Q7661. The Ramdev Cattle Fair of Nagaur is primarily famous for the trading of which specific livestock breed?
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Q7662. The Chief Secretary in Rajasthan acts as a nodal agency for ensuring coordination between which of the following entities?
Explanation
The Chief Secretary is the nodal officer who ensures coordination between the State Government and the Central Government.
Q7663. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Assertion (A): The railway density in Rajasthan is uneven, with the western parts having a much sparser network compared to the eastern parts.
Reason (R): The western region of Rajasthan is characterized by harsh desert terrain and lower population density, making railway construction and economic viability challenging.
Assertion (A): The railway density in Rajasthan is uneven, with the western parts having a much sparser network compared to the eastern parts.
Reason (R): The western region of Rajasthan is characterized by harsh desert terrain and lower population density, making railway construction and economic viability challenging.
Explanation
Railway density in Rajasthan is influenced by geographical and demographic factors. The eastern districts have a denser network due to flatter terrain and higher population concentrations. Conversely, the western region’s harsh desert landscape and sparse population make railway construction technically difficult and less economically viable. Therefore, physical geography directly dictates the uneven distribution of rail infrastructure across the state.
Q7664. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the fairs held in Nagaur:
Explanation
The Nagaur fairs include the Ramdev Cattle Fair at Manaar, the Veer Tejaji Cattle Fair at Parbatsar and the Baldeo Cattle Fair near Merta. They involve cattle trading, so A is incorrect.
Q7665. Consider the following statements regarding the functions of the Chief Secretary in Rajasthan:
I. Acts as the chief advisor to the Chief Minister.
II. Serves as the Secretary to the State Cabinet.
III. Functions as the head of the State Civil Services.
IV. Presides over the meetings of the State Legislative Assembly in the absence of the Speaker.
Which combination of statements is correct?
I. Acts as the chief advisor to the Chief Minister.
II. Serves as the Secretary to the State Cabinet.
III. Functions as the head of the State Civil Services.
IV. Presides over the meetings of the State Legislative Assembly in the absence of the Speaker.
Which combination of statements is correct?
Explanation
The Chief Secretary is the chief adviser to the Chief Minister, the Secretary to the State Cabinet and the head of the State civil services. He does not preside over the Assembly in the Speaker’s absence, so IV is wrong.
Q7666. Consider the following statements regarding the North Western Railway (NWR) zone:
I. Its headquarters is located in Jaipur.
II. It comprises exactly four divisions: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer.
III. The Kota railway division falls under the jurisdiction of NWR.
IV. It was established in the year 2002.
Which of the above combination of statements is incorrect?
I. Its headquarters is located in Jaipur.
II. It comprises exactly four divisions: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer.
III. The Kota railway division falls under the jurisdiction of NWR.
IV. It was established in the year 2002.
Which of the above combination of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
The North Western Railway zone, headquartered in Jaipur, was established in 2002 to improve regional rail management. It consists of the Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer divisions. The Kota railway division is actually part of the West Central Railway zone, not the North Western Railway. Accurate zonal classification is essential for understanding the administrative structure of the Indian Railways.
Q7667. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Nagaur Cattle Fair significantly boosts the rural economy of the Marwar region.
Reason (R): It facilitates large-scale commercial exchange of high-quality draft animals, camels, and local agrarian products.
Select the correct answer:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Nagaur Cattle Fair significantly boosts the rural economy of the Marwar region.
Reason (R): It facilitates large-scale commercial exchange of high-quality draft animals, camels, and local agrarian products.
Select the correct answer:
Explanation
The Nagaur Cattle Fair boosts the rural economy of Marwar by bringing large-scale trade in draft animals, camels and farm products. The reason explains the assertion.
Q7668. Which department in the Rajasthan State Secretariat is typically retained under the direct administrative control of the Chief Secretary or Chief Minister?
Explanation
The Department of Personnel and General Administration is normally kept under the direct control of the Chief Minister or the Chief Secretary, because it deals with the civil service as a whole.
Q7669. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan in the context of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aims to break departmental silos and use a multimodal, integrated approach to plan infrastructure projects.
Q7670. The economic significance of cattle fairs like Nagaur in traditional Rajasthani society is best described as:
Explanation
Cattle fairs like Nagaur were a structured market for buying and selling agricultural draft animals.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7661 | (c) Nagauri bullocks |
| 7662 | (c) The State Government and the Central Government |
| 7663 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 7664 | (a) Exclusion of all cattle trading activities in favor of religious gatherings |
| 7665 | (a) I, II, and III only |
| 7666 | (b) III only |
| 7667 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 7668 | (d) Department of Personnel and General Administration |
| 7669 | (d) To break departmental silos and use multi-modal planning for infrastructure connectivity |
| 7670 | (b) A structured market for the purchase and sale of agricultural draft animals |
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