Which one of the following is not a cause of desertification in Rajasthan?
(A) Urbanization
(B) Improper soil and water management
(C) Solar energy production
(D) Deforestation
What is the number of canals involved in the Indira Gandhi Canal Project?
(A) 5
(B) 6
(C) 7
(D) 8
National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on which of the following days?
(A) 10 January
(B) 25 April
(C) 24 April
(D) 26 April
1. The provisions related to Panchayati Raj have been discussed in the original Constitution under Part 9 by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (Article 243). Part 9, under the heading ‘Panchayats’, contains provisions related to Panchayati Raj up to Articles 243-243O (243-243O).
2. Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year on 24 April in India as the foundation of democracy.
3. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India.
4. Panchayati Raj system was introduced in Rajasthan by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
5. The Panchayati Raj system was implemented in Bagdhari village of Nagaur district on 2 October 1959.
7. Local government form was first adopted in the states of Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh.
8. The concept of Panchayati Raj in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy.
9. The tenure of Panchayats is fixed for five years but it can be dissolved even before the tenure.
10. All types of major committees related to Panchayati Raj are as follows
- Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957)
- Ashok Mehta Committee (1977)
- Yes. V.K Rao Committee (1985)
- L.M. Singhvi Committee (1986)
When was the Rajasthan State Sports Council formed for the development of sports in Rajasthan and to provide proper opportunities and encouragement to the players?
(A) 1947
(B) 1957
(C) 1967
(D) 1977
Which archer from Rajasthan has received the Arjuna Award?
(A) Shyam Lal Meena
(B) Limba Ram
(C) both of them
(D) none of these
Who is the immortal martyr woman of Rajasthan for the protection of forests?
(A) Kali Bai
(B) Janaki Devi
(C) Sita Ram
(D) Amrita Devi
In 1731 Amrita devi Bishnoi sacrifised her life along with 363 others for the protection of khejri trees.
Which animals cause maximum damage to vegetation in western Rajasthan?
(A) Sheep
(B) Bull
(C) Cow
(D) Camel
Loss of soil cover mainly due to rain or wind and surface runoff is the biggest cause of desertification. Climate change' and' human activities can be considered as the two main causes of desertification. Removal of natural vegetation cover – agricultural activities in vulnerable ecosystems of arid and semi-arid regions, by taking too much fuel wood, which are thus strained beyond their carrying capacity. The following factors cause desertification: Climate change – particularly long dry periods, leading to drought. Too many animals within the area – leading to overgrowth. Population growth – decline in traditional, less intensive, farming methods. Rajasthan is the state with the highest area of desertification in terms of total geographical area. The state has 62.90% of the total geographical area under desertification and land degradation for the period 2011–13. The UNCCD defines desertification as 'land degradation in dry, semi-arid and sub-humid areas, resulting in
In which district are teak trees concentrated?
(A) Sirohi
(B) Baran
(C) Banswara
(D) Udaipur
Where is the Desert Afforestation Research Center located?
(A) Jaisalmer
(B) Alwar
(C) Jodhpur
(D) Jaipur
To arrest this degradation process and for scientific and sustainable management of the resources, Desert Afforestation Station was established in 1952 at Jodhpur.
Under which tree is the place of the folk deity Gogaji generally planted?
(A) Acacia
(B) Banyan
(C) Khejri
(D) Peepal
The 'than' of Gogaji is under the Khejri tree, where the idol is a snake carved on a stone.
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