Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Kota.

• Kota district of Rajasthan has been ranked first in the Rajasthan SDG Index 2.0.

Key Points

• SDG Rajasthan Index 2.0:
  • The SDG Index has been developed using 55 indicators across 13 goals.
  • The data is retrieved from publicly available sources for these identified indicators.
  • The SDG score ranges between 0 and 100, where 0 is the worst among the group and 100 signifying that all the targets for that goal/all goals have been achieved.
  • Kota topped the tally with a score of 59.30.
  • It was followed by Churu and Jhunjhunu with a score of 58.60 and 58.34 respectively.

Additional Information

• Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a universal agenda for all countries.
  • Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals which were developed after intensive public consultation and engagement with the national government, civil societies and stakeholders around the world.
  • These 17 Goals include areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities.
  • The 17 SDGs comprise 169 associated targets, which are interconnected in nature.

The correct answer is Mumbai.

• The central office was initially established in Calcutta but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.

Key Points

• About RBI: (as of June 2021) 
  • The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1st April 1935.
    • Was established on the recommendation of the Hilton Young Commission.
    • The RBI was nationalized with effect from 1st January 1949.
    • Four local boards of RBI are located in four regions of the country Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata.
    • RBI is headed by the Governor, current Governor of RBI is Shri Shaktikanta Das (25th Governor)
    • The first Indian Governor of RBI was CD Deshmukh.
    • Functions of RBI:
    1. ​Issue currency,
    2. Control credit,
    3. Acts as National Clearinghouse.
    • Also known as Banker's bank, Banker to the government.
• Raghuram Rajan (23rd) and Urjit Patel (24th) former Governors of RBI.

The correct answer is Jaisalmer, Sirohi, Jalore, Barmer.

Key Points

• The literacy rate in these districts (Literacy rate in 1%)

Important Points

• The rural literacy rate of Rajasthan as per census 2011 was 61.44%
• The total number of literature in the rural area was 26,471,786 out of which the females were 9,567,197 and males were 16,904,589.
• The literacy rate of rural males was 76.16% and that of rural females was 45.8%. 

Additional Information

• Census
  • ​In 1872, the first census was done in India in the time of Lord Mayo.
  • The first synchronised census in India took place in 1881 in the time of Lord Rippon.
  • Since 1901, it has been taking place every decade.
  • Census 2011 is the 15th census and 7th after Independence.
  • India was the first country to adopt family planning in the world.

The correct answer is Alwar.

Key Points

• The Matsya Festival is a colourful, multi-day fiesta celebrated in Alwar, Rajasthan and is one of the most prominent festivals of the state.
• Alwar is one of the oldest cities in Rajasthan and its prehistoric and historical sites are an archaeologist's delight.
• The Matsya festival is believed as a festival to show respect to the forefathers and their culture.
• It is held every year in the month of November.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Dholpur.

• Dholpur was the only princely state of Rajasthan on which both the rebels and suppressors were from outside during the 1857 revolt.

Key Points  

• Revolt in Dholpur-
  • Maharaja Bhagwant Singh of Dholpur was loyal to the British.
  • In October 1857 AD, 5000 soldiers entered Dholpur from Indore and Gwalior.
  • In the leadership of Gurjar Deva rebels captured the state and caged Bhagwant Singh.
  • After 2 months, Patiyala's king army reached Dholpur and suppressed the rebellion.

Additional Information

• Revolt in Ajmer:
  • The revolt of Ajmer was started on 09 August 1857 by the prisoners of the Central Jail.
• Revolt in Tonk:
  • The Raja of Tonk was Wazir-ud-daula Khan during the revolt of 1857.
  • He supported the British in the revolt of 1857.
  • The major part of his army was with the rebels under the leadership of Mir Alam Khan.
  • Samant Nasir Muhammad Khan of Tonk extended his support to Tatya Tope during the rebellion and annexed the Tonk kingdom.
  • Later, Eden, the political agent of Jaipur, freed the Tonk state from the rebellions.
• Revolt in Bharatpur:
  • Maharaja Jaswant Singh was a minor during the revolution of 1857, so Bharatpur was ruled by British political agent Morrison.
  • Morrison sent Bharatpur's army to Dausa to fight Tatya Tope, so Gurjar and Mev rebels marched on 31 May 1857 AD.