Q8621. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the educational schemes in Rajasthan and their respective provisions.
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Q8622. The ‘Tinkathia’ system, which forced peasants to cultivate a specific crop on a portion of their land, was predominantly associated with which plantation crop?
Explanation
The Tinkathia system was a coercive practice in Bihar where peasants were legally required to grow indigo on three-twentieths of their landholding. This system was highly exploitative and became the focus of major peasant grievances. It was eventually challenged by Mahatma Gandhi during the Champaran Satyagraha in 1917, which led to the system’s abolition and relief for the suffering indigo cultivators.
Q8623. What is the fundamental cause behind establishing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) as residential schools?
Explanation
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas are established as residential schools to provide a safe and stable learning environment for girls from marginalized communities. These students often face significant economic hurdles or reside in remote areas where daily commuting is difficult. By offering on-campus living, these institutions ensure that girls can complete their education without the disruptions caused by distance or household pressures.
Q8624. Read the given statements regarding the British industrial policy of "discriminating protection" and select the correct option:
Statement I: It provided tariff protection to certain Indian industries but under very stringent conditions.
Statement II: The policy was primarily designed to fully protect indigenous industries against British imports.
Statement I: It provided tariff protection to certain Indian industries but under very stringent conditions.
Statement II: The policy was primarily designed to fully protect indigenous industries against British imports.
Explanation
After World War I, the British introduced "discriminating protection," which allowed some Indian industries to receive tariff support. However, the conditions for this protection were extremely strict and designed to ensure that British industrial interests were not significantly harmed. The policy was never intended to promote full-scale industrialisation; rather, it was a limited concession to Indian nationalist pressure and changing economic circumstances.
Q8625. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State Information Commission cannot impose a penalty exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees on a State Public Information Officer.
Reason (R): The RTI Act limits the penalty to two hundred and fifty rupees for each day of delay, subject to a maximum cap of twenty-five thousand rupees.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State Information Commission cannot impose a penalty exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees on a State Public Information Officer.
Reason (R): The RTI Act limits the penalty to two hundred and fifty rupees for each day of delay, subject to a maximum cap of twenty-five thousand rupees.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Commission can impose a penalty of Rs 250 for each day of delay, up to a maximum of Rs 25,000. That limit explains why it cannot go beyond twenty-five thousand rupees.
Q8626. Select the correct increasing order of the following districts in Rajasthan based on their male literacy rate as per the 2011 Census.
Explanation
The 2011 Census data indicates a specific increasing order for male literacy rates among several districts in Rajasthan. Pratapgarh has the lowest rate among those listed, followed by Banswara.
Q8627. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| Early Modern Industry | Location of First Major Mill/Factory |
|---|---|
| A. First Cotton Mill (1853/54) | i. Rishra (Bengal) |
| B. First Jute Mill (1855) | ii. Bombay |
| C. First Iron and Steel Works (modern attempt) | iii. Serampore |
| D. First Paper Mill | iv. Kulti / Barakar |
Explanation
Modern industry in India began in specific coastal and mineral-rich areas. The first successful cotton mill was established in Bombay in the 1850s. The jute industry was centered in Rishra, Bengal. Early modern attempts at iron and steel production occurred at Kulti and Barakar. Meanwhile, the first major paper mill was founded at Serampore, marking the slow but steady arrival of factory production.
Q8628. During appellate proceedings before the Rajasthan Information Commission, upon whom does the burden of proving that a request for information was justifiedly denied legally rest?
Explanation
In an appeal before the Information Commission, the burden of proving that the denial of information was justified rests on the Public Information Officer who denied the request.
Q8629. Match the digital education initiatives in List I with their specific descriptions in List II.
| Digital Initiative | Description |
|---|---|
| A. Shala Samdarshan | i. Free digital classes on YouTube by the Education Department and Vedanta |
| B. E-Kaksha | ii. National platform providing digital infrastructure for teachers |
| C. SMILE | iii. Social media interface sharing daily video content via WhatsApp |
| D. DIKSHA | iv. Portal for public viewing of school infrastructure and teacher availability |
Explanation
Digital initiatives in Rajasthan serve unique functions. Shala Samdarshan is a portal for viewing school infrastructure, while e-Kaksha provides free YouTube lessons. The SMILE program uses WhatsApp to share educational content daily. Lastly, DIKSHA is the national platform for teacher training and resources. Together, these tools form a comprehensive digital framework that supports both students and educators across the state’s schools.
Q8630. Which of the following components did NOT constitute a part of the "Home Charges" remitted from India to Britain?
Explanation
Home Charges consisted of payments made by India to Britain for services and obligations, not investments. They included interest on public debt, procurement of military and civil stores, and pensions for British personnel. The concept of the government of India investing in British industries did not exist; rather, the entire system was designed to transfer wealth from the colony to the imperial center.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8621 | (c) Aapki Beti Scheme - For girls studying in private schools exclusively |
| 8622 | (a) Indigo |
| 8623 | (a) Providing safe learning environments for girls facing distance or economic hurdles |
| 8624 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 8625 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 8626 | (a) Pratapgarh, Banswara, Sirohi, Jalore |
| 8627 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 8628 | (b) The State Public Information Officer who denied the request |
| 8629 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
| 8630 | (c) Government of India investments in British domestic industries. |
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