Q8421. Pushkar Lake, considered the most sacred lake in Rajasthan, is geographically classified primarily as which type of lake?
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Q8422. Which of the following measures represents the best approach for capacity building of local bodies in financial management?
Explanation
Regular training of officials in double-entry accounting and modern e-governance tools is the best way to build the financial management capacity of local bodies.
Q8423. Select the correct hierarchical order of the colonial judicial courts established under the British system (from lowest to highest):
Explanation
From lowest to highest the courts were the Munsiff’s Court, the District Judge’s Court, the Sadar Diwani Adalat and the Privy Council.
Q8424. Which of the following is typically NOT a duty of a Sub-Inspector assigned to a police station?
Explanation
A Sub-Inspector at a police station is tasked with investigating criminal cases, managing the station malkhana when designated, and conducting inquiries into unnatural deaths. However, they do not have the legal authority to declare the imposition of a curfew in a district. Such high-level executive orders are issued only by authorized officials like the District Magistrate or the state government.
Q8425. Consider the following statements regarding Pushkar Lake:
I. It is surrounded by exactly 52 bathing ghats.
II. The world’s most prominent temple dedicated to Lord Brahma is situated near it.
III. The tradition of Deepdaan (offering floating lamps) is a major cultural event here.
IV. A comprehensive lake cleaning and desilting project was undertaken with the financial and technical assistance of Canada.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
I. It is surrounded by exactly 52 bathing ghats.
II. The world’s most prominent temple dedicated to Lord Brahma is situated near it.
III. The tradition of Deepdaan (offering floating lamps) is a major cultural event here.
IV. A comprehensive lake cleaning and desilting project was undertaken with the financial and technical assistance of Canada.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Pushkar Lake is a major cultural and religious hub, famous for its 52 ghats and the unique Brahma temple. The tradition of Deepdaan during the Kartik Purnima fair is a key highlight. To maintain its ecological health, a desilting project was historically supported by Canada. These features combine to make Pushkar one of the most important pilgrimage and environmental sites in Rajasthan.
Q8426. Select the correct sequence of financial flow from the State Government down to the lowest tier of the Panchayati Raj Institutions for devolved funds:
Explanation
In the traditional financial flow of devolved funds, resources move from the state government through the hierarchical tiers of the Panchayati Raj system. Funds are typically first released to the Zila Parishad at the district level, then to the Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and finally reach the Gram Panchayat. This structured flow ensures administrative oversight and coordination across all three levels of rural governance.
Q8427. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the racial discrimination inherent in the colonial judicial system?
Explanation
Europeans were often tried only by European judges and got lighter punishments, and the Ilbert Bill tried to let Indian magistrates try Europeans. European protests forced the bill to be amended, so it was not enacted in its original form.
Q8428. Identify the correct pair regarding police rank and shoulder insignia in the Rajasthan Police:
Explanation
In the Rajasthan Police, rank is visually identified through specific shoulder insignia. A Sub- Inspector is identified by two stars along with a red and blue ribbon. A Deputy Superintendent of Police typically has three stars without a ribbon, while an Inspector wears three stars with a ribbon. An Assistant Sub-Inspector is identified by a single star and a ribbon.
Q8429. The Statutory Civil Service, consisting of one-sixth of covenanted posts reserved for Indians of ‘high families’, was introduced in 1878-79 by:
Explanation
Lord Lytton introduced the Statutory Civil Service in 1878-79, reserving one-sixth of covenanted posts for Indians of high families.
Q8430. In police administration, what distinguishes a General Diary from an FIR?
Explanation
The General Diary and the First Information Report serve different purposes in police administration. The GD is a comprehensive daily record of all station activities, personnel movements, and miscellaneous reports.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8421 | (c) Natural crater/caldera lake |
| 8422 | (c) Regular training for officials on double- entry accounting systems and modern e-governance tools |
| 8423 | (a) Munsiff’s Court, District Judge’s Court, Sadar Diwani Adalat, Privy Council |
| 8424 | (d) Declaring the imposition of curfew in the district |
| 8425 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
| 8426 | (b) State Government Zila Parishad Panchayat Samiti Gram Panchayat |
| 8427 | (c) The fierce opposition to the Ilbert Bill by Europeans led to its immediate enactment in its original, unamended form. |
| 8428 | (c) Sub-Inspector - Two stars with red and blue ribbon |
| 8429 | (b) Lord Lytton |
| 8430 | (b) GD records all station activities; FIR starts investigations |
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