Miscellaneous (Rajasthan) (Part-II)

11. Which country will help in the opening of Potighar leaning centres in Rajasthan? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) Japan
(b) The United States of America
(c) Germany
(d) Norway

Correct Answer: (a) Japan

Solution:

‘Potighar’ are study centers established with financial assistance from Japan-based Asia Pacific Cultural Center.

12. The Institute for Cooperative Education and Management has been established at - [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 1999]

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

Correct Answer: (d) Jaipur

Solution:

Rajasthan Institute of Co-operative Education and Management (RICEM) is a premier training institute promoted by Government of Rajasthan and cooperative institutions with a view to develop human resources mainly in co-operative sector, RICEM has been established in Jhalana Dungari, Jaipur. Its founding chairman was Meetha Lal Mehta.

13. Consider the following jurisdictions of Lokayukta in Rajasthan and select the correct answer by using the code given below? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. Only Ministers

2. Ministers including Chief Minister

3. Members of services of corporations established by Act of Rajasthan

4. Zila Pramukh, UP Zila Pramukh, Pradhan and Up Pradhan

(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 3 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4

Solution:Chief Minister of Rajasthan does not come under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta. Ministers, Corporators, DM, SDM, Head of the village and his deputy come under the jurisdiction of Lokayukta.

14. Two districts having cooperative cold storage is – [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1996]

(a) Ajmer-Jodhpur
(b) Jaipur-Alwar
(c) Kota-Bharatpur
(d) Beawar-Bhilwara

Correct Answer: (b) Jaipur-Alwar

Solution:Co-operative cold stores are situated in Jaipur and Alwar districts of Rajasthan.

15. ‘Right to Information’ campaign is led by : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

(d) Aruna Roy
(a) Mahasweta Devi
(b) C.K. Janu
(c) Rajendra Yadav

Correct Answer: (d) Aruna Roy

Solution:Environmentalist Aruna Roy is one of the main activists dedicated to the cause of Right to Information. Rajasthan is the first state of India to provide Right to Information.

16. Which town of Rajasthan has its general surface level lower than the level of its nearby river- bed? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Pali
(b) Hanumangarh Junction
(c) Tonk
(d) Balotra

Correct Answer: (d) Balotra

Solution:The surface level of the Balotara town of Rajasthan is lower than the surface level of the river nearby. Hanumangarh of Rajasthan has its General Surface level lower than the level of its nearby Riverbed.

17. About which city in Rajasthan it was said, ‘legs of stone alone can take you there’? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Chittor
(b) Jaisalmer
(c) Udaipur
(d) Jodhpur

Correct Answer: (b) Jaisalmer

Solution:Jaisalmer, being an arid desert region, is prone to extreme temperatures. Water is scarce and the uneven terrain makes the journey difficult. This is the reason it is said that only stone foot can take you to Jaisalmer.

18. Which pair is incorrect? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Ghaggar - ‘Nali’
(b) Seven Grass - Alwar
(c) Marble - Nagaur
(d) Malwa Flood - Barmer

Correct Answer: (b) Seven Grass - Alwar

Solution:Ghaghar river is also known as Nali near Hanumangarh. Marble to found in Nagaur. Sewan grass is found in Jaisalmer, not Alwar.

19. Khariya, Raswani, Shobhala and Udisbhar are- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) the varieties of wines
(b) actors of kuchamani khyal
(c) villages of Barmer district
(d) the varieties of Kota Doriya sarees

Correct Answer: (c) villages of Barmer district

Solution:Khariya, Raswani, Shobhala and Udisbhar are villages situated in Barmer district of Rajasthan.

20. In which year did a major flood occur in Kawas in Barmer? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) 2005
(b) 2006
(c) 2007
(d) 2008

Correct Answer: (b) 2006

Solution:Barmer district of Rajasthan was badly hit by flood in August, 2006. 103 people of Kawas village lost their life.