Q6971. A person wanting to contest elections for the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly must be at least how many years old?
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Q6972. Among the folk literature of Rajasthan, which term refers to traditional riddles?
Explanation
Riddles in Rajasthani folk literature are called Aadi or Paheli. A Kahavat is a proverb.
Q6973. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the election of the Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
The Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is elected by the House from among its own members. This process typically occurs shortly after the first meeting of a newly constituted Assembly. The election ensures that the presiding officer has the confidence of the majority of the members. The Speaker remains in office until a new Speaker is chosen.
Q6974. Which historical hydroelectric project acted as a major catalyst for the early industrial development of the Bangalore-Chennai industrial region?
Explanation
The Pykara hydroelectric plant in Tamil Nadu was an early source of power that helped the industrial development of the Bangalore-Chennai region.
Q6975. What is the primary objective of the ‘iStart Rajasthan’ initiative launched by the state government?
Explanation
The iStart Rajasthan initiative is designed to build a comprehensive ecosystem for entrepreneurs by providing necessary resources like funding, expert mentorship, and world-class incubation facilities. This program helps startups scale their businesses and contribute to the state’s digital economy. It moves beyond basic internet provision or hardware distribution, focusing instead on nurturing innovation and generating high-quality employment within the state.
Q6976. Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of the evolutionary stages of the Rajasthani language?
Explanation
Rajasthani developed from Gurjari Apabhramsha, then passed through Old Western Rajasthani and Middle Rajasthani to Modern Rajasthani. That is the correct order.
Q6977. Consider the following statements about Kabir:
I. He was a champion of Saguna Bhakti and worshipped Lord Rama as a human incarnation.
II. He vehemently condemned empty rituals, idol worship, and caste distinctions in both Hinduism and Islam.
III. His teachings were expressed through short, easily understandable poems known as dohas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He was a champion of Saguna Bhakti and worshipped Lord Rama as a human incarnation.
II. He vehemently condemned empty rituals, idol worship, and caste distinctions in both Hinduism and Islam.
III. His teachings were expressed through short, easily understandable poems known as dohas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Kabir condemned empty rituals, idol worship and caste distinctions in both Hinduism and Islam, and he taught through short poems called dohas. He was not a Saguna bhakta, because he worshipped a formless God, so I is wrong.
Q6978. Select the correct order of the following major IT and industrial hubs of the Bangalore-Chennai industrial region from North to South:
Explanation
From north to south the hubs are Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore and Madurai.
Q6979. Which of the following pairs of Digital Initiative and its Purpose is correctly matched?
Explanation
Raj-Kaj is a significant digital initiative that provides an integrated electronic workspace to streamline government administrative processes and file tracking. Other platforms serve different functions, such as digital signatures, connectivity infrastructure, or citizen services. These digital tools collectively enhance the transparency and efficiency of the state administration, reducing traditional bureaucratic delays and moving toward a paperless and more responsive governance model.
Q6980. Which Rajasthani newspaper played a pivotal role in the political awakening of the region during the freedom struggle?
Explanation
Tarun Rajasthan was a Rajasthani newspaper that helped the political awakening of the region during the freedom struggle.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6971 | (c) 25 years |
| 6972 | (c) Aadi or Paheli |
| 6973 | (c) The Speaker is elected by the Legislative Assembly from amongst its members |
| 6974 | (c) Pykara Hydroelectric Plant |
| 6975 | (c) To foster a startup ecosystem through incubation, funding, and mentorship support. |
| 6976 | (a) Gurjari Apabhramsha - Old Western Rajasthani - Middle Rajasthani - Modern Rajasthani |
| 6977 | (b) II and III only |
| 6978 | (a) Chennai, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Madurai |
| 6979 | (b) Raj-Kaj - Integrated electronic workspace for government officials |
| 6980 | (d) Tarun Rajasthan |
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