Miscellaneous (Rajasthan) (Part-I)

21. Which of the following is not considered as oil field of Rajasthan? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Aishwarya
(b) Mangla
(c) Ganga
(d) Saraswati

Correct Answer: (c) Ganga

Solution:Ganga is not an oil field of Rajasthan while rest all are oil fields of Rajasthan. Other oil fields of Rajasthan are Rageshwari, Kameshwari, Shakti, Gudha, Bhagyam South-I, Vijaya, Vandana, etc.

22. Proposed oil refinery at Pachpadra, Barmer is a joint venture of: [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) ONGCL and Government of India
(b) OIL and Government of Rajasthan
(c) HPCL and Government of India
(d) HPCL and Government of Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (d) HPCL and Government of Rajasthan

Solution:Proposed oil refinery at Pachpadra, Barmer is a joint venture of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Government of Rajasthan.

23. Which of the following cities is the biggest producer of cement in Rajasthan? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur
(c) Chittorgarh
(d) Nagor

Correct Answer: (c) Chittorgarh

Solution:Chittorgarh is the largest source of limestone in Rajasthan. Accordingly, maximum cement factories are situated here. India is the second largest producer of cement after China. Rajasthan is the second largest producer of cement after Andhra Pradesh.

24. Production of white cement in Rajasthan is in: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Beawar
(b) Gotan
(c) Nimmbanera
(d) Chittorgarh

Correct Answer: (b) Gotan

Solution:White Cement factory is situated in Gotan (Nagaur), Rajasthan. This factory has been established by J.K. Group. This Group has grey cement factories in Nimbahera and Mangraul.

25. The Chairman of the newly constituted ‘State Innovation Council’ is: [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) M.L. Mehta
(b) V.S. Vyas
(c) K.L. Jain
(d) R.K. Jaipuria

Correct Answer: (b) V.S. Vyas

Solution:The Chairman of State Innovation Council is V.S. Vyas.

26. Who among the following Judges of Rajasthan High Court has held the office of State Minister in Government of Rajasthan? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Justice Mohmmad Yamin
(b) Justice Suraj Narayan Didwania
(c) Justice Farooq Hassan
(d) Justice Yad Ram Meena

Correct Answer: (c) Justice Farooq Hassan

Solution:Justice Farooq Hassan was a Judge in Rajasthan High Court from 1985 to 1994. In 1972, he was elected as MLA in Sawai Madhopur Constituency, Rajasthan. Justice Mohammad Yamin was a Judge in Rajasthan High Court from 1996 to 2001. Justice Suraj Narayan Didwania was a Judge in Rajasthan High Court 1978 to 1981. Justice Yad Ram Meena was a Judge in Rajasthan High Court from 1990 to 1997.

27. Which one of the following judges of Supreme Court of India has not worked in Rajasthan High Court as judge? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

(d) Justice R.C. Lahoti
(a) Justice N.M. Kasliwal
(b) Justice B.S. Chouhan
(c) Justice A.K. Mathur

Correct Answer: (d) Justice R.C. Lahoti

Solution:Justice R.C. Lahoti has not worked in Rajasthan High Court as judge.

28. Who among the following became the first Chief Secretary of Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

(a) Shri S.W. Shiveskar
(b) Shri B.G. Ran
(c) Shri V. Narayan
(d) Shri K. Radhakrishnan

Correct Answer: (d) Shri K. Radhakrishnan

Solution:The first Chief Secretary of Rajasthan was K. Radhakrishnan. His tenure lasted from 13 April, 1949 to 2 May 1950. Sudhansh Panth is currently the chief secretary of Rajasthan.

29. The Ammended Public distribution system is functioning in- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) All the districts of Rajasthan
(b) Tribes, Desert and drought-affected areas
(c) Only in deserted districts
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (b) Tribes, Desert and drought-affected areas

Solution:In 1992, Revamped Public Distribution System was implemented in tribal, desert and drought-hit areas of Rajasthan. Targeted Public Distribution System started on 1 June, 1997 has been implemented in all states and Union Territories except Delhi and Lakshadweep.

30. Brown revolution in Rajasthan relates to [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Food processing
(b) Production of buffalo milk
(c) Wool production
(d) Production of goat hair

Correct Answer: (a) Food processing

Solution:In Rajasthan, Brown Revolution is related to food processing.