Miscellaneous (Rajasthan) (Part-I)

1. The case of Vishakha and other Vs. State of Rajasthan and others is related to: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Transfer policy for women
(b) Maternity leave in respect of working women
(c) Prevention of the practice of dowry prevalent in the society
(d) Prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place

Correct Answer: (d) Prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place

Solution:The case of Vishakha and others Vs. State of Rajasthan and others is related to prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place.

2. Where in Rajasthan, the printing press 'Vedic Yantralaya' was established? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Jodhpur
(b) Udaipur
(c) Ajmer
(d) Jaipur

Correct Answer: (c) Ajmer

Solution:The printing press 'Vedic Yantralaya' was established in Ajmer. It was established by Maharishi Dayananda Saraswati. He established this Yantralaya in 1880 to publish his writings.

3. Which agency is funding upgradation of 801 km of 11 state highways in Rajasthan State Highways Development Program-II project? [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (c) World Bank

Solution:'World Bank' is funding up-gradation of 801 km of 11 state highways in Rajasthan State Highways Development Program - II project.

4. In which of the following year, for the first time Rajasthan Administrative Service officers were posted as District Collector? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) 2021
(b) 2013
(c) 2009
(d) 2018

Solution:Rajasthan Administrative Services Officers were posted as District Collector for the first time in 2009.

5. Which of the following district is not a part of 'Desert Triangle' in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Jodhpur
(b) Bikaner
(c) Barmer
(d) Jaisalmer

Correct Answer: (c) Barmer

Solution:The Desert Triangle covers the noteworthy places in Rajasthan that is the city of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner.

6. Which of the following statement regarding Ruma Devi is not true? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) She is known in the field of Handicrafts.
(b) She was brought-up in the village Jasrapur (Khetari)
(c) She was felicitated with 'Nari Shakti Award' by the President of India in 2018.
(d) She played a major role in providing employment to Thousands of Woman.

Correct Answer: (b) She was brought-up in the village Jasrapur (Khetari)

Solution:Ruma Devi is a Social Activist, Indian traditional handicraft artisan from Barmer, Rajasthan. Ruma received “Nari Shakti” Puraskar 2018 by the president of India in 2018. She is associated with a network of over 30,000 rural women, trained them and linked them to the livelihood. Thus, option (b) is incorrect.

7. Which of the following is not the Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of Rajasthan in tourism sector? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Palace on Wheels train
(b) Forts, Palaces and Havelies
(c) Fairs and festivals
(d) Medical tourism

Correct Answer: (d) Medical tourism

Solution:The forts and palace, heritage hotels, colourful fairs and festivals, local art and Handicraft have been a unique selling Proposition for tourist coming to the state. So Medical tourism is not (USP).

8. The sentence incorporated in the 'logo' of Rajasthan tourism is — [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Jane Kya Dikh Jaye
(b) Darshaniya Rajasthan
(c) Rangilo Rajasthan
(d) Rajasthan Ro Dil Dekho

Correct Answer: (a) Jane Kya Dikh Jaye

Solution:The logo of Rajasthan tourism has the tagline 'Jane Kya Dikh Jaye'. It was unveiled in January, 2016 by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. But as current the logo of Rajasthan Tourism has Tag line “Padharo Mhare Desh”.

9. In Rajasthan, the Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) 14th December

Solution:The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on December 14th every year across the India along with Rajasthan. It aims to spread the message on the importance of conserving energy and to showcase the achievements of the nation in energy efficiency and conservation. It was started by Government of India in 1991.

10. A new software has been launched by Rajasthan government for monitoring of seasonal and non-communicable diseases as well as the trends of ailments found in specific areas. What is the name of this software? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Upchar
(b) Cure
(c) Nidaan
(d) Sehat

Correct Answer: (c) Nidaan

Solution:'Nidaan', a new software, has been launched by Rajasthan Government for disease monitoring and strengthening tele-medicine services in the government hospitals. The software monitors seasonal and non-communicable diseases as well as the trends of ailments found in specific areas.