Q8671. Which of the following early modern industries in India was almost exclusively owned and managed by Indians from its inception?
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Q8672. In cases of serious atrocities against women, what specific action can the RSWC take if the police are perceived to be inactive?
Explanation
When the police are perceived as inactive in serious cases involving women, the Commission can use its powers to demand accountability. It can summon the concerned investigating officers and require them to present a status report of the case. While it cannot suspend officers or take over the investigation directly, it can formally recommend a higher-level inquiry to ensure justice.
Q8673. Select the odd one out concerning districts primarily influenced by the Arabian Sea branch of the Southwest monsoon.
Explanation
Banswara, Dungarpur and Sirohi (Mount Abu) are influenced by the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon. Hanumangarh in the north-west is not, so it is the odd one out.
Q8674. Where is the permanent headquarters of the Board of Revenue for Rajasthan located?
Explanation
The Board of Revenue for Rajasthan is a historic institution with its permanent headquarters located in Ajmer. This location was chosen during the administrative reorganization of the state. As the highest revenue court in Rajasthan, it serves as the central hub for land-related litigation and the administration of land records for the entire state, maintaining a separate identity from Jaipur.
Q8675. Consider the following statements regarding the factors influencing Rajasthan’s climate:
I. The vast expanse of the Thar desert acts as a major heat source, fundamentally driving local wind circulations.
II. The absence of dense forest cover over large parts of the state exacerbates temperature extremes.
III. The latitudinal position of the state places it entirely outside the influence of the subtropical high-pressure belt.
IV. The presence of the Aravalli range enhances rainfall uniformly across both its eastern and western flanks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. The vast expanse of the Thar desert acts as a major heat source, fundamentally driving local wind circulations.
II. The absence of dense forest cover over large parts of the state exacerbates temperature extremes.
III. The latitudinal position of the state places it entirely outside the influence of the subtropical high-pressure belt.
IV. The presence of the Aravalli range enhances rainfall uniformly across both its eastern and western flanks.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Thar desert is a heat source and the lack of forest cover increases temperature extremes, so I and II are correct. Rajasthan is under the influence of the subtropical high-pressure belt and the Aravalli range does not raise rainfall uniformly on both sides, so III and IV are incorrect.
Q8676. Consider the following statements regarding the Board of Revenue for Rajasthan:
I. It was established by an Ordinance in 1949.
II. Its headquarters is in Ajmer.
III. It replaced the highest revenue courts of the integrating Rajputana states.
IV. It operates primarily under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 and the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955.
V. It has original jurisdiction to hear murder cases related to land disputes.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. It was established by an Ordinance in 1949.
II. Its headquarters is in Ajmer.
III. It replaced the highest revenue courts of the integrating Rajputana states.
IV. It operates primarily under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 and the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955.
V. It has original jurisdiction to hear murder cases related to land disputes.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
Established in 1949, the Board of Revenue operates primarily under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act and the Rajasthan Tenancy Act.
Q8677. The general climatic classification divides the state of Rajasthan into how many distinct climatic regions based primarily on rainfall and temperature patterns?
Explanation
Rajasthan is divided into five climatic regions on the basis of rainfall and temperature: arid, semi-arid, sub-humid, humid and very humid, the last being the Mount Abu area.
Q8678. Which of the following matters does NOT fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Revenue?
Explanation
The jurisdiction of the Board of Revenue is specifically limited to agricultural land and matters defined under the Rajasthan Land Revenue and Tenancy Acts. It handles tenancy rights, partition of agricultural holdings, and mutation appeals. However, disputes involving urban commercial or residential properties fall under the jurisdiction of the regular civil courts and are governed by different sets of civil laws.
Q8679. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the ‘Loo’ in western Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Loo dries out the soil, causes heatstroke and wilts unprotected vegetation. Violent thunderstorms and hail are not a consequence of it, so D is the exception.
Q8680. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Board of Revenue does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate civil property title disputes regarding residential houses.
Reason (R): The jurisdiction of the Board is strictly confined to agricultural land and revenue matters, whereas civil title disputes fall under regular civil courts.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Board of Revenue does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate civil property title disputes regarding residential houses.
Reason (R): The jurisdiction of the Board is strictly confined to agricultural land and revenue matters, whereas civil title disputes fall under regular civil courts.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Board of Revenue and its subordinate revenue courts are specialized tribunals for agricultural land. They do not have the legal authority to decide on title disputes regarding non-agricultural residential or commercial buildings. Such property disputes involve complex questions of civil law that are reserved for the civil judiciary, maintaining a clear distinction between revenue administration and general civil litigation.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8671 | (d) The Cotton Textile Industry in Bombay and Ahmedabad |
| 8672 | (d) It can summon the investigating officer, demand a status report, and recommend a higher-level inquiry. |
| 8673 | (d) Hanumangarh |
| 8674 | (b) Ajmer |
| 8675 | (b) III and IV |
| 8676 | (b) I, II, III and IV only |
| 8677 | (c) Five |
| 8678 | (d) Title disputes over urban commercial plots |
| 8679 | (d) Sudden onset of violent thunderstorms and heavy hail. |
| 8680 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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