Q4791. Which weed is a major biological constraint and parasitic threat to cumin cultivation in Rajasthan?
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Q4792. Which of the following methods stands as the odd one out because it was generally NOT adopted by the Praja Mandal movements in their struggle for responsible government?
Explanation
Praja Mandal movements in Rajasthan generally followed the Gandhian path of non-violence. Their methods included organizing peaceful meetings, publishing pamphlets, and conducting constructive work like promoting Khadi and Harijan upliftment. They did not resort to violent armed guerrilla warfare or attacks on state armouries. Their goal was to achieve political change through moral pressure, public mobilization, and civil disobedience rather than through military force.
Q4793. A startup wants to set up public Wi-Fi hotspots across a small town without acquiring a telecom license or paying hefty fees. Which recent government framework enables this distributed public Wi-Fi model?
Explanation
The PM WANI framework was introduced to facilitate the proliferation of public Wi-Fi hotspots across India. It allows small shopkeepers and local entities to become Public Data Offices without requiring a specialized telecom license. This model aims to increase internet penetration in small towns and rural areas by creating a distributed network of providers, making high-speed data more accessible and affordable for everyone.
Q4794. What is the economic significance of cultivating seed spices like cumin, coriander, and fenugreek in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Cultivating seed spices like cumin and coriander is economically significant for Rajasthan because they are short-duration cash crops. They require relatively less water compared to traditional Rabi crops like wheat, making them ideal for the state’s water-scarce environment. These spices fetch high prices in international markets, providing farmers with substantial returns in a short period. They drive rural prosperity.
Q4795. The Marwar (Jodhpur) Praja Mandal, one of the earliest to be established in Rajasthan, was founded in which year?
Explanation
The Marwar Praja Mandal was formally established in 1934. Its formation was a significant step in the political awakening of the Jodhpur state. Led by visionary figures like Jai Narayan Vyas, the organization aimed to challenge the autocratic administration and demand basic civil rights. It served as the primary platform for coordinating political protests and social reform activities in the expansive Marwar region.
Q4796. What is the primary purpose of the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) in India?
Explanation
The Universal Service Obligation Fund is used to finance the expansion of telecom services into rural and remote areas that are otherwise commercially unviable for private operators. It is funded through a levy on the revenue of telecom companies. This fund ensures that all citizens, regardless of their location, have access to basic communication services, thereby supporting national digital inclusion goals.
Q4797. Analyze the following cause and effect statements and select the correct option: Cause: Unseasonal rainfall and cloudy weather during the flowering and seed formation stage of Cumin. Effect: Severe outbreak of Alternaria blight and aphid infestation, leading to huge yield losses.
Explanation
Unseasonal rainfall and cloudy weather during the flowering stage are highly detrimental to the cumin crop. These climatic conditions create a humid environment that promotes the rapid spread of fungal diseases like Alternaria blight. Furthermore, cloudy weather often leads to severe aphid infestations. For a sensitive crop like cumin, these environmental triggers directly result in massive yield losses and quality reduction.
Q4798. Consider the following leaders:
I. Jai Narayan Vyas
II. Bhanwarlal Saraf
III. Abhai Mal Jain
IV. Chhaganraj Chopasniwala
V. Manikya Lal Verma
Which of the above leaders were associated with the Marwar Praja Mandal or Marwar Lok Parishad?
I. Jai Narayan Vyas
II. Bhanwarlal Saraf
III. Abhai Mal Jain
IV. Chhaganraj Chopasniwala
V. Manikya Lal Verma
Which of the above leaders were associated with the Marwar Praja Mandal or Marwar Lok Parishad?
Explanation
Leaders like Jai Narayan Vyas, Bhanwarlal Saraf, Abhai Mal Jain, and Chhaganraj Chopasniwala were central to the Marwar Praja Mandal and the subsequent Marwar Lok Parishad. They led numerous agitations against the misrule in Jodhpur. Manikya Lal Verma, however, was the primary leader of the Mewar region and was not a part of the core leadership of the Marwar-based political organizations.
Q4799. Which satellite series of ISRO is primarily dedicated to telecommunications, television broadcasting, and satellite newsgathering in India?
Explanation
The GSAT and INSAT series of satellites are specifically designed by ISRO to provide telecommunications, television broadcasting, and satellite newsgathering services across India. These satellites are placed in geostationary orbits to maintain a constant position over the country. They play a vital role in supporting national television networks, mobile communications, and providing emergency communication services during natural disasters or other national crises.
Q4800. Afforestation through social forestry in Rajasthan primarily aims to:
Explanation
Afforestation through social forestry in Rajasthan primarily aims to involve local communities in planting trees on non-forest lands. This initiative is designed to meet the immediate needs of the rural population for fuelwood, fodder, and small timber. By creating village forests, it reduces the pressure on existing reserved forests and helps in ecological restoration. Social forestry promotes sustainable land use.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 4791 | (a) Plantago (Zeeri) |
| 4792 | (c) Launching violent armed guerrilla warfare against state armouries |
| 4793 | (c) PM WANI |
| 4794 | (c) Short-duration cash crops with high returns under water scarcity. |
| 4795 | (b) 1934 |
| 4796 | (a) Funding telecom services in commercially unviable rural and remote areas. |
| 4797 | (a) The Cause is true, and the Effect is a direct result of the Cause. |
| 4798 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 4799 | (d) GSAT (INSAT) |
| 4800 | (d) Plant trees on community lands to meet local fuel and fodder needs. |
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