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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7271. Consider the following statements regarding the Shaiva traditions in Rajasthan: I. Harit Rashi was a prominent sage of the Pashupata sect who influenced the establishment of the Guhila dynasty in Mewar. II. Eklingji is considered the ruling deity (Diwan) of the Mewar rulers. III. The Kapalika sect was known for its extreme tantric practices and flourished widely among the mercantile classes of Rajasthan. IV. Jalandharnath is highly revered in the Jalore region of Rajasthan. Which of the above statements is/are the incorrect combination?
Explanation
Harit Rashi of the Pashupata sect is linked with the Guhila dynasty, Eklingji is regarded as the real ruler (Diwan) of Mewar and Jalandharnath is revered in Jalore. The Kapalika sect did not flourish mainly among the mercantile classes, so III is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q7272. Consider the following statements regarding the Advocate General of Rajasthan: I. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan under Article 165 of the Constitution. II. A person must be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court to be appointed as Advocate General. III. The Advocate General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the State Legislative Assembly without the right to vote. IV. The remuneration of the Advocate General is determined by the State Legislature. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor under Article 165 and may speak in the Assembly without the right to vote. The qualification is that of a High Court judge, not a Supreme Court judge, and his remuneration is fixed by the Governor, so II and IV are incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Iron and Steel, Textile and Sugar Industries
Q7273. Consider the following statements regarding the powerloom sector in the Indian textile industry: I. It has historically witnessed massive growth due to decentralisation post-independence. II. It operates primarily in the decentralized and unorganised sector. III. It accounts for the dominant share of total cloth production in India today. IV. It utilizes electrical power, making it more efficient than traditional handlooms. V. It has completely replaced the organized mill sector, which no longer exists in India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The powerloom sector has grown significantly post-independence, becoming a dominant force in India’s textile production. It operates within the decentralized and unorganized sector, utilizing electrical power for mechanized weaving. While it accounts for the largest share of cloth production, the organized mill sector still exists in India. Therefore, the assertion that powerlooms have completely eliminated the mill sector is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7274. Consider the following statements regarding the Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station: I. It is located in the Sri Ganganagar district. II. It operates solely on natural gas. III. It receives its water supply from the Indira Gandhi Canal. IV. It is operated by the Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (RVUNL). V. It has both subcritical and supercritical generation units. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Suratgarh Super Thermal Power Station, located in Sri Ganganagar, is a coal-based facility, not gas-fired. It is operated by the state-owned generation company and draws essential water for its cooling systems from the Indira Gandhi Canal. The plant features a mix of traditional subcritical units and modern supercritical units, reflecting a technological evolution in the state’s power infrastructure.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7275. Which of the following places is NOT traditionally associated with the Nath Sampraday in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Sire Mandir in Jalore, the Maha Mandir in Jodhpur and Rata Dunga in Pushkar are Nath centres. Salemabad in Ajmer belongs to the Nimbarka sect, not the Nath Sampraday.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Imperialism and Early Resistance
Q7276. What was the most significant legal and political consequence of the Treaty of Allahabad (1765) for the East India Company?
Explanation
The Treaty of Allahabad in 1765 revolutionized the status of the East India Company. By obtaining the Diwani rights from Shah Alam II, the Company gained the legal right to collect revenues from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This provided a massive financial base that supported further British territorial expansion and eliminated the need to import bullion from England.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q7277. Based on the statements given below, choose the correct option: Statement I: When a judge presides over a district-level court and hears civil cases, they are known as a District Judge. Statement II: When the same judge hears criminal cases, they are referred to as a Sessions Judge.
Explanation
A judge hearing civil cases at district level is the District Judge, and the same judge hearing criminal cases is the Sessions Judge. Both statements are correct.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Iron and Steel, Textile and Sugar Industries
Q7278. Which of the following is a correct pair regarding the raw material source of the synthetic and man-made fibre industry?
Explanation
The synthetic and man-made fiber industry utilizes various chemical and petrochemical derivatives as its primary raw material base. Polyester is produced using complex chemical processes involving coal, air, water, and petroleum products. In contrast, fibers like viscose rayon are derived from natural cellulose or wood pulp, while nylon is a purely synthetic polymer not derived from natural plant-based silk proteins.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7279. Identify the exception. All of the following are major coal or lignite-based thermal power projects in Rajasthan, except:
Explanation
While Giral, Barsingsar, and Bhadresh are thermal projects that utilize coal or lignite as their primary fuel source, the Ramgarh project is distinct as it uses natural gas for electricity generation. Located in Jaisalmer, Ramgarh leverages local gas reserves. This diversification of fuel sources helps Rajasthan maintain a more balanced and resilient power generation portfolio across different regions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7280. The concept of ‘Shunya Samadhi’ and the awakening of the Kundalini are central philosophical tenets of which sect prevalent in medieval Rajasthan?
Explanation
Shunya Samadhi and the awakening of the Kundalini are central to the Nath Sampraday, whose practices follow Hatha Yoga.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
7271
(b) III only
7272
(b) II and IV only
7273
(c) I, II, III and IV only
7274
(c) I, III, IV and V
7275
(d) Salemabad, Ajmer
7276
(d) It granted the Company the Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
7277
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
7278
(d) Polyester - Coal, air, water and petroleum products
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(d) Ramgarh Gas Thermal Power Station
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(a) Nath Sampraday
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