Q8211. Manikya Lal Verma served as the Prime Minister of which phase of the integration of Rajasthan formed on 18th April 1948?
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Q8212. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the accountability of district administration?
Explanation
While the District Collector has extensive powers, their actions are not immune from judicial review. The High Court has the authority to review the Collector’s decisions to ensure they comply with the law and the Constitution. Furthermore, the Collector is accountable to the state legislature through ministers, and administrative tribunals handle service-related matters. Revenue officers are also subject to the jurisdiction of higher revenue courts.
Q8213. Which of the following is a primary indicator used to measure the successful outcome of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin in Rajasthan?
Explanation
A primary indicator of success of Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin is the increase in the usage and accessibility of safe sanitation facilities.
Q8214. Before rising to political prominence in the Praja Mandal movement, Manikya Lal Verma was initially an employee of which Thikana where he first witnessed peasant exploitation?
Explanation
Before becoming a prominent political leader, Manikya Lal Verma worked as an employee in the Bijolia Thikana. It was during his service there that he directly witnessed the extreme exploitation and hardships faced by the peasants under the feudal system of taxes and forced labor. This firsthand experience deeply moved him and motivated him to dedicate his life to peasant rights.
Q8215. Read the following statements regarding the duties of the District Collector and select the correct answer:
Statement I: The District Collector is responsible for protocol duties during the visits of high-level dignitaries.
Statement II: The District Collector manages the issue of character verification certificates and arms licenses.
Statement I: The District Collector is responsible for protocol duties during the visits of high-level dignitaries.
Statement II: The District Collector manages the issue of character verification certificates and arms licenses.
Explanation
The District Collector performs essential administrative duties beyond revenue management, including coordinating protocol for visiting dignitaries like the Governor or Prime Minister. They are also responsible for issuing various licenses, such as arms licenses, and managing character verification processes. These diverse functions reflect the Collector’s role as the primary representative of the state government and the chief executive officer within the district.
Q8216. Identify the odd one out among the direct benefits of rural electrification in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rural electrification improves health centres, evening study and the use of farm machinery. It does not increase urban traffic congestion, so D is the odd one out.
Q8217. Consider the following statements regarding Manikya Lal Verma:
I. He presided over the first session of the Mewar Praja Mandal.
II. He was heavily influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and promoted Khadi.
III. He never participated in the Bijolia Peasant Movement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. He presided over the first session of the Mewar Praja Mandal.
II. He was heavily influenced by Mahatma Gandhi and promoted Khadi.
III. He never participated in the Bijolia Peasant Movement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Manikya Lal Verma was a central figure in the Bijolia Peasant Movement, working closely with Vijay Singh Pathik. He was indeed deeply influenced by Gandhian principles and was a lifelong advocate for the use of Khadi. While he was the founder of the Mewar Praja Mandal, the first session was actually presided over by Balwant Singh Mehta, not by Verma himself.
Q8218. Consider the following statements regarding the role of the District Collector as a District Election Officer:
I. Ensures the availability of polling personnel and materials.
II. Oversees the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
III. Can unilaterally disqualify a candidate from contesting elections without Election Commission approval.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Ensures the availability of polling personnel and materials.
II. Oversees the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
III. Can unilaterally disqualify a candidate from contesting elections without Election Commission approval.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
As the District Election Officer, the Collector ensures that polling personnel and materials are available and oversees the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. These tasks are vital for free and fair elections. However, the Collector does not have the authority to unilaterally disqualify a candidate; such decisions are governed by strict legal criteria and the overarching authority of the Election Commission of India.
Q8219. Consider the following statements regarding the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM):
I. It ensures vulnerable sections like SC/STs are adequately represented in SHGs.
II. It promotes livelihoods through agriculture and non-agriculture sectors.
III. The implementation model is completely uniform across all states without local flexibility.
IV. It utilizes Community Resource Persons (CRPs) for scaling up the SHG model.
V. It encourages linkages with existing poverty alleviation programs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It ensures vulnerable sections like SC/STs are adequately represented in SHGs.
II. It promotes livelihoods through agriculture and non-agriculture sectors.
III. The implementation model is completely uniform across all states without local flexibility.
IV. It utilizes Community Resource Persons (CRPs) for scaling up the SHG model.
V. It encourages linkages with existing poverty alleviation programs.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
NRLM ensures SC and ST representation in SHGs, promotes farm and non-farm livelihoods, uses Community Resource Persons and links SHGs to existing institutions. It gives States flexibility and is not uniform, so III is wrong.
Q8220. Jai Narain Vyas is widely credited with awakening political consciousness in the Marwar region. He was instrumental in forming which of the following organizations in 1934?
Explanation
Jai Narain Vyas was the primary architect of the political struggle in the Marwar region. In 1934, he was instrumental in the formation of the Marwar Praja Mandal, which aimed to secure responsible government and protect fundamental rights. This organization served as a platform to challenge the autocratic rule of the Jodhpur state and played a crucial role in mobilizing the people.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8211 | (b) United State of Rajasthan |
| 8212 | (b) The District Collector operates completely immune from judicial review by the High Court. |
| 8213 | (b) Increase in the usage and accessibility of safe sanitation facilities. |
| 8214 | (d) Bijolia |
| 8215 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
| 8216 | (d) Increase in urban traffic congestion. |
| 8217 | (d) I and III only |
| 8218 | (a) I and II |
| 8219 | (b) I, II, IV and V only |
| 8220 | (c) Marwar Praja Mandal |
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