Q9011. Identify the odd one out among the following districts based on the absence of significant alluvial soil cover:
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Q9012. Arrange the following events related to the life of Lala Lajpat Rai in chronological order:
I. Deportation to Mandalay without trial
II. Foundation of the National School at Lahore
III. Presidency of the special session of INC at Calcutta
IV. Severe lathi charge while protesting the Simon Commission
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order?
I. Deportation to Mandalay without trial
II. Foundation of the National School at Lahore
III. Presidency of the special session of INC at Calcutta
IV. Severe lathi charge while protesting the Simon Commission
Which of the following represents the correct chronological order?
Explanation
Lajpat Rai was deported to Mandalay in 1907, presided over the Calcutta special session of the Congress in 1920, started the National School at Lahore and was injured by lathi charge at the Simon Commission protest in 1928. The correct order is I, III, II, IV.
Q9013. Red and yellow soils in Rajasthan are predominantly concentrated in the districts of:
Explanation
Red and yellow soils are predominantly concentrated in the transitional zones of Rajasthan. These soils are most commonly found in districts such as Sawai Madhopur, Bhilwara, and Ajmer. Their distribution is linked to the weathering of crystalline and metamorphic rocks in regions receiving intermediate rainfall, where the hydration and oxidation states of iron minerals determine the soil’s distinct color.
Q9014. The Gargi Puraskar and Balika Protsahan schemes are fundamentally oriented towards which sector?
Explanation
These schemes are primarily designed to promote education among girls by recognizing and rewarding their academic achievements. By providing financial incentives and awards to girls who excel in their board examinations, the government encourages them to pursue higher studies. This focus on female literacy and merit helps in narrowing the gender gap in education and empowers young women.
Q9015. The influential book "Unhappy India", which heavily criticized British colonial rule and countered Katherine Mayo’s ‘Mother India’, was written by:
Explanation
Lala Lajpat Rai wrote Unhappy India in reply to Katherine Mayo’s Mother India.
Q9016. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Certain soils in the transitional plains of Sawai Madhopur and Bhilwara display a distinct yellow color.
Reason (R): Ferric oxides present in these soils undergo a process of hydration in regions of intermediate rainfall. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Certain soils in the transitional plains of Sawai Madhopur and Bhilwara display a distinct yellow color.
Reason (R): Ferric oxides present in these soils undergo a process of hydration in regions of intermediate rainfall. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
The distinct yellow color observed in the soils of Sawai Madhopur and Bhilwara is a result of chemical processes acting on iron minerals. When ferric oxides present in the soil undergo hydration under conditions of intermediate rainfall, they transition from red to yellow. This pedogenic process is common in regions where moisture levels are sufficient to cause hydration but not leaching.
Q9017. What does Rajasthan Mission 2030 represent?
Explanation
This initiative represents a comprehensive and futuristic roadmap for the state’s progress across all key sectors. It involves gathering suggestions from various stakeholders to create a collective vision for achieving significant socio-economic milestones by the year 2030. The document focuses on inclusive growth, infrastructure development, and improving the quality of life for all citizens through strategic planning.
Q9018. Consider the following statements regarding Lala Lajpat Rai:
I. He was actively associated with the Arya Samaj movement in Punjab.
II. He strongly opposed the Swadeshi movement, considering it economically unviable.
III. He became the first President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 1920.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. He was actively associated with the Arya Samaj movement in Punjab.
II. He strongly opposed the Swadeshi movement, considering it economically unviable.
III. He became the first President of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 1920.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Lajpat Rai was associated with the Arya Samaj in Punjab and was the first President of the AITUC in 1920. He supported the Swadeshi movement, so II is wrong.
Q9019. The characteristic red color of the red loam soils found in southern Rajasthan is most appropriately attributed to:
Explanation
Red loam soils in southern Rajasthan derive their characteristic color from the diffusion of iron minerals found in the underlying crystalline and metamorphic rocks. As these rocks weather, iron is released and oxidized, spreading through the soil mass. This process gives the soil its reddish hue, which is distinct from the colors caused by organic matter accumulation or wind-blown sand deposits.
Q9020. Which of the following is NOT a scheme primarily focused on the direct healthcare sector?
Explanation
While many state programs focus on public health through free medicines, diagnostic tests, and health insurance, other initiatives are directed toward economic development. Programs targeting the industrial sector aim to boost entrepreneurship and small-scale business growth through financial incentives. These economic schemes complement healthcare initiatives by improving the overall financial well-being and livelihood opportunities of the population within the state.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 9011 | (c) Jaisalmer |
| 9012 | (d) I - III - II - IV |
| 9013 | (b) Sawai Madhopur, Bhilwara, and Ajmer |
| 9014 | (b) Girl education incentives and academic excellence |
| 9015 | (d) Lala Lajpat Rai |
| 9016 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 9017 | (d) A long-term development vision document for the state |
| 9018 | (c) I and III only |
| 9019 | (a) The diffusion of iron in crystalline and metamorphic rocks |
| 9020 | (a) Mukhyamantri Laghu Udhyog Protsahan Yojana |
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