Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Tonk.

• Tonk state in Rajasthan had a Nawab.
  • Nawab Muhammad Ismail Ali Khan was the ruler of Tonk state.
  • Tonk was also the capital of the princely state of British India.

Key Points

• All of the states had Hindu Rajput rulers, except Tonk, which had a Muslim ruler, and Bharatpur State and Dholpur State, which had Jat rulers.
• Nawab Muhammad Amir Khan (1769–1834) was a military general in the service of Yashwantrao Holkar of the Maratha Empire and later became the first ruler of the princely state of Tonk (in the present-day Rajasthan state of India).​

Additional Information

• Tonk is situated on the right of the Banas river.
  • It is referred to as Rajasthan ka Lucknow.

The correct answer is Mirabai Chanu.

Key Points

• Mirabai Chanu became the face of Adidas' 'Stay in Play' campaign.
• She clinched the silver medal for weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
• She will represent the brand's techfit period-proof tights designed for menstruating women in sports.
• Adidas found teenage girls dropping out of sport at an alarming rate, with one of the key reasons being fear of period leakage.
• She has already been associated with the brand for the last two years.

The correct answer is 102.

• Rajasthan budget 2021 for cowshed and animal husbandry:
  • 102-Mobile Veterinary Service' on the lines of 108 Ambulance to provide emergency veterinary care to the Gaushalas and cattle ranchers at their doorsteps.
  • 48 crore will be spent on this in the coming year.

Additional Information

• Some of the important announcements in Rajasthan Budget 2021:
  • Mini food parks will be set up in 9 districts of Pali, Nagaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bikaner, Dausa at a cost of Rs. 200 crore.
  • Mega Food Park will be set up at Mathania (Jodhpur) at a cost of about 100 crores.
  • New agricultural colleges will be opened in Dungarpur, Hanumangarh and Bundi.
  • Announcement of 102 mobile services on the lines of 108 ambulances for the emergency facility to the cattle owners at their homes. 

The correct answer is Jaisalmer.

• Dhola Maru tourist complex to be built in Jaisalmer.

Key Points

• Dhola Maru Tourist Complex will be built on 3500 bigha land on Sama Road, Jaisalmer.
  • Resorts, motels, farmhouses, etc. will be built here for attractions and entertainment.
  • Initially, 10 million will be spent on DPR.  
  • The Rajasthan Folk Art Training Institute will also be established in this complex.

Additional Information

• Other highlights of Budget related to Jaislamer
  • After tourism, Jaisalmer has gained a lot in the agricultural sector.
  • Mini Foot Park will be built in the next three years. The park will likely be built-in Chandan.
  • Transport Office to be built at Pokaran.
  • College in Fatehgarh
  • Handball Academy at District Headquarters.
  • Agricultural produce market in Fatehgarh and Sutharmandi.
  • Establishment of the industrial area in Pokaran subdivision.
  • Government Residential School at Bhaniyana.
  • Construction of two sub-health center buildings in Jaisalmer.

The correct answer is Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Key Points

• Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Sikkim.
  • The Maenam wildlife sanctuary in Sikkim would be home to the first of its kind wildlife skywalk of India soon.
  • It was established in 1987.
• Van Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Dholpur district of Rajasthan.
• Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India.
  • The park is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan, which is about 130 km from Jaipur.
• Keoladeo National Park, popularly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
• Important Points
• In 1972, a comprehensive Wildlife Act was enacted, which provides the main legal framework for the conservation and protection of wildlife in India.
• The two main objectives of the Act are
  • To provide protection to the endangered species listed in the schedule of the Act.
  • To provide legal support to the conservation areas of the country classified as National parks, sanctuaries, and closed areas.
• This Act has been comprehensively amended in 1991, making punishments more stringent, and has also made provisions for the protection of specified plant species and conservation of endangered species of wild animals. 
• There are 103 National parks and 535 wildlife sanctuaries in the country.