Q7671. In the context of Secretariat working, what is the primary function of a "Section"?
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Q7672. Jaipur International Airport, a key aviation hub in Rajasthan, was officially granted international status in which year?
Explanation
Jaipur International Airport, located in Sanganer, serves as the primary gateway for air travel in Rajasthan. It achieved a significant milestone in its operational history when it was officially granted international status in 2005. This designation allowed the airport to host direct flights from various countries, boosting international tourism and facilitating global trade and business opportunities for the region.
Q7673. Consider the following statements regarding the cattle fairs of Nagaur:
I. The fairs are organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan.
II. Sufi saint Hamiduddin Nagauri’s Urs coincides with the agrarian identity of the region.
III. Nagauri cattle traded here are prized for their high milk yield.
IV. Mirchi Bazaar (Red Chilli market) is a major attraction of the Nagaur fair.
Which of the above combinations of statements is incorrect?
I. The fairs are organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan.
II. Sufi saint Hamiduddin Nagauri’s Urs coincides with the agrarian identity of the region.
III. Nagauri cattle traded here are prized for their high milk yield.
IV. Mirchi Bazaar (Red Chilli market) is a major attraction of the Nagaur fair.
Which of the above combinations of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
The Nagaur fairs are run by the Animal Husbandry Department, coincide with the Urs of Hamiduddin Nagauri and have a red chilli market. Nagauri cattle are prized as draft animals and not for high milk yield, so III is incorrect.
Q7674. Consider the following statements regarding the provisions and impact of the Treaty of Amritsar (1809):
I. It established a boundary that checked Ranjit Singh’s ambitions to unite all Sikh states under his banner.
II. It forced Ranjit Singh to disband his French-trained battalions.
III. It secured the northwestern frontier of the British from potential Franco-Russian threats.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It established a boundary that checked Ranjit Singh’s ambitions to unite all Sikh states under his banner.
II. It forced Ranjit Singh to disband his French-trained battalions.
III. It secured the northwestern frontier of the British from potential Franco-Russian threats.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Treaty of Amritsar successfully checked Ranjit Singh’s ambitions to unite the trans- Sutlej and cis-Sutlej Sikh states while securing Britain’s northwestern frontier against potential threats. Crucially, the treaty did not require the disbandment of French-trained battalions. Instead, it allowed Ranjit Singh to maintain a modernized army to focus his military conquests exclusively on the western and northern regions.
Q7675. Which among the following officers in the Rajasthan Secretariat is considered the administrative head of a particular department?
Explanation
The Secretary to Government is the administrative head of a department in the State Secretariat. The Minister is the political head, and a Section Officer works at a lower level.
Q7676. Which of the following statements regarding India’s emerging semiconductor industry is incorrect?
Explanation
Chip fabrication needs cleanrooms, large capital and ultra-pure water, and India has an India Semiconductor Mission. India does not meet its entire demand through domestic chip fabrication, so D is incorrect.
Q7677. What was the most appropriate strategic outcome of the Tripartite Treaty of 1838 for the British?
Explanation
The 1838 Tripartite Treaty between the British, Ranjit Singh, and Shah Shuja aimed to restore Shah Shuja to the Afghan throne. This was a strategic move by the British to create a stable buffer state in Afghanistan to counter the perceived threat of Russian expansion toward India. Ranjit Singh joined to secure his western borders and political interests.
Q7678. Consider the following roles played by the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan:
I. Chairman of the State level Bankers’ Committee.
II. Chief Public Relations Officer of the State Government.
III. Residual legatee at the administrative level.
IV. Ex-officio Chairman of the State Planning Board.
V. Secretary to the Zonal Council.
Which of the following combinations represents the correct roles?
I. Chairman of the State level Bankers’ Committee.
II. Chief Public Relations Officer of the State Government.
III. Residual legatee at the administrative level.
IV. Ex-officio Chairman of the State Planning Board.
V. Secretary to the Zonal Council.
Which of the following combinations represents the correct roles?
Explanation
The Chief Secretary of Rajasthan chairs the State Level Bankers’ Committee, is the residual legatee, and acts as the Secretary to the Zonal Council. He is not the State’s chief public relations officer or the chairman of the State Planning Board, so I, III and V are correct.
Q7679. Match the major pharmaceutical and IT clusters in List I with their respective states in List II.
| Cluster | State |
|---|---|
| A. Hyderabad | i. Maharashtra |
| B. Ahmedabad | ii. Uttar Pradesh |
| C. Pune | iii. Telangana |
| D. Noida | iv. Gujarat |
Explanation
Hyderabad is in Telangana, Ahmedabad in Gujarat, Pune in Maharashtra and Noida in Uttar Pradesh. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
Q7680. Consider the following statements regarding the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme in Rajasthan:
I. It aims to connect unserved and underserved airports in the state.
II. Fares for a certain percentage of seats are capped.
III. Kishangarh airport was operationalized for commercial flights under this scheme.
IV. State governments do not provide any financial or infrastructural support under this scheme.
V. The scheme focuses exclusively on international air travel from Rajasthan.
Which of the above combination of statements is correct?
I. It aims to connect unserved and underserved airports in the state.
II. Fares for a certain percentage of seats are capped.
III. Kishangarh airport was operationalized for commercial flights under this scheme.
IV. State governments do not provide any financial or infrastructural support under this scheme.
V. The scheme focuses exclusively on international air travel from Rajasthan.
Which of the above combination of statements is correct?
Explanation
The UDAN scheme focuses on connecting unserved and underserved airports to enhance regional air travel accessibility. In Rajasthan, Kishangarh airport became operational under this initiative. The scheme includes capping fares for a portion of seats to ensure affordability for the general public. Both central and state governments provide financial support through viability gap funding to sustain these essential regional flights.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7671 | (b) Basic unit for initial processing and file handling. |
| 7672 | (b) 2005 |
| 7673 | (c) III only |
| 7674 | (c) I and III only |
| 7675 | (d) Secretary to Government |
| 7676 | (d) India currently meets its entire domestic demand through indigenous chip fabrication plants. |
| 7677 | (a) Ensuring support to seat Shah Shuja in Kabul as a buffer against Russian influence. |
| 7678 | (a) I, III, and V only |
| 7679 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 7680 | (a) I, II and III |
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