RSMSSB Librarian Grade-III Paper 1 Mock Test- 3 - RPSC RAS (Rajasthan) MCQ

The correct answer is only A, B and C.

• In the following district /districts of Rajasthan all seats of the chairperson of Panchayati Raj institutions at all levels are being reserved for the person belonging to the scheduled tribes:​
  • Banswara
  • Dungarpur
  • Pratapgarh

Other Related Points

• Panchayati Raj institutions reservation
  • ‘Panchayat’, being “Local government”, is a State subject and part of the State list of Seventh Schedule of Constitution of India.
  • Clause (3) of Article 243D of the Constitution ensures participation of women in Panchayati Raj Institutions by mandating not less than one- third reservation for women out of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election and number of offices of chairpersons of Panchayats.
  • As per the information available with the Ministry, 20 States including Rajasthan have made provisions of 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in their respective State Panchayati Raj ActsAs.
  • Further, in terms of clause (4) of Article 243D of the Constitution, the offices of the Chairpersons in the Panchayats at the village or any other level shall be reserved for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and women in such manner as the Legislature of a State may, by law, provide.
  • The number of offices of Chairpersons reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats at each level in any State shall bear, as nearly as may be, the same proportion to the total number of such offices in the Panchayats at each level as the population of the Scheduled Castes in the State or of the Scheduled Tribes in the State bears to the total population of the State, provided further that not less than one-third of the total number of offices of Chairpersons in the Panchayats at each level shall be reserved for women.

The correct answer is J. Robert Oppenheimer.

• J. Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who is regarded as the "father of the atomic bomb".
• Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.​

Explanation

The correct answer is Maharawal Jaisal Singh.
Explanation

• Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan was founded by Maharawal Jaisal Singh.
• Jaisalmer was the new capital founded in 1156.
• The state took its name from the capital. On 11 December 1818 Jaisalmer became a British protectorate in the Rajputana Agency.
• Legends go by that he did it on the behest of a local hermit named Eesaal.
• The raja choose Trikut hill as the new site for his fort. This was because he thought that his previous abode at Luderwa (16 km from present Jaisalmer) was vulnerable towards possible enemy assault.
• In medieval times, Jaisalmer continued to be on the focus of the masses because of its location.
• It falls in the way of one of the two routes, which connected India from Persia, Egypt, Africa and the west.
• The Bhatti Rajput rulers were still in line. They were the sole guardian of the city and thus mustered enough wealth through taxes levied on the passing caravans, of which there was no scarcity.

The correct answer is Only (i) is true.

Explanation

• Vijay Stambh
  • Vijay Stambh is located in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.
  • It ​was constructed by Mewar king, Rana Kumbha, in 1448.
  • It was constructed to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa & Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji.
  • The tower is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu.
  • It has nine floors.
  • The names of the architect- Sutradhar Jaita and his three sons who assisted him, Napa, Puja, and Poma, are carved on the fifth floor of the tower.
• Hence, statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is not correct.

The correct answer is Dausa.

Explanation

• Dulharai Tezkaran (Dulharaya) was the founder of the Kachwaha dynasty.
• It was founded in 1137 A.D.
• Its capital was Dausa (the first capital of the Kachwaha dynasty of Dhundhadh).
• Amer was made its capital in 1207 A.D by Kokildev.
• This dynasty has been called Raghuvansh Tilak in the Amber articles in 1612 A.D.
• Amer was the second capital of this dynasty.

Other Related Points

• In 1170 AD, Dulharaya was killed in a battle with Meena, then his son Kokil Dev became the next ruler.
• In 1207 AD, Kokil Dev snatched Amber from the Meenas and made it his capital which remained the capital of the Kachwaha dynasty for the next 520 years.
• In the Khanwa war of 1527 AD, Prithviraj Kachwaha sided with Rana Sanga against Babur.
• Contemporary to Akbar, the ruler of the Kachwaha dynasty was Bharmal.

The correct answer is Third

In News

• India is now the world’s third-largest producer and consumer of ethanol, according to Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi.

Explanation

• The announcement was made during the India Sugar and Bio-Energy conference in New Delhi.
• The government is committed to a sustainable sugar industry that supports both economic growth and renewable energy.
• Over the past decade, sugarcane cultivation increased by 18%, while sugarcane production grew by 40%.
• The Minimum Support Price (MSP) system has resolved farmer dues, ensuring timely payments.
• Farmers now play a crucial role in renewable energy, transitioning from "Anna Dattas" (food providers) to "Urja Dattas" (energy providers).
• The government launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission in 2023 with a budget of ₹19,744 crore to position India as a global leader in the production, use, and export of green hydrogen.

The correct answer is To track the inheritance of specific traits across generations within a family.

Explanation

• Pedigree analysis is used to determine the inheritance pattern of traits in humans, such as autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked traits.
• This method helps in predicting the probability of an individual inheriting a specific trait or disorder by analyzing family history.
• It is crucial for genetic counseling, enabling families to understand the risks of genetic disorders.
• Pedigree charts visually represent the relationships and traits of family members across generations, simplifying the analysis.

Other Related Points

• Autosomal Dominant Trait
  • Only one copy of the altered gene is needed for the trait to be expressed.
  • Affected individuals have a 50% chance of passing the trait to their offspring.
• Autosomal Recessive Trait
  • Two copies of the altered gene are required for the trait to be expressed.
  • Carriers have one copy of the altered gene but do not show symptoms of the trait.
• X-Linked Traits
  • Traits associated with genes found on the X chromosome.
  • Males are more frequently affected due to having only one X chromosome.
• Genetic Counseling
  • A process to evaluate and understand a family's risk of an inherited medical condition.
  • Genetic counselors provide information and support to families who may be at risk for a variety of inherited conditions.

The correct answer is a Transfer payment.

Explanation

• A transfer payment is added to National income while computing personal income.
• National income means the value of goods and services produced by a country during a financial year.
  • It is equal to C (household consumption/personal consumption) + G (government expenditure) + I (investment expense) + NX (net exports).
• Personal income is the income that is actually obtained by citizens of the nation.
  • It is obtained by subtracting corporate taxes and payments made for social securities provisions from national income and adding to it government transfer payments, business transfer payments, and net interest paid by the government.
• In macroeconomics and finance, a transfer payment (also called a government transfer or simply transfer) is a redistribution of income and wealth by means of the government making a payment, without goods or services being received in return.

Other Related Points

• In India, National Income is computed by the National Statistical Office (NSO), which operates under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
• It is responsible for compiling and publishing National Accounts Statistics, including GDP estimates and other macroeconomic indicators.

According to William James, "attention is focusing of consciousness on a particular object". It implies withdrawal from some things in order to deal effectively with others. It is taking possession of one, out of several simultaneous objects or trains of thought by the mind, in clear and vivid form.

• There are broadly four forms of attention: selective attention, divided attention, sustained attention, and executive attention.
• Attention is a key component of our cognitive system which starts right from the stage of our birth. For example, a newborn quickly responds to the environment's stimuli such as loud noise by turning his head towards that direction.

ExplanationAttention can be influenced by both external and internal factors. Let's understand in brief:

External factors: These are the factors that are external in nature and are usually governed by the characteristics of the stimuli.

• These external factors could be related to the nature of the stimuli, the intensity as well as the size of the stimuli, the degree to which contrast, variety, or change is present in the stimuli.
• Moreover, a stimulus that is in a state of motion will be able to catch our attention more quickly than a stationary one.

Internal factors: They are also known as subjective factors.

• The subjective factors which influence attention are interests, motive, mindset, and our attitudes & moods.
• Similarly, our needs or motives equally govern our attention to specific events or objects.
• Moreover, the mental readiness of a person to respond to certain stimuli or preparedness will also determine the attention level for that person.

Thus, it is concluded that an example of an external factor for attention is stimulus.

The correct answer is Kanta Kumari Bhatnagar.

Explanation

• Kanta Kumari Bhatnagar was the first woman chairperson of the Rajasthan Human Rights Commission in 2000.
• ​Kanta Kumari Bhatnagar
  • She was a judge and human rights activist in India.
  • She was the first woman to become a Chief Justice of the Madras High Court.
  • She was also the prominent Woman Judge in Rajasthan.
• Rajasthan Human Rights Commission ​
  • It was constituted on 18, January 1999 by the notification issued by the Government of Rajasthan.
  • The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 provides for the creation of not only the National Human Rights Commission but also a State Human Rights Commission at the state level.
  • A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violations of human rights related to subjects covered under the state list (List II) and concurrent list (List III) in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
  • Chairperson (as in Sep 2022)- Hon'ble Justice Gopal Krishan Vyas.

Other Related Points

• Prabha Thakur
  • ​She is a Member of the Parliament of India representing Rajasthan in the Rajya Sabha.
  • She is also the president of the All India Mahila Congress.
• Narendra Kunwar- Not a prominent personality.​​
• Usha Meena
  • ​She is a Member of Parliament elected from the Sawai Madhopur constituency in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

The correct answer is Baba Harishchandra.

Explanation

• Under Baba Harishchandra leadership 'Azad Morcha' was formed in Jaipur.

Other Related Points

• Some Important Political Association
  • Pratap Sabha, Udaipur -Efforts of Balwant Singh Mehta
  • Vidya Pracharini Sabha, Bijolia - Founder: Vijay Singh Pathik
  • Charkha Sangh, Jaipur - Jamnalal Bajaj
  • Marwar Youth League - Manmal Jain
  • Banwasi Sangh - Motilal Tejawat
  • Bharatpur Congress Mandal-Jagannath Kakkar
  • Azad Morcha, Jaipur - Baba Harishchandra
  • Rajasthan Harijan Sewa Sangh, President-Ghansyamdas Birla
  • Rajputana Branch Head: Haryilas Sharda

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Ramesh Chandra Dutt

• The novel ‘ Rajput Jeevan Sandhya’ written by famous Bengali writer Ramesh Chandra Dutt.
• He was the originator of the ideology of the drain of wealth and a great educationist.
• In 1899, he presided over the Lucknow session of the 'Indian National Congress'.
• His works include 'Economic History of British India', 'India in Victoria-era' and 'History of ancient Indian civilization' etc.
• Ramesh Chandra Dutt received special fame as a historical novelist.

Mora Sagar dam - Tonk is not correctly matched.

• Medium Irrigation Project in Sawai Modhopur- Morel Dam, Pipalda, Surwal and Mora Sagar.

Explanation

• Gosunda dam - Chittorgarh
• Hingonia dam - Jaipur
• Medium Irrigation Project in Karauli – Panchana Dam, Kali Seal and Indira Sagar Lift Scheme.

Important Points

• Medium Irrigation Project in Jodhpur – Jaswant Sagar (on Luni River).
• Medium Irrigation Project at Tonk- Tordi Sagar (on Khari river).
• Medium Irrigation Project in Rajsamand - Rajsamand (on Gomti river) and Nandsamand (on Banas river).
• Medium Irrigation Project in Jalore – Bankli Dam (on Sukri river) and Bari Sedra (on Bandi river).

The Disaster Management Act of 2005 (DMA 2005) was passed by the Indian government to provide effective disaster management and other related problems.

Explanation

• It came into force in January 2006.
• Section 2 (d) of the DM Act define A disaster as a catastrophe, mishap, tragedy, or grave event in any place, emanating from natural or man-made causes.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs is designated as the nodal ministry for overall national disaster management in the Act.
• At the national level, four key entities have been established:
  • National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
  • National Executive Committee (NEC)
  • National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM)
  • National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)

​Therefore, Disaster Management Act came into existence in 2005.

Other Related Points

• The Act depicts every disaster as a one-time event, utterly ignoring the fact that disasters can often be gradual in nature.
• The Act mandates for the creation of various national level bodies, many of whose functions appear to overlap, making cooperation difficult.

The correct answer is Ranjeet Singh.
Ranjeet Singh-

• He gave refuge to Yashwant Rao Holkar, so Lord Lack attacked Lohagarh Fort but Lord Lack did not succeed in this campaign.
• He first made a subsidiary treaty with the British in Rajasthan.
• This treaty was signed on 29 September 1803 AD.
• He was the first king of Rajasthan who defeated the British army.

Explanation
Treaties/Agreements between British & Rajputana States

Important Points

• Badan Singh is known as the real founder of the Jat kingdom.
• Surajmal is known as Jat's Plato.

The correct answer is Panihari.

Explanation

• Panihari
  • Panihari song composed by Rajasthani women.
  • This folk is sung when women find difficulty in finding water in arid areas like deserts.
  • Panihari praises water and rain highlighting its importance.
  • Song describes the joy of rivers, rains, and water.
  • In the villages of beautiful mud houses in the Thar Desert.
  • The Thar desert is the largest desert of India also called the Great Indian Desert.

Other Related Points

• Pabuji Ki Phad​:
  • Pabuji Ki Phad​ is the folk music of Rajasthan.
  • Pabuji is worshipped as the deity of the desert.
  • Phad means long screen made of cloth with heroic stories of Pabuji.
  • Bhopas of Pabusar narrates the story to the community singing folk of Pabuji.
  • Pabuji the great folk hero of 14th century AD.
• Pandavani:
  • Folk music of Chhattisgarh.
  • Folk music is based on the epic Mahabharata.
  • Pandavani is sung by women narrating the story of Pandava.
  • Bhima is the main hero of the story.
  • Teejan Bai is the most famous singer of this style.
• Maand
  • ​Maand is the folk music of Rajasthan.
  • Maand folks are songs describing the glory of Rajput rulers.
  • Thumri or Ghazal are considered close to Maand.
  • Famous song Kesariya Balam is in Maand style.

The correct answer is Major Burton.

• Major Burton was assassinated in Kota during the Revolution of 1857.

Additional Information

• Revolt at Kota:
  • On 15 October 1857, a rebellion started in Kota under the leadership of Jaidayal, Mehrab Khan and Hardayal.
  • The rebels killed Major Burton, his two sons and Doctor Sadler, and Major Burton was beheaded and marched all over the city.
  • They killed resident Major Burton, his two sons and a doctor on 15th October 1857.
  • On 3 March 1858, the British forces under General Roberts crushed the rebellion at Kota.
  • Mehrab Khan & Jaidayal Kayasth were hanged after this revolt.

The correct answer is Hawa Mahal.
Explanation

• The renowned 'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city.
• Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, who belonged to the Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.
• The Hawa Mahal is a grand palace situated in Jaipur.
• The structure was built in 1799 by the grandson of the original founder of Jaipur, Sawal Jai Singh.
• The palace is made out of red and pink sandstone and is five floors in height and has a pyramidal shape to it.
• The main highlight of Hawa Mahal is its pyramid shape and its 953 windows or 'Jharokhas' which are decorated with intricate designs.
• The main intention behind the construction of the Mahal was to facilitate the royal women and provide them with a view of everyday life through the windows, as they never appeared in public.

Other Related Points

• Mehrangarh Fort:
  • Mehrangarh Fort is a historic structure in Jodhpur, India, built by Rao Jodha in 1459.
  • As the chief of the Rathore clan, he established Jodhpur as the capital of Marwar, with Mehrangarh serving as a central fort.
  • The fort is a symbol of the power and resilience of Jodhpur.
• Purana Qila:
  • Purana Qila, also known as "The Old Fort," is a landmark structure in Delhi, India.
  • The fort was built in the 16th century by Mughal Emperor Humayun as part of his new city, Dinpanah.
• India Gate:
  • India Gate is a war memorial located in New Delhi, constructed to honour the fallen Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army during World War I and the Afghan Wars.
  • Its design is similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and it has been a central location for various national events and ceremonies since its completion.

The correct answer is 1999 - 2000.

• The Office of the Economics and Statistics Department has introduced the revised series of the Index of Wholesale Prices (base 1999 - 2000 = 100) in replacing of the earlier WPI series (Base 1952 - 53 = 100) with effect from 1st January 2005, in Rajasthan.

Explanation

• A wholesale price index (WPI) is an index that measures and monitors changes in the price of goods at stages prior to the retail level.
• The wholesale prices of selected agricultural, minerals, fuel, power, light & lubricants, and manufactured commodities are collected every Friday in 76 selected centres for 154 items
• This applies to goods sold in bulk and exchanged between companies or companies (instead of between consumers).
• The weighted index is broadly classified into the following 3 groups:-
  • Primary Articles,
  • Fuel, power, light & lubricants, and
  • Manufactured Products.

Other Related Points

• An Advisory Committee was constituted by the Government of Rajasthan under the chairmanship of Dr S. S. Acharya, (Former Chairman, Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, Government of India) Director, Institute of Development Studies, Rajasthan, Jaipur, for revision of base year of Wholesale Prices Index in Rajasthan.
  • The advisory committee was entrusted with the task of examining the issues relating to the weighting diagram and several other aspects of the wholesale price index series.
  • Based on the recommendations of the committee, the Government of Rajasthan has decided to replace the existing series of Index Numbers of Wholesale Prices (Base: 1952 - 53) with a revised series having 1999 - 2000 as the base year.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e., 74.04 percent.

• According to the data of Census 2011, the overall literacy rate of India is 74.04 percent.
• The male literacy rate stands at 82.14% percent whereas the female literacy rate is at 65.46% percent.
• The urban literacy rate is at 84.1 percent whereas the rural literacy rate is at 67.8 percent.
• Census 2011 is the 15th census of India and 7th after the independence.
• The motto of the 2011 Census is " Our Census, Our future".
• The first census took place in 1872.

The correct answer is Option 2. In News

• Down To Earth: Globally, women have just two-thirds of legal rights given to men, finds World Bank.

ExplanationWomen, Business and the Law 2024 report:

• Legal rights for women worldwide are significantly lower than initially perceived, according to a new report by the World Bank Group. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
• Women, Business and the Law 2024 report was released on March 4, 2023. The Multilateral Development Bank releases a series of reports every year that analyze laws and regulations affecting women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies.
• The paper presented an in-depth analysis of the challenges obstructing women’s entry into the global workforce, hindering their ability to contribute to prosperity for themselves, their families, and their communities.
• Eliminating discriminatory laws and practices hindering women from working or initiating businesses could result in a more than 20 percent increase in global gross domestic product. This, in turn, has the potential to double the rate of global growth in the upcoming decade.
• The new index measured performance on legal frameworks across 10 indicators: Safety, mobility, workplace, pay, marriage, parenthood, childcare, entrepreneurship, assets, and pension. Two of these indicators were crucial, the World Bank pointed out — safety from violence and access to childcare services.
• Notably, no country, including the most affluent economies, ensures equal opportunities for women, the latest report found. However, India’s rank has marginally improved to 113, with a score of 74.4 percent. While the country’s score has remained constant since 2021, its ranking witnessed a decline from 122 in 2021 to 125 in 2022 and further to 126 in the 2023 index.
• Indian women have just 60 percent of the legal rights compared to men, slightly below the global average of 64.2 percent.
• When it comes to supportive frameworks, India scored higher than both the global and South Asian averages. The lowest indicator in frameworks was childcare and the report recommended creating a publicly accessible registry or database of childcare providers and implementing a well-defined application process for parents seeking government financial support for childcare services, among others.

• The Jharkhand government is preparing to launch the State Widow Remarriage Promotion Scheme.

• Chief Minister Champai Soren will formally launch the scheme.
• Under the initiative, widows who remarry will receive an amount of Rs 2 lakh.
• The scheme aims to improve the living standards and dignity of widows.
• Secretary of Women and Children, and Social Welfare Department, Manoj Kumar, provided details about the scheme.
• This initiative reflects the government's commitment to empowering widows and integrating them into mainstream society.

The correct answer is 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C.

Other Related Points

• Bengu peasant movement:
  • It was started in 1921 AD.
  • It was lead by Ram Narayan Chaudhary.
  • In Bengu, 25 types of lag-bag were taken by farmers.
• Bundi peasant movement:
  • It was started in 1922 AD.
  • Pandit Nayanuram Sharma was the main leader of it.
  • Arzi song was sung by Manikya Lal Verma in this movement.
  • Nanak Ji Bhil and Devilal Gurjar were also played a significant role in this movement.
• Nimuchana peasant movement:
  • It was started in 1925 AD.
  • Tarun Rajasthan described this movement on 31 May 1925.
  • Gandhi Ji said that it was severed from the Jaliyawala Bagh massacre and called it a double massacre.
  • Sitadevi played a significant role in it by leading women.
• Udasar peasant movement:
  • It was started in 1937 AD.
  • It was the first movement in relation to lag-bag.
  • Jeevan Chaudhary was the main leader of it.

• This scheme focuses on families in which two or more persons are having more than 40% disability.
• They are issued Aastha cards.
• They will receive benefits equivalent to BPL families.
• This scheme is functional since 2013-2014.
• Total 18,750 Aastha Card has been issued up to December 2020.

The correct answer is The Central Home Minister.

Explanation

• The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), constituted under Section 46 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005​.
• The National Disaster Response Force is administered by the Union Home Minister. Which is the apex decision-making body before, during, and after a disaster.
• It is managed by the Central Government of India to control the expenses for emergency response, relief, and rehabilitation due to any threatening disaster situation or disaster in the country.
• This fund helps the State Disaster Response Force, in case of a disaster of severe nature, provided adequate funds are not available in SDRF.
• The Centre contributes 75% of the SDRF allocation for general category States and Union Territories and 90% for some special hilly states of India.
• This fund is financed through the levy of a cess on certain items, chargeable to excise and customs duty, and approved annually through the Finance Bill.
• The monitoring of this fund is under the various ministry which are :
  • Department of Agriculture and Cooperation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare monitors relief activities for calamities associated with drought, hailstorms, pest attacks and cold wave.
  • Rest of the natural calamities are monitored by the Ministry of Home Affairs of India.

The correct answer is Gurjar Prathihar.

Gurjar pratihar

• The Pratiharas originated from Gujarat or the Southwest Rajasthan.
• Gurjar Pratihara dynasty ruled mainly from the eighth to the tenth century.
• Initially, the main center of their power was Marwar.

• Mihir bhoj was the greatest ruler of this dynasty.

Chauhan

• The information about the Chauhan period comes from the Bijolia inscription.
• The first capital of the Chauhans was Ahichtrapur.
• Vasudev Chauhan founded the Chauhan dynasty at Sambhar in 551AD.

• Prithviraj Chauhan was the most powerful ruler of this dynasty.

Parmar

• The rule of the Parmar dynasty was in Rajasthan and the area around it.
• King Dhundhak of this dynasty made Mahajan Vimal Jha, the head of Abu, who built the famous Adinath Jain temple of Dilwara

• Apart from Abu, there is mention of a rule on Jalore, Vagad, and Malwa.

Gehlot

• Among the descendants of Kusha, son of Lord Ramchandra, in 566 AD, Guhaditya was a majestic king in Mewar, who laid the foundation of the Guhil dynasty.
• The Guhil dynasty is called the Gehlot dynasty.
• Guhaditya laid the foundation of the Guhil dynasty in the 566 AD.

• At that time Guhil rule, the capital was Nagda.

• With the fall of the Gupta empire, Kannauj replaced Pataliputra as the focal point of the political power of North India.
• In the middle of the eighth century, three powerful dynasties emerged-
  • the Palas in the East,
  • the Gurjar Pratihar in the North, and
  • the Rashtrakutas in the Deccan.
• The struggle between these three superpowers to dominate Kannauj which was then a symbol of sovereignty, is called tripartite struggle.
• It was started by Pratihara King Vatsaraja by defeating Indra Yudh, the ruler of Kannauj and eventually Pratihara succeeded in this.
• This struggle lasted for about 100 years.

The correct answer is Ganganagar and Hanumangarhu.

Explanation

• The two major cotton production districts in Rajasthan are Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.
  • Ganganagar is the most important cotton-producing district of Rajasthan and accounts for more than 80 percent of the state's production.
  • The state can be broadly divided into three major cotton growing zones
    • a) North
    • b) Central
    • c) Southern depending upon soil and agro-climatic conditions.
  • North zone comprises Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bikaner districts which are the major cotton-growing tracts in the state.

Additional Information

• Cotton – fiber, oil and protein crops of global importance.
  • Temperature: Between 21-30 degrees Celsius
  • Rainfall: about 50-100 cm.
  • Soil Type: Well-drained black cotton soil of the Deccan Plateau.
  • Top cotton producing states: Gujarat> Maharashtra> Telangana> Andhra Pradesh> Rajasthan.
  • Hybrid Cotton: Cotton is created by crossing two parent strains with different genetic traits. Hybrids are often created spontaneously and randomly in nature when open-pollinated plants naturally cross-pollinate with other related varieties.
  • Cotton Varieties: Cotton is produced by the process of self-fertilization/autogamy (fusion of two gametes coming from one individual).
  • Bt cotton: It is a genetically modified organism or a genetically modified insect-resistant variety of cotton.

Bloom's Taxonomy is a framework that classifies educational objectives and skills into hierarchical levels. In the revised version, the category "Synthesis" has been replaced by a new term. Let's explore the options to identify the correct replacement and understand its significance.

ExplanationCreating:

• In the revised Bloom's Taxonomy, Synthesis has been replaced by "Creating."
• This change reflects an evolution in educational thinking, emphasizing the importance of fostering creativity and the ability to generate original content.
• This reflects a shift towards recognizing the value of students not only synthesizing information but also actively generating and producing new ideas, solutions, and products.
• The emphasis on creativity aligns with the changing educational landscape and the need for learners to develop higher-order thinking skills.

Other Related Points

• Contamination: Contamination is not the replacement for Synthesis in Bloom's Taxonomy. This term doesn't align with the cognitive process associated with creating new and original ideas.
• Consistent: Consistent is not the replacement term for Synthesis. It does not capture the essence of the cognitive process involved in combining elements to form something new.
• Complex: Complex is not the replacement term for Synthesis. While creating can involve complexity, the term itself does not encompass the entire cognitive process associated with Synthesis.

Therefore, the replacement for Synthesis in the new version of Bloom's Taxonomy is "Creating."

The term "growth" describes an increase in the size and mass of an organ or a body. Cell division and an increase in intracellular material are the usual mechanisms.

Explanation

• Physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional growth and change are all a part of the life process known as human development.
• In the context of the growth of the human child, growth is rhythmic and regular. The growth of the body is regular with rhythmic growth as body growth is controlled by genetic, dietary, environmental, and hormonal variables.
• It typically exhibits a pattern of rapid growth in adolescence followed by a gradual slowing with age until a target body size is reached. The early years of childhood are a time of extraordinary growth and transformation.
• As children progress through elementary school, the middle childhood era of development is characterized by both physical maturation and the growing significance of social stimuli.

Hence, it is concluded that In the context of the growth of the human child, growth is rhythmic and regular.

Identifying gifted children is crucial for providing them with the appropriate educational opportunities and challenges that match their abilities.

• Giftedness can manifest in various ways, and recognizing it involves multiple methods to ensure an accurate assessment.

Explanation

The methods of identification of gifted children include:

• On the Basis of Testing: Standardized IQ tests or achievement tests are commonly used to identify gifted children by measuring their intellectual potential and academic performance.
• On the Basis of Teacher Observation: Teachers play an essential role in identifying gifted children by observing their advanced problem-solving skills, creativity, and curiosity.
• On the Basis of Records: Reviewing a child’s academic performance records, including grades and achievements, can help identify children who consistently excel in certain areas.

Hence, the correct answer is 'all of the above'.