Q7981. Against which Mughal commander did Maharana Pratap fight the Battle of Dewair in 1582, marking a major turning point in his resistance?
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Q7982. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the economic causes of the Revolt of 1857.
Explanation
British economic policies focused on turning India into a supplier of raw materials and a consumer of finished goods. Heavy duties were imposed on Indian textile exports to Britain, while British manufactured products entered India with minimal tariffs. This imbalance destroyed indigenous handicraft industries and traditional livelihoods, causing widespread poverty and unemployment among artisans and the rural peasantry.
Q7983. Identify the correct statement regarding the historical legacy of the District Collector in British India.
Explanation
Historically, the office of the District Collector was primarily designed as a revenue-focused institution for the East India Company. Its initial objective was to ensure the efficient extraction of land revenue to fund colonial operations. Over time, the role expanded to include various executive and judicial responsibilities, becoming the cornerstone of British administrative hierarchy throughout colonial India.
Q7984. The total geographical area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 square kilometres. What percentage of the total geographical area of India does Rajasthan represent?
Explanation
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by land area, covering 3,42,239 square kilometers. This vast territory accounts for approximately 10.41 percent of the total geographical area of the nation. Since the formation of Chhattisgarh from Madhya Pradesh in 2000, Rajasthan has maintained its status as the top-ranking state regarding physical size across the entire country.
Q7985. Which of the following statements regarding the implementation of MGNREGA in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act explicitly prohibits the involvement of private contractors in the execution of its works. This policy ensures that the wage benefits reach the laborers directly and prevents exploitation. The scheme focuses on community-led development through Panchayati Raj Institutions to create durable assets while providing a legal guarantee for employment.
Q7986. Which of the following statements regarding Maharana Pratap is incorrect?
Explanation
Although Maharana Pratap fought relentlessly throughout his life to preserve the independence of Mewar, he was never able to recover the fort of Chittorgarh from the Mughals. He successfully reclaimed most other regions and established Chawand as his final capital. His legacy remains defined by his refusal to submit to imperial authority despite losing his ancestral stronghold to the enemy.
Q7987. Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: The General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 caused great resentment among the high-caste Hindu sepoys.
Statement II: The Act mandated that all future recruits to the Bengal Army had to serve anywhere the British government required, including overseas.
Statement I: The General Service Enlistment Act of 1856 caused great resentment among the high-caste Hindu sepoys.
Statement II: The Act mandated that all future recruits to the Bengal Army had to serve anywhere the British government required, including overseas.
Explanation
The General Service Enlistment Act mandated that all new recruits must serve wherever the government required, including overseas. High-caste Hindu sepoys viewed crossing the ocean as a violation of religious taboos, leading to the loss of their caste. This legislative change created significant fear and anger within the Bengal Army, contributing to the eventual military rebellion.
Q7988. Read the following statements and select the correct answer:
Statement I: The structural framework of district administration in Rajasthan is a direct continuation of the British colonial model.
Statement II: The princely states of Rajputana completely rejected the British administrative hierarchy and maintained isolated indigenous systems until 1947.
Statement I: The structural framework of district administration in Rajasthan is a direct continuation of the British colonial model.
Statement II: The princely states of Rajputana completely rejected the British administrative hierarchy and maintained isolated indigenous systems until 1947.
Explanation
The administrative framework of Rajasthan retains several structural elements from the British colonial era, particularly the hierarchy of revenue administration. While many princely states initially maintained indigenous systems, they gradually adopted British administrative patterns well before 1947. This hybrid evolution ensured a standardized governance model across the state, integrating modern bureaucracy with historical administrative boundaries and legacy structures.
Q7989. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the international boundary of Rajasthan.
Explanation
The international border between Rajasthan and Pakistan, known as the Radcliffe Line, spans 1070 kilometers. Jaisalmer district shares the longest portion of this boundary, covering 464 kilometers. In contrast, Phalodi shares the shortest segment. The line starts at Hindumalkot in Sriganganagar and concludes at Shahgarh in the Barmer district, ensuring vital national security for the region.
Q7990. Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) in Rajasthan, the cost of unit assistance is shared between the Central and State Governments in which of the following ratios?
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providing housing for all in rural areas. For Rajasthan and other general category states, the financial burden of unit assistance is shared between the Central Government and the State Government in a 60:40 ratio. This partnership ensures effective funding for building permanent houses.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 7981 | (a) Sultan Khan |
| 7982 | (a) The British tariff policy severely restricted the import of British manufactured goods into India. |
| 7983 | (a) The office was originally designed to extract maximum land revenue for the East India Company. |
| 7984 | (b) 10.41 percent |
| 7985 | (a) The scheme mandates execution of works exclusively through private contractors. |
| 7986 | (c) He successfully recaptured the fort of Chittorgarh before his death. |
| 7987 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I. |
| 7988 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 7989 | (c) Bikaner district shares the longest segment of the international boundary among all bordering districts. |
| 7990 | (b) 60:40 |
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