Industries, Industrial Centres and Factories (Rajasthan)

11. The most organised and ancient industry in Rajasthan is- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

(a) Cement Industry
(b) Cotton Textile Industry
(c) Sugar Industry
(d) Vanaspati ghee industry

Correct Answer: (b) Cotton Textile Industry
Note:

Most organised and oldest industry of Rajasthan is a cotton textile industry. Sri Krishna Mills, established in 1889 in Beawar, is the oldest cotton textiles mill of Rajasthan. At the time of independence, there were seven cotton mills in the state. The number has risen to 40 presently.

12. Which of the following is not exported from Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Jewelry
(b) Cement
(c) Marble
(d) Food grains

Correct Answer: (d) Food grains
Note:

Rajasthan exports cement, marble and gems but does not export food grain. In terms of value, maximum export happens of ornaments and gems.

13. How many district Industries centres are working in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 33
(b) 29
(c) 36
(d) 31

Correct Answer: (c) 36
Note:

There are 36 districts Industries Centres functioning in Rajasthan. Besides, seven district Industries sub-centres are also functioning in Abu Road, Balotara, Bewar, Falana, Kishangarh, Makrana and Neemrana.

14. The correct group of centres of the sugar industry in Rajasthan is : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

(a) Kota-Tonk-Bhilwara
(b) Udaipur-Tonk-Bhilwara
(c) Keshoirapatan-Sri Ganganagar-Bikaner
(d) Sri Ganganagar-Bhopal Sagar-Keshoraipatan

Correct Answer: (d) Sri Ganganagar-Bhopal Sagar-Keshoraipatan
Note:

Mewar Sugar Mills a private venture was established in 1932 at Bhopalsagar, Chittorgarh. Ganganagar Sugar Mills was a public sector undertaking established in 1937. Keshorai Patan Sugar Mills was established in 1965 as a co-operative unit.

15. Sugar factory regulated by the cooperative system is located in – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1994, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Udaipur
(b) Shriganganagar
(c) Bhopal Sagar
(d) Keshorai Patan

Correct Answer: (d) Keshorai Patan
Note:

Mewar Sugar Mills a private venture was established in 1932 at Bhopalsagar, Chittorgarh. Ganganagar Sugar Mills was a public sector undertaking established in 1937. Keshorai Patan Sugar Mills was established in 1965 as a co-operative unit.

16. The first cooperative society in Rajasthan was established in 1905 at: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Bhinay in Ajmer district
(b) Jaola in Nagaur district
(c) Gulabpura in Bhilwara district
(d) Bassi in Jaipur district

Correct Answer: (a) Bhinay in Ajmer district
Note:

First co-operative committee in Rajasthan was established in 1905 in Bhinay in Ajmer district. Notably, co-operative activities in Rajasthan are considered to have started with the establishment of agricultural banks in Bharatpur and Dung in 1904.

17. The factory operated by Central Government in Rajasthan is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

(a) Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
(b) Salt works, Didwana
(c) Ganganagar Sugar mills, Ganganagar
(d) Araval Swachalit Vahan Ltd.

Correct Answer: (a) Hindustan Zinc Ltd.
Note:

Main industrial units in Rajasthan run by the Central Government are – Hindustan Zinc Limited, Udaipur; Hindustan Machine and Tools Limited, Ajmer; Hindustan Sambhar Salts Limited, Jaipur; Hindustan Copper Limited, Khetri; Modern Food Industries, Jaipur; Rajasthan Electronic and Instrument Limited, Kanakpur and Instrumentation Limited, Kota.

18. Hindustan Sambhar Salts is run by: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

(a) Central Government
(b) State Government
(c) Cooperative Society
(d) Private Sector

Correct Answer: (a) Central Government
Note:

Main industrial units in Rajasthan run by the Central Government are – Hindustan Zinc Limited, Udaipur; Hindustan Machine and Tools Limited, Ajmer; Hindustan Sambhar Salts Limited, Jaipur; Hindustan Copper Limited, Khetri; Modern Food Industries, Jaipur; Rajasthan Electronic and Instrument Limited, Kanakpur and Instrumentation Limited, Kota.

19. Which city can be called ‘the Manchester’ of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2008]

(a) Kota
(b) Pali
(c) Beawar
(d) Bhilwara

Correct Answer: (d) Bhilwara
Note:

Bhilwara is the main center of cotton textiles in Rajasthan. It is known as Manchester of Rajasthan.

20. Handloom Mark shows the standard of: [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2008]

(a) Handloom clothes
(b) Craftworks
(c) Hand embroidery
(d) Hand block printing

Correct Answer: (c) Hand embroidery
Note:

Handloom mark ensures that it is hand woven. Handloom mark scheme was enforced on 28 June, 2006.