Q6761. In which year was the most recent comprehensive version of the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) launched to attract massive industrial investments?
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Q6762. Which famous historical figure’s life and legendary exploits form the most dominant and recurring theme in traditional Kathputli plays of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The life and legendary bravery of Amar Singh Rathore, a seventeenth-century noble of Nagaur, is the most dominant and recurring theme in traditional Rajasthani Kathputli plays. His defiance of the Mughal court and his ultimate valor are depicted through dramatic puppet sequences. This narrative has become the standard repertoire for puppeteers, ensuring that his story remains a central folk memory.
Q6763. Consider the following statements regarding the Persian literature composed by Abul Fazl:
Statement I: His prose style was widely admired for its simplicity, brevity, and avoidance of complex rhetorical devices.
Statement II: He authored the Akbarnama, a massive official history that glorified Akbar as the perfect spiritual and temporal sovereign.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: His prose style was widely admired for its simplicity, brevity, and avoidance of complex rhetorical devices.
Statement II: He authored the Akbarnama, a massive official history that glorified Akbar as the perfect spiritual and temporal sovereign.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Abul Fazl wrote in an ornate and elaborate style, not a simple one, so Statement I is incorrect. He wrote the Akbarnama, which glorified Akbar, so Statement II is correct.
Q6764. The decision to dissolve the legislative assembly before the expiry of its term normally rests with the Governor. When doing so, whose advice is the Governor generally bound to follow?
Explanation
The Governor normally dissolves the legislative assembly on the advice of the Chief Minister, provided the Chief Minister still commands a majority in the House. If the Chief Minister has lost the majority, the Governor is not bound to follow their advice and may instead explore the possibility of forming an alternative government or recommend the imposition of President’s Rule. This ensures that an outgoing or defeated leader cannot force an unnecessary election. The Governor’s primary duty is to maintain a stable government. If a leader with a majority requests dissolution, it is generally granted as part of the democratic process, allowing the people to choose their representatives for the next term.
Q6765. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
| Natural Gas/Oil Field | Basin/Region |
|---|---|
| A. Mangala | i. Assam |
| B. Ravva | ii. Barmer Basin |
| C. Naharkatiya | iii. Cambay Basin |
| D. Hazira | iv. Krishna-Godavari Basin |
Explanation
Mangala is in the Barmer Basin, Ravva in the Krishna-Godavari Basin, Naharkatiya in Assam and Hazira in the Cambay Basin. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii.
Q6766. Which of the following pairs regarding the focus areas of the Invest Rajasthan Summit and its targeted outcome is correctly matched?
Explanation
The Invest Rajasthan Summit has focus areas such as E-Mobility, where the target is the development of electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystems. The other pairs are mismatched.
Q6767. Which of the following statements about the Kathputli stage setup (Taj Mahal) is incorrect?
Explanation
Traditional Kathputli stages, often called ‘Taj Mahal’ due to their arched front, are simple and portable. They are typically constructed using vertical charpoys and colorful fabrics, with a dark backdrop to conceal the strings. They do not require modern electronic lighting or mechanized curtains, as the art form evolved to be performed in rural settings using basic available materials.
Q6768. Consider the following works of Persian literature produced in or relevant to the Mughal court:
I. Ain-i-Akbari serves as a detailed administrative and statistical gazetteer of Akbar’s empire.
II. Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh was written by Abdul Qadir Badauni as a critical official history of Akbar’s religious policies.
III. Faizi, the poet laureate of Akbar’s court, translated the mathematical treatise Lilavati into Persian.
IV. Padshahnama serves as the official court chronicle for the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan.
V. Baburnama was initially composed in Chagatai Turkish and later translated into Persian by Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan.
Which of the combinations given above is incorrect?
I. Ain-i-Akbari serves as a detailed administrative and statistical gazetteer of Akbar’s empire.
II. Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh was written by Abdul Qadir Badauni as a critical official history of Akbar’s religious policies.
III. Faizi, the poet laureate of Akbar’s court, translated the mathematical treatise Lilavati into Persian.
IV. Padshahnama serves as the official court chronicle for the reign of Emperor Shah Jahan.
V. Baburnama was initially composed in Chagatai Turkish and later translated into Persian by Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan.
Which of the combinations given above is incorrect?
Explanation
The Muntakhab-ut-Tawarikh was written by Abdul Qadir Badauni as a private, critical history of Akbar’s reign, particularly his religious experiments. It was not an "official" history; in fact, its publication was suppressed because of its negative view of Akbar’s policies. The other works listed, like the Ain-i-Akbari and Padshahnama, correctly identify their authors and roles within the Mughal literary tradition.
Q6769. Which constitutional amendment act provided that the total number of ministers, including the Chief Minister, in the Council of Ministers in a State shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 introduced a limit on the size of the Council of Ministers to 15 percent of the total strength of the state assembly. This amendment also specified that a state must have at least twelve ministers. These rules were designed to prevent political defections driven by the promise of ministerial berths and to ensure lean governance. This legal cap has brought more discipline to the formation of state cabinets. It prevents the excessive expansion of the ministry for purely political purposes. By keeping the cabinet size manageable, the amendment promotes more efficient decision-making and better administrative control over various government departments and programs.
Q6770. Consider the following statements about natural gas and oil fields in Rajasthan:
I. The Barmer-Sanchor basin has emerged as a significant onshore oil and gas producing region.
II. Mangala, Bhagyam, and Aishwarya are major oil fields in this region.
III. Jaisalmer basin contains promising reserves of natural gas.
IV. The oil extracted from Rajasthan is entirely offshore.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. The Barmer-Sanchor basin has emerged as a significant onshore oil and gas producing region.
II. Mangala, Bhagyam, and Aishwarya are major oil fields in this region.
III. Jaisalmer basin contains promising reserves of natural gas.
IV. The oil extracted from Rajasthan is entirely offshore.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Barmer-Sanchor basin is a major onshore oil and gas region, with Mangala, Bhagyam and Aishwarya fields, and the Jaisalmer basin has promising gas reserves. The oil is onshore, not offshore, so IV is wrong.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6761 | (c) 2022 |
| 6762 | (d) Amar Singh Rathore |
| 6763 | (d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct |
| 6764 | (d) The Chief Minister who commands a majority in the house |
| 6765 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 6766 | (d) E-Mobility - Development of electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystems |
| 6767 | (a) The stage requires elaborate electronic lighting and mechanized curtains. |
| 6768 | (b) II only |
| 6769 | (c) 91st Amendment Act, 2003 |
| 6770 | (c) I, II and III only |
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