one another to allow the sharing of data.
  • E.g - The Internet, often referred to as the ‘Net’, consists of a complex network of computers connected by high-speed communication technologies like satellites, microwave devices, etc.
• Hardware device
  • Computer hardware includes the physical parts of a computer, such as a case, central processing unit (CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, computer data storage, graphics card, sound card, speakers and motherboard.
  • It accepts the data (input) from the user.
  • The computer has memory chips, which are designed to hold data until it is needed.
  • It processes this data into information. The computer has an electronic brain called the Central Processing Unit, which is responsible for processing all data into information according to the instructions given to the computer.
  • It then returns the processed information (output) to the user.

The correct answer is Article 44.

• Article 44 of the Constitution of India is related to the Uniform Civil Code for the citizens.

Key Points

• Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP):
  • The Directive Principles of State Policy are described in Articles 36 to 51 in Part IV of the Constitution.
  • They embody the concept of a welfare state.
  • DPSPs are fundamental in the governance of the country.
  • DPSPs are non-equitable.
  • They apply to the Union and State Governments and all other authorities falling within the definition of 'State'.
  • This is a feature borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland.
  • Article 44: To secure a uniform civil code for all citizens throughout the country.

Additional Information

• Article 42: To make provision for just and humane conditions for work and maternity relief.
• Article 45: To provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.
• Article 40: To organize village Panchayat of function as units of self-government.

The correct answer is Mewar.

• The king and chieftain of Mewar gave Khurram the title of Shah Jahan in Badal Mahal on his arrival from Surat to Udaipur.

Key Points

Some important information about Khurram as follows- 

Additional Information

• Some of the battles between Mughals and Rajputs:
  • Siege of Bayana​
    • Rana Sanga led the Rajput army sieged the fortress of Bayana held by Nizam Khan in Feb 1527. 
    • Babur sent a detachment under Mohammad Sultan Mirza to relieve the fortress, the Mughal contingent failed to take the fort of Bayana.
  • Battle of Khanwa
    • Rajput Confederacy under Rana Sanga was defeated by Babur in 1527.
    • This was the largest battle ever that happened between the Mughals and Rajputs involving a total of more than 150,000 soldiers.
  • Siege of Chittorgarh
    • Akbar led the Mughal army besieged the famed Chittorgarh fort in 1567, which was then under command of Jaimal Rathore and Patta Singh Sisodia, commanders of Udai Singh.
    • The siege went on for 4 months and finally after the death of Jaimal, the fortress walls breached, that ensued Mughals emerged victoriously.
  • Siege of Ranthambore (1568)
    • Rao Surjan Hada had to surrender Ranthambore Fort to Akbar after later successfully put the fort under siege.
  • Battle of Dewair
    • The first battle of Dewair took place in 1582 between armies of Maharana Pratap and Mughal Garrison of dewair. Pratap's army defeated the Mughal army in this battle.
    • Maharana Amar Singh defended against the Mughal army led by Prince Parviz and Asaf Khan in 1606 resulted in stalemate. 

The correct answer is 20 August, 1949

Key Points

• Rajasthan Public Service Commission was established on 20 August 1949.
• At the time of formation of Rajasthan, the institution of Public Service Commission existed in only three of the 22 covenanting states viz. Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner.
• The successor administration after the merger of the princely states promulgated an ordinance on 16th August, 1949 establishing the Rajasthan Public Service Commission Ajmer which was published in Rajasthan Gazette at 20th August, 1949.
• Rajasthan Public Service Commission came into effect on 22 December, 1949.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan Board of Secondary education was set up on 4 December, 1967.
• Union Public Service Commission was set up on 1 October, 1926.
• Staff Selection Commission was set up on 4 November, 1975.