Q9151. Which of the following districts is traditionally recognized as a leading producer of Gram (Chana) in Rajasthan?
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Q9152. Consider the following legislative and administrative actions undertaken by the Congress Ministries between 1937 and 1939:
I. Passing of tenancy legislation to protect the rights of peasants and reduce debt burdens.
II. Restoration of lands that had been confiscated by the government during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
III. Complete abolition of the Zamindari system across all British Indian provinces.
IV. Lifting of arbitrary bans on several political organizations and nationalist publications.
V. Introduction of prohibition of alcohol in selected areas.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. Passing of tenancy legislation to protect the rights of peasants and reduce debt burdens.
II. Restoration of lands that had been confiscated by the government during the Civil Disobedience Movement.
III. Complete abolition of the Zamindari system across all British Indian provinces.
IV. Lifting of arbitrary bans on several political organizations and nationalist publications.
V. Introduction of prohibition of alcohol in selected areas.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
During their tenure, the Congress Ministries passed tenancy acts to protect peasants and restored lands confiscated during previous movements. They also lifted bans on political organizations and introduced prohibition in some areas. However, the complete abolition of the Zamindari system was not achieved during this short period, as such radical reforms faced significant administrative and legal hurdles under the existing constitutional framework.
Q9153. Consider the following statements regarding the national significance of pulses from Rajasthan:
I. Rajasthan often ranks among the top three states in overall pulse production in India.
II. Cultivation of pulses helps in nitrogen fixation, thereby improving the fertility of sandy soils.
III. Moth bean is exclusively cultivated for export to European markets.
IV. Pulses constitute a major source of protein for the vegetarian population of the state.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Rajasthan often ranks among the top three states in overall pulse production in India.
II. Cultivation of pulses helps in nitrogen fixation, thereby improving the fertility of sandy soils.
III. Moth bean is exclusively cultivated for export to European markets.
IV. Pulses constitute a major source of protein for the vegetarian population of the state.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan is among the top States in pulse production, pulses fix nitrogen and improve sandy soils and they are a major source of protein for vegetarians. Moth bean is not grown only for export to Europe, so III is wrong.
Q9154. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Codes:
| Underground Leader during Quit India Movement | Associated Activity/Role |
|---|---|
| A. Usha Mehta | i. Hoisting the national flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan |
| B. Aruna Asaf Ali | ii. Running the secret Congress Radio |
| C. Jayaprakash Narayan | iii. Establishing a parallel government in Ballia |
| D. Chittu Pandey | iv. Organizing the Azad Dasta for guerrilla warfare |
Explanation
Usha Mehta is famous for operating a secret radio station during the Quit India Movement. Aruna Asaf Ali gained prominence for hoisting the national flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan after the leadership’s arrest. Jayaprakash Narayan organized the Azad Dasta for guerrilla activities from Nepal. Chittu Pandey led one of the first parallel governments in Ballia, temporarily ending British authority there.
Q9155. Which of the following pairs of Pulse Crop and its associated characteristic/region is correctly matched?
Explanation
Moth is a drought-resistant pulse grown mainly in the arid western districts. Moong does not need very heavy rain and gram is a Rabi crop, so the other pairs are wrong.
Q9156. Which of the following pairs concerning the proposals of the Cripps Mission (1942) is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
The Cripps Mission proposed that India would be granted Dominion Status after the end of the Second World War. It did not offer immediate or even post-war complete independence as demanded by the Congress. The proposal also included a controversial clause allowing provinces to opt out of the new Indian Union, which was seen as a threat to national territorial integrity.
Q9157. Consider the following statements and select the correct option:
Statement I: Gram (Chana) cultivation in Rajasthan sees major fluctuations in production from year to year.
Statement II: Gram is highly susceptible to frost during the winter season and depends heavily on residual soil moisture.
Statement I: Gram (Chana) cultivation in Rajasthan sees major fluctuations in production from year to year.
Statement II: Gram is highly susceptible to frost during the winter season and depends heavily on residual soil moisture.
Explanation
Gram production in Rajasthan fluctuates from year to year, because the crop is highly susceptible to frost in winter and depends heavily on residual soil moisture. Statement II explains Statement I.
Q9158. Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence of constitutional proposals and plans during the 1940s?
Explanation
The political timeline of the 1940s began with the August Offer of 1940, followed by the Cripps Mission in 1942. As the war progressed and political deadlocks continued, the C.R. Formula was proposed in 1944 to bridge the gap between the Congress and the Muslim League. Finally, the Wavell Plan was discussed during the Simla Conference in mid-1945 by leaders.
Q9159. Rajasthan is the top producer of Mustard in India. It generally accounts for approximately what percentage of the total national mustard production?
Explanation
Rajasthan is the top mustard producer in India and generally accounts for about 40 to 45 per cent of the national production.
Q9160. Consider the following statements regarding the parallel governments established during the Quit India Movement:
I. The parallel government in Ballia, led by Chittu Pandey, was one of the earliest to be established.
II. The Jatiya Sarkar in Tamluk (Midnapore) actively undertook cyclone relief work and gave grants to schools.
III. The Prati Sarkar in Satara, Maharashtra, emerged as the longest-lasting parallel government of the movement.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. The parallel government in Ballia, led by Chittu Pandey, was one of the earliest to be established.
II. The Jatiya Sarkar in Tamluk (Midnapore) actively undertook cyclone relief work and gave grants to schools.
III. The Prati Sarkar in Satara, Maharashtra, emerged as the longest-lasting parallel government of the movement.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
During the Quit India Movement, several parallel governments were established. The one in Ballia, led by Chittu Pandey, was short-lived but symbolic. The Jatiya Sarkar in Tamluk organized relief work during a major cyclone. The Prati Sarkar in Satara lasted the longest, functioning until 1946 by setting up people’s courts and libraries while effectively challenging British administrative control in Maharashtra.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 9151 | (b) Bikaner |
| 9152 | (a) I, II, IV and V |
| 9153 | (b) I, II and IV |
| 9154 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 9155 | (a) Moth - Drought resistant, grown mainly in arid western districts. |
| 9156 | (b) Post-war status for India - Immediate Complete Independence (Purna Swaraj) |
| 9157 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I. |
| 9158 | (a) August Offer Cripps Mission C.R. Formula Wavell Plan |
| 9159 | (b) 40 - 45 percent |
| 9160 | (d) I, II and III |
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