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Doubt Clearance Thread: UPSC 2021

Which is the largest soil group in India- Alluvial or Red soil?
Confused between these two.

Classification by ICAR

1. Red soil 29.08%

2. Black soil 24.12%

3. Alluvial soil 23.40%

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319056687_SOILS_OF_INDIA


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Which is the largest soil group in India- Alluvial or Red soil?
Confused between these two.

Classification by ICAR

1. Red soil 29.08%

2. Black soil 24.12%

3. Alluvial soil 23.40%

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319056687_SOILS_OF_INDIA


But PMFIAS says alluvial soil 

do check this https://krishijagran.com/agripedia/7-major-soil-types-in-india-know-which-soil-type-is-perfect-for-which-crops/ 

so i still feel its alluvial 

 Source: ICAR-NBSSLUP( National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning)

https://www.nbsslup.in/content_folder/soil_museum/

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Cases

Features that are part of the Basis Structure

1. Minerva Mills vs Union of India, 1980

A. Federalism

2. Indra Sawhney vs Union of India, 1992

B. Judicial review

3. Kihoto Hollohan vs Zachillhu and Ors,1992

C. Rule of law

4. S. R. Bommai vs Union of India, 1994

D. Free and fair elections


Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a 

1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

b 

1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

c 

1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D

d 

1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A


Can somebody explain how Kihoto Hollohan case established Free and Fair elections as basic structure?

B

Citation nfrom the judgement- Para8.1

"8.1. Democracy is a part of the basic structure of our Constitution, and rule of law; and free and fair elections are basic features of democracy, One of the postulates of free and fair elections is provision for resolution of election disputes as also adjudication of disputes relating to subsequent disqualifications by an independent authority. It is only by a fair adjudication of such disputes relating to validity of elections and subsequent disqualifications of members that true reflection of the electoral mandate and governance by rule of law essential for democracy can be ensured.

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Is the appropriatn bill passed in RS too, or RS can only discuss and suggest amendments like a money bill? 



Even though the Rajya sabha does not have the power to amend/reject money bill it can suggest amendments, it is upto Lok Sabha whether they accept it or not, and the Bill "deemed to be passed" by both the houses in the form of Lok Sabha.

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Will someone please explain LIQUIDITY TRAP in easy language?

Courtesy: Mrunal Sir

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who decides sc/st list and who can amend the list . ALso in case of OBC list too 

I hope you understand hindi. Watch this video on 105th CAA (127th CAB).  Malhotra Sir will clear all your doubts. 

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If we have to create a fund in the public accounts like say GST compensaton fund, then Legislative permission is requred?


I don't think that's a necessary/mandatory condition. They may be established by simple Govt notification (E.g. NSSF in 1999).  Though, as per the Article 283(1)/(2), President/Governor is empowered to regulate them. 

https://smallsavings.assam.gov.in/portlets/growing-with-national-small-savings-fund

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A

Try taking it this way-

1. If prices of domestic goods remain constant, devaluation of currency will be more beneficial.

We can do the same with the other options too and aptly derive a conclusion.

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IN MID LATITUDES, SALINITY INCREASES UPTO 35 METRE DEPTH AND THEN DECREASES. 

Is there any good soul who could care to explain this statement to me?? 
Thanks in advance :)

The reason is upwelling caused by prevailing Thermohaline Circulation. Though the trend of increase of salinity with increasing depths is not uniform and is confined to 200 fathoms (365 meters) from the surface in middle latitudes and beyond which it starts decresing with depth. 


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D503said

Arent these answers incorrect? d and a hona chahiye

Q32 is a reasoning question. So solve it via Venn diagram.

Even if it's a mathematics one, it is still wrong. A- {2,4,6,8...} and  B- {3,6,9,...}


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Please help
Using the digits 2,3,4,5 and 6 find the sum of all 5 digit numbers that can be formed such that no 2 digits are the same.

10666560/2 = 5333280

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