Q7421. Which of the following is a primary feature of the synthetic and man-made fibre industry?
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Q7422. What is the predominant agricultural residue used as a raw material for biomass power generation plants in Rajasthan?
Explanation
In Rajasthan, mustard husk and Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as Vilayati Babul, are the primary agricultural and woody residues used for biomass power generation. These materials are abundant in the state’s rural landscape. Utilizing these residues provides a sustainable way to generate electricity while offering farmers an additional income stream from what would otherwise be considered waste products.
Q7423. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Kabirpanth network in Rajasthan largely spread through oral traditions and itinerant ascetics rather than large, wealthy monastic institutions.
Statement II: Kabirpanthis in Rajasthan celebrate the elaborate Shrinathji festival every year with idol processions.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Kabirpanth network in Rajasthan largely spread through oral traditions and itinerant ascetics rather than large, wealthy monastic institutions.
Statement II: Kabirpanthis in Rajasthan celebrate the elaborate Shrinathji festival every year with idol processions.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Kabirpanth in Rajasthan primarily spread through oral traditions and wandering ascetics, focusing on simple spiritual gatherings rather than grand institutions. However, Kabirpanthis do not celebrate the Shrinathji festival with idol processions, as their core philosophy rejects idol worship and the ritualism associated with Saguna traditions. Their religious life is centered on the ‘Sabad’ and internal devotion to the formless divine.
Q7424. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Choose the correct option from the choices given below:
Assertion (A): Lord Wellesley declared the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War against Tipu Sultan in 1799.
Reason (R): Tipu Sultan had attacked the British ally, the Nizam of Hyderabad, in 1798.
Assertion (A): Lord Wellesley declared the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War against Tipu Sultan in 1799.
Reason (R): Tipu Sultan had attacked the British ally, the Nizam of Hyderabad, in 1798.
Explanation
Lord Wellesley initiated the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War in 1799 primarily due to Tipu Sultan’s secret negotiations with the French and his refusal to accept a Subsidiary Alliance. The claim that Tipu attacked the Nizam in 1798 is incorrect; rather, it was the British who sought to eliminate Tipu to ensure their absolute dominance and prevent any French resurgence in India.
Q7425. In which year was the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) formally constituted to implement the provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 in the state?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority was constituted in 1998 to implement the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 in the State.
Q7426. Consider the following statements regarding the Rourkela Steel Plant:
I. It is located in the state of Odisha.
II. It was established with technical collaboration from West Germany.
III. It is a mini steel plant utilizing electric arc furnace technology.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is located in the state of Odisha.
II. It was established with technical collaboration from West Germany.
III. It is a mini steel plant utilizing electric arc furnace technology.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rourkela Steel Plant is an integrated steel manufacturing unit located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It was established in the 1950s as a public sector project with technical collaboration from West Germany. Unlike mini steel plants that use electric arc furnaces, Rourkela is a large-scale integrated facility utilizing blast furnace technology to produce steel from primary iron ore and other raw materials.
Q7427. Consider the following statements regarding biomass energy initiatives in Rajasthan:
I. Biomass power projects provide an additional source of income to farmers through the sale of agro-waste.
II. Biomass plants face operational challenges due to supply chain inconsistencies and seasonal availability of crop residues.
III. Biomass energy is strictly classified as a non-renewable energy source under state policy.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Biomass power projects provide an additional source of income to farmers through the sale of agro-waste.
II. Biomass plants face operational challenges due to supply chain inconsistencies and seasonal availability of crop residues.
III. Biomass energy is strictly classified as a non-renewable energy source under state policy.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Biomass power projects support the rural economy by creating a market for agro-waste, benefiting local farmers. However, these plants often struggle with the seasonal availability of crop residues and the logistical challenges of establishing a reliable supply chain. Contrary to some misconceptions, biomass is classified as a renewable energy source under state and national policies due to its biological origin.
Q7428. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Term associated with Nirguna sects | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Shabda/Sabad | i. Spiritual gathering of devotees |
| B. Smaran/Sumiran | ii. The divine word or mystical sound |
| C. Satsang | iii. Continuous remembrance of the divine name |
| D. Parcha | iv. Miraculous experience or proof of spiritual power |
Explanation
In Nirguna sects, ‘Sabad’ refers to the divine word or mystical sound. ‘Sumiran’ is the continuous remembrance of the divine name through chanting. ‘Satsang’ is a spiritual gathering where devotees share teachings and hymns. ‘Parcha’ denotes a miraculous experience or evidence of a saint’s spiritual power. These terms form the essential vocabulary of the Nirguna devotional path followed by various Rajasthani saints.
Q7429. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the political settlement of Mysore after the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War:
Explanation
After Tipu’s death, the British directly annexed strategic coastal and central regions. They restored the core of Mysore to the Wodeyar dynasty under a Subsidiary Alliance. Although the Marathas were offered some territory to maintain the balance of power, they actually refused the offer because they did not want to accept the accompanying conditions of British political oversight.
Q7430. Find the odd one out among the following officers in the context of the revenue court hierarchy in Rajasthan:
Explanation
The Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer and Collector are revenue court officers. The Chief Judicial Magistrate is in the criminal court system, so he is the odd one out.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7421 | (d) Its raw materials are fundamentally derived from petrochemicals and wood pulp. |
| 7422 | (d) Mustard husk (Juli flora) |
| 7423 | (c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect. |
| 7424 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
| 7425 | (c) 1998 |
| 7426 | (a) I and II only |
| 7427 | (a) I and II only |
| 7428 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 7429 | (b) The Marathas were granted the northern half of Tipu’s empire for their military support. |
| 7430 | (b) Chief Judicial Magistrate |
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