Q7481. Which of the following literary works is traditionally attributed to Meera Bai?
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Q7482. What is the most appropriate description of the primary role of the Advocate General of Rajasthan before the High Court?
Explanation
The Advocate General serves as the highest legal officer for the State Government. Their primary role is to provide legal advice to the government on various matters and perform duties of a legal nature as assigned by the Governor. They represent the state’s interests in the High Court but do not hold judicial office or oversee financial audits.
Q7483. Which is the most appropriate reason why mini steel plants are more geographically decentralized than integrated steel plants?
Explanation
Unlike integrated steel plants that require bulky iron ore and coal, mini steel plants utilize electric power and steel scrap as their primary inputs. Since these materials are more easily available across different regions and markets, mini steel plants do not need to be located near mineral deposits. This flexibility allows them to be geographically decentralized and established closer to urban centers and consumers.
Q7484. Consider the following statements regarding the devotion of Meera Bai:
I. Her devotion is characterized by ‘Madhurya Bhava’, where she considered Lord Krishna as her husband and lover.
II. She completely rejected the Saguna form of worship and exclusively composed Nirguna verses.
III. Her verses seamlessly blend Marwari, Braj, and Gujarati linguistic elements.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
I. Her devotion is characterized by ‘Madhurya Bhava’, where she considered Lord Krishna as her husband and lover.
II. She completely rejected the Saguna form of worship and exclusively composed Nirguna verses.
III. Her verses seamlessly blend Marwari, Braj, and Gujarati linguistic elements.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
Explanation
Meera Bai’s devotion is defined by ‘Madhurya Bhava’, where she visualized Krishna as her husband. Her language is a unique blend of Marwari, Braj, and Gujarati. However, she did not reject Saguna worship; she was a staunch devotee of the physical form of Krishna as ‘Girdhar Gopal’. Her spiritual path was one of intense personal love for a specific deity, rather than formless Nirguna meditation.
Q7485. Match the following terms related to revenue administration and courts in Rajasthan with their meanings:
| Terms | Meanings |
|---|---|
| A. Khasra | i. A register of all persons cultivating land in a village |
| B. Khatauni | ii. A field book containing details of the land plot |
| C. Tehsildar | iii. An officer responsible for revenue collection at the Tehsil level |
| D. Sub-Divisional Officer | iv. The primary revenue court of original jurisdiction for major tenancy disputes |
Explanation
A Khasra is a field book detailing specific land plots, while a Khatauni is a register of persons cultivating land in a village. The Tehsildar is the officer responsible for revenue collection and administration at the tehsil level. The Sub- Divisional Officer acts as the primary revenue court of original jurisdiction for significant tenancy and land disputes in the district hierarchy.
Q7486. The raw material requirement for the Bhilai Steel Plant, a public sector giant, includes iron ore primarily sourced from the local mines of:
Explanation
The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh was established with a focus on utilizing local mineral resources to ensure cost-effective production.
Q7487. Given below are two statements regarding power transmission:
Statement I: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL) operates the high-voltage transmission network (132 kV and above) in the state.
Statement II: RVPNL directly supplies electricity to domestic consumers in rural areas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPNL) operates the high-voltage transmission network (132 kV and above) in the state.
Statement II: RVPNL directly supplies electricity to domestic consumers in rural areas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited is responsible for the state’s high-voltage transmission network, ensuring that electricity is moved from power plants to various regional substations. However, it does not deal directly with domestic consumers. Distribution to end-users, including those in rural areas, is the specific responsibility of the three regional distribution companies known as DISCOMs.
Q7488. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the contempt of court jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court.
Explanation
The High Court has the power to punish for contempt of itself and subordinate courts. Civil contempt involves willful disobedience of court orders, while criminal contempt involves scandalizing the court. However, under the Contempt of Courts Act, innocent publication and fair reporting of judicial proceedings or fair criticism of judicial acts do not constitute punishable contempt, protecting freedom of expression.
Q7489. Consider the following statements regarding the synthetic fibre industry:
Statement I: The synthetic and man-made fibre industry is heavily dependent on agricultural climate conditions.
Statement II: The distribution of the synthetic fibre industry is largely linked to the availability of petrochemical derivatives rather than agricultural fields.
Statement I: The synthetic and man-made fibre industry is heavily dependent on agricultural climate conditions.
Statement II: The distribution of the synthetic fibre industry is largely linked to the availability of petrochemical derivatives rather than agricultural fields.
Explanation
The synthetic and man-made fiber industry differs fundamentally from natural textiles like cotton or jute. It is not dependent on agricultural or climatic conditions, as its fibers are created through chemical processes. Instead, the distribution and success of this industry are linked to the availability of petrochemical derivatives and chemical raw materials. Therefore, the assertion that it depends on agricultural conditions is factually incorrect.
Q7490. The "Green Energy Corridor" project being implemented in Rajasthan by RVPNL is primarily designed for:
Explanation
The Green Energy Corridor being built by RVPNL is meant to evacuate renewable energy, solar and wind, to the national grid.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7481 | (b) Narsi Ji Ro Mahero |
| 7482 | (b) To advise the State Government on legal matters and perform duties of a legal character as assigned. |
| 7483 | (b) They use power and scrap iron, removing the need to locate near coal and iron ore mines. |
| 7484 | (c) I and III only |
| 7485 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv |
| 7486 | (c) Dalli-Rajhara |
| 7487 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect. |
| 7488 | (d) Innocent publication and fair criticism of judicial acts constitute punishable criminal contempt. |
| 7489 | (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct |
| 7490 | (d) Evacuating renewable energy (solar and wind) to the national grid. |
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