Q9351. The Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam is physically located in which of the following districts?
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Q9352. According to the bilateral agreement for the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project, how is the generated hydroelectricity distributed?
Explanation
By the agreement for the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project, the hydroelectricity is allocated to Rajasthan, and the water and cost are shared in a different ratio.
Q9353. The Planning Commission of India was established in March 1950 through which of the following mechanisms?
Explanation
The Planning Commission of India was formed in March 1950. It was not created by the Constitution or a Parliamentary Act. Instead, it was established through an executive resolution of the Government of India. This made it a non-constitutional and non-statutory body designed to formulate five-year plans for the nation’s economic and social development.
Q9354. Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the national significance of Rajasthan’s mineral wealth?
Explanation
Rajasthan is often called the ‘Museum of Minerals’ because it hosts a vast diversity of mineral resources. The state produces about 81 different types of minerals, including both metallic and non-metallic varieties. This geological richness contributes significantly to the national economy, making Rajasthan a critical hub for mining activities and industrial raw materials in India.
Q9355. Which of the following statements best describes the primary role of the National Development Council (NDC) in the planning process up to 2000?
Explanation
The National Development Council serves as the highest body for decision-making and deliberations on development matters in India. Established in 1952, its primary responsibility is to review and approve the Five-Year Plans prepared by the Planning Commission. It ensures that the planning process involves state-level participation, fostering a spirit of cooperative federalism in national development strategies.
Q9356. Read the given statements and select the correct answer from the options provided: Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Degana mines in Nagaur district represent a strategically significant mineral deposit in India.
Reason (R): Rajasthan possesses the only major workable deposit of tungsten in India, primarily found as wolframite ore.
Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Degana mines in Nagaur district represent a strategically significant mineral deposit in India.
Reason (R): Rajasthan possesses the only major workable deposit of tungsten in India, primarily found as wolframite ore.
Explanation
The Degana mines located in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan are recognized as a strategically vital site for tungsten production in India. Rajasthan holds the distinction of possessing the only major workable deposit of tungsten ore, specifically wolframite. This mineral is essential for manufacturing hard steel alloys and defense equipment, justifying its strategic importance to the nation.
Q9357. Which of the following was not a designated function of the Planning Commission of India?
Explanation
The Planning Commission focused on assessing resources and formulating development plans for effective utilization. However, the disbursement of statutory financial grants to state governments under Article 275 is the specific constitutional mandate of the Finance Commission, not the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission primarily recommended plan-specific grants, while the Finance Commission handled statutory transfers to ensure fiscal balance.
Q9358. Read the given statements and select the correct answer from the options provided:
Statement I: Rampura-Agucha is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest zinc mines.
Statement II: The Rampura-Agucha mine is situated in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan.
Statement I: Rampura-Agucha is globally recognized as one of the world’s largest zinc mines.
Statement II: The Rampura-Agucha mine is situated in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rampura-Agucha is globally renowned as one of the world’s largest and richest zinc-producing mines. However, geographical records indicate that this major mining operation is located in the Bhilwara district, not Udaipur. While Udaipur is famous for the Zawar mines, Rampura-Agucha remains the primary source of lead and zinc concentrates within the Bhilwara region of Rajasthan.
Q9359. Match the Five Year Plans in List I with their primary focus areas in List II.
| Five Year Plans | Primary Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| A. First Five Year Plan | i. Rapid industrialisation with a focus on heavy industries |
| B. Second Five Year Plan | ii. Agricultural development and controlling inflation |
| C. Third Five Year Plan | iii. Poverty alleviation (Garibi Hatao) and self-reliance |
| D. Fifth Five Year Plan | iv. Independent economy and self-generating growth |
Explanation
India’s development strategy shifted across various planning periods. The First Plan prioritized agricultural stability and inflation control post-partition. The Second Plan focused on rapid industrialization via heavy industries. The Third Plan aimed for a self-generating economy. The Fifth Plan explicitly targeted poverty alleviation through the Garibi Hatao slogan, emphasizing social justice alongside economic growth to achieve national self-reliance.
Q9360. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the options provided:
| Mineral | Major Mining Area in Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| A. Lead and Zinc | i. Morija-Banol |
| B. Copper | ii. Degana |
| C. Tungsten | iii. Khetri |
| D. Iron Ore | iv. Zawar |
Explanation
Lead and zinc are primarily extracted from the Zawar mines in Udaipur. Copper mining is synonymous with the Khetri-Singhana belt in Jhunjhunu. Tungsten is famously produced at the Degana mines in Nagaur district. Iron ore deposits are found at Morija-Banol near Jaipur. These sites represent the most significant industrial locations for the respective minerals within the state of Rajasthan.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 9351 | (d) Banswara |
| 9352 | (a) Entire 100 percent is allocated to Rajasthan |
| 9353 | (b) A resolution of the Government of India |
| 9354 | (b) Rajasthan is known as the ‘Museum of Minerals’ due to its diverse and vast mineral wealth |
| 9355 | (a) To approve the Five Year Plans drafted by the Planning Commission |
| 9356 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 9357 | (c) To disburse statutory financial grants to state governments under Article 275 |
| 9358 | (c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect |
| 9359 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 9360 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
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