Q8261. Motilal Tejawat was born in the village of Koliari (Udaipur). To which community did he belong?
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Q8262. After remaining underground for eight years, Motilal Tejawat was finally arrested in 1929 by the police of which state, at Khedbrahma?
Explanation
After the Neemda massacre, Motilal Tejawat spent eight years living in hiding among the hills and forests, continuing to organize the tribals. He was finally arrested in 1929 at Khedbrahma by the police of the Idar state. Following his arrest, he was handed over to the Mewar state authorities, who kept him in custody for several years to neutralize his political influence.
Q8263. Before initiating the Eki Movement, Motilal Tejawat gained a deep understanding of the tribal plight while working as a ‘Kamdar’ (manager) in which Thikana of Mewar?
Explanation
Motilal Tejawat’s deep understanding of tribal issues was developed while he served as a manager for the Jhadol Thikana in Mewar. In this capacity, he had frequent interactions with the Bhil peasants and saw firsthand the systemic injustices and the burden of arbitrary taxes imposed upon them. This experience transformed him from an official into a revolutionary leader committed to mass mobilization.
Q8264. Which of the following was the primary outcome of the Government of India Act 1858?
Explanation
The 1858 Act shifted power from the Company to the Crown. It created the Secretary of State and the India Council. This change occurred after the 1857 revolt to ensure direct British control. The Governor-General became the Viceroy, representing the Crown. This act essentially ended the dual system of control established by Pitt’s India Act.
Q8265. Under which List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India is ‘Police’ mentioned?
Explanation
Under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, the subject of ‘Police’ is explicitly categorized within the State List. This classification empowers state governments to legislate and manage law enforcement agencies within their respective territories. Consequently, each state maintains its own autonomous police force to ensure internal security and uphold the law locally.
Q8266. Which of the following drainage systems encompasses the largest geographical area of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The internal drainage system is the most extensive in Rajasthan, covering approximately sixty percent of the state’s total area. This dominance is primarily due to the vast arid and semi-arid regions where rivers do not reach the sea. Instead, they disappear into the desert sands or flow into inland lakes, defining the unique hydrological landscape of the western desert.
Q8267. Under which Article of the Constitution of India is the State Finance Commission constituted to review the financial position of the Panchayats?
Explanation
Article 243I of the Indian Constitution mandates the Governor of a state to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years. This commission reviews the financial position of Panchayati Raj Institutions and recommends principles for the distribution of taxes, duties, and tolls between the state and the local bodies to ensure long-term fiscal stability and effective grassroots governance.
Q8268. Match List I with List II:
| Act | Key Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Government of India Act 1858 | i. Introduction of the Portfolio System |
| B. Indian Councils Act 1861 | ii. Creation of the office of Secretary of State for India |
| C. Morley-Minto Reforms 1909 | iii. Introduction of Dyarchy in provinces |
| D. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919 | iv. Introduction of separate electorates for Muslims |
Explanation
The 1858 Act created the Secretary of State. The 1861 Act introduced the portfolio system for executive members. The 1909 reforms established separate electorates for Muslims. The 1919 Act introduced dyarchy in provinces. These legislative milestones systematically altered India’s administrative and representative structures, reflecting changing British colonial policies and responding to growing Indian demands for self-governance.
Q8269. Which entry of the State List in the Constitution of India specifically deals with Police, including railway and village police?
Explanation
Entry 2 of the State List in the Seventh Schedule specifically grants state governments the authority over the police. This entry includes the organization of the regular police force as well as specialized units like railway and village police. It ensures that the responsibility for maintaining a disciplined force remains a prerogative of the individual states.
Q8270. Consider the following statements regarding the river systems of Rajasthan:
Explanation
The Aravalli Range serves as a significant topographical barrier and water divide in Rajasthan. It splits the drainage system into two major parts: the Arabian Sea drainage and the Bay of Bengal drainage. Rivers originating from the eastern slopes eventually join the Yamuna or Ganges, while western-slope rivers flow toward the desert or the Arabian Sea.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8261 | (c) Oswal Jain |
| 8262 | (b) Idar |
| 8263 | (d) Jhadol |
| 8264 | (b) Transfer of power from the East India Company to the British Crown |
| 8265 | (b) State List |
| 8266 | (b) Internal drainage system |
| 8267 | (c) Article 243I |
| 8268 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 8269 | (b) Entry 2 |
| 8270 | (a) The Aravalli mountain range acts as the primary water divide between the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea drainage systems. |
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