Q7001. Mirabai composed numerous devotional songs expressing her intense love for Lord Krishna. These lyrical compositions are popularly known as:
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Q7002. The Vishakhapatnam-Guntur industrial region has developed primarily due to its proximity to which of the following?
Explanation
The Vishakhapatnam-Guntur industrial region benefits from its location near the Krishna- Godavari delta and active maritime ports. These ports facilitate the easy import of raw materials and the export of finished products. The presence of a productive agricultural hinterland and access to maritime trade routes has been the primary driver for the development of oil refineries, fertilizers, and shipbuilding industries.
Q7003. Which of the following represents the most appropriate strategy to overcome the challenge of credit access for marginal farmers in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Strengthening Self-Help Groups and microfinance networks is an effective strategy for providing credit to marginal farmers who may lack traditional collateral. These community-based models leverage social trust and collective responsibility to ensure loan repayment. This approach is more practical in remote areas than establishing large international corporate banks or restricting credit to wealthy landowners, as it directly addresses the needs of the rural poor.
Q7004. Consider the following statements regarding the Hadoti dialect:
I. It has grammatical structures closely resembling Gujarati.
II. Surya Mall Misran composed most of his works in this dialect.
III. It is widely spoken in Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
I. It has grammatical structures closely resembling Gujarati.
II. Surya Mall Misran composed most of his works in this dialect.
III. It is widely spoken in Kota, Bundi, Baran, and Jhalawar.
Which of the combinations given below is correct?
Explanation
Hadoti is spoken in Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar and Surya Mall Misran wrote most of his works in it. It is not close to Gujarati in grammar, so I is wrong.
Q7005. Find the odd one out among the following places associated with the life and devotion of Mirabai.
Explanation
The life of this famous devotee was centered in northern and western India, starting from her birthplace and extending to the royal courts of Rajasthan. She later spent significant time in the sacred forests of Vrindavan and the holy site of Dwarka. While these locations are integral to her story, the pilgrimage site in Maharashtra is associated with a different devotional tradition.
Q7006. Which of the following is the most appropriate description of the Deputy Speaker’s status in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
The Deputy Speaker is not subordinate to the Speaker; rather, the office is independent and directly responsible to the Legislative Assembly. This ensures that the Deputy Speaker can act impartially when presiding over the House. The role is a constitutional position that provides a vital check and balance, ensuring the House functions even in the Speaker’s absence.
Q7007. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Vishakhapatnam-Guntur industrial region received a significant boost in industrialization in recent decades.
Reason (R): The discovery of coal fields in the Godavari basin and oil reserves in the Krishna- Godavari basin provided necessary energy resources.
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Vishakhapatnam-Guntur industrial region received a significant boost in industrialization in recent decades.
Reason (R): The discovery of coal fields in the Godavari basin and oil reserves in the Krishna- Godavari basin provided necessary energy resources.
Explanation
Industrialization in the Vishakhapatnam-Guntur region has surged recently due to the discovery and exploitation of local energy resources. Coal from the Godavari basin and oil and gas from the Krishna-Godavari offshore fields provided the necessary power and raw materials. This energy security attracted heavy industries like fertilizers, petrochemicals, and steel, leading to rapid economic growth and regional development.
Q7008. Consider the following statements regarding steps taken to improve rural banking in Rajasthan.
I. Expansion of the Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank network.
II. Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
III. Widespread deployment of micro-ATMs and point-of-sale devices.
IV. Banning private banks from operating in rural areas to protect cooperatives.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Expansion of the Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank network.
II. Implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
III. Widespread deployment of micro-ATMs and point-of-sale devices.
IV. Banning private banks from operating in rural areas to protect cooperatives.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rural banking in Rajasthan has been enhanced by expanding regional rural banks, implementing national financial inclusion schemes, and deploying mobile technology like micro-ATMs. These measures bring banking services closer to the people in underserved areas. Private banks are not banned from rural operations; instead, the government encourages a mix of public, private, and cooperative institutions to ensure comprehensive financial coverage.
Q7009. The term ‘Apabhramsha’ in the context of the evolution of the Rajasthani language refers to:
Explanation
Apabhramsha is the corrupt or transitional stage of the Prakrit languages, from which the modern Indian languages developed.
Q7010. Consider the following literary works:
I. Ramcharitmanas
II. Vinaya Patrika
III. Kavitavali
IV. Sursagar
Which of the above works were authored by Goswami Tulsidas?
I. Ramcharitmanas
II. Vinaya Patrika
III. Kavitavali
IV. Sursagar
Which of the above works were authored by Goswami Tulsidas?
Explanation
This revered poet-saint authored several monumental works that remain central to the devotional life of northern India. While his epic poem on the life of Rama is the most famous, he also wrote lyrical petitions and collections of verses in various styles. However, the comprehensive anthology of Krishna-centric hymns belongs to a different contemporary saint who shared his devotional fervor.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7001 | (c) Padavalis |
| 7002 | (c) The Krishna-Godavari delta hinterland and active ports |
| 7003 | (c) Developing Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and leveraging regional microfinance networks. |
| 7004 | (b) II and III only |
| 7005 | (d) Pandharpur |
| 7006 | (d) He is independent of the Speaker and is directly responsible to the Assembly |
| 7007 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 7008 | (a) I, II, and III only |
| 7009 | (a) The corrupt or transitional stage of Prakrit languages. |
| 7010 | (a) I, II, and III only |
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