Q7091. In the context of the daily routine of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, how is "Zero Hour" best defined?
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Q7092. What is the primary cause-and-effect relationship explaining the relative industrial backwardness of the North-Eastern states of India?
Explanation
The industrial backwardness of the North-East comes mainly from the hilly terrain and poor transport, which raise production costs.
Q7093. The ‘Nirguna’ stream of Bhakti literature in Rajasthan is best represented by the writings of:
Explanation
The Nirguna stream of Bhakti in Rajasthan is best represented by the writings of Dadu Dayal, who preached devotion to a God without form.
Q7094. Consider the following statements regarding the spiritual practices in Sufism:
I. ‘Zikr’ refers to the continuous recitation of the names of God.
II. ‘Sama’ involves spiritual musical gatherings intended to induce mystical ecstasy.
III. ‘Fana’ represents the annihilation of the self and spiritual merging with the Almighty.
IV. ‘Tariqa’ is the Islamic legal code that all Sufis firmly rejected.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. ‘Zikr’ refers to the continuous recitation of the names of God.
II. ‘Sama’ involves spiritual musical gatherings intended to induce mystical ecstasy.
III. ‘Fana’ represents the annihilation of the self and spiritual merging with the Almighty.
IV. ‘Tariqa’ is the Islamic legal code that all Sufis firmly rejected.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Spiritual practices in this tradition are designed to bring the seeker closer to the divine through focused remembrance and collective experience. These include the repetitive chanting of sacred names and musical gatherings that foster an atmosphere of mystical joy. The ultimate goal is the transformation of the self, though this path generally exists within a framework that respects established religious guidelines and laws.
Q7095. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
By convention, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is usually appointed from the opposition party, not the ruling party. This practice ensures an impartial and critical audit of government expenditures. Ministers are ineligible for membership to avoid conflicts of interest, as the committee’s role is to scrutinize the very departments that the ministers oversee and manage.
Q7096. Consider the following statements regarding the North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS):
Statement I: The scheme aims to promote industrialization in the North Eastern Region by providing various financial incentives to new industrial units.
Statement II: The scheme is restricted exclusively to the public sector undertakings and bars private enterprise.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The scheme aims to promote industrialization in the North Eastern Region by providing various financial incentives to new industrial units.
Statement II: The scheme is restricted exclusively to the public sector undertakings and bars private enterprise.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
NEIDS gives financial incentives to new industrial units in the North Eastern Region, so Statement I is correct. It is not limited to public sector undertakings, so Statement II is incorrect.
Q7097. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
| Sant Poet | Principal Composition/Vani |
|---|---|
| A. Jambhoji | i. Mantra Rajprakash |
| B. Jasnathji | ii. Brahma Gyan Sagar |
| C. Haridasji | iii. Sabad Vani |
| D. Charan Dasji | iv. Kondas |
Explanation
Jambhoji is linked with Sabad Vani, Jasnathji with Kondas, Haridasji with Mantra Rajprakash and Charan Dasji with Brahma Gyan Sagar. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
Q7098. In the context of Sufism in India, what was the primary difference between the ‘Ba-shara’ and ‘Be-shara’ traditions?
Explanation
The Ba-shara Sufis followed Islamic law (shara), while the Be-shara Sufis were not bound by it. That was the main difference.
Q7099. Match the North-Eastern states with their respective major or traditional industries:
| North-Eastern State | Major/Traditional Industry |
|---|---|
| A. Assam | i. Pharmaceuticals and Breweries |
| B. Meghalaya | ii. Tea Processing and Petrochemicals |
| C. Tripura | iii. Bamboo and Rubber based industries |
| D. Sikkim | iv. Cement (Limestone based) |
Explanation
Assam is known for tea processing and petrochemicals, Meghalaya for limestone-based cement, Tripura for bamboo and rubber industries and Sikkim for pharmaceuticals and breweries. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i.
Q7100. Which of the following dialects is characterized by the prominent use of the letter ‘chha’ () as an auxiliary verb, similar to Gujarati?
Explanation
Dhundhari uses the auxiliary verb chha, as Gujarati does. Marwari uses a different form.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7091 | (c) An informal way for MLAs to raise urgent issues without giving prior notice |
| 7092 | (c) Cause: Hilly topography and poor transport; Effect: High production costs |
| 7093 | (b) Dadu Dayal |
| 7094 | (a) I, II, and III only |
| 7095 | (b) By convention, the Chairman of the PAC is appointed from the ruling party |
| 7096 | (a) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 7097 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 7098 | (d) Ba-shara followed Islamic law, while Be- shara were not bound by it. |
| 7099 | (d) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i |
| 7100 | (a) Dhundhari |
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