Q8061. Identify the correct statement regarding the final days of Durgadas Rathore.
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Q8062. The District Planning Committee (DPC) is structurally tasked with integrating the plans of rural and urban areas. A significant proportion of DPC members are elected from amongst whom?
Explanation
The District Planning Committee is designed to be a representative body that integrates rural and urban perspectives. To ensure democratic participation, at least four-fifths of its members must be elected from among the members of the Zila Parishad and the Municipalities within the district. This structure ensures that those responsible for local governance have a role in shaping the district plan.
Q8063. Consider the following statements about Durgadas Rathore:
I. He successfully plotted to turn Prince Akbar against Aurangzeb.
II. He safeguarded the granddaughter (Safiyat-un-Nisa) and grandson (Buland Akhtar) of Aurangzeb and provided them Islamic education.
III. He reclaimed Jodhpur immediately after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707.
IV. His cenotaph is built on the banks of the Shipra River.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He successfully plotted to turn Prince Akbar against Aurangzeb.
II. He safeguarded the granddaughter (Safiyat-un-Nisa) and grandson (Buland Akhtar) of Aurangzeb and provided them Islamic education.
III. He reclaimed Jodhpur immediately after Aurangzeb’s death in 1707.
IV. His cenotaph is built on the banks of the Shipra River.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Durgadas Rathore was a man of high character who not only fought against Aurangzeb but also provided a safe refuge and Islamic education to the emperor’s grandchildren, Safiyat-un-Nisa and Buland Akhtar. He successfully incited Prince Akbar to rebel against his father. After Aurangzeb’s death, he reclaimed Jodhpur for Ajit Singh. Today, his cenotaph on the Shipra River stands as a monument.
Q8064. Which of the following correctly outlines the rationale behind implementing the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF) in specific districts of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Backward Region Grant Fund was established to address regional imbalances by providing additional financial support to districts that lagged behind in development. In Rajasthan, the scheme provided resources to historically disadvantaged areas to build essential infrastructure, improve service delivery, and enhance the capacity of local governments. This targeted approach aimed to bring these districts on par with prosperous regions.
Q8065. Who among the following historians referred to Durgadas Rathore as the "Ulysses of Rajputana"?
Explanation
Colonel James Tod, the famous historian and author of ‘Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan’, referred to Durgadas Rathore as the "Ulysses of Rajputana". This comparison was based on Durgadas’s exceptional intelligence, strategic patience, and his long, adventurous struggle to protect his homeland. Tod’s admiration for Durgadas helped immortalize him as one of the most heroic and steadfast characters in Rajputana history.
Q8066. In the context of rural-urban migration in Rajasthan, the term "distress migration" primarily refers to:
Explanation
Distress migration refers to the movement of people who feel they have no choice but to leave their homes due to survival threats. In Rajasthan, this is often triggered by extreme weather events like prolonged droughts, which lead to total crop failure. Without alternative livelihoods in their villages, rural families move to cities in a desperate search for work and sustenance.
Q8067. Consider the following historical events associated with the Rathores of Marwar:
I. Birth of Ajit Singh
II. Death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh at Jamrud
III. Durgadas Rathore’s escape from Delhi with infant Ajit Singh
IV. Expulsion of Durgadas by Ajit Singh
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order?
I. Birth of Ajit Singh
II. Death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh at Jamrud
III. Durgadas Rathore’s escape from Delhi with infant Ajit Singh
IV. Expulsion of Durgadas by Ajit Singh
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order?
Explanation
The sequence of events in Marwar’s history began with the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh at Jamrud in 1678. This was followed by the birth of his posthumous son, Ajit Singh. Durgadas Rathore then orchestrated a daring escape from Delhi with the infant prince to save him from Aurangzeb. Much later, after the restoration of the kingdom, Ajit Singh unfortunately expelled Durgadas.
Q8068. Match the key concepts in List I with their descriptions in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below.
| List I | List II |
|---|---|
| A. Democratic Decentralization | i. Sustaining sanitation |
| B. E-Gram | ii. Transfer of authority |
| C. ODF Plus | iii. Community-led verification |
| D. Social Audit | iv. Digital empowerment |
Explanation
Democratic decentralization involves the transfer of authority to local bodies. E-Gram is a digital empowerment initiative for local governance. ODF Plus focuses on sustaining sanitation and waste management. Social Audit is a community-led process to verify public works and spending. Together, these concepts represent the modern framework of rural development and governance aimed at transparency, sustainability, and local empowerment.
Q8069. Amar Singh Rathore, the famous folk hero of Nagaur, was the eldest son of which ruler of Marwar?
Explanation
Amar Singh Rathore was the eldest son of Maharaja Gaj Singh of Marwar. Although he was the rightful heir to the throne of Jodhpur, his father disinherited him in favor of his younger brother, Jaswant Singh, due to Amar Singh’s rebellious and hot-tempered nature. Despite losing his inheritance, Amar Singh became a celebrated folk hero through his bravery in the Mughal service.
Q8070. Identify the correct statement regarding the integration of agriculture and livestock in Rajasthan’s rural economy.
Explanation
In Rajasthan, agriculture and livestock are deeply interconnected through a system of mixed farming. This integration is vital because crops often fail during the state’s frequent dry spells. Livestock provides a steady secondary source of income and nutrition, acting as a buffer against economic loss. This traditional practice is a sophisticated strategy for survival and economic stability in challenging environments.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8061 | (c) He was exiled and spent his final years in Ujjain. |
| 8062 | (c) Elected members of the Zila Parishad and Municipalities in the district. |
| 8063 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
| 8064 | (b) Financial resources for districts with historical deficits to close infrastructural gaps. |
| 8065 | (d) James Tod |
| 8066 | (d) Movement forced by harsh environmental conditions, crop failure, and lack of options. |
| 8067 | (a) II, I, III, IV |
| 8068 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 8069 | (c) Maharaja Gaj Singh |
| 8070 | (c) Mixed farming provides a risk-mitigation strategy against climatic uncertainties. |
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