Q8901. Based on a region’s declining infant mortality and falling fertility rates alongside an increasing life expectancy, which stage of demographic transition is it currently navigating?
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Q8902. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan launched a journal to propagate modern ideas and scientific reasoning among Muslims. Which of the following was NOT associated with his reformist publications?
Explanation
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan published Tahdhib-ul- Akhlaq to modernize Muslim social thoughts and wrote commentaries to bridge the gap between Islamic and Christian scriptures. He also authored ‘The Loyal Muhammadans of India’. Al- Hilal, however, was an Urdu newspaper started by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in the early 20th century to criticize British policies and promote the cause of nationalism.
Q8903. Which administrative officer acts as the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer to the Zila Parishad in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Zila Parishad requires high-level administrative support to function effectively. The State Government appoints a Chief Executive Officer, typically from the Indian Administrative Service or the Rajasthan Administrative Service, to serve as the secretary. This official manages the staff, implements the Zila Parishad’s decisions, and ensures that development programs across the district are executed according to state guidelines.
Q8904. In which year was the Ranthambore National Park initially brought under the umbrella of ‘Project Tiger’?
Explanation
Ranthambore National Park was among the first nine tiger reserves established across India when ‘Project Tiger’ was launched in 1973. This initiative was designed to protect the declining population of Bengal tigers and their habitats. Since then, Ranthambore has become one of the most famous tiger reserves in the world, known for its successful conservation efforts and high tiger density.
Q8905. Consider the following elements of public health governance in Rajasthan:
I. State Health Society
II. District Health Society
III. Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS)
IV. Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC)
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct regarding the decentralized institutional framework of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
I. State Health Society
II. District Health Society
III. Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS)
IV. Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC)
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct regarding the decentralized institutional framework of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
Explanation
The National Health Mission operates through a decentralized framework to ensure that healthcare planning and management occur at every administrative level. This includes societies at the state and district levels for financial management. At the facility level, Rogi Kalyan Samitis involve the community, while Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees address health and nutrition at the grassroots level.
Q8906. Consider the following statements regarding the founders of the Deoband Movement:
I. It was founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi.
II. It was founded in the year 1866 in the Saharanpur district.
III. It aimed to support Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s MAO College initiatives.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It was founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi.
II. It was founded in the year 1866 in the Saharanpur district.
III. It aimed to support Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s MAO College initiatives.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Deoband Movement was founded by Muhammad Qasim Nanautavi and Rashid Ahmad Gangohi in 1866. Its objective was strictly revivalist, aiming to preserve traditional Islamic education and values. It was actually ideologically opposed to Sir Syed Ahmed Khan’s Aligarh Movement, as it rejected Western influences and the pro-British stance associated with the Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College and its modernist educational initiatives.
Q8907. Arrange the following actions related to reservation in Panchayati Raj in the correct sequence as per statutory processes:
I. Delimitation of constituencies
II. Notification of reserved seats for SC/ST/ OBC/Women by lottery
III. Conduct of Elections
I. Delimitation of constituencies
II. Notification of reserved seats for SC/ST/ OBC/Women by lottery
III. Conduct of Elections
Explanation
The process of ensuring fair representation in local elections follows a specific statutory order. It begins with the delimitation of constituencies to define voting boundaries. Next, the authorities notify which seats are reserved for various categories, often using a lottery system to maintain transparency. Once these stages are complete, the State Election Commission proceeds with the actual conduct of the elections.
Q8908. Which of the following is not considered a major threat to biodiversity and conservation in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Orans (sacred groves) and Gochars (community pastures) are traditional land management systems that have actually protected Rajasthan’s biodiversity for centuries. These areas are governed by community rules that prohibit tree cutting and overexploitation. In contrast, threats like habitat fragmentation from roads, illegal poaching, and the erratic rainfall patterns caused by climate change significantly endanger the state’s natural flora and fauna.
Q8909. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding Medical Tourism in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Rajasthan promotes wellness tourism through AYUSH therapies, joint replacement and cardiac surgeries attract medical tourists and private hospital chains in Jaipur support the sector. The State does not officially discourage medical tourism, so B is incorrect.
Q8910. Which of the following statements correctly identifies the social base of Jyotirao Phule’s Satyashodhak Samaj?
Explanation
The Satyashodhak Samaj was unique because its social base consisted primarily of the depressed and intermediate castes of Maharashtra, such as the Malis, Telis, Kunbis, and Dhangars. Jyotirao Phule deliberately reached out to these rural and working-class groups to build a grassroots movement against Brahminical dominance. This distinguished his organization from many other contemporary reform movements restricted to the elite.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8901 | (b) Late expanding to low stationary stage |
| 8902 | (c) Al-Hilal |
| 8903 | (c) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from the IAS or RAS cadre. |
| 8904 | (b) 1973 |
| 8905 | (d) I, II, III, and IV |
| 8906 | (b) III only |
| 8907 | (a) I, II, III |
| 8908 | (b) Traditional Oran and Gochar land systems |
| 8909 | (b) Medical tourism is officially discouraged by the state to reserve hospital beds for locals. |
| 8910 | (d) It was a movement comprising depressed classes like the Malis, Telis, Kunbis, and Dhangars. |
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