20 questionswith explanationsfor RAS, Patwari, VDO and other Rajasthan exams
The 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit was held in Jaipur on:
Answer: (2) 9-11 December 2024
Explanation
The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit was held on 9-11 December 2024 at JECC, Sitapura (Jaipur) and was inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
At the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024, MoUs worth approximately how much were reported to have been signed?
Answer: (3) ₹35 lakh crore
Explanation
The summit concluded with MoUs worth over ₹35 lakh crore signed with investors.
Arrange the following investment summits of Rajasthan in chronological order: 1. Invest Rajasthan Summit 2. Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 3. Resurgent Rajasthan Partnership Summit
Answer: (4) 3, 1, 2
Explanation
Resurgent Rajasthan was held in November 2015, Invest Rajasthan in October 2022 and Rising Rajasthan in December 2024.
The Rajasthan M-Sand Policy 2024 mainly promotes:
Answer: (1) Manufactured sand as a substitute for river sand (bajri)
Explanation
The M-Sand Policy 2024 promotes manufactured sand, made by crushing rock or mining overburden, as a sustainable substitute for river sand (bajri) in construction.
Under the Rajasthan Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Act, 2019, as amended in 2023, a new MSME is exempted from approvals and inspections for a period of:
Answer: (4) 5 years
Explanation
The 2019 Act originally gave a 3-year exemption; the 2023 amendment extended it to 5 years from the date of the acknowledgement certificate.
The Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy 2026 is anchored on which four strategic pillars?
Answer: (2) Green, Governance, Growth and Globalisation
Explanation
The official policy document says it is anchored on 'Green, Governance, Growth and Globalisation'; the state targets a USD 350 billion economy by 2028-29.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP), set up in 1991, is the nodal agency under the Rajasthan Enterprises Single Window Enabling and Clearance Act, 2011. 2. The Rajasthan Financial Corporation was constituted under the Companies Act, 1956. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: (1) 1 only
Explanation
BIP (1991) is the nodal agency under the Single Window Act, 2011; RFC was constituted under the State Financial Corporations Act, 1951, not the Companies Act.
'Rajasthali' handicraft emporiums are run by:
Answer: (2) Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation (RAJSICO)
Explanation
RAJSICO, set up in June 1961 to help small industries and artisans market their products, runs the Rajasthali outlets.
Mahindra World City, Jaipur, which includes a multi-product SEZ, is a joint venture of Mahindra Lifespace Developers and:
Answer: (3) RIICO
Explanation
Mahindra World City Jaipur is a 74:26 joint venture of Mahindra Lifespace Developers and RIICO.
The Japanese Investment Zone at Neemrana was developed under a 2006 MoU between RIICO and:
Answer: (4) Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Explanation
RIICO and JETRO signed an MoU in July 2006, leading to the Neemrana Japanese Zone on the Delhi–Jaipur highway.
RIICO's second Japanese Investment Zone in Rajasthan, after Neemrana, has been developed at:
Answer: (1) Ghiloth
Explanation
Japanese Investment Zone-II has been developed by RIICO at Ghiloth, near Neemrana.
Which two nodes in Rajasthan were taken up in the first phase of the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)?
Answer: (2) Khushkhera–Bhiwadi–Neemrana and Jodhpur–Pali–Marwar
Explanation
The Khushkhera–Bhiwadi–Neemrana Investment Region and the Jodhpur–Pali–Marwar Industrial Area are Rajasthan's first-phase DMIC nodes.
As per the Indian Minerals Yearbook 2022 (IBM), Rajasthan holds about 94% of India's total resources of which mineral?
Answer: (3) Potash
Explanation
IMYB 2022 shows Rajasthan holds about 94% of India's potash resources, found mainly in the Nagaur–Ganganagar basin.
As per the Indian Minerals Yearbook 2022, besides lead-zinc ore and wollastonite, Rajasthan is the sole producer in India of:
Answer: (4) Selenite
Explanation
IMYB 2022 states that Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead and zinc ores, selenite and wollastonite.
Match List-I (centre) with List-II (known for): A. Bhilwara B. Kishangarh C. Kaithoon D. Sanganer 1. Kota Doria fabric 2. Hand-block printing and handmade paper 3. Marble trading mandi 4. Synthetic textiles (suiting)
Answer: (1) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
Explanation
Bhilwara is the state's textile city, Kishangarh has a large marble mandi, Kaithoon (Kota) weaves Kota Doria and Sanganer is known for block printing and handmade paper.
In Rajasthan's investment incentive framework, 'RIPS 2024' stands for:
Answer: (2) Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2024
Explanation
RIPS 2024 is the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme, the state's flagship incentive scheme notified in October 2024.
Consider the following statements as per the Indian Minerals Yearbook 2022: 1. Rajasthan possesses about 63% of India's marble resources. 2. Rajasthan possesses about 54% of India's copper ore resources. 3. Rajasthan is the sole producer of bauxite in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: (1) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
IMYB 2022 puts Rajasthan's share at about 63% of marble and 54% of copper ore resources; Rajasthan is not a bauxite producer of note.
The RIICO-developed Special Economic Zones at Sitapura (Jaipur) are meant mainly for which sector?
Answer: (3) Gems and jewellery
Explanation
RIICO is the developer of Sitapura SEZ-I and SEZ-II, both designed for the gems and jewellery sector.
RIICO was originally incorporated under which name before acquiring its present name on 1 January 1980?
Answer: (4) Rajasthan State Industrial and Mineral Development Corporation
Explanation
RIICO was incorporated as the Rajasthan State Industrial and Mineral Development Corporation (RSIMDC) and was renamed on 1 January 1980.
Which district has long been Rajasthan's leading cement-producing district, owing to its cement-grade limestone?
Answer: (3) Chittorgarh
Explanation
Chittorgarh, with large cement-grade limestone reserves, hosts many major cement plants and is the state's leading cement district.