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Tourism and transportation - class-VIII

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Hindusthan zinc limited is situated at ____________.

  1. Bhiwadi

  2. Pilani

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Udaipur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hindusthan zinc limited is situated at Udaipur.

HZL operates Zinc and Lead smelters and refineries at Chanderiya (Chittorgarh), Debari (Udaipur) & Dariba (Rajsamand) in Rajasthan with total zinc and lead production capacity of 1.0 million tonnes. A smelting facility was established at Pantnagar in Uttarakhand.

Which of the following is an agricultural and seasonal industry?

  1. Cement industry

  2. Iron and steel industry

  3. Automobile industry

  4. Sugarcane industry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sugarcane industry is both seasonal and agricultural industry.
Sugarcane belongs to the grass family Poaceae, an economically important seed plant family that includes maize, wheat, rice, and sorghum, and many forage crops. Sucrose, extracted and purified in specialized mill factories, is used as raw material in the food industry or is fermented to produce ethanol.

The famous Dilevara Temples are situated in _________________.

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Rajastan

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dilwara temples of India are located about 2½ kilometers from Mount Abu in Rajasthan. These Jain temples were built by Vimal Shah and designed by Vastupal-Tejpal, Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are world-famous for their stunning use of white marble and intricate marble cravings.

The 'Khetri mines' in Rajasthan is known for the production of _______.

  1. Zinc

  2. Steel

  3. Copper

  4. Aluminium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Khetri Nagar is a town in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan in India. It is part of the Shekawati region. Khetri is actually two towns, "Khetri Town" founded by Raja Khet Singhji Nirwan and "Khetri Nagar" which is about 10 km away from Khetri. Khetri Nagar, well known for its Copper Project, was built by and is under the control of Hindustan Copper Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Government of India. Khetri Nagar is also very well known with name of 'Copper'.

 

The main problem of small and cottage industry is ________________.

  1. Shortage of financial resources

  2. Limited market

  3. Lack of research and modern technology

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The main problem of small and cottage industry are:-
In these economies, cottage industries play a vital role in the economy in regions like Asia and South America. One of the ways they serve the economy is the provision of employment, especially since they involve a lot of labor. In urban areas, the income generated is likely negligible. However, these kinds of workshops in rural places can actually raise sufficient income to supplement the income from selling crops. These workshops can sell their 
goods in a local market or seek an eternal one.

As the country develops and the amount of wages increases, these industries are forced to adapt and acquire newer technologies. Consequently, they will also have to compete with other firms for experienced labor, which further increases the challenges. Those industries that can adapt end up making the most profit while others close up or stagnate.

Cotton industry fall under which of the following categories _______________.

  1. small scale industry

  2. cottage industry

  3. large scale industry

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cotton plays an important role in the Indian economy as the country's textile industry is predominantly cotton based and is a large scale Industry. India is one of the largest producers as well as exporters of cotton yarn and the Indian textile industry contributes about 11 percent to industrial production, 14 per cent to the manufacturing sector, 4 percent to the GDP and 12 per cent to the country's total export earnings. The cotton cultivation in India in 2013-14 was estimated at 37 million bales (170 kg each) of cotton, making it the second largest producer of cotton worldwide.

Blankets of which of the following places are famous ________________.

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Bikaner

  3. Jodhpur

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bikaner is the famous place for blankets in Rajasthan.

Highly famous are the leather products, made from camel hide, embroidered slip on shoes, and wool products. Besides the popular shopping markets in Bikaner are filled with traditional products such as Nokha Quilts, cotton fabrics, wooden antiques, Rangi Dupatta, Lacquer Bangles, and folk paintings.

First cotton mill was established at which of the following places in Rajasthan ___________________.

  1. Ajmer

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jaisalmer

  4. Alwar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cotton cloth is one of the most developed industries of India. It is important and ancient industry. Producing high quality cotton clothes is the prestigious tradition of the country. First cotton mill in Rajasthan is established at Beawer and Ajmer in the year 1889.

Number of labourers in a small scale industry is _____________.

  1. 100-1000

  2. 10-100

  3. 100-500

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Small scale industries are those industry which is based on low capital. The number of labourers working in such industries are 10 to 100. The machinery is used in small scales. Examples of small scale industry include match stick making, brick industry, tie and dye industry etc.

Which of the following places in Rajasthan is known as cloth city and Manchester of Rajasthan?

  1. Bhilwara

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jaisalmer

  4. Alwar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Textile industry of Bhilwara is famous all over India. It is known for it's production of synthetic fibre, presently generating 40% of the total production of Rajastan. It has got over 440 weaving units.

Which of the following is not an example of large scale industry?

  1. Cotton industry

  2. Cement industry

  3. Iron and steel industry

  4. Earthen pot making


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Large scale industry has large investment of capital. The number of labourers working in such industries are very high. Such industry requires high level technology and skilled labour. Examples of such industry include cement, iron and steel industry, automobile industry etc. among the given options earthen pot is not the example of large scale industry.

Which of the following is not a small scale industry _______________.

  1. Matchstick making

  2. Brick industry

  3. Tie and die industry

  4. Cement industry


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cement industry is not a small scale industry.

The Indian Cement Industry comprises of 125 large cement plants with an installed capacity of 148.28 million tonnes and more than 300 mini cement plants with an estimated capacity of 11.10 million tonnes per annum. The Cement Corporation of India is a Central Public Sector Undertaking which has 10 units.

Which of the following is/are the industries that are operated in houses with the help of family members?

  1. Cottage industry

  2. Large scale industry

  3. Both A and B

  4. Steel industry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cottage industries is the industries that are operated in houses with the help of family members.

By definition, a cottage industry refers to a system of production where goods and services are produced at home in small amounts as opposed to large-scale production in a factory. Most of the industries in the cottage industry focus on manufacturing unique goods and services that require many producers who mostly work part-time. In addition, this industry does not require a lot of capital to start, which equates to a moderate amount of income that the business generates. Unfortunately, since they are small-scale producers, they do not enjoy the backing of the government as much as large-scale producers who make major contributions to the economy.

Industries are classified as large, small and cottage on the basis of ______________.

  1. Size

  2. Ownership

  3. Raw material

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Industries are broadly classification into three types (i.e. On the basis of Raw Materials, On the basis of Size and On the basis of Ownership).

1. On the basis of Raw Materials: These types of industries are classified depending on the type of raw materials they use.

  • Agro Based Industries
  • Mineral Based Industries
  • Pastoral Based Industries
  • Marine Based Industries
  • Forest Based Industries

2. On the basis of Size: These types of industries are classified depending on the amount of capital invested, number of people employed and the volume of production.

  • Large Scale Industries
  • Small Scale Industries
  • Cottage or Household Industries

3. On the basis of Ownership: These types of industries are classified on the basis of ownership.

  • Private Sector Industries
  • Public Sector Industries
  • Joint Sector Industries
  • Co-operative Sector Industries
  • Multinational Corporations

In India in 1904 AD cement was made from shells in which of the following places?

  1. Bangalore

  2. Chennai

  3. Tiruvananthapuram

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

 Cement is indispensible for building and construction work and cement industry is considered to be an important infrastructure core industry. The first attempt to manufacture cement in India was made in 1904 when a mill based on sea shells as a source of limestone was established at Chennai. But this attempt proved unsucessful and a really successful attempt was made in 1912-13 when the Indian Cement Co. Ltd. set up a plant at Porbandar in Gujarat.

In which year was first sugar mill was established in Rajasthan?

  1. 1935

  2. 1965

  3. 1932

  4. 1942


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sugar mill is an agricultural based industry and a large scale industry. The first sugar mill in Rajasthan was established at Chittorgarh district in the year 1932. It was a private sector based industry. This industry is at present closed.

First sugar industry in Rajasthan was set up in________.

  1. Bhupalsagar

  2. Udaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. Lakher


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sugar mill is an agricultural based industry and a large scale industry. The first sugar mill in Rajasthan was established at Chittorgarh district in the year 1932. It was a private sector based industry. This industry is closed at present .

First cement factory in Rajasthan is established in which year?

  1. 1921

  2. 1916

  3. 1932

  4. 1910


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In December 1916, First unit at Lakheri in Rajasthan was started. 

First cement factory in Rajasthan was set up in which of the following places ______________.

  1. Chittorgarh

  2. Udaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. Lakher


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lakheri is a city and a municipality in Bundi district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located in southeast northern Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located Around 180 kilometres south of the state capital, Jaipur. This is the second largest city after Bundi in the district. Mostly surrounded by agricultural lands & villages the most distinct feature of lakheri is a cement manufacturing unit of ACC [Associated Cement Companies] Ltd. This plant is the oldest running cement plant in Asia (1912-1913). But with the passage of time the plant has undergone expansions to incorporate the latest technology in cement producing. The latest expansion project being completed in April 2007.

Which of the following districts are ideal for cement manufacturing as the raw material are easily available ________________.

  1. Chittorgarh

  2. Udaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. Alwar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The raw material for manufacturing cement are lime, gypsum and coal. This raw material is easily available in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. Hence it is an ideal place for flourishing cement industry.

Khetri copper complex is situated at ________________.

  1. Jhunjhunu

  2. Pilani

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Udaipur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan).
Khetri Copper Complex. Khetri is situated at the foothills of the Aravalli Range, which hosts copper mineralization, giving rise to a 80 km long metallogenetic province from Singhana in the north to Raghunathgarh in the south, popularly known as Khetri Copper Belt.

Geographical tourist places of Rajasthan can also be called as ______________.

  1. Historical tourist places

  2. Natural tourist places

  3. Religious tourist places

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Geographical tourist places are nothing but those tourist sites that are present in nature and hence are called Natural tourist places. Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Jaisamand, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar Lake are examples of natural or geographical tourist sites of Rajasthan. The other geographical sites of Rajasthan include national parks like Ranthambore, Sariska, desert national park of Jaisalmer and Balmer etc.

Which of the following is/are main tourist centres of Rajasthan _____________.

  1. Jaipur-aamer circuit

  2. Maru circuit

  3. Mewar circuit

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds a glorious sites of tourism which includes geographical, historical and religious site. It attracts people from all over the world. For the ease, the tourism of Rajasthan is divided into various circuits namely Jaipur-Ajmer circuit, Maru circuit and Mewar circuit.

What is written on the tourism logo of Rajasthan? 

  1. Incredible state of India

  2. Gods own state

  3. Heaven on Earth

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is an agency of Government of Rajasthan set up in 1978 to develop tourism in the state. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation was given full status of industry in the year 1989. The logo of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is ‘Incredible state of India’. The Corporation organises package tours, fairs, festivals, entertainment, shopping and transport services.

Pushkar Lake is located in __________________.

  1. Ajmer 

  2. Jaislamer

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pushkar Lake is also called as Pushkar Sarovar. It is located in the pushkar town of Ajmer district. Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake of the Hindus. The Hindu scriptures describe it as "Tirtha-Raj" – the king of pilgrimage sites. Temple of Pushkar is located near Puskar Lake. The deity worshiped in this temple is Lord Brahma.

Chambal sanctuary conserves which of the following?

  1. Alligators and crocodiles

  2. Tigers

  3. Elephants

  4. One horned rhinoceros


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary is located on the Shore of Chambal River. It conserves crocodiles and alligators. Apart from this it also protects critically endangered gharial (small crocodiles), the red-crowned roof turtle and the endangered Ganges river dolphin.

Historical tourist places namely Vijaystambh and Kirtistambh of Rajasthan are situated in ______________.

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Chittorgarh

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vijaystambh and Kirtistambh are one among many historical sites present in Rajasthan. This stambh or pillar is an imposing victory monument located in Chittorgarh of Rajasthan. It was constructed by Mewar king Rana Kumbha in 1448 to commemorate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat led by Mahmud Khilji. 

Mehrangarh fort of Rajasthan is located in ______________.

  1. Jaisalmer

  2. Ajmer

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Chittorgarh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds glory for immense number of tourist sites that attract people from all over the world.  It has many historical sites. One among them is Mehrangarh Fort. This fort is located in Jodhpur of Rajasthan and is one of the largest forts in India. This fort was built by Rao Jodha in the year 1460.

Which of the national parks is not situated in Rajasthan?

  1. Ranthabore national park

  2. Bandipur national park

  3. Sariska national park

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tourist sites of Rajasthan include national parks like Ranthambore, Sariska, desert national park of Jaisalmer and Balmer etc. among the given options Bandipur national park is not present in Rajasthan, it is located in Karnataka.

Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Jaisamand Lake, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar are examples of __________________.

  1. Historical tourist places

  2. Geographical places

  3. Religious places

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds glory for immense number of tourist sites that attract people from all over the world.  Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Jaisamand Lake, Fateh Sagar, Pichola Lake, Udai Sagar Lake are examples of natural or geographical tourist sites of Rajasthan. The other geographical sites of Rajasthan include national parks like Ranthambore, Sariska, desert national park of Jaisalmer and Balmer etc.

Sonagarh fort of Rajasthan is situated in which of the following places?

  1. Udaipur

  2. Jaisalmer

  3. Ajmer

  4. Bikaner


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sonagarh fort is located in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan state. It is a World Heritage Site. It was built in 1156 AD by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal. The fort stands in the middle of Thar Desert.

Which of the following tourist places in Rajasthan is not a historical tourist place?

  1. Sajjangarh Fort

  2. Jantar Mantar

  3. Vijay Stambh

  4. Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds glory for immense number of tourist sites that attract people from all over the world. Among the given options Sajjangarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Vijay Stambh are the historical tourist places and on the other hand Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer is an example of natural tourist place as it was not constructed but occurred naturally.

Which of the following are considered are historical tourist places ____________.

  1. Kalibanga

  2. Pilibanga

  3. Gnaneshwar 

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds glory for immense number of tourist sites that attract people from all over the world. Among the given options Kalibanga, Pilibanga, Gnaneshwar are the tourist sites located in Rajasthan. These are the sites of Indus Valley Civilization that existed since ages.

Tourist places of Rajasthan are divided as ______________.

  1. Historical

  2. Geographical

  3. Religious

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan is a place which holds a glorious sites of tourism which includes geographical, historical and religious sites. It attracts people from all over the world. Geographical sites include Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer, Ranthambore national park etc. Historical sites are Vijay Stambh, Jaisalmer fort etc., Religious places of Rajasthan are Pushkar, Moinudhin Chisti Darga, Tripura Sundari temple etc.

Royal Rajasthan on wheels which provides transportation to important tourist places is a ________________.

  1. Bus service

  2. Train service

  3. Taxi service

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Royal Rajasthan on wheels which provides transportation to important tourist places is a train service. Tourists are taken to several important tourist, wildlife and heritage sites across Rajasthan. This train is run by Indian Railways. The luxury train was launched in January 2009.

Royal Rajasthan on wheels a train service which provides transportation to important tourist places do not pass through ____________.

  1. Ranthambore

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Delhi

  4. Mumbai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Royal Rajasthan on wheels which provides transportation to important tourist places is a train service. Tourists are taken to several important tourist, wildlife and heritage sites across Rajasthan. This train is run by Indian Railways. The luxury train was launched in January 2009. Among the given options it passes through Ranthambore, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. It does not pass through Mumbai.

Khwaja Moinuddhin Chisti Darga is located in which of the following places of Rajasthan?

  1. Udaipur

  2. Jaisalmer

  3. Ajmer

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moinuddin Chishti is an Islamic scholar and philosopher from south Asia. He introduced Chishti Order of Sufism in the Indian subcontinent. Moinuddin Chishti is located in Ajmer of Rajasthan. It is also known as known as Ajmer Sharif Dargah or Ajmer Sharif.

Which of the following step/s is/are taken for the development of tourism in Rajasthan?

  1. Hotel construction

  2. Guide taxi

  3. Paying guest policy

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is an agency of Government of Rajasthan set up in 1978 to develop tourism in the state. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation was given full status of industry in the year 1989. The Corporation organises package tours, fairs, festivals, entertainment, shopping, guide taxi, Paying guest policy, construction of hotels and transport services. In collaboration with Indian railways it runs the luxury tourist train Palace on wheels. RTDC has hotels/motels at all major tourist places in Rajasthan.

Delwada a Jain tourist attraction is located in ____________.

  1. Sirohi

  2. Bikaner

  3. Jodhpur

  4. Pali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dilwada Jain temples are the important religious tourist places of Rajasthan. These temples are located in Sirohi. These Jain temples were built by Vastapul Tejpal, a Jain laymen between the 11th and 13th centuries AD and are world-famous for their stunning use of marble. 

What of the following is situated in Bharatpur?

  1. Kawal wild life sanctuary

  2. Jim Corbbet wild life sanctuary

  3. Nagrajunsgar wild life sanctuary

  4. Ghana National bird sanctuary


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bird sanctuary of Bharatpur is also called as Keoladeo Ghana National Park. It is located in Indian state of Rajasthan and hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season. Over 230 species of birds are known to be resident of this sanctuary. It is one of the world heritage sites. 

Karnimata temple is located in _______________.

  1. Udaipur

  2. Jaisalmer

  3. Bikaner

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karnimata temple is one of the many religious attractions of Rajasthan. This temple is dedicated to Karni Mata at Deshnoke, 30 km from Bikaner, in Rajasthan. The temple is famous for the approximately 25,000 black rats that live there. These holy rats are called kabbas.

Which of the following is a Jain tourist place of Rajasthan ______________.

  1. Hrishabdev temple

  2. Ranakpur temple

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rishabdev temple is a Jain religious place and is situated in village Dhulev in Udaipur (Rajasthan) at a distance of sixty five kilometres from Udaipur.  The temple is dedicated to Lord Rishabh dev, the first Jain Tirthankara.

Ranakpur is a village located in the Pali district of Rajasthan in western India. This renowned Jain temple at Ranakpur is dedicated to Tirthankara Adinatha.

Tourism in India is a ______________.

  1. Primary sector

  2. Secondary sector

  3. Tertiary sector

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Process of assisting people through supply of goods is called service activity. This activity is included under service sector which is also called as tertiary sector. Tourism in India falls under tertiary sector. Other activities associated with this sector include retail and wholesale sales, transportation and distribution, entertainment movies, television, radio, music, theatre, etc.

Which of the following deity is worshipped in the famous temple of Pushkar?

  1. Lord Sarasvati

  2. Lord Durga

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Lord Vishnu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Temple of Pushkar is located near Puskar Lake in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The deity worshiped in this temple is Lord Brahma. The temple is mainly built of marble and stone stabs. 

NH-8 passes through middle of Rajasthan and connects _____________.

  1. Delhi-Kolkata

  2. Kolkata -Mumbai

  3. Delhi-Mumbai

  4. Kolkata-Pune


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Road ways are mostly developed in Rajasthan because roads are reachable in every part of the state like rural and tribal areas too. Longest highway of the state is NH-8 which connects Rajasthan to Delhi and Mumbai. It is also the busiest National Highway of Rajasthan and passes through middle of Rajasthan.

Blood veins of a region is ________________.

  1. Transportation

  2. Industry

  3. Agriculture

  4. Communication


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation is the movement of people, goods and animals from one place to another. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. Transportation helps in improving bonds between people and to know whereabouts of other places. For the socio economic development of any region and development of basic infrastructure transportation is important. Because of all the above reasons Transportation is called the blood veins of a region.

Which of the following is/are road safety measures that are to be followed?

  1. Follow traffic rules

  2. Use zebra crossing while crossing the road

  3. Do not drive after consuming liquor

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Road safety measures are the methods and measures used to prevent road users from being killed or seriously injured. Some of the road safety measures include: following traffic rules, using zebra crossing while crossing the road, avoiding driving after drinking, wearing helmet and seat belts, maintaining speed limit etc.

Most important and busiest national highway of Rajasthan is __________.

  1. NH-14

  2. NH-12

  3. NH-8

  4. NH-10


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Road ways are mostly developed in Rajasthan because roads are reachable in every part of the state like rural and tribal areas too. Longest highway of the state is NH-8 which connects Rajasthan to Delhi and Mumbai. It is also the busiest National Highway of Rajasthan.

Longest national highway of Rajasthan and the highway that connects Rajasthan to Kandla port is ____________.

  1. NH-8

  2. NH-14

  3. NH-12

  4. NH-15


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Road transportation is very well developed in Rajasthan. The longest national highway of Rajasthan that connects the state to the Kandla port of Gujarat is NH-15. Apart from NH-15, the other high way that connects Rajasthan state to the Kandla port of Gujarat is NH-14.

Which of the following policies of central government ensures that the villages are connected by roads?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Jandhan Yojana

  2. Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadhak Nirman Yojana

  3. MGNREGA

  4. Swach Bharath Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana is a nationwide plan which aims at connecting all the places by roads. This plan was introduced by Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the year 2000. It is the programme that helped Rajasthan road ways to develop at a faster rate.

Exchange of human, goods and thoughts from one place to another is called _________________.

  1. teleport

  2. transport

  3. telephone

  4. tourism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Transportation is the movement of people, goods and animals from one place to another. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. Transportation helps in improving bonds between people and to know whereabouts of other places. For the socio economic development of any region and development of basic infrastructure transportation is important.

For the socio economic development of any region and development of basic infrastructure which of the following factor is important?

  1. Tourism

  2. Raw material

  3. Transportation

  4. Industry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transportation is the movement of people, goods and animals from one place to another. Transport is important because it enables trade between people, which is essential for the development of civilizations. Transportation helps in improving bonds between people and to know whereabouts of other places. For the socio economic development of any region and development of basic infrastructure transportation is important.

Which of the following modes of transportation is most developed in Rajasthan?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Road ways are mostly developed in Rajasthan because roads are reachable in every part of the state like rural and tribal areas too. Longest highway of the state is NH-8 which connects Rajasthan to Delhi and Mumbai.

Liquid and gaseous things in Rajasthan are transported by _____________.

  1. roadways

  2. railways

  3. pipelines

  4. airways


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transportation is the movement of people, goods and animals from one place to another. Transportation is called the blood veins of a region. Like many other places liquid and gaseous things in Rajasthan are transported by underground pipelines to avoid accidents.

Maharana Pratap airport is in ___________.

  1. Bikaner

  2. Udaipur

  3. Jaipur

  4. Jaisalmer


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maharana pratap airport is located in Udaipur. The airport is named after Maharana Pratap who was a Maharana of the state of Mewar in Rajasthan. It is situated 22 km east of Udaipur.

Headquarter of Rajasthan railways is at ____________.

  1. Jaipur

  2. Udaipur

  3. Bikaner

  4. Jaisalmer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is included under North-western Railway zone which is one among the 17 railway zones of India. Its headquarter is at Jaipur. It comprises of four divisions:  Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur and Ajmer divisions. This zone came into existence on 1 October 2002.

Bharatmala Pariyojana, a new project has been introduced by government for the development of _____________.

  1. roadways

  2. railways

  3. waterways

  4. airways


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bharatmala pariyojana is a project introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways. It has taken up detailed review of National Highways (NHs) network with a view to improve road connectivity to all possible places.

Which of the following states do not benefit from the project Bharatmala Pariyojana _______________.

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: D

Rajasthan's first train ran in the year ___________.

  1. 1857

  2. 1854

  3. 1853

  4. 1874


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The first train in Rajasthan ran in the year 1874. It travelled from Bandikui to Agra Fort. From then onwards there was continuous development in Railways. Total length of railways in the state of Rajasthan is about 6000 Kms.

About how many kilometres of road passes through Rajasthan from the project Bharatmala Pariyojana _______________.

  1. 1000

  2. 1500

  3. 800

  4. 500


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

For the development of roads, Indian government has announced Bharatmala Pariyojana. In this programme thousands of kilometers of roads have been proposed in Rajasthan. Due to strategic importance about 1500 kilometers of road passes through Rajasthan.

Railway transportation in Rajasthan is included in which of the following zone?

  1. North central

  2. North western

  3. North eastern

  4. Northern


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajasthan is included under North-western Railway zone which is one among the 17 railway zones of India. Its headquarter is at Jaipur. It comprises of four divisions:  Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur and Ajmer divisions. This zone came into existence on 1 October 2002.

India's first train ran in the year _________.

  1. 1857

  2. 1854

  3. 1853

  4. 1860


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

First train in India ran in the year 1853 on April 16. This train ran from Mumbai to Thane. It contained 14 carriages drawn by 3 locomotives named Sultan, Sindh and Sahib. Distance travelled was around 21 miles in length and took approximately 45 minutes.

In Rajasthan first train travel between ______________.

  1. Bandikui and Agra fort

  2. Jaisalmer and Udaipur

  3. Bandikui and Mumbai

  4. Jaisalmer and Agra fort


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

First train in Rajasthan ran in the year 1874. It travelled from Bandikui (Dausa) to Agra Fort (Uttar Pradesh). From then onwards there was continuous development in Railways. Total length of railways in the state of Rajasthan is about 6000 Kms.

First and busiest international airport of Rajasthan is ________________.

  1. Jaipur international airport

  2. Maharana Pratap airport

  3. Military and civil importance airport

  4. All of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

First and busiest international airport of Rajasthan is Jaipur international airport which is the capital city of Rajasthan. The airport was granted the status of international airport on 29 December 2005.

Circumambulation of which of the places in Gujarat is of great importance?

  1. Dakor, Ambaji, Sapatara

  2. Tapi, Chotila, Dwarka

  3. Narmada, Shatrunjaya, Girnar

  4. Paragadh, Palitana, Mahinagar


Correct Option: C

In Rajasthan, military and civil importance airport is located in _______.

  1. Bikaner

  2. Jaipur

  3. Udaipur

  4. Jodhpur


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Military and civil importance airport of Rajasthan is located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan. This airport provides its services for both military as well as civil purposes.

Which is the fastest and costliest mode of transportation?

  1. Roadways

  2. Railways

  3. Waterways

  4. Airways


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fastest and costliest mode of transportation is airways. It is very suitable for transport of valuable and precious goods and is a great time saver. This mode of transport is not very well developed in Rajasthan. Jaipur international airport, Maha Rana Pratap Airport, Airport Of Military and Civil Importance are the different airports of Rajasthan.

When was the first Industrial Policy introduced?

  1. 1948

  2. 1954

  3. 1855

  4. 1878


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
6th April, 1948
Industrial Policy – 1948. After having attained independence, the Government of India declared its first Industrial Policy on 6th April, 1948. The Industrial Policy 1948 was presented in the parliament by then Industry Minister Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

The first Indian Paper Mill was established in ________.

  1. 1879

  2. 1909

  3. 1881

  4. 1867


Correct Option: A

Rajasthan ranks ____ in marble industry of India.

  1. first

  2. second

  3. third

  4. fourth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan ranks First in marble industry of India.
Rajasthan is the largest producer and resource holder of marble in India (marmaros in Greek means shining stone). The state accounts for ~90% of India's marble production.

When was Steel Authority of India established?

  1. 1909

  2. 1937

  3. 1953

  4. 1973


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) established on January 24, 1973, with an authorized capital of Rs. 2000 crore, was made responsible for managing five integrated steel plants at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela and Burnpur, the Alloy Steel Plant and the Salem Steel Plant. In 1978 SAIL was restructured as an operating company.

 Which is the largest cement producing state in India?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gujarat

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of cement, with productions of 37.52 million tons in 2008-09 which is 17.12%. of all india productions. Following are Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Kerala. Andhra pradesh is the largest cement producing state in India.

Asia's largest iron and steel industry is established in _________________.

  1. Nepanagar (Madhya Pradesh)

  2. Bokaro (Jharkhand)

  3. Durgapur (West Bengal)

  4. Raurkela (Orissa)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Asia's largest iron and steel industry is established in Bokaro (Jharkhand).
This is the oldest iron and steel centre of India. It is a private sector enterprise. It was established in 1907 by Jamshedji Tata at Sakchi in Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

Which of the following is associated with the recent discovery of tungsten by the Geological Survey of India?

  1. Agucha in Rajasthan

  2. Thar Desert in Rajasthan

  3. Tuensang in Nagaland

  4. Sirohi in Rajasthan


Correct Option: D

Gujarat ranks ______ in oilseed production in India.

  1. first

  2. second

  3. third

  4. fourth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat ranks First in oilseed production in India.
Currently, oil seeds share 14% of the area under major crops. At present, India's largest oilseed producing state is Gujarat, thanks to its position as top groundnut producing state of India. Rajasthan is India's top Rapeseed & Mustard producing state, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.

India ranks _______ in cotton fabrics production in the world.

  1. first

  2. second

  3. third

  4. fourth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India ranks second in the world in respect of cotton fabrics production, next to China. Also, India is the second largest exporter of cotton textiles.

Khetri project in Rajasthan has been set up for producing _________.

  1. Zinc

  2. Manganese

  3. Copper

  4. Salt


Correct Option: C

High capital, high level of technology and large number of labourers is the characteristic of which kind of industry?

  1. Small scale industry

  2. Large scale industry

  3. Cottage industry

  4. All of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Small scale industries and cottage industries are local industries with a very low level of capital and due to that they can't afford high level of technology or high number of skilled labourers. Basically these industries are designed for small profits and have not got any long future goals. On the other hand large scale industries requires high capital, high level of technology and large number of labourers for better profits and long term goals.

Cotton clothes of Jari work of impressive quality are found in _______.

  1. Surat

  2. Vadodara

  3. Burhanpur

  4. Hisar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A. Surat

Jari is an even thread traditionally made of fine gold or silver used in traditional Bengali, Indian, and Pakistani garments, especially as brocade in saris etc. This thread is woven into fabrics, primarily made of silk to create intricate patterns. It is believed this tradition started during the Mughal era and the Surat pot being linked to the Haj pilgrims and Indians was a major factor for introducing this craft in India. Surat is one of the biggest and most significant Zari manufacturing centres in India.

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