Who of the following had first deciphered the edicts of Emperor Ashoka?
Prelims
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Art and Culture › Historical SitesXAshoka
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Art and Culture › Historical Terms
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Art and Culture › Historical Terms
In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Term Description
1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
2. Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
3. Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples
Which of the pairs given above correctly matched?Options
Answer
(D)
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Art and Culture › KingdomXVijayanagara
Art and Culture › KingdomXVijayanagara
Regarding the taxation system of Krishna Deva, the ruler of Vijayanagar, consider the following
statements:
1. The tax rate on land was fixed depending on the quality of the land.
2. Private owners of workshops paid industries tax.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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Art and Culture › Medieval Administration
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Art and Culture › SourcesXLiterature
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Economics › Banking Regulations
Economics › Banking Regulations
The term ‘Core Banking Solution’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following statements best describes/describe this term?
1. It is a networking of a bank’s branches which enables customers to operate their accounts from any branch of the bank on its network regardless of where they open their accounts.
2. It is an effort to increase RBI’s control over commercial banks through computerization.
3. It is a detailed procedure by which a bank with huge non-performing assets is taken over by another bank.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Options
Answer
(A)
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Economics › Bonds
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Economics › Budget, Fiscal Policy
Economics › Budget, Fiscal Policy
There has been a persistent deficit budget year after year. Which action/actions of the following
can be taken by the Government to reduce the deficit?
1. Reducing revenue expenditure
2. Introducing new welfare schemes
3. Rationalizing subsidies
4. Reducing import duty
Select the correct answer using the code given below.Options
Answer
(C)