Miscellaneous (Rajasthan) (Part-I)

Total Questions: 50

11. In which year the Government of Rajasthan made Rajasthan Biological Diversity Rules and established the Rajasthan state biodiversity boards? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 2010
(b) 2014
(c) 2008
(d) 2012

Correct Answer: (a) 2010

Solution:In exercise of the powers conferred under subsection (1) of Section 63 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, the Government of Rajasthan framed 'Rajasthan Biological Diversity Rules, 2010' vide notification dates 02 March, 2010. Notably, the National Bio-diversity Authority was constituted in October, 2003 in Chennai.

12. Consider the following statements — [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

(A) Aravalli restricts the eastward expansion of desert.
(B) All the rivers of Rajasthan have their origin from Aravalli.
(C) The distribution pattern of rainfall in Rajasthan is not affected by Aravalli.
(D) Aravalli region is rich in metallic minerals.

Select the correct answer using the code given below —

(a) B, C and D are correct.
(b) Only A and D are correct.
(c) A, B and C are correct.
(d) Only C and D are correct.

Correct Answer: (b) Only A and D are correct.

Solution:Aravalli Mountain is one of the oldest mountains of the world. This mountain range causes rainfall in eastern region by obstructing the monsoon originating in the Arabian sea but the western region remains dry. Aravalli is the storehouse of minerals which flow during the rainy season and dry up during summer. Aravalli mountain muffles sand storm coming from western desert and prevents eastern region from desertification. Thus, option (b) is the correct answer.

13. What is the meaning of 'Patta Rekh' in the history of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2016]

(a) Military tax
(b) Begar
(c) Expected Revenue
(d) Export import tax

Correct Answer: (c) Expected Revenue

Solution:'Patta Rekh' refers to estimated revenue in the history of Rajasthan. This land revenue system was prevalent in Bundi (Hada) during the 18th century.

14. According to the Yamuna river water sharing treaty concluded in May 1994, the amount of water that Rajasthan receives is – [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1994]

(a) 800 cusec
(b) 70 crore m³
(c) 111.9 crore m³
(d) 120.5 crore m³

Correct Answer: (c) 111.9 crore m³

Solution:According to an interstate (between Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi) Yamuna water sharing agreement on 12 May, 1994 Rajasthan will receive 111.9 crore cubic meter water every year.

15. Where is the Rajasthani Bhasha, Sahitya and Sanskriti Academy located? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2021]

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

Correct Answer: (a) Bikaner

Solution:Rajasthani Bhasha, Sahitya and Sanskriti Academy located at Bikaner

16. National Institute of Ayurveda, an autonomous body of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The government of India is located at– [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2010]

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

Correct Answer: (d) Jaipur

Solution:The National Institute of Ayurveda is the apex institute of training and research in Ayurveda in India, established in 1976 at Jaipur, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

17. There is a mine of Yellow Stone in a city of Rajasthan. This stone is named after the name of this city. This city is : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003]

(a) Jaisalmer
(b) Kota
(c) Makrana
(d) Jodhpur

Correct Answer: (a) Jaisalmer

Solution:Yellow building stone mine is in Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan. Red stone is found in Jodhpur and Dulmera (Bikaner). Jaisalmer was established by Rawal Jaisal.

18. The district of Rajasthan in which search of gold is in progress – [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1997]

(a) Udaipur
(b) Kota
(c) Jhalawar
(d) Banswara

Correct Answer: (d) Banswara

Solution:When this question was asked, the gold exploration work was going on, in Rampur Bhukiya and Anandpur Bhukiya area of Banswara district of Rajasthan. Presently, gold mining is being done in Jagpura (Banswara) by Hindustan Zink Limited.

19. In which district of the Rajasthan large reserves of natural gas have been discovered? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2003, R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1994]

(a) Jaisalmer
(b) Dholpur
(c) Banswara
(d) Bikaner

Correct Answer: (a) Jaisalmer

Solution:Huge reserves of natural gas and Petroleum have been discovered at Ghotaru, Gadewala, Kamailat, Tibba and Miniihar of Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Along with natural gas, helium gas has also been found at Ghotaru. Cairn India started production of petroleum from Barmer in 2009.

20. From which area of Rajasthan the maximum crude [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Bikaner-Nagaur basin
(b) Jaisalmer basin
(c) Barmer-Sanchore basin
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (c) Barmer-Sanchore basin

Solution:Rajasthan 2nd largest crude oil producer in country. So, the maximum crude oil production in the year 2017-18 in Rajasthan was received from the Barmer - Sanchore basin. 38 oil and gas regions have been identified in this basin.

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