Q7381. The Naga sub-sect of the Dadupanth, known for maintaining a martial tradition and bearing arms, was founded by which prominent disciple of Dadu Dayal?
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Q7382. Which British Governor-General famously remarked after the Third Anglo-Mysore War, "We have crippled our enemy effectively without making our friends too formidable"?
Explanation
Lord Cornwallis said this after the Third Anglo-Mysore War, since the war weakened Tipu without making the British allies too strong.
Q7383. Find the odd one out concerning the inputs and raw materials required for traditional integrated iron and steel plants.
Explanation
Integrated iron and steel plants require specific mineral inputs for the production of steel. Coking coal serves as fuel, limestone acts as a flux to remove impurities, and manganese ore is added to increase the strength of the final product. Sugarcane bagasse, however, is a fibrous byproduct of the sugar industry and has no role in the traditional smelting or refining of iron.
Q7384. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| Bhadla Solar Park Phases | Developing Agencies/Joint Ventures |
|---|---|
| A. Phase II | i. Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Ltd (Joint venture with IL&FS) |
| B. Phase III | ii. Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company Ltd (RSDCL) |
| C. Phase IV | iii. Adani Renewable Energy Park Rajasthan Ltd |
| D. Nodal Agency for overall facilitation | iv. Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC) |
Explanation
Different phases of the Bhadla Solar Park were developed by various agencies and joint ventures. The Rajasthan Solar Park Development Company managed Phase II, while Saurya Urja Company handled Phase III. Adani Renewable Energy Park was responsible for Phase IV, and the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation acts as the overall facilitator for these diverse renewable energy initiatives in the state.
Q7385. Which famous disciple of Dadu Dayal is known to have spent his entire life dressed as a bridegroom after being enlightened by his Guru on his wedding day?
Explanation
Rajabji is a famous disciple of Dadu Dayal who was about to be married when he met his Guru. Upon hearing a single verse from Dadu Dayal about the fleeting nature of worldly life, he was instantly enlightened. He decided to remain an ascetic but continued to wear his bridegroom’s attire for the rest of his life as a reminder of the moment of his spiritual transformation.
Q7386. Match List I: (Innovations/Reforms of Tipu Sultan) with List II: (Details) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Innovations/Reforms of Tipu Sultan | Details |
|---|---|
| A. Introduction of a new calendar | i. Formed to build a modern navy |
| B. Jacobin Club | ii. Established in Seringapatam by French soldiers |
| C. Board of Admiralty | iii. Set up to promote trade and industry |
| D. Commercial Boards | iv. Based on the Mauludi era |
Explanation
Tipu introduced a calendar based on the Mauludi era, set up a Jacobin Club in Seringapatam with French soldiers, formed a Board of Admiralty for a navy and created Commercial Boards. This gives A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii.
Q7387. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment to the judicial service of the state (other than District Judges):
I. Appointments are made by the Governor of the State.
II. The appointments are made in accordance with rules made by the Governor.
III. The Governor must consult the State Public Service Commission.
IV. The Governor must consult the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such state.
V. The Chief Minister has absolute discretionary power to veto any appointment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Appointments are made by the Governor of the State.
II. The appointments are made in accordance with rules made by the Governor.
III. The Governor must consult the State Public Service Commission.
IV. The Governor must consult the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such state.
V. The Chief Minister has absolute discretionary power to veto any appointment.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Appointments to the state judicial service, other than district judges, are made by the Governor under Article 234. This process requires mandatory consultation with the State Public Service Commission and the High Court. The appointments must follow rules framed by the Governor. This consultative process is designed to ensure that the selection of judicial officers is based on merit.
Q7388. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Industry | Major Challenge/Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Sugar Industry | i. Heavy reliance on electric power and scrap metal |
| B. Jute Industry | ii. Faces intense competition from synthetic packaging materials |
| C. Mini Steel Plants | iii. Decentralized shift from raw material sources to market areas |
| D. Cotton Textile | iv. Highly seasonal nature of operations and perishable raw material |
Explanation
Different Indian industries face unique logistical and economic characteristics. The sugar industry is highly seasonal and relies on perishable raw materials. The jute industry struggles with competition from synthetic packaging. Mini steel plants are characterized by their use of scrap metal and electric power. Meanwhile, the cotton textile industry has seen a decentralized shift from its original raw material sources toward regional consumer markets.
Q7389. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Dadupanth Sub-sect | Key Feature / Founder |
|---|---|
| A. Khalsa | i. Wandering ascetics who do not stay in one place |
| B. Virakt | ii. Founded by disciples who migrated to Haryana/Punjab |
| C. Naga | iii. Martial ascetic order founded by Sundar Das |
| D. Uttarade | iv. Followers of Garib Das, centered at Naraina |
Explanation
The Khalsa branch consists of the direct followers of Dadu’s son Garib Das at Naraina. The Virakt are wandering ascetics who renounce permanent dwellings. The Naga is a martial order established by Sundar Das. The Uttarade branch refers to those disciples who migrated northward to regions like Haryana and Punjab, spreading the teachings of the Dadupanth beyond the borders of Rajasthan.
Q7390. Identify the correctly matched pair regarding Tipu Sultan’s foreign diplomacy:
Explanation
Tipu sent embassies to France, Constantinople and Kabul for support against the British, so all three pairs are correct.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7381 | (b) Sundar Das |
| 7382 | (b) Lord Cornwallis |
| 7383 | (b) Sugarcane bagasse |
| 7384 | (b) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 7385 | (d) Rajabji |
| 7386 | (a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii |
| 7387 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 7388 | (d) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii |
| 7389 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
| 7390 | (d) All of the above are correctly matched |
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