Q9531. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was formally established as an autonomous body in September 1942. Its foundation day is annually celebrated in India on which date?
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Q9532. What is the approximate percentage of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rajasthan as per the 2011 Census?
Explanation
According to the 2011 Census, Scheduled Castes are about 17.8 per cent of Rajasthan’s population.
Q9533. Which of the following statements regarding India’s three-stage nuclear programme is incorrect?
Explanation
India’s three-stage nuclear programme is designed for long-term energy security using domestic resources. The third stage focuses on utilizing the country’s vast thorium reserves. Specifically, it involves the use of Advanced Heavy Water Reactors where thorium is converted into fissile uranium-233. Therefore, stating that this stage relies on imported, highly enriched uranium-235 is incorrect, as the goal is technological self-reliance.
Q9534. Find the odd one out among the following districts, based on their decadal growth rate being below the state average of 21.3 percent:
Explanation
Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu and Pali had growth rates below the State average of 21.3 per cent. Barmer has a high growth rate, above the average, so it is the odd one out.
Q9535. Consider the following statements regarding the Aryabhata satellite:
I. It was designed to conduct scientific experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics.
II. It was launched from the Kapustin Yar launch facility.
III. It functioned flawlessly in orbit, providing continuous telemetry data for over a decade.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It was designed to conduct scientific experiments in X-ray astronomy, aeronomics, and solar physics.
II. It was launched from the Kapustin Yar launch facility.
III. It functioned flawlessly in orbit, providing continuous telemetry data for over a decade.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Aryabhata satellite was equipped with instruments to conduct experiments in X-ray astronomy and solar physics. It was launched from the Soviet facility at Kapustin Yar. However, the mission faced technical difficulties shortly after launch. A power failure occurred after only a few days in orbit, which halted scientific data collection, although the satellite remained in orbit for several years after that.
Q9536. Which pair of districts share the lowest male literacy rate (69.5%) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Pratapgarh and Banswara share the lowest male literacy rate, about 69.5 per cent, in Rajasthan.
Q9537. The successful application of High Yielding Variety (HYV) seeds during the Green Revolution necessitated which of the following concomitant inputs?
Explanation
High Yielding Variety seeds were central to the Green Revolution’s success, but they were highly demanding in terms of inputs. Unlike traditional crops, these varieties required a package of practices to reach their maximum potential. This included the use of chemical fertilizers to provide nutrients and pesticides for protection. Most importantly, they needed a controlled and assured water supply through irrigation.
Q9538. Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Urban literacy in Rajasthan is considerably higher than rural literacy.
Statement II: The gender gap in literacy is notably wider in rural areas compared to urban areas.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: Urban literacy in Rajasthan is considerably higher than rural literacy.
Statement II: The gender gap in literacy is notably wider in rural areas compared to urban areas.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Urban literacy in Rajasthan is considerably higher than rural literacy, so Statement I is true. The gender gap in literacy is wider in rural areas, so Statement II is true as well.
Q9539. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): By the early 21st century, India had established itself as a premier global hub for IT and business process outsourcing (BPO).
Reason (R): India possessed a demographic advantage characterized by a large pool of relatively low-cost, skilled, and English-speaking technical professionals. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): By the early 21st century, India had established itself as a premier global hub for IT and business process outsourcing (BPO).
Reason (R): India possessed a demographic advantage characterized by a large pool of relatively low-cost, skilled, and English-speaking technical professionals. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
India emerged as a global hub for IT and business process outsourcing due to several competitive advantages. The country possessed a large demographic of skilled, English-speaking professionals capable of providing high-quality technical services. Furthermore, the relatively lower labor costs compared to Western nations made India an attractive destination for global outsourcing, driving the rapid expansion of the domestic software industry.
Q9540. The Janani Suraksha Yojana in Rajasthan is a family welfare intervention most appropriately designed to target which of the following?
Explanation
The Janani Suraksha Yojana promotes institutional deliveries so as to reduce maternal and infant mortality.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 9531 | (a) September 26 |
| 9532 | (a) 17.8 percent |
| 9533 | (c) The third stage utilizes Advanced Heavy Water Reactors fueled by highly enriched Uranium-235 imported from NSG countries. |
| 9534 | (c) Barmer |
| 9535 | (a) I and II |
| 9536 | (d) Pratapgarh and Banswara |
| 9537 | (c) Controlled and assured irrigation alongside chemical fertilizers and pesticides |
| 9538 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
| 9539 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 9540 | (b) Promotion of institutional deliveries to reduce mortality rates. |
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