Q9131. What is the most appropriate reason for Bajra being the leading Kharif crop by sown area in Rajasthan?
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Q9132. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi abruptly halted the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 following the Chauri Chaura incident.
Reason (R): He believed that the Indian masses had not yet fully understood the method of strict non-violence and the movement could turn into a violent rebellion.
Assertion (A): Mahatma Gandhi abruptly halted the Non-Cooperation Movement in February 1922 following the Chauri Chaura incident.
Reason (R): He believed that the Indian masses had not yet fully understood the method of strict non-violence and the movement could turn into a violent rebellion.
Explanation
Gandhi abruptly stopped the Non-Cooperation Movement because he felt the country was not yet sufficiently trained for non-violence.
Q9133. Which region of Rajasthan dominates in the production of wheat?
Explanation
Wheat production in Rajasthan is concentrated in the eastern plains and the northern irrigated belt. Districts like Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Alwar, and Bharatpur lead in output. These areas benefit from fertile alluvial soils and extensive canal or tube-well irrigation. Unlike the arid west, these regions provide the consistent moisture and cool winter temperatures necessary for a successful harvest.
Q9134. Which of the following statements about wheat cultivation in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
Wheat is a water-intensive Rabi crop that cannot be grown successfully in shifting sand dunes without significant irrigation. While it is the most extensive winter cereal, it requires cool weather during growth and warmth for ripening. Winter rains, known as Mawath, are beneficial, but the crop fundamentally depends on a steady supply of water through canals or groundwater.
Q9135. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
| Region of Salt Satyagraha | Key Leader |
|---|---|
| A. Tamil Nadu (Tiruchirappalli to Vedaranyam) | i. K. Kelappan |
| B. Malabar (Calicut to Payyanur) | ii. Sarojini Naidu |
| C. Dharasana Salt Works | iii. C. Rajagopalachari |
| D. Odisha (Balasore and Cuttack) | iv. Gopabandhu Chaudhuri |
Explanation
During the Salt Satyagraha, C. Rajagopalachari led a march from Tiruchirappalli to Vedaranyam in Tamil Nadu. K. Kelappan organized a similar march from Calicut to Payyanur in the Malabar region. Sarojini Naidu famously led the raid on the Dharasana Salt Works in Gujarat. In Odisha, the movement was spearheaded by Gopabandhu Chaudhuri, who organized salt making in Balasore and Cuttack during 1930.
Q9136. Select the correct sequence of the following districts of Rajasthan in generally descending order of their total wheat production:
Explanation
Ganganagar and Hanumangarh are the top wheat-producing districts in Rajasthan due to the extensive canal irrigation system. They are followed by Alwar and Bharatpur in the eastern plains, where fertile soil and groundwater availability support high yields. This order reflects the geographic distribution of irrigation infrastructure and soil fertility across the state’s primary wheat-growing regions in the north.
Q9137. How does the occurrence of severe frost in January primarily affect the wheat crop in eastern Rajasthan?
Explanation
Severe frost in January poses a major threat to wheat crops in eastern Rajasthan. Freezing temperatures cause ice crystals to form within plant tissues, leading to cell rupture and significant physiological damage. This injury hinders the growth of the grain and can drastically reduce the overall yield, especially if the frost occurs during the critical flowering or heading stages.
Q9138. Consider the following statements regarding the activities during the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-31):
I. Wide-scale defiance of oppressive forest laws was seen in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and the Central Provinces.
II. No-chowkidari tax campaigns were successfully organized in Eastern India, particularly Bihar and Bengal.
III. The Indian National Congress fully participated in the First Round Table Conference to negotiate on the movement’s demands.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
I. Wide-scale defiance of oppressive forest laws was seen in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and the Central Provinces.
II. No-chowkidari tax campaigns were successfully organized in Eastern India, particularly Bihar and Bengal.
III. The Indian National Congress fully participated in the First Round Table Conference to negotiate on the movement’s demands.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Civil Disobedience Movement involved diverse forms of protest, including the violation of forest laws in Central India and no-tax campaigns in Bihar. While these activities gained massive participation, the Indian National Congress officially boycotted the First Round Table Conference held in London. The party’s absence meant that no meaningful constitutional progress could be achieved without the involvement of India’s largest organization.
Q9139. Which soil type is considered most suitable for the optimal cultivation of wheat in the eastern plains of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Fertile alluvial soil, often referred to as loamy soil, is the most suitable medium for wheat cultivation in the eastern plains of Rajasthan. This soil type possesses excellent water-holding capacity and is rich in essential nutrients. Its texture allows for proper root penetration and aeration, which are vital for the healthy development of winter cereals like wheat during the season.
Q9140. Arrange the following major events of the Gandhian era in their correct chronological order:
I. Signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact
II. Execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru
III. Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress
IV. Second Round Table Conference
Select the correct order from the options given below:
I. Signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact
II. Execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru
III. Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress
IV. Second Round Table Conference
Select the correct order from the options given below:
Explanation
The sequence of events in 1931 began with the signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact on March 5. This was followed by the tragic execution of Bhagat Singh and his comrades on March 23. Shortly after, the Karachi Session of the Congress was held to endorse the pact. Later that year, Gandhi traveled to London to attend the Second Round Table Conference.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 9131 | (b) It provides staple food for humans and fodder for livestock. |
| 9132 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 9133 | (b) Eastern and Irrigated Northern Region |
| 9134 | (a) It can be highly successfully grown in the shifting sand dunes of western Rajasthan without irrigation. |
| 9135 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv |
| 9136 | (a) Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Alwar, Bharatpur |
| 9137 | (d) It damages the crop by causing freezing injury to plant tissues and reducing yield. |
| 9138 | (c) III only |
| 9139 | (c) Fertile alluvial (loamy) soil |
| 9140 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
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