Q6281. In the context of major cash crops, Rajasthan frequently holds the first rank at the national level in the production of which of the following crops?
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Q6282. Consider the following statements about the Mewar School of Painting:
I. Kadamba tree and elephants are frequently depicted as background elements.
II. The school reached its zenith during the reign of Maharana Pratap.
III. Sahibdin and Manohar were prominent painters associated with this school.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Kadamba tree and elephants are frequently depicted as background elements.
II. The school reached its zenith during the reign of Maharana Pratap.
III. Sahibdin and Manohar were prominent painters associated with this school.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Mewar paintings often show the Kadamba tree and elephants, and Sahibdin and Manohar were leading painters of the school. The school reached its peak under Jagat Singh I, not Maharana Pratap, so II is wrong.
Q6283. Match the spice crops in List I with the districts in
List II renowned for their significant production in Rajasthan.
List I: (Spice Crop)
A. Cumin (Zeera)
B. Coriander (Dhania)
C. Fenugreek (Methi)
D. Garlic (Lahsun)
List II: (District)
i. Jhalawar and Baran
ii. Nagaur
iii. Jalore and Barmer
iv. Kota and Baran
List II renowned for their significant production in Rajasthan.
List I: (Spice Crop)
A. Cumin (Zeera)
B. Coriander (Dhania)
C. Fenugreek (Methi)
D. Garlic (Lahsun)
List II: (District)
i. Jhalawar and Baran
ii. Nagaur
iii. Jalore and Barmer
iv. Kota and Baran
Explanation
Specific districts in Rajasthan are renowned for certain spice crops. Cumin is primarily grown in the arid districts of Jalore and Barmer. Kota and Baran are major hubs for coriander production. Nagaur is famous for its high-quality fenugreek. Garlic cultivation is concentrated in the southeastern districts of Jhalawar and Baran, reflecting the state’s diverse agro-climatic zones for spices.
Q6284. In the context of the Nathdwara sub-school, what does the term ‘Pichhwai’ refer to?
Explanation
Pichhwai are cloth paintings hung behind the idol of Shrinathji in the Nathdwara temple. They show the divine life of Krishna and are changed with the festival and the season.
Q6285. Which of the following is not considered a major cash crop cultivated in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Cash crops are grown primarily for sale in the market rather than for direct consumption by the farmer’s family. Groundnut, cotton, and isabgol are significant commercial crops in Rajasthan that generate substantial revenue. Barley, however, is classified as a cereal grain or food crop, used mainly for food and animal fodder, despite having some industrial uses in malting.
Q6286. Identify the correct pair of a painter and the text he illustrated under the Mewar school.
Explanation
Sahibdin illustrated the Rasikpriya in the Mewar school. Nisaruddin painted the Chawand Ragamala, so the other pairs are mismatched.
Q6287. Consider the following statements regarding the Maratha navy under Shivaji:
I. The navy was established to protect the Konkan coast from the Siddis of Janjira and the Portuguese.
II. The naval fleet consisted of vessels of various sizes like Gurabs and Gallivats.
III. The primary naval bases included Sindhudurg and Vijaydurg.
IV. The Maratha navy successfully eliminated British naval presence in the Arabian Sea during Shivaji’s reign.
V. Kanhoji Angre was a prominent naval chief who strengthened Maratha maritime power in the later period.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The navy was established to protect the Konkan coast from the Siddis of Janjira and the Portuguese.
II. The naval fleet consisted of vessels of various sizes like Gurabs and Gallivats.
III. The primary naval bases included Sindhudurg and Vijaydurg.
IV. The Maratha navy successfully eliminated British naval presence in the Arabian Sea during Shivaji’s reign.
V. Kanhoji Angre was a prominent naval chief who strengthened Maratha maritime power in the later period.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Shivaji built the navy to protect the Konkan coast from the Siddis of Janjira and the Portuguese, with ships such as Gurabs and Gallivats and bases at Sindhudurg and Vijaydurg. Kanhoji Angre later strengthened Maratha sea power. The Marathas did not eliminate the British from the Arabian Sea, so IV is incorrect.
Q6288. Consider the following developments in the Mewar School of Painting:
I. Painting of the Chawand Ragamala by Nisaruddin
II. Golden period under Maharana Jagat Singh I
III. Painting of Shravak Pratikraman Sutra Churni
IV. Emergence of Nathdwara Pichhwais
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of these developments?
I. Painting of the Chawand Ragamala by Nisaruddin
II. Golden period under Maharana Jagat Singh I
III. Painting of Shravak Pratikraman Sutra Churni
IV. Emergence of Nathdwara Pichhwais
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of these developments?
Explanation
The Shravak Pratikraman Sutra Churni was painted in 1260, the Chawand Ragamala by Nisaruddin in 1605, the golden period came under Jagat Singh I and the Nathdwara Pichhwais came later. The order is III, I, II, IV.
Q6289. What was the immediate cause that forced Shivaji to sign the Treaty of Purandar in 1665?
Explanation
Shivaji signed the Treaty of Purandar in 1665 because the Mughal general Jai Singh besieged Purandar fort successfully and left him with no way out.
Q6290. The following question consists of two statements:
Statement I: The cultivation of American cotton (Narma) is primarily concentrated in the northern districts of Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.
Statement II: These districts benefit from an extensive canal irrigation network, which is essential for cotton cultivation.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The cultivation of American cotton (Narma) is primarily concentrated in the northern districts of Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.
Statement II: These districts benefit from an extensive canal irrigation network, which is essential for cotton cultivation.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The cultivation of long-staple American cotton, known as Narma, is concentrated in Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh. These northern districts possess the necessary climatic conditions and, most importantly, have access to a reliable canal irrigation network from the Indira Gandhi Canal. This assured water supply is vital for cotton’s growth, directly enabling its large-scale commercial production in the region.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6281 | (d) Rapeseed and Mustard |
| 6282 | (b) I and III only |
| 6283 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i |
| 6284 | (c) Cloth paintings hung behind Shrinathji depicting the divine life of Krishna |
| 6285 | (c) Barley |
| 6286 | (d) Sahibdin - Rasikpriya |
| 6287 | (a) I, II, III and V |
| 6288 | (a) III, I, II, IV |
| 6289 | (a) The successful siege of Purandar fort by the Mughal general Jai Singh |
| 6290 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I. |
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