Q7261. The Maha Mandir in Jodhpur, known for its 84 elaborately carved pillars, is the principal seat of which of the following sects?
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Q7262. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the original jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court.
Explanation
The High Court has original jurisdiction in admiralty, probate, matrimonial matters, election disputes and contempt of court. Disputes between the State and another State are in the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction, so C is incorrect.
Q7263. Consider the following statements regarding mini steel plants:
I. They primarily use electric arc furnace technology.
II. They rely heavily on steel scrap and sponge iron rather than primary iron ore.
III. They require less capital investment compared to integrated steel plants.
IV. They produce mild and alloy steel of given specifications.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. They primarily use electric arc furnace technology.
II. They rely heavily on steel scrap and sponge iron rather than primary iron ore.
III. They require less capital investment compared to integrated steel plants.
IV. They produce mild and alloy steel of given specifications.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Mini steel plants represent a decentralized segment of the iron and steel industry. These units primarily utilize electric arc furnaces for melting steel scrap or sponge iron, rather than smelting iron ore in large blast furnaces. They require less capital investment compared to integrated plants and are capable of producing specific grades of mild steel and various steel alloys.
Q7264. The Nath Sampraday in Rajasthan is primarily divided into two main branches. What are their names?
Explanation
The Nath Sampraday in Rajasthan has two main branches, the Bairag Panth and the Mananthi Panth.
Q7265. Article 227 of the Constitution grants the Rajasthan High Court the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals throughout the territories in relation to which it exercises jurisdiction. This power extends to:
Explanation
Article 227 gives the High Court the power of superintendence over all courts and tribunals in its territory. This covers both administrative and judicial superintendence, except for military courts.
Q7266. Find the odd one out with respect to the historical concentration of the cotton textile industry in India.
Explanation
Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat are historically prominent centers for the cotton textile industry in India, benefitting from proximity to raw material growing regions and port facilities. In contrast, Bhilai is a major industrial city primarily known for its integrated steel plant. Therefore, Bhilai does not belong to the same industrial category as the other cities listed in the grouping.
Q7267. Which of the following statements about the Nath Sampraday in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
Gorakhnath is the chief systematiser of the Nath sect, which stresses Hatha Yoga and austerity, and Ayasji Nath was the preceptor of Maharaja Man Singh. Followers do not worship a Saguna form of Krishna, so D is incorrect.
Q7268. Match the following writs with their primary purposes:
| Writs | Purposes |
|---|---|
| A. Habeas Corpus | i. To command a public official to perform their official duties |
| B. Mandamus | ii. To inquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office |
| C. Prohibition | iii. To direct the release of a person detained unlawfully |
| D. Quo Warranto | iv. To forbid a lower court from proceeding with a case outside its jurisdiction |
Explanation
Habeas Corpus orders the release of a person held unlawfully, Mandamus commands a public official to do a duty, Prohibition forbids a lower court from acting outside its jurisdiction and Quo Warranto examines a claim to a public office. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii.
Q7269. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Textile Sector Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| A. Handloom | i. Capital-intensive and organized large-scale production |
| B. Powerloom | ii. Highly decentralized and heavily reliant on petrochemicals |
| C. Mill Sector | iii. Traditional, highly labor-intensive, unorganized weaving |
| D. Synthetic Fibre | iv. Decentralized, mechanized weaving dominating total production |
Explanation
The Indian textile industry consists of diverse sectors with distinct characteristics. The handloom sector is traditional and labor-intensive, while the mill sector involves organized, large-scale production. Powerlooms dominate the decentralized sector using mechanized weaving. Additionally, the synthetic fiber industry relies on petrochemicals for production. Matching these features correctly highlights the complex structure of textile manufacturing across the various regions.
Q7270. Consider the following statements regarding the Nath Sampraday:
Statement I: The Bairag Panth of the Nath Sampraday has its primary center at Rata Dunga in Pushkar.
Statement II: The Mananthi Panth is centered around the Maha Mandir in Jodhpur.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Bairag Panth of the Nath Sampraday has its primary center at Rata Dunga in Pushkar.
Statement II: The Mananthi Panth is centered around the Maha Mandir in Jodhpur.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Bairag Panth has its centre at Rata Dunga in Pushkar, and the Mananthi Panth is centred at the Maha Mandir in Jodhpur. Both statements are correct.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7261 | (c) Nath Sampraday |
| 7262 | (c) The High Court has original jurisdiction to hear disputes between the Government of Rajasthan and another State Government. |
| 7263 | (c) I, II, III and IV |
| 7264 | (a) Bairag Panth and Mananthi Panth |
| 7265 | (a) Both administrative and judicial superintendence. |
| 7266 | (a) Bhilai |
| 7267 | (d) Followers worship a Saguna form of Krishna. |
| 7268 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 7269 | (d) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 7270 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
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