Q8431. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the natural lakes of Rajasthan.
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Q8432. Match List I with List II:
| British Official/Personality | Associated Policy/Event |
|---|---|
| A. Lord Curzon | i. Codification of Laws |
| B. Lord Ripon | ii. Partition of Bengal (1905) |
| C. Lord Macaulay | iii. Repeal of the Vernacular Press Act |
| D. Lord Morley | iv. Introduction of Communal Electorates |
Explanation
Curzon is linked to the Partition of Bengal, Ripon to the repeal of the Vernacular Press Act, Macaulay to the codification of laws and Morley to communal electorates. This gives A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv.
Q8433. Select the correct logical sequence of an investigation process initiated at a police station:
Explanation
The logical sequence of a criminal investigation begins with the formal registration of a First Information Report. This is followed by a site inspection to understand the crime scene. Subsequently, the investigating officer focuses on the collection of various forms of evidence and witness statements. Finally, based on the findings, a charge sheet is filed in the court.
Q8434. The declining water level in Pushkar Lake over recent decades is best attributed to which of the following combinations of cause and effect?
Explanation
The decline in water levels at Pushkar Lake is primarily due to human interference in its natural catchment area. Many feeder streams that once supplied water have been diverted or blocked by construction and sand mining. Furthermore, extensive groundwater extraction for agriculture and domestic use in the surrounding region has lowered the water table, reducing the natural inflow and the lake’s retention capacity.
Q8435. What was a primary reason for the failure of ‘Dyarchy’ implemented under the Government of India Act 1919?
Explanation
Dyarchy failed because ministers had no control over the Reserved departments, especially finance and police, which stayed with the Governor.
Q8436. Which of the following statements correctly describes the mandate of the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Special Operations Group in Rajasthan is a specialized unit created with a specific mandate. It focuses on tackling high-stakes security challenges, such as organized crime syndicates, terrorism, and the activities of inter-state criminal gangs. Unlike regular district police, the SOG is equipped and trained to handle complex operations that require advanced surveillance and specialized tactical responses.
Q8437. The Sambhar Lake is the largest inland salt lake in India. Approximately what percentage of India’s total salt production is derived from this lake?
Explanation
Sambhar Lake is India’s largest inland salt lake and a critical site for salt production. It contributes approximately 8.
Q8438. Which of the following represents the correct west to east geographical sequence of the given lakes in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Arranging Rajasthan’s lakes from west to east requires tracking their district locations. Pachpadra is in the far west (Barmer), followed by Lunkaransar in the northwest (Bikaner). Moving east, we find Sambhar Lake near the center (Jaipur boundary). Finally, Siliserh Lake is located in the eastern district of Alwar, completing the longitudinal sequence across the state’s diverse and vast geographical landscape.
Q8439. The 1905 partition policy generated widespread nationalist outrage. Which of the following most appropriately describes the administrative rationale publicly claimed by the colonial government?
Explanation
The government said the partition of 1905 was meant to ease Bengal’s administrative burden and promote the development of Assam and eastern Bengal.
Q8440. Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rajasthan:
I. It is an independent agency headed by an officer of the rank of Director General or Additional Director General.
II. Its jurisdiction covers only non-gazetted government officials.
III. It takes proactive measures, such as organizing traps to catch corrupt officials red-handed.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is an independent agency headed by an officer of the rank of Director General or Additional Director General.
II. Its jurisdiction covers only non-gazetted government officials.
III. It takes proactive measures, such as organizing traps to catch corrupt officials red-handed.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Anti-Corruption Bureau is an independent agency headed by a high-ranking officer like a Director General. It takes proactive measures, such as organizing traps to catch officials accepting bribes. Its jurisdiction is not limited to non-gazetted staff; it has the authority to investigate corrupt practices among all government officials, including senior gazetted officers, within the administrative framework.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8431 | (b) Siliserh Lake is an important natural saltwater lake situated in the Alwar district. |
| 8432 | (d) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv |
| 8433 | (b) FIR Registration > Site Inspection > Collection of Evidence > Filing of Charge Sheet |
| 8434 | (d) Feeder streams are diverted and groundwater is extracted in the catchment. |
| 8435 | (a) Ministers lacked control over vital ‘Reserved’ departments, especially finance and police |
| 8436 | (a) Tackling organized crime, terrorism, and inter-state gangs |
| 8437 | (b) 8.7% |
| 8438 | (a) Pachpadra, Lunkaransar, Sambhar, Siliserh |
| 8439 | (a) To relieve the Bengal government of its administrative burden and promote the development of Assam |
| 8440 | (b) I and III only |
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