Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Afforestation.

• Afforestation is not a cause of soil erosion.

Key Points

• Afforestation is planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
• Removal of the top layer of soil when it is exposed to wind and rain is easily blown or washed away. This condition is known as soil erosion.
  • Basically, the soil cover is removed by two powerful agents– (i) Running water, (ii) Wind.
• Deforestation, overgrazing, floods, Landslides and heavy rainfall have led to soil erosion.

The correct answer is Karauli.

• The princely state of Karauli was founded by the Yaduvanshi ruler Arjun Singh under the name Kalyanpuri in Vikram Samvat 1405 (1348 AD), which later became Karauli in the period.

Key Points

• The ruler of Karauli, Harvakshpal Singh, made a treaty with the British.
• Karauli was the first princely state of Rajasthan, which made the first treaty with the British.
• Anjani Mata is the local deity of the princely state of Karauli.

Additional Information

• Karauli State was a princely state in India.
  • It existed from 1348 to 1949.
  • It is located in the Braj region.
  • Its capital was Karauli city.
• The important towns associated were Mandrayal or Mandrail.
• The 32nd district of Karauli Rajasthan was created on 19 July 1997, separated from Sawai Madhopur.
• Ramgopal Vijayvargiya was a well-known painter from Karauli, who started the solo painting exhibition tradition.

Important Points

• Lootmar Holi / Lathmar Holi of Mahavir Ji (Karauli) is very famous.
• Shivaratri Cattle Fair - This fair starts on Phalgun Krishna Trayodashi.
  • This fair is famous for the purchase and sale of cows of the Haryanvi breed.

The correct answer is the Insert Tab.

Key Points

• Cover Button can be used to insert a pre-formatted cover page for a document.
• The information that is to appear on the page is filled in after the page is created.
• It is used to fill in the title, author, date, and other information.
• It is present in the Insert tab of MS word.

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Important Points

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The correct answer is 14 years.

• Under Section-3 of the "Children and Adolescent Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Act", it a cognizable offence for a child of 14 years to work in any type of hazardous area or non-risk area.

Key Points

• Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
  • As per the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, a "Child" is defined as any person below the age of 14, and the CLPR Act prohibits employment of a Child in any employment including as domestic help.
  • The act was amended in 2016 ("CLPR Act").

​Additional Information

• Importance of the act
  • In 2011, the national census of India found the total number of child labourers, aged [5–14], to be at 10.1 million, out of the total of 259.64 million children in that age group.
  • The child labour problem is not unique to India; worldwide, about 217 million children work, many full-time.

The correct answer is Rav Ganga.

Key Points

• Rav Ganga-
  • He was the grandson of  Rav Suja.
  • His father's name was Rav Bagha.
  • He gave his support to Rana Sanga in the Khanwa battle.
  • He fought Sevaki battle with Nagore's Daulat Khan.
  • He built Ganglav pond and Ganga's Bawri in Jodhpur.
  • He was killed by his son Rav Maldev.

Additional Information

• Rav Sataldev-
  • He was the son of Rav Jodha.
  • He established Satalmer town in Jaisalmer.
  • He fought a battle with Hakim Mallu Khan.
  • He killed Hakim Mallu Khan's commander Ghudle Khan and freed many girls from him.
  • Ghudla dance was performed in his reign.
• Rav Suja-
  • He was the son of Rav Jodha.
  • He was the younger brother of Rav Sataldev.
  • His son Rav Bagha was killed when fighting in Sojat.
  • He fought a battle with Rav Beeka for the State emblem.
• Rav Jodha-
  • He was the son of Rav Ranmal.
  • He did the Awal-Bawal treaty with Rana Kumbha.
  • He defeated Akka Sisodiya and Ahara Hingola in 1453 AD and captured Mandore.
  • He established Jodhpur city in 1459 AD.
  • He built the Mehrangarh fort on Chiriyatook hills.