Q7241. Among the ancient and medieval religious sects of Rajasthan, which of the following is considered a primary center for the Kapalika and Pashupata sects of Shaivism?
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Q7242. Which of the following statements correctly identifies a key early factory established by the East India Company?
Explanation
The English East India Company established its first permanent southern factory at Masulipatnam in 1611. This strategic port city allowed them to trade textile products from the Coromandel Coast. While they later acquired Madras in 1639 and built Fort St. George, Masulipatnam remains significant as their initial foothold for sustained commercial operations in the southern peninsula.
Q7243. Under Article 215 of the Constitution, the Rajasthan High Court is recognized as a Court of Record. Which of the following best defines this status?
Explanation
Being a court of record implies two primary functions for the judiciary. First, the court’s judgments and proceedings are recorded for perpetual memory and testimony, serving as authoritative precedents for subordinate courts. Second, the court possesses the inherent power to punish for its own contempt. This status ensures the dignity and authority of the judicial process is maintained.
Q7244. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Steel Plant | State |
|---|---|
| A. Bhilai Steel Plant | i. West Bengal |
| B. Durgapur Steel Plant | ii. Jharkhand |
| C. Rourkela Steel Plant | iii. Chhattisgarh |
| D. Bokaro Steel Plant | iv. Odisha |
Explanation
India’s major public sector steel plants are distributed across resource-rich states to optimize production efficiency. The Bhilai plant is located in Chhattisgarh, while the Durgapur plant operates in West Bengal. Rourkela is situated in Odisha, and the Bokaro plant is established in Jharkhand. These locations were strategically selected during the five-year plans to utilize local raw material reserves.
Q7245. In the context of Rajasthan’s power sector, what is the primary function of the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL)?
Explanation
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited is the primary public sector undertaking responsible for power generation within the state. It manages the development and operation of various state-owned power projects, including thermal, gas, and hydel plants. Its core mission is to ensure efficient electricity production to meet the growing demand, maintaining technical excellence across its diverse generation portfolio.
Q7246. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the religious sects of Rajasthan and their principal seats.
Explanation
The Alakhia Sampraday was founded by the saint Lalgiri and is primarily centered in the Bikaner region, not Banswara. This sect emphasizes the worship of the formless divine known as Alakh and follows Nirguna philosophical principles. The other pairs, including the Nimbarka Sampraday at Salemabad and the Ramsnehi at Shahpura, correctly identify the principal seats of these influential religious groups.
Q7247. Match List I: (Key Figures) with List II: (Associated Events/Places) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Key Figures | Associated Events/Places |
|---|---|
| A. Thomas Roe | i. Founder of the English settlement at Calcutta |
| B. Job Charnock | ii. Ambassador to Jahangir’s court |
| C. Francois Martin | iii. Governor who fortified Bombay |
| D. Gerald Aungier | iv. Founder of the French settlement at Pondicherry |
Explanation
Thomas Roe visited Jahangir’s court to secure trade concessions, while Job Charnock founded the English settlement at Calcutta. Francois Martin established Pondicherry as a French stronghold, and Gerald Aungier fortified Bombay, shaping it into a major urban center. These individuals were instrumental in establishing European colonial outposts and defining the early administrative geography of the Indian subcontinent.
Q7248. Based on the statements given below regarding the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court, choose the correct option:
I. The Jaipur Bench was abolished in 1958 based on the recommendations of the Satyanarayan Rao Committee.
II. The Jaipur Bench was permanently re-established in the year 1977.
III. The Principal Seat of the Rajasthan High Court has always been located at Jaipur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Jaipur Bench was abolished in 1958 based on the recommendations of the Satyanarayan Rao Committee.
II. The Jaipur Bench was permanently re-established in the year 1977.
III. The Principal Seat of the Rajasthan High Court has always been located at Jaipur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court was abolished in 1958 following recommendations from the Satyanarayan Rao Committee. However, the bench was permanently re-established in 1977 to better serve the legal needs of the region. While Jaipur serves as a bench, the principal seat has consistently remained in Jodhpur. These administrative changes reflect regional judicial management history.
Q7249. What was the primary effect of foreign collaboration in the establishment of the Bhilai Steel Plant during the Second Five Year Plan?
Explanation
The Bhilai Steel Plant was established in Chhattisgarh as a landmark project of international cooperation during the Second Five Year Plan. It received significant technical and financial assistance from the Soviet Union to boost India’s industrial capacity. This collaboration aimed to develop a self-reliant public sector in heavy industry and utilized local iron ore from the Dalli-Rajhara mines.
Q7250. The following question consists of two statements--Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option.
Assertion (A): The share of renewable energy in Rajasthan’s total installed capacity has seen exponential growth in the last decade.
Reason (R): The topographical and climatic conditions of western Rajasthan, characterized by high solar insolation and barren land availability, highly favor large-scale solar project installations.
Assertion (A): The share of renewable energy in Rajasthan’s total installed capacity has seen exponential growth in the last decade.
Reason (R): The topographical and climatic conditions of western Rajasthan, characterized by high solar insolation and barren land availability, highly favor large-scale solar project installations.
Explanation
The western region of Rajasthan offers ideal conditions for renewable energy expansion, specifically solar power. High solar insolation and the presence of vast, underutilized barren lands provide a perfect environment for establishing massive utility-scale solar projects. This geographical advantage has directly led to the exponential growth of the state’s total installed renewable capacity over the last ten years.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7241 | (c) Eklingji |
| 7242 | (c) The first permanent English factory in the South was established at Masulipatnam. |
| 7243 | (c) It maintains judgments for perpetual memory and testimony while holding authority to punish for its contempt. |
| 7244 | (c) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 7245 | (c) To develop and operate all state-owned power generation facilities and plants. |
| 7246 | (d) Alakhia Sampraday - Banswara |
| 7247 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 7248 | (a) I and II only |
| 7249 | (d) It created a public sector giant built with technological and financial help from the Soviet Union. |
| 7250 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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