Q7431. Identify the correct pair representing the foundational technology used in modern mini steel plants.
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Q7432. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| Biomass Power Projects | Districts |
|---|---|
| A. Padampur Biomass Plant | i. Tonk |
| B. Rangpur Biomass Plant | ii. Kota |
| C. Khatoli Biomass Plant | iii. Chittorgarh |
| D. Chanderiya Biomass Plant | iv. Sri Ganganagar |
Explanation
Biomass power plants are distributed across various districts in Rajasthan based on the local availability of residues. The Padampur plant is in Sri Ganganagar, while Rangpur is located in Kota. The Khatoli plant serves the Tonk region, and the Chanderiya plant is situated in Chittorgarh. These facilities play a specialized role in diversifying the state’s renewable energy portfolio.
Q7433. Sant Pipa, a prominent Nirguna Bhakti saint of Rajasthan, was originally the ruler of which kingdom?
Explanation
Sant Pipa was originally the Khichi Chauhan ruler of Gagron in the Jhalawar region. Despite his royal status and wealth, he was drawn towards spirituality. Influenced by the teachings of the Bhakti movement, he eventually abdicated his throne, renounced his princely life, and became a prominent Nirguna saint, spending the rest of his days preaching the path of simple devotion and equality.
Q7434. Following the fall of Tipu Sultan, who among the following was appointed as the British Resident at the court of the new Wodeyar ruler of Mysore?
Explanation
Following the British victory in 1799, Colonel Barry Close was appointed as the first Resident at the court of the young Wodeyar ruler, Krishnaraja III. The Resident’s role was to monitor the state’s administration and ensure that the terms of the Subsidiary Alliance were strictly followed, effectively giving the British control over the kingdom’s internal and external policies.
Q7435. Consider the following elements regarding the control of the High Court over subordinate courts under Article 235:
I. Posting and promotion of persons belonging to the judicial service of a State.
II. Grant of leave to persons belonging to the judicial service.
III. Disciplinary jurisdiction over judicial officers.
IV. Dismissal or removal of a District Judge without any reference to the Governor.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct regarding the scope of control?
I. Posting and promotion of persons belonging to the judicial service of a State.
II. Grant of leave to persons belonging to the judicial service.
III. Disciplinary jurisdiction over judicial officers.
IV. Dismissal or removal of a District Judge without any reference to the Governor.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct regarding the scope of control?
Explanation
Article 235 gives the High Court control over posting, promotion, leave and discipline of judicial officers below the District Judge. The dismissal or removal of a District Judge needs the Governor, so IV is wrong.
Q7436. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| Initiative/Sector | Associated Objective/Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Textile Parks | i. Integrated infrastructure for global competitiveness |
| B. Sugar Clusters | ii. Pooling resources for better recovery and by-product utilization |
| C. Powerloom Sector | iii. Dominates decentralized cloth production |
| D. Jute Industry | iv. Concentrated along the banks of the Hooghly river |
Explanation
Various government and industrial initiatives address specific needs across sectors. Textile parks provide integrated infrastructure for global competitiveness. Sugar clusters aim to pool resources for better by-product utilization. The powerloom sector has become the dominant producer in the decentralized textile industry. Furthermore, the jute industry remains heavily concentrated along the banks of the Hooghly river in West Bengal due to historical and geographical factors.
Q7437. In the context of rural energy initiatives in Rajasthan, what is the primary objective of promoting biogas plants?
Explanation
Promoting biogas plants in rural Rajasthan primarily aims to provide households with a clean and sustainable source of cooking fuel. By processing organic waste, these plants also produce high-quality organic manure as a byproduct, which benefits local agriculture. This decentralized energy solution improves the quality of life in villages by reducing dependence on traditional firewood and expensive fossil fuels.
Q7438. Who among the following was the spiritual Guru of Sant Pipa?
Explanation
Sant Pipa was a prominent disciple of the great Bhakti saint Ramananda of Kashi. Along with other famous disciples like Kabir and Ravidas, Pipa received spiritual initiation from Ramananda, which led him to renounce his kingdom. This connection highlights the broad, inclusive nature of Ramananda’s teachings, which reached across caste and social boundaries to inspire various figures in the North Indian Bhakti movement.
Q7439. Consider the following statements regarding the treaties associated with the First Anglo-Maratha War:
I. The Treaty of Surat was signed by Raghunathrao and the English at Bombay.
II. The Treaty of Purandhar was signed by the Calcutta Council, invalidating the Treaty of Surat.
III. The Convention of Wadgaon was a humiliating defeat for the British.
IV. The Treaty of Salbai permanently restored Raghunathrao as the Peshwa.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Treaty of Surat was signed by Raghunathrao and the English at Bombay.
II. The Treaty of Purandhar was signed by the Calcutta Council, invalidating the Treaty of Surat.
III. The Convention of Wadgaon was a humiliating defeat for the British.
IV. The Treaty of Salbai permanently restored Raghunathrao as the Peshwa.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Treaty of Surat (1775) began the conflict, while the Treaty of Purandhar (1776) was an attempt by the Calcutta Council to stop the war. The Convention of Wadgaon (1779) marked a major British defeat. However, the Treaty of Salbai (1782) did not restore Raghunathrao as Peshwa; instead, it recognized the young Madhavrao II as the legitimate ruler.
Q7440. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan High Court enjoys original jurisdiction in matters pertaining to the election of members to the State Legislative Assembly.
Reason (R): The Representation of the People Act, 1951 vests the power to hear election petitions directly in the High Courts. In the context of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan High Court enjoys original jurisdiction in matters pertaining to the election of members to the State Legislative Assembly.
Reason (R): The Representation of the People Act, 1951 vests the power to hear election petitions directly in the High Courts. In the context of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
Explanation
The High Court has original jurisdiction over election petitions, because the Representation of the People Act, 1951 gives it the power to hear them directly. R explains A.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7431 | (b) Mini Steel Plant - Electric Arc Furnace |
| 7432 | (b) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii |
| 7433 | (b) Gagron |
| 7434 | (b) Barry Close |
| 7435 | (c) I, II and III only |
| 7436 | (b) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| 7437 | (b) To convert organic waste into clean cooking fuel and manure for households. |
| 7438 | (a) Ramananda |
| 7439 | (a) I, II and III only |
| 7440 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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