78 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), College Lecturer, CET (Senior Secondary), Lecturer (Technical Education), RAS Prelims, Senior Teacher (Secondary Education), VDO), 79 times in all. The wording is exactly as printed in the English part of each paper, and the answers are from the Commission's final answer key. 39 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. हिंदी में पढ़ें
| Group | Facts | Remember it for |
|---|---|---|
| Metallic minerals | Lead-zinc: Zawar (Udaipur), Rampura-Agucha (Bhilwara, largest), Sindesar Khurd (Rajsamand), Kayad (Ajmer); copper: Khetri-Singhana (Jhunjhunu); tungsten: Degana (Rewat hill); manganese: Kalakhunta, Leelwani, Nardiya, Timmamori (Banswara); iron: Morija-Banol, Dabla-Singhana, Neemla-Raisela, Nathra-ki-Pal; gold: Jagpura-Bhukia (Banswara) | Talwada is not an iron area (key) |
| Non-metallic minerals | Rock phosphate: Jhamar Kotra (Udaipur), Birmania (Jaisalmer); gypsum: Goth-Manglod (Nagaur), Bikaner; pyrite: Saladipura (Sikar, only district); feldspar: Ajmer leads; fluorite: Mando-ki-Pal (Dungarpur); asbestos: Arjunpura, Piparda (key) | Near-monopoly: lead-zinc, wollastonite, selenite |
| Gems and stones | Emerald: Kalaguman (Rajsamand), Tikhi (Udaipur); garnet: Rajmahal, Janakpura, Kushalpura (Tonk), Sarwar (Ajmer); white marble: Makrana; green marble: Rishabhdeo-Kesariyaji; pink marble: Babarmal; marble dumping yard: Kishangarh | Kalaguman = emerald, not garnet |
| Fuels | Lignite: Palana, Kesardesar (Bikaner); Giral, Kapurdi, Jalipa (Barmer); Matasukh, Kasnau, Merta (Nagaur). Gas: Tanot, Ramgarh (Jaisalmer). Crude oil: Barmer-Sanchore basin – Mangla (2004), Aishwariya, Bhagyam, Saraswati, Rajeshwari | Palana = lignite, not gypsum; no 'Ganga' oil field |
| Thermal power | Kota (first major coal plant, 1983); Suratgarh (first super thermal, highest capacity); Chhabra (Baran); Kalisindh (Jhalawar); Kawai (Adani, Baran); Giral (Thumbli, Barmer); Jalipa-Kapurdi (lignite, private); Dholpur gas plant (RVUNL); Ramgarh gas plant (Jaisalmer) | Kalisindh = Jhalawar; Chhabra = Baran |
| Atomic and hydro | Rawatbhata atomic power station (Chittorgarh) – first unit 1973 with Canada, Chambal water; hydro: Jawahar Sagar (Chambal), Mahi Bajaj Sagar (Banswara) | Commissioned 1973, not 1963 |
| Renewables | Solar potential 142 GW (MNRE); Bhadla solar park (now Phalodi) ~2245 MW; Dhirubhai Ambani solar park, Dhursar; first PM-KUSUM farm plant Bhaloji (2021); wind: Amarsagar first, Devgarh (Pratapgarh) second; Bithadi wind (Jodhpur, key); jatropha bio-diesel pilot: Jhamarkotra (key) | REDA 1985 → RRECL 2002 (nodal agency); solar policy 2019 |
| Firsts in industry | First cement factory Lakheri (Bundi, 1915); first cotton mill Krishna Mills, Beawar (1889); beet-root sugar Sri Ganganagar (1968); first private sugar mill Bhopalsagar (1932); first olive refinery Lunkaransar; first mega food park Roopangarh, Ajmer (Greentech, 2018) | Oldest PSU: Ganganagar Sugar Mills (key) |
| Places and units | State Woollen Mill Bikaner; Chambal Fertilizers Gadepan (Kota); Capstan Meters Jaipur; State Chemical Works Didwana; Hitech Glass Dholpur; Mewar Sugar Bhupalsagar; J.K. Cement Nimbahera; white cement Gotan; Saint-Gobain (French) Bhiwadi; Next Gen Textile Park Pali (key); Bhilwara = City of Garments | Mahindra World City = Jaipur SEZ |
| Bodies and schemes | RIICO 1969 (industrial areas; Japanese zones Neemrana, Ghiloth; agro food parks Jodhpur, Kota, Alwar, Sri Ganganagar); RAJSICO 1961 (Rajasthali); RIPS 2014 (new, expansion, sick units); UDAY 2015 (DISCOM finances); HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, Pachpadra (74 : 26); Mission Niryatak Bano (Industries Dept + RIICO) | Cement's main hurdle: lack of coal |
The only district having Pyrite deposits in Rajasthan is :
Answer: (D) Sikar
The pyrite deposit of Rajasthan is at Saladipura (Sikar). Pyrite is mined in the Khetri-Saladipura area to make sulphuric acid.
Jatropha based bio-diesel pilot plant in Rajasthan is located at —
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Which one of the following is not correctly matched ? (Industry — Location)
Answer: (A) State Woollen Mill — Churu
The State Woollen Mill is at Bikaner, not Churu. The water meter factory is at Jaipur, cement at Modak (Kota) and cotton textile mills at Beawar.
At which place, RIICO has not set up Japanese Zone in Alwar district ?
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India's first olive refinery, was set up in Rajasthan at -
Answer: (B) Lunkaransar
India's first olive refinery was set up at Lunkaransar in Bikaner district. Olive farming in Rajasthan began with help from Israel.
Which (Mineral — Mining Area) is not a correct match?
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'Bithadi Wind Energy Project' is established in which district of Rajasthan?
Answer: (D) Jodhpur
As per the Commission's answer key, the Bithadi wind energy project is in Jodhpur district. Most wind projects of the state are in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Barmer and Chittorgarh.
Where was the first cement factory established in Rajasthan?
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The Kalaguman and Tikhi area is known for the production of -
Answer: (B) Emerald
Kalaguman (Rajsamand) and Tikhi (Udaipur) are known for emerald. The main garnet areas are Rajmahal (Tonk) and Sarwar (Ajmer).
Which one of the following districts, is the largest producer of feldspar in Rajasthan?
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Match the following and select the correct answer from the code given below —
Industry: 1. Rajasthan State Chemical Works 2. Hitech Glass Factory 3. Mewar Sugar Mill 4. J.K. Cement Works
Place: (i) Didwana (ii) Dholpur (iii) Bhupalsagar (iv) Nimbahera
Answer: (C) 1 - (i), 2 - (ii), 3 - (iii), 4 - (iv)
Rajasthan State Chemical Works is at Didwana, the Hitech Glass Factory at Dholpur, Mewar Sugar Mill at Bhupalsagar (Chittorgarh) and J.K. Cement Works at Nimbahera.
RIICO has developed four Agro Food Parks at-
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Which (Mineral — Mining Area) is not correctly matched?
Answer: (D) Rock phosphate - Barodia
As per the Commission's answer key, Rock phosphate — Barodia is the wrong pair. The main rock phosphate area is Jhamar Kotra (Udaipur). Fluorite comes from Mando-ki-Pal (Dungarpur) and lead-zinc from Rampura-Agucha (Bhilwara).
Giral lignite thermal power project is located in which village?
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Where in Rajasthan oil refinery is being established?
Answer: (D) Barmer
At the time of the exam, the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery was being built at Pachpadra in Barmer district (Pachpadra is now in the new Balotra district).
HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd. is a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and government of Rajasthan with an equity participation of -
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The Janakpura and Kushalpura mines of Tonk district are known for the production of -
Answer: (A) Garnet
Tonk district is famous for garnet (tamra); besides Rajmahal, Janakpura and Kushalpura are its garnet mines.
Where is 'Tungsten' produced in Rajasthan?
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'Kalisindh Thermal Power Project' is located in which of the following areas of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
Answer: (A) Jhalawar
The Kalisindh thermal power project is in Jhalawar district. Kota thermal is the state's first major thermal project; Barmer has the lignite-based Giral and Jalipa-Kapurdi projects.
Which among the following is not an Agro based Industry in the state of Rajasthan?
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Which of the following statement is not correct about the Khetri Copper refining plant?
Answer: (C) It is situated in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
The Khetri Copper Complex (Hindustan Copper Limited) is in Jhunjhunu district, not Bikaner. The Khetri-Singhana belt is famous for copper.
Dholpur Combined Cycle Power Station is operated by
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In which of the following cities of Rajasthan Mahindra World City is located ?
Answer: (D) Jaipur
Mahindra World City is a special economic zone (SEZ) on the Ajmer Road in Jaipur, with IT, engineering and handicraft units.
Which of the following is not an agro-based industry of Rajasthan ?
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Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : Phosphate rock is mostly used in the manufacture of superphosphate which is utilized as a nutrient for crops, fruits and flowers.
Statement (II) : Phosphate rock has been located at Maton, Karbaria-Ka-Gurha, Kanpur, Dakan Kotra and Neemach hill, all the Aravalli formation of the Pre-Cambrian age near Udaipur and Jaisalmer areas.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Answer: (B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
Both statements are correct. Rajasthan is first in India in rock phosphate; Jhamarkotra (Udaipur) is its biggest mine, and there are deposits at Birmania (Jaisalmer) too.
Which of the following is the largest zinc producing mine in Rajasthan ?
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Name the largest Solar Park of India which is situated in Rajasthan. Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer: (C) Bhadla Solar Park
Bhadla Solar Park (now Phalodi district, earlier Jodhpur) has a capacity of about 2245 MW. Charanka is in Gujarat, Pavagada in Karnataka and Mandsaur in Madhya Pradesh.
Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation was established in the year:-
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Which City of Rajasthan is known as "City of Garments"?
Answer: (A) Bhilwara
Bhilwara is a big textile centre, also called the "Textile City" and the "Manchester of Rajasthan". It has many synthetic and suiting cloth mills.
Which of the following is the first Super Thermal Power Plant of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
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Where is Rajasthan Atomic Power Station located? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Answer: (D) Rawatbhata
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is at Rawatbhata (Chittorgarh) on the Chambal. Its first unit started in 1973 with Canadian help; Chambal water cools the reactors.
Where is marble dumping yard in Rajasthan?
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BHADLA SOLAR PARK is located in:
Answer: (B) Jodhpur
Bhadla is one of the world's largest solar parks. At the time of the exam it was in Jodhpur district; the area now falls in the new Phalodi district (2023).
Which is the oldest Public Sector undertaking of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
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Where is Dhirubhai Ambani Solar Park located?
Answer: (B) Dhursar
The Dhirubhai Ambani Solar Park is at Dhursar (Pokaran, Jaisalmer).
Which of the following is the first major coal-based Thermal Power Plant in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
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Which is the main organization for the Development of Infrastructure in Industrial Areas in Rajasthan ?
Answer: (D) RIICO
RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation, set up 1969) develops industrial areas and gives land and loans to industries.
Where is the natural gas based Ramgarh Power Plant located ?
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In which year was Rajasthan Atomic Power Station commissioned ?
Answer: (D) 1973
The first unit of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station at Rawatbhata (Chittorgarh) was commissioned in 1973 with Canadian help.
On the basis of nature and availability of natural resources, which one of the following input-based industries could presently play a vital role in industrial development of Rajasthan ?
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Rajasthan Energy Development Authority was established in
Answer: (C) 1985
The Rajasthan Energy Development Agency (REDA) was formed in 1985 to develop non-conventional energy. In 2002 it was merged with the Rajasthan State Power Corporation to form the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation (RREC).
"UDAY" scheme is meant for
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Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2014 is applicable to
Answer: (D) All of these
The Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2014 covered all three kinds of investment: new units, expansion of existing units and revival of sick units.
In Rajasthan, according to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the potential of electricity from solar energy is —
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Second wind power plant was established in which of the following district of Rajasthan ?
Answer: (D) Pratapgarh
Rajasthan's first wind power plant was set up at Amarsagar (Jaisalmer). The second was set up at Devgarh (Pratapgarh).
Identify the wrong pair of the following minerals and their mining areas : (Minerals — Mining Areas)
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Major coal type found in Rajasthan state is
Answer: (D) Lignite
Rajasthan mainly has lignite (brown coal): Palana (Bikaner), Giral and Kapurdi (Barmer), Matasukh and Kasnau (Nagaur).
"Got-Manglodh" area is related to which mineral ?
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the list : (Coal/gas mines — District)
A. Kesardesar B. Kapurdi C. Matasukh D. Tanot
i. Jaisalmer ii. Nagaur iii. Bikaner iv. Barmer
Answer: (A) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
Kesardesar — Bikaner (lignite), Kapurdi — Barmer (lignite), Matasukh — Nagaur (lignite) and Tanot — Jaisalmer (natural gas).
Which is not the iron ore mining area ?
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Identify the wrong pair : (Mineral — Mine)
Answer: (A) Gypsum — Palana
Palana (Bikaner) is famous for lignite, not gypsum. Babarmal (Udaipur) is known for pink marble and Rajmahal (Tonk) for garnet.
The mines of Janakpura and Sarwar are known for the production of
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Consider the following statements about Jalipa-Kapurdi thermal power project of Rajasthan :
I. This power project is lignite based.
II. It has been installed by private developer.
Which of the above statement is/are correct ?
Answer: (A) Both I and II are correct.
The Jalipa-Kapurdi project in Barmer is lignite-based and was set up by a private company (JSW / Raj West Power).
Which of the following external agency is providing financial assistance for Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program ?
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Nodal Agency for generation of energy from non-conventional energy sources in Rajasthan is
Answer: (A) Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd.
Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL, 2002) is the state's nodal agency for non-conventional energy.
Rajasthan is almost a sole producer of which of the following minerals ?
A. Lead and zinc ores
B. Copper ores
C. Wollastonite
D. Selenite
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From which region of Rajasthan maximum crude oil production was received in the year 2017-18 (upto Dec. 2017)?
Answer: (C) Barmer-Sanchore basin
Almost all of Rajasthan's crude oil comes from the Barmer-Sanchore basin (Mangla, Bhagyam, Aishwariya and other fields), in production since 2009.
Which among the following are important mineral based industries in Rajasthan ?
A. Zinc smelting industry
B. Cement industry
C. Electronic industry
D. Marble industry
Codes :
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Proposed oil refinery at Pachpadra, Barmer is a joint venture of
Answer: (D) HPCL and Government of Rajasthan
The Pachpadra refinery (now Balotra district, earlier Barmer) is HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), a joint venture of HPCL (74%) and the Government of Rajasthan (26%).
Which of the following thermal power projects has the highest installed power capacity ?
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Which of the following is not considered as oil field of Rajasthan ?
Answer: (C) Ganga
Mangla, Aishwariya, Bhagyam, Saraswati, Rajeshwari etc. are oil fields of the Barmer basin. There is no oil field named "Ganga" in Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements regarding the first Mega Food Park of Rajasthan established in March 2018:
A. It was inaugurated by Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
B. It is known as Smart Mega Food Park.
C. It is located at Roopangarh in Ajmer.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct ?
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In which year Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy was declared?
Answer: (C) 2019
As per the Commission's answer key, the Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy was declared in 2019 (December 2019). Earlier solar policies came in 2011 and 2014.
Match list-I with list-II and choose the correct answer from the code given below -
List-I (District): A. Udaipur B. Nagaur C. Bhilwara D. Kota
List-II (Main Industry): (i) White cement (ii) Chemical (iii) Textile (iv) Lead and Zinc
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'Green Energy Corridor' will pass through which of the following districts of Rajasthan?
Answer: (A) Ajmer, Chittorgarh, Bikaner
As per the Commission's answer key, the Green Energy Corridor passes through Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Bikaner districts in Rajasthan. The project builds transmission lines to carry solar and wind power to the national grid.
"Mission Niryatak Bano" campaign to promote aspiring exporters is launched by —
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India's first farm based "KUSUM" solar power project was commissioned in which village of Rajasthan?
Answer: (D) Bhaloji
Under PM-KUSUM, India's first solar plant on a farmer's land started in 2021 at Bhaloji village (Kotputli, then Jaipur district).
The first sugar industry based on beet-root was established at —
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Kalakhunta, Leelwani, Nardiya, Timmamori are producing regions of which mineral in Rajasthan ?
Answer: (A) Manganese
All these places are in Banswara district, Rajasthan's main manganese area. Tungsten comes from Degana (Nagaur) and copper from Khetri (Jhunjhunu).
Kalisindh Super Thermal Power Station is located at —
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At which of the following places, asbestos mines are located in Rajasthan ?
Answer: (A) Arjunpura and Piparda
As per the Commission's answer key, asbestos mines are at Arjunpura and Piparda. In Rajasthan asbestos is found mainly in the Udaipur, Dungarpur and Ajmer area.
The most important resources of lignite in Rajasthan are located at
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Saint Gobain Glass Factory is a/an (i) ______ company and its unit is located at (ii) ______.
Answer: (A) (i) French (ii) Bhiwadi
Saint-Gobain is a French company; its glass unit is at Bhiwadi (Khairthal-Tijara, earlier Alwar).
Which is not a correct match ? (Industry — Location)
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"Next Gen Textile Park" is located in which district of Rajasthan?
Answer: (B) Pali
As per the Commission's answer key, the "Next Gen Textile Park" is in Pali district. Pali is a big centre for cloth dyeing and printing.
Which region of Rajasthan is known for its internationally acclaimed variety of green marble?
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Name of the first cotton textile mill in Rajasthan is:
Answer: (B) The Krishna Mills Limited
Rajasthan's first cotton textile mill, "The Krishna Mills", was set up at Beawar in 1889. The Maharaja Umaid Mill is at Pali.
Which of the following is the main problem hindering the rapid development of the cement industry in Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below)
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These are not from past papers. Notes Bazar wrote them on facts of this chapter that have not been asked yet.
The Zawar mines of Udaipur district are famous for which mineral?
Answer: (D) Lead-zinc
Zawar (Udaipur) is famous for its ancient lead-zinc mines. Very old evidence of zinc extraction and smelting has also been found here.
Makrana is world famous for which mineral?
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In which district is the well-known Jhamar Kotra rock phosphate mine?
Answer: (B) Udaipur
Jhamar Kotra (Udaipur) is the main rock phosphate deposit of Rajasthan, worked by RSMML.
In which region is the "Mangla" oil field of Rajasthan?
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Which state ranks first in India in gypsum production?
Answer: (C) Rajasthan
Most of India's gypsum comes from Rajasthan (Bikaner, Nagaur, Hanumangarh area).
In which district is the Chhabra thermal power project?
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In which district is Hindustan Zinc's Chanderiya zinc smelter?
Answer: (A) Chittorgarh
Chanderiya (Chittorgarh) has Hindustan Zinc's large lead-zinc smelter. The older Debari smelter is near Udaipur.
Rajasthan's first wind power plant was set up at
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The Mahi hydro-electric project is in which district?
Answer: (A) Banswara
The Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam and hydro-electric project is in Banswara district.
Where in Rajasthan is the gold deposit of Jagpura-Bhukia?
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The Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) was set up in
Answer: (B) 1969
RIICO was set up in 1969. RAJSICO (small industries) dates from 1961 and the Rajasthan Finance Corporation from 1955.
Which of these is a gas-based power station?
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Rajasthan's oil refinery at Pachpadra is now in which district?
Answer: (D) Balotra
Pachpadra was in Barmer district; since 2023 it is in the new Balotra district. HPCL holds 74% and the state 26%.
Khetri in Jhunjhunu district is famous for
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