भूमिका
This set of short-answer questions covers diverse fundamental areas across Indian art and culture, constitutional law, infrastructure planning, administrative ethics, and Hindi grammar.
I. Samarangana Sutradhara
An 11th-century Sanskrit encyclopedic treatise authored by the Paramara king Raja Bhoja of Dhar (Madhya Pradesh). It comprehensively details classical Indian architecture (Vastu Shastra), temple construction, town planning, painting, sculpture, and mechanical devices (Yantras).
II. Prohibitions under the Right Against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)
- Article 23: Prohibits human trafficking, begar (unpaid forced labour), and similar forms of bonded or forced labour.
- Article 24: Prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in factories, mines, or any hazardous employment.
III. Objective of the PM Gati Shakti Initiative
Launched in 2021, the PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan aims to dismantle departmental silos by institutionalising integrated planning and synchronized execution of multi-modal infrastructure projects. Key objectives include:
- Enhancing logistics efficiency and reducing supply chain costs.
- Enabling seamless multimodal connectivity for movement of people, goods, and services.
- Promoting coordinated digital mapping and infrastructure execution across ministries.
IV. Definition of Empathy
Empathy is the cognitive and affective capacity to understand, share, and experience the feelings, perspectives, and mental states of another person. It fundamentally involves the ability to place oneself in another's position to foster compassionate, fair, and responsive decision-making in public service.
V. विसर्ग संधि की परिभाषा
जब विसर्ग (:) के बाद किसी स्वर अथवा व्यंजन के आने पर विसर्ग में जो विकार अथवा परिवर्तन उत्पन्न होता है, उसे विसर्ग संधि कहते हैं।
- उदाहरण: मनः + रथ = मनोरथ
- उदाहरण: निः + धन = निर्धन
निष्कर्ष
Precision in terminology, constitutional references, and conceptual clarity form the foundation for answering multi-disciplinary objective and short-answer questions effectively.