Q8721. What is the botanical name of the Khejri tree, the State Tree of Rajasthan?
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Q8722. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the demographic transition in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Rajasthan is currently navigating the demographic transition, characterized by a steady decline in both birth and death rates. While the state’s overall Total Fertility Rate has dropped significantly, achieving the replacement level of two point one across every district remains a work in progress. Socio-cultural factors and varying access to healthcare contribute to regional disparities in fertility and mortality.
Q8723. Which of the following was an exception to the reformist agenda of Debendranath Tagore’s Tattvabodhini Sabha?
Explanation
The Tattvabodhini Sabha, founded by Debendranath Tagore, focused on systematically studying India’s past and propagating the rational monotheism of the Upanishads. While it adopted modern analytical methods, it did not encourage the complete westernization of Bengali literature. Instead, it sought to preserve and refine indigenous culture while integrating valuable modern ideas to promote a distinct national identity and self-respect.
Q8724. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) has been highly effective in increasing the rate of institutional deliveries in rural Rajasthan.
Reason (R): JSY provides conditional cash assistance to pregnant women to incentivize them to give birth in health facilities.
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) has been highly effective in increasing the rate of institutional deliveries in rural Rajasthan.
Reason (R): JSY provides conditional cash assistance to pregnant women to incentivize them to give birth in health facilities.
Explanation
Janani Suraksha Yojana is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission. It has been highly effective in promoting institutional deliveries in rural areas by providing conditional cash incentives to pregnant women. By encouraging births in health facilities, the scheme aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality through professional medical assistance during delivery and immediate postpartum care support.
Q8725. In which year did the Government of Rajasthan launch the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana (Chief Minister Free Medicine Scheme)?
Explanation
The Government of Rajasthan launched the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana in October two thousand eleven. This flagship scheme ensures the availability of essential medicines free of cost to all patients visiting public health institutions. By providing generic drugs, the initiative significantly reduces out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare and serves as a model for universal health coverage across various states.
Q8726. Which of the following statements correctly highlights the ideological difference that led to the first split in the Brahmo Samaj in 1866?
Explanation
The split in the Brahmo Samaj in 1866 resulted from ideological differences regarding the pace and nature of social reform. Keshab Chandra Sen advocated for radical changes, including the total rejection of caste distinctions and support for inter-caste marriages. Debendranath Tagore, however, preferred a more cautious approach that remained closer to Hindu traditions, leading to the institutional division.
Q8727. Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of the POSHAN Abhiyan in Rajasthan:
I. It aims to reduce stunting, under-nutrition, and anemia.
II. It exclusively targets adolescent boys and adult men.
III. Anganwadi workers play a crucial role in its grassroots implementation.
IV. Technology and behavioral change communication are key components of the mission.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It aims to reduce stunting, under-nutrition, and anemia.
II. It exclusively targets adolescent boys and adult men.
III. Anganwadi workers play a crucial role in its grassroots implementation.
IV. Technology and behavioral change communication are key components of the mission.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The POSHAN Abhiyan is a multi-ministerial convergence mission aimed at addressing malnutrition across the state. It focuses on reducing stunting, under-nutrition, and anemia through grassroots implementation by Anganwadi workers. The mission utilizes technology-driven monitoring and behavioral change communication to improve nutritional outcomes for children and pregnant women, ensuring a holistic approach to public health and nutrition management.
Q8728. Consider the following statements regarding the split of the Brahmo Samaj:
I. The Brahmo Samaj of India was formed by Debendranath Tagore.
II. The Adi Brahmo Samaj remained under the leadership of Keshab Chandra Sen.
III. The Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was founded by the followers of Keshab Chandra Sen who opposed the marriage of his minor daughter.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Brahmo Samaj of India was formed by Debendranath Tagore.
II. The Adi Brahmo Samaj remained under the leadership of Keshab Chandra Sen.
III. The Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was founded by the followers of Keshab Chandra Sen who opposed the marriage of his minor daughter.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Brahmo Samaj underwent multiple divisions due to internal disagreements. After the first split, Keshab Chandra Sen founded the Brahmo Samaj of India, while Debendranath Tagore’s group became the Adi Brahmo Samaj. Later, in 1878, the Sadharan Brahmo Samaj was formed by Sen’s followers who were disillusioned by his decision to marry his minor daughter in a traditional ceremony.
Q8729. Given below are two statements regarding tuberculosis (TB) control in Rajasthan:
Statement I: The state government implements the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) to reduce TB burden.
Statement II: The Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides direct benefit transfers for nutritional support to registered TB patients.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: The state government implements the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) to reduce TB burden.
Statement II: The Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides direct benefit transfers for nutritional support to registered TB patients.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme is implemented throughout the state to reduce the disease burden and achieve elimination goals. For nutritional support, the Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides direct benefit transfers of five hundred rupees per month to registered patients during their treatment period. This financial assistance ensures that patients can afford the necessary diet required for recovery and adherence.
Q8730. Find the odd one out among the following socio-religious organizations based on their geographic region of origin:
Explanation
The Brahmo Samaj, Tattvabodhini Sabha, and Sadharan Brahmo Samaj all originated in the Bengal region, specifically Calcutta, and were central to the Bengal Renaissance. In contrast, the Prarthana Samaj was established in Bombay, Maharashtra. While it shared similar monotheistic and reformist goals with the Brahmo movements, its geographic origin and local social focus set it apart from them.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8721 | (b) Prosopis cineraria |
| 8722 | (b) Rajasthan has achieved the replacement level fertility of 2.1 across all districts. |
| 8723 | (d) Encouraging the complete westernization of Bengali literature |
| 8724 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 8725 | (b) 2011 |
| 8726 | (c) Sen’s advocacy for radical social reforms like inter-caste marriage was rejected by the conservative Tagore. |
| 8727 | (b) I, III, and IV |
| 8728 | (c) III only |
| 8729 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 8730 | (d) Prarthana Samaj |
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