Q9161. In late 1946, Mahatma Gandhi undertook a perilous walking tour (padayatra) through riot-affected villages to preach communal harmony and peace. Which region was the primary focus of this specific mission?
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Q9162. Consider the following statements regarding Mustard cultivation in Rajasthan:
I. It is primarily a Rabi season oilseed crop.
II. Alwar, Bharatpur, and Ganganagar are among the leading producing districts.
III. It requires 100-150 cm of heavy rainfall for proper pod development.
IV. Frost during the flowering stage can cause severe damage to the crop.
V. The crop requires well-drained, sandy loam to clay loam soils.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It is primarily a Rabi season oilseed crop.
II. Alwar, Bharatpur, and Ganganagar are among the leading producing districts.
III. It requires 100-150 cm of heavy rainfall for proper pod development.
IV. Frost during the flowering stage can cause severe damage to the crop.
V. The crop requires well-drained, sandy loam to clay loam soils.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Mustard is a Rabi oilseed, Alwar, Bharatpur and Ganganagar are leading districts, frost at flowering harms it and it needs well-drained sandy loam to clay loam. It does not need 100 to 150 cm of heavy rain, so III is incorrect.
Q9163. What is the primary cause of Mustard being highly dominant in the eastern districts of Rajasthan (like Bharatpur and Alwar)?
Explanation
Mustard dominates the eastern districts such as Bharatpur and Alwar because they have alluvial soils and moderate irrigation facilities.
Q9164. The widespread mass agitation known as the Rowlatt Satyagraha was triggered directly by the passage of the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act. What was the primary justification given by the British government for passing this Act?
Explanation
The British government justified the Rowlatt Act by citing the need to control revolutionary activities and conspiracies that had intensified during World War I. They argued that extraordinary powers were required to maintain public safety and suppress anti-colonial movements. However, Indians viewed the Act as a draconian measure designed to stifle legitimate political expression and civil liberties permanently after the war.
Q9165. Which of the following statements about Mustard as an oilseed crop in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
Mustard is the backbone of the edible oil industry of the State, is often mixed with wheat or gram and is attacked by aphids. It does not need standing water throughout maturation, so C is incorrect.
Q9166. Consider the following statements regarding the Cabinet Mission Plan (1946):
I. Section A included Hindu-majority provinces like Madras, Bombay, UP, Bihar, Central Provinces, and Orissa.
II. Section B included the Muslim-majority provinces in the northwest: Punjab, NWFP, and Sindh.
III. Section C included Bengal and Assam.
IV. It proposed a highly centralized and strong Union government with residual powers vested in the Centre.
V. It strongly recommended the immediate creation of a sovereign state of Pakistan.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
I. Section A included Hindu-majority provinces like Madras, Bombay, UP, Bihar, Central Provinces, and Orissa.
II. Section B included the Muslim-majority provinces in the northwest: Punjab, NWFP, and Sindh.
III. Section C included Bengal and Assam.
IV. It proposed a highly centralized and strong Union government with residual powers vested in the Centre.
V. It strongly recommended the immediate creation of a sovereign state of Pakistan.
Which of the above statements are incorrect?
Explanation
The Cabinet Mission Plan proposed a weak central government with limited powers over defense, foreign affairs, and communications. Residual powers were to be vested in the provinces. Crucially, the plan officially rejected the demand for a separate, sovereign state of Pakistan. Instead, it suggested a three-tier structure with the grouping of provinces into three sections based on their religious majority status.
Q9167. Which of the following represents the most appropriate agro-climatic condition for sowing mustard in Rajasthan?
Explanation
November. The most appropriate time for sowing mustard in Rajasthan is during October and November. This period provides the cool temperatures and dry climatic conditions necessary for successful germination and early vegetative growth. Sowing during the extreme heat of summer or the heavy rains of the monsoon would be detrimental to the seeds, as mustard is strictly a cool-season crop.
Q9168. During the launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920, Mahatma Gandhi famously promised the attainment of ‘Swaraj’ within a specific timeframe if the constructive and boycott programmes were fully implemented. What was this timeframe?
Explanation
At the launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement, Gandhi declared that Swaraj could be attained within one year if the program of non-violent resistance and constructive work was fully adopted. He believed that a total withdrawal of Indian cooperation would cause the British administration to collapse. While the target was not met, the movement succeeded in politicizing the masses on an unprecedented scale.
Q9169. Arrange the following districts of Rajasthan in descending order based on their general contribution to groundnut production in recent years:
I. Bikaner
II. Jodhpur
III. Jaipur
IV. Dungarpur
Select the correct order from the options given below:
I. Bikaner
II. Jodhpur
III. Jaipur
IV. Dungarpur
Select the correct order from the options given below:
Explanation
Bikaner has emerged as the leading producer of groundnut in Rajasthan, particularly in the Lunkaransar area. It is followed by Jodhpur and Jaipur, which also have significant areas under cultivation. Dungarpur in the south produces groundnut but at a lower total volume compared to the major northern and central hubs. This ranking reflects the recent expansion of groundnut farming.
Q9170. Arrange the following critical events leading up to the partition of India in their correct chronological order:
I. Arrival of the Cabinet Mission
II. Observation of Direct Action Day by the Muslim League
III. Prime Minister Clement Attlee’s declaration setting a deadline for British withdrawal
IV. Announcement of the Mountbatten Plan
Select the correct order from the options given below:
I. Arrival of the Cabinet Mission
II. Observation of Direct Action Day by the Muslim League
III. Prime Minister Clement Attlee’s declaration setting a deadline for British withdrawal
IV. Announcement of the Mountbatten Plan
Select the correct order from the options given below:
Explanation
The final steps toward independence began with the Cabinet Mission’s arrival in March 1946. Tensions rose after the Muslim League’s Direct Action Day in August 1946. In February 1947, Prime Minister Attlee announced the deadline for the British departure. Finally, the Mountbatten Plan of June 3, 1947, outlined the procedure for the partition of British India into two sovereign nations.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 9161 | (c) The Noakhali district in Bengal |
| 9162 | (b) III only |
| 9163 | (d) Availability of alluvial soils and moderate irrigation facilities. |
| 9164 | (c) To curb the growing threat of revolutionary nationalism and wartime conspiracies |
| 9165 | (c) It requires standing water in the fields during the entire maturation phase. |
| 9166 | (c) IV and V only |
| 9167 | (b) Cool temperature and dry climate in October-November |
| 9168 | (b) Within one year |
| 9169 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
| 9170 | (a) I, II, III, IV |
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