Q7541. Despite the state government taking over substantial debt under the UDAY scheme, what remains a persistent challenge for Rajasthan DISCOMs?
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Q7542. Who among the following Sufi saints was the spiritual Guru of Sant Laldas?
Explanation
Gaddan Chishti, a Sufi saint, was the spiritual guru of Sant Laldas.
Q7543. The legal premise of the Doctrine of Lapse rested on distinguishing between which two types of states?
Explanation
Lord Dalhousie’s legal argument for the Doctrine of Lapse rested on a hierarchy of states. He argued that "independent" states had the right to adopt heirs, but "dependent" states--those created by the British or paying tribute--required the consent of the paramount power. By classifying most Indian states as dependent, he created a legal pathway for their eventual annexation to British India.
Q7544. What was a major effect of the partition of India in 1947 on the jute textile industry in West Bengal?
Explanation
The partition of India in 1947 had a severe impact on the jute industry in West Bengal. While most of the jute mills remained in India (specifically along the Hooghly river), the vast majority of high-quality jute-producing fertile lands were located in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). This created a critical shortage of raw material for the Indian mills, forcing the country to significantly expand its own jute cultivation.
Q7545. Identify the exception. Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for high AT&C losses in the Rajasthan power distribution network?
Explanation
Theft, unmetered connections, long low-tension lines for sparse populations and poor billing and collection cause high AT&C losses. The use of superconducting materials in cables is not a cause, so D is the exception.
Q7546. The principal seat and the Samadhi of Sant Laldas are located at:
Explanation
The principal seat and the samadhi of Sant Laldas are at Sherpur.
Q7547. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Dalhousie’s annexations and the reason given:
Explanation
Punjab was not annexed through the Doctrine of Lapse. Instead, it was taken over following a direct military conflict known as the Second Anglo-Sikh War in 1849. The other states mentioned, like Satara and Jhansi, were indeed annexed because their rulers died without natural heirs, whereas Awadh was annexed based on the specific charge of persistent misadministration by the Nawab.
Q7548. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the differentiation between natural and synthetic textiles.
Explanation
Natural fibers like cotton, jute, and silk are derived from agriculture and sericulture. In contrast, synthetic fibers are man-made products of the petrochemical industry. The synthetic fiber industry is not restricted to locations near coal mines; instead, it is often decentralized or located near petrochemical plants and consumer markets. Therefore, the claim that it is highly centralized and must be near coal mines is incorrect.
Q7549. The widespread installation of Smart Meters in Rajasthan is currently being aggressively pursued under which major central government scheme?
Explanation
Smart meters are being installed in Rajasthan mainly under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
Q7550. Consider the following statements regarding the Laldasi sect:
I. Laldas belonged to the Meo community, which has a syncretic cultural tradition.
II. The sect strictly prohibits begging; its monks must earn their living through physical labor.
III. The teachings of the sect are compiled in ‘Laldas ki Chetawaniyan’.
IV. The initiation ceremony involves the disciple riding backward on a donkey with a blackened face to destroy ego.
V. The sect strictly adheres to orthodox Islamic Sharia and rejects all Hindu terms.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
I. Laldas belonged to the Meo community, which has a syncretic cultural tradition.
II. The sect strictly prohibits begging; its monks must earn their living through physical labor.
III. The teachings of the sect are compiled in ‘Laldas ki Chetawaniyan’.
IV. The initiation ceremony involves the disciple riding backward on a donkey with a blackened face to destroy ego.
V. The sect strictly adheres to orthodox Islamic Sharia and rejects all Hindu terms.
Which of the above statements is/are the correct combination?
Explanation
Laldas was of the Meo community, the sect forbids begging, its teachings are in Laldas ki Chetawaniyan and the initiation involves riding a donkey with a blackened face to destroy ego. It does not follow orthodox Sharia and reject Hindu terms, so V is wrong.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7541 | (a) Continuous gap between the Average Cost of Supply and Average Revenue Realized. |
| 7542 | (d) Gaddan Chishti |
| 7543 | (d) Sovereign independent states versus dependent states created by or paying tribute. |
| 7544 | (d) The mills lost their raw material base as major jute areas went to East Pakistan (Bangladesh). |
| 7545 | (d) Use of efficient superconducting materials in state transmission cables. |
| 7546 | (b) Sherpur |
| 7547 | (b) Punjab - Annexed through the Doctrine of Lapse |
| 7548 | (b) The synthetic fibre industry is highly centralized and must be located near coal mines. |
| 7549 | (b) Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) |
| 7550 | (a) I, II, III and IV |
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