Q5321. Which statement about the National Green Hydrogen Mission is incorrect?
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Q5322. Consider the following statements regarding Ajmer-Merwara:
I. It was a British administrative enclave surrounded by princely states.
II. It was a stronghold of the Arya Samaj movement in Rajputana.
III. Hari Bhau Upadhyay strongly advocated for its immediate merger with Rajasthan in 1949.
IV. The States Reorganization Commission strongly advised maintaining Ajmer as a separate state.
V. It ultimately became the 26th district of Rajasthan.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. It was a British administrative enclave surrounded by princely states.
II. It was a stronghold of the Arya Samaj movement in Rajputana.
III. Hari Bhau Upadhyay strongly advocated for its immediate merger with Rajasthan in 1949.
IV. The States Reorganization Commission strongly advised maintaining Ajmer as a separate state.
V. It ultimately became the 26th district of Rajasthan.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Ajmer-Merwara was a British enclave and a major center for the Arya Samaj, ultimately becoming Rajasthan’s 26th district. However, Hari Bhau Upadhyay initially opposed a quick merger, favoring separate status for Ajmer, and the SRC actually recommended the merger rather than separate status. Thus, only the first, second, and fifth statements accurately describe the history of this territory.
Q5323. Match the skill development initiatives in List I with their salient features in List II:
| Skill Initiatives | Salient Features |
|---|---|
| A. SANKALP | i. Short-term training and RPL certification |
| B. STRIVE | ii. Financial support to employers for apprenticeship |
| C. PMKVY | iii. World Bank assisted project for improving the relevance and efficiency of ITIs |
| D. NAPS | iv. World Bank assisted project for strengthening institutional mechanisms for skill development |
Explanation
SANKALP is a World Bank assisted project to strengthen institutional mechanisms for skill development, STRIVE is a World Bank assisted project to improve the relevance and efficiency of ITIs, PMKVY gives short-term training and RPL certification and NAPS gives financial support to employers for apprenticeship. This gives A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii.
Q5324. Match the type of hydrogen in List I with its corresponding production method in List II.
| Hydrogen Type | Production Method |
|---|---|
| A. Green Hydrogen | i. Coal gasification without carbon capture |
| B. Grey Hydrogen | ii. Electrolysis of water using renewable energy |
| C. Blue Hydrogen | iii. Natural gas reforming without carbon capture |
| D. Brown Hydrogen | iv. Natural gas reforming with carbon capture and storage |
Explanation
Different types of hydrogen are classified based on their production methods. Green hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water using renewable energy. Grey hydrogen comes from natural gas reforming without carbon capture, while blue hydrogen uses the same process but includes carbon capture and storage. Brown hydrogen is generated through coal gasification without any measures to capture carbon emissions.
Q5325. Which prominent institution, founded by Hari Bhau Upadhyay in Ajmer, played a significant role in political and social awakening during the freedom and integration struggle?
Explanation
Hari Bhau Upadhyay founded the Gandhi Ashram at Hatundi near Ajmer in 1927. This institution became a major center for political awakening, social reform, and the promotion of khadi in the Rajputana region. It played a critical role in training freedom fighters and mobilizing public opinion during the struggles for independence and the subsequent integration of the princely states.
Q5326. Find the odd one out among the following local bodies, as it is NOT explicitly structured and governed by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act:
Explanation
Nagar Panchayats, Municipal Councils, and Municipal Corporations are the three main types of Urban Local Bodies formally structured and granted constitutional status under the 74th Amendment Act. Cantonment Boards, however, are established for the administration of civilian populations in military areas and are governed by the Cantonments Act, a piece of central legislation managed by the Union Ministry of Defence.
Q5327. Consider the following statements regarding the recent reforms and upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs):
I. Several state governments have partnered with private sector giants to upgrade ITIs into Centers of Excellence.
II. The focus of the upgradation is on introducing Industry 4.0 trades like robotics, 3D printing, and IoT.
III. The upgradation process strictly bans the involvement of industry experts in curriculum design.
IV. It aims to boost the employability of ITI graduates in the modern manufacturing sector.
V. The reforms include digitizing the functioning and assessment processes of ITIs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Several state governments have partnered with private sector giants to upgrade ITIs into Centers of Excellence.
II. The focus of the upgradation is on introducing Industry 4.0 trades like robotics, 3D printing, and IoT.
III. The upgradation process strictly bans the involvement of industry experts in curriculum design.
IV. It aims to boost the employability of ITI graduates in the modern manufacturing sector.
V. The reforms include digitizing the functioning and assessment processes of ITIs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Upgrading ITIs involves partnerships with private firms to create Centres of Excellence, Industry 4.0 trades such as robotics, 3D printing and IoT, and better employability. It does not ban industry experts from curriculum design, so III is wrong.
Q5328. What is the targeted annual production capacity of Green Hydrogen in India by 2030 under the National Green Hydrogen Mission?
Explanation
Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India has set a target to achieve a green hydrogen production capacity of five million metric tonnes per year by 2030. This ambitious goal is designed to help the country transition to a low-carbon economy and reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels. Achieving this capacity will require significant scaling of renewable energy and electrolyser manufacturing.
Q5329. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the integration of Ajmer-Merwara.
Explanation
The merger of Ajmer-Merwara was a complex process involving local political divisions and constitutional amendments. However, the claim that the merger resulted in a significant loss of territory for Rajasthan is incorrect. In fact, the merger added territory and a major historical city to the state, consolidating the previously isolated enclave into the larger geographical body of Rajasthan.
Q5330. An urban local body is given the responsibility for "Slum improvement and upgradation," while a rural local body handles "Rural housing". These functions are respectively listed in the:
Explanation
The management of slum improvement and upgradation is an urban function specifically listed as one of the eighteen items in the Twelfth Schedule for Municipalities. Conversely, rural housing is a developmental subject listed as one of the twenty-nine items in the Eleventh Schedule for Panchayats. These schedules clearly distinguish the functional responsibilities between urban and rural local government bodies.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5321 | (d) It aims to produce grey hydrogen using coal gasification techniques. |
| 5322 | (a) I, II, and V only |
| 5323 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii |
| 5324 | (c) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 5325 | (b) Gandhi Ashram, Hatundi |
| 5326 | (b) Cantonment Board |
| 5327 | (b) I, II, IV, and V only |
| 5328 | (b) 5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) |
| 5329 | (d) Ajmer’s merger resulted in a significant loss of territory for the state of Rajasthan. |
| 5330 | (d) 12th Schedule and 11th Schedule |
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