Rajasthan Economy GK Questions and Answers

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Rajasthan Economy GK Questions and Answers
Q :  

Which is the biggest Thermal Power Station of Rajasthan? 

(A) Suratgarh Thermal

(B) Kota Thermal

(C) Giral Thermal

(D) Barsingsar Thermal


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Suratgarh Thermal Power Plant is the first and largest thermal power plant in Rajasthan.

2. It is situated in Sriganganagar district.

3. It has an installed capacity of 1500 MW, which is the highest in the state.

4. The climate here is extremely hot and cold and the temperature ranges between -1 to 50 degrees Celsius.


Q :  

According to census 2011, which district had the lowest sex ratio in the age group of 0 to 6 in Rajasthan?

(A) Jhunjhunu

(B) Dholpur

(C) Ganganagar

(D) Dausa


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

According to the 2011 census, Jhunjhunu district had the lowest sex ratio in the age group of 0 to 6 years in Rajasthan.


Q :  

 As per livestock census - 2019, the total population of livestock in Rajasthan was-

(A) 57.7 million

(B) 56.8 million

(C) 68.8 million

(D) 67.8 million


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

According to Animal Census-2019, the total population of animals in Rajasthan was 56.8 million.


Q :  

Which system is currently being adopted in the field of Economic Planning in Rajasthan?

(A) Federal Economic System

(B) Centralized Economic System

(C) Public Economic System

(D) District Level Economic System


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

At present, district level economic system is being adopted in the field of economic planning in Rajasthan. All districts are being targeted for reform to achieve overall development of the state.


Q :  

Which scheme has been implemented on the lines of MGNREGA to provide financial support to the families residing in the limits of urban bodies of Rajasthan?

(A) Rajeev Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme

(B) Deen Dayal Upadhyay Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme

(C) Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme

(D) Mukhyamantri Shahari Rojgar Yojana


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

On the lines of MNREGA, the state government will spend Rs 800 crore to provide 100 days of employment every year to families living in urban areas under the Indira Gandhi Urban Guarantee Employment Guarantee Scheme.


Q :  

What was the theme of the 12th Five Year Plan?

(A) poverty alleviation through rapid growth rate of agriculture and industries

(B) Sustainable and more inclusive growth

(C) To develop agriculture and basic industries

(D) Economic development with stability and attainment of self-reliance Economic development with stability and attainment of self-reliance


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. The theme of this plan was “Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth”.

2. The objective of the scheme was to strengthen infrastructure projects and provide electricity supply to all villages.

3. It aims to eliminate gender and social gaps in school admissions and improve access to higher education.


Q :  

In the context of Rajasthan "Plug and Play facility" refers -

(A) to spread education among the children of disadvantaged community

(B) to setting up of manufacturing industrial units

(C) to protect the girl child below the age of eighteen years

(D) to promote cooperative societies


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

In the context of Rajasthan, “Plug and Play Facility” means establishment of manufacturing industrial units.


Q :  

Where has the Japanese Zone been developed for industrial development in Rajasthan?

(A) Jaipur

(B) Kota

(C) Alwar

(D) Ajmer


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

1. Rajasthan is one of the only states in the country to have a special Japanese investment zone at Neemrana in Alwar district, 130 kilometers from Jaipur.

2. About 545 acres of industrial land is reserved in Majarkath-Neemrana for Japanese investment.

3. Most of the investments are in the auto sector. The total investment of 27 companies is Rs 2539.60 crore.


Q :  

Where was the Asia's largest cement factory established in the year 1953?

(A) Jaipur

(B) Sawai Madhopur

(C) Jodhpur

(D) Bikaner


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

In the year 1953, Asia's largest cement factory was established in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. Its name is "Jaipur Udyog Limited". This factory started in 1959 and remained operational till 1986. The factory employed 2,500 workers and produced 1.2 million tonnes of cement per year.


Q :  

Rajasthan Financial Corporation was set up in the year ................... by the Government of Rajasthan.

(A) 1952

(B) 1955

(C) 1965

(D) 1972


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1. Rajasthan Financial Corporation (RFC) was formed on 17 January 1955 under the SFCs Act, 1951.

2. The headquarters of RFC is located in Jaipur.

3. RFC provides long term financial assistance to small, scale and medium industries in the state of Rajasthan.

4. Rajasthan Financial Corporation has 37 branches and 5 sub-offices in 33 districts of the state.


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