Question Discussion & Solution

The study of individual organisms and their interaction with the environment is known as autecology.

Key Points 

• Ecology is the study of the interaction of organisms with their environment.
• Synecology and autecology is the branch of ecology.
• Synecology is the study of a group of organisms and their relation to the environment.
• Community ecology or synecology is the study of the interactions between species in communities on many spatial and temporal scales, including the distribution, structure, abundance, demography, and interactions between coexisting populations.
• For example, the study of the entire grassland ecosystem. 

The correct answer is In 2008.

• In 2008 Pratapgarh was declared the 33rd district of Rajasthan.

Key Points

• Pratapgarh district  
  • Pratapgarh district is the 33rd district of Rajasthan, created on 26 January 2008.
  • It is a part of the Udaipur Division.
  • It has been carved out from the erstwhile tehsils of Chittorgarh, Udaipur, and Banswara districts.

​Additional Information

• Geography of Pratapgarh district
  • ​It is situated at the junction of the Aravali mountain ranges and the Malwa Plateau.
  • The soil is mainly highly fertile Black Cotton Soil made of magma of volcanos.
  • The major rivers of the district are Jakham, Mahi, and Siwana or shiv.
  • Other seasonal rivers are Som, Era, and Karmoi. 

The correct answer is Rani Kanakwati.

• Jagat Shiromani Temple:
  • It was constructed by Rani Kanakwati.
  • It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Meera bai.
  • It is also known as Meera bai temple as Meera bai was a devotee of Lord Krishna and considered him as her husband.
  • It is situated near the Amer palace.
  • It was built in the memory of queen Kanakwati's son, Jagat Singh.

Additional Information

• Man Singh I:
  • He was the Kachwaha Rajput Raja of Amer.
  • He was the trusted general of the Mughal empire and also one among the Navratanas of Akbar's court.
  • Queen Kanakwati was the wife of Man Singh I.
• Jagat Singh:
  • He was the son of Man Singh I and queen Kanakwati.
  • Jagat Shiromani Temple was built in his memory.
• Jai Singh I:
  • He was the ruler of the kingdom of Amer from 1611 to 1667.
  • He was also the senior general of the Mughal empire. 

The correct answer is Hexadecimal.

Key Points

• The hexadecimal Number system Contains 16 digits.
• The base of this number system is 16.
• It comprises 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,A,B,C,D,E,F.

Additional Information

• About Binary number system:
  • There are only 2 digits in the Binary system, which are 0 and 1.
  • The base of this number system is 2.
  • This number system is used by all digital computers to convert the data input from decimal to its binary equivalent.
• About Decimal number system:
  • It contains 10 digits.
  • It comprises 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.
  • The base of this number is 10.
• About Octal number system:
  • It contains 8 digits.
  • The base of this number is 8.

The correct answer is Sirohi.

Key Points

• In Battle of Kayadara 1178, fought between Muhammad of Ghori and Bhimdev II the battle took place at Kayadra near Mount Abu (Sirohi District).

Important Points

• The battle of Kayadara (1178):
  • Gujarat was ruled by Mularaja II (1175-78: Chalukyan Dynasty) he was young at the time of Coronation.
  • In 1178, Mohd. Ghori crossed the desert and marched towards Gujarat.
  • Naikidevi (Mother of Mularaja) met forces of Ghori at Kayadara (near Mount Abu).
  • Naikidevi inflicted a major defeat to Muhammad Ghori and he was forced to retreat.
  • In 1178 itself, Bhima II, brother of Mularaja II succeeded Mularaja II.
  • As both the brothers occupied the throne during 1178, hence some historians also credit Bhima II with defeating Mohd. Ghori.