The apex body responsible for accelerating industrial development in Rajasthan is Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO). It was originally established on March 28, 1969 as Rajasthan State Industries and Mineral Development Limited, which was reorganized in January 1980 and given the current name RIICO. Its headquarters is located in Jaipur. The main objective of RIICO is to create strong infrastructure for rapid industrial development in the state, under which it establishes small development centres, SEZs, and export promotion industrial parks. Apart from this, it also works to provide long-term financial assistance and loans to medium and large scale industries.

RIICO was established on March 28, 1969 as 'Rajasthan State Industries and Mineral Development Corporation Limited' (RSIMDC). In January 1980, 'Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals Limited' (RSMM) was formed by separating the mineral development sector and the present RIICO came into existence for industrial development. Its headquarters is located in Jaipur and not Jodhpur, hence statement C is false. RIICO is the apex agency for developing Special Economic Zones (SEZs), Agro Food Parks and Export Promotion Parks in the state. Hence, the correct answer is option B (A, B and D only).

Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited (RAJSICO) was established on June 3, 1961 under the Indian Companies Act, 1956. Its main objective is to provide adequate incentives, raw materials, training and marketing facilities to small industrial units and handicraftsmen in the state. Rajsico procures the items directly from the artisans and runs 'Rajasthali' emporiums/outlets for their promotion and sale. Apart from this, Rajsico has also established International Trade Zone, so that the artisans of the state can get fair prices for their products.

To strengthen the export infrastructure in Rajasthan, a total of 8 dry ports (inland container depots) are operated. Of these, 4 ICDs (Mansarovar-Jaipur, Bhiwadi, Basni-Jodhpur and Bhilwara) are operated by Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited (RAJSICO). The remaining 4 ICDs (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Rawanda Road-Kota and Khemli-Udaipur) are operated by Container Corporation of India (CONCOR). RIDCOR develops road infrastructure in the state, while RUIDP deals with infrastructural development of urban areas. Hence the correct match is A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4.

The full name of RIDCOR is 'Road Infrastructure Development Company of Rajasthan'. It was established in October 2004. It is a Joint Venture formed between the Government of Rajasthan and Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) with 50:50 equity partnership. The main work of this company is to widen, strengthen important road routes and create and maintain toll based world class road infrastructure under the Mega Highway Project in the state.

The full form of RUIDP is 'Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project'. This project is being run with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB) since January 18, 2000 in 6 major cities of the state - Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Bikaner and Udaipur. Its main objective is the overall socio-economic development of urban areas and expansion of sewerage, transport and water supply schemes. In this, the Central Government provides 70% amount at variable interest rate and 30% amount to the State Government in the form of grant, the repayment period of which is 25 years.

The All India Khadi and Village Industries Board was established during the First Five Year Plan period (1951–56). Under its auspices, the State Khadi and Village Industries Board was established in Rajasthan in April 1955. The main function of this board is to provide loans, grants and technical assistance for the establishment of Khadi and village industries units in the rural areas of the state. This institute plays an important role in strengthening the rural economy and creating non-agricultural self-employment opportunities at the local level.

The Enterprise Promotion Institute in Rajasthan was established in October 1995. The main objective of this institute is to provide practical training for entrepreneurship development to new entrepreneurs (entrepreneurs) in the state. For this, this institute organizes industrial awareness camps, handicraft exhibitions and fairs. Besides, by publishing industrial literature, it brings about overall upliftment of small entrepreneurs, craftsmen and artisans by giving them market and marketing information.

Rajasthan Finance Corporation (RFC) was established on January 17, 1955 under the State Finance Corporation Act, 1951. Its headquarters is located at Udyog Bhawan, Jaipur. This corporation provides loans ranging from Rs 2 thousand to Rs 20 crore to small and medium scale industries for industrial development in the state at an interest rate of 10 to 14%. Statement D is false because RFC provides financial assistance mainly to small and medium scale private/cooperative industries rather than large public sector enterprises. Hence the correct option is B.

'SEMPHEX - Self Employment for Ex-Servicemen' scheme has been implemented by Rajasthan Finance Corporation (RFC) for the welfare of ex-servicemen and establishment of self-employment. This scheme is operated in collaboration with the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) and the Rehabilitation Directorate of the Government of India. Under this, financial assistance and concessional loans up to Rs 15 lakh are sanctioned to ex-servicemen and their widows for setting up their own enterprises in small scale industries or service sector.

Keeping in mind the need for regular evaluation in the planning process, 'State Evaluation Organization' was established in Rajasthan in April 1960. Initially the work of this organization was to assess the effects of Panchayati Raj system and community development schemes. With time, considering its usefulness, its scope was expanded and now it presents impact assessment studies of almost every development sector and public welfare schemes of the state.

Rural Non-Agricultural Development Agency (RUDA) was established in November 1995. This organization provides sustainable means of livelihood, concessional finance, modern technology and markets in the non-farm sector to the artisans and artisan families in rural areas. RUDA mainly focuses on cluster development of 4 sub-sectors - Wool, Handloom and Handicrafts, Leather and Minor Minerals (Pottery/Ceramics). Statement D is incorrect because RUDA works only for rural non-agricultural sector. Hence the correct answer is A.

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established by Shri B. It was done on July 12, 1982 on the basis of the recommendations of the 'Committee for Review of Institutional Finance System for Agriculture and Rural Development' (CRAFICARD) constituted under the chairmanship of Sivaraman. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai. NABARD is the apex institution in the country that provides credit (loans) for the development of agriculture, small scale industries, cottage and village industries and rural infrastructure.

Rajasthan Foundation was established on March 30, 2001 under the Rajasthan Societies Act, 1958 to enable Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) to partner in the development of the state. The vision statement of Royal Rajasthan Foundation is "If there is woman, there is India". 'Livelihood Bureau' came into limelight to help migrant workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Bureau of Public Undertakings (1984) monitors public undertakings under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary. Hence the correct answer is A.

Statements A, B and C are completely true. Rajasthan State Handloom Development Corporation was established on March 3, 1984. The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology is located in Jodhpur in the state and approval was given to set up the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms in Jodhpur in June 2023. Statement D is false because 'Rajasthan State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation' was established in the year 2010 and not in 1984. Hence the correct answer is A.

Rajasthan State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (RSFCSC) was established in the year 2010. The main function of this corporation is to ensure easy supply of essential consumables and food grains in the state, storage and distribution of food grains under the Public Distribution System (PDS) and to help the state government in purchasing food grains from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP) in Rajasthan was formed in February 1991 by dissolving the erstwhile BIDI. The chairman of this bureau is the Chief Minister of the state. The main function of BIP is to provide single window facility to medium and large scale investors, expatriates and foreign investors and to create investment friendly environment in the state. Additionally, BIP is the nodal agency of the state for the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project.

With effect from March 27, 2021, the state government has changed the name of the Industries Department to 'Industries and Commerce Department'. Rajcon, formed in 1978, provides technical and managerial consultancy to entrepreneurs. Statement C is incorrect because BIP works for large and medium scale investments (not for small scale industries). Statement D is incorrect because Rajcon is a consultancy firm and not a bank. Hence only statements A and B are true.

The Bureau of Public Enterprises was established in September 1984 under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary. This organization only works to review, evaluate, managerial reforms, training and bring uniformity in employee policies of State Government owned Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). This institution does not issue any guidelines to the private sector undertakings of the state. Hence option A is not its function.

The Rajasthan Government has constituted 'Rajasthan Institute for Transformation and Innovation' (RITI) on March 13, 2024 in place of the previously constituted 'Chief Minister Rajasthan Economic Reforms Advisory Council' (CMRETAC). The Chief Minister will be the Chairman of RITI. This institute will act as a think-tank to improve the economic scenario of the state and in collaboration with NITI Aayog, will prepare the vision document of 'Developed Rajasthan 2047' and provide policy guidance for best utilization of the resources of the state.

RITI has been established as a high level think-tank for the overall economic development of the state. Its primary functions include estimating the resources of the state, suggesting policies for best use, studying successful policies in the country and abroad and preparing the vision document 'Developed Rajasthan 2047'. It is not the job of RITI to impart IT training to students (this job is done by RCTEC/Roots). Hence only A, B and C are correct.

'Rajasthan Mandapam Convention Centre' is being built by Ricoh and NBCC for exhibitions and conferences in Jaipur. The headquarters of Marwar Regional Tribal Development Board is proposed in Jodhpur. 'RERA' was formed on March 6, 2019 to protect the interests of allottees and promoters. The 'Developed Rajasthan 2047' document has been prepared jointly by RTI and NITI Aayog. Hence the correct match is A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4.

In Rajasthan, in the year 2007-08, 'Public-Private Partnership Cell' (PPP Cell) was formed under the Planning Department, which is the nodal agency for the PPP efforts of the state government. Apart from this, the Planning Department has also been declared the nodal department for effective implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations in the state, whose state level committee is headed by the Chief Secretary.

The co-operative credit system in Rajasthan works on a three-tier structure. Apex Bank (14 October 1953) is established at the state level, Central Cooperative Bank at the district level and Primary Credit Societies (PACS) are established at the village level. Statement D is incorrect because the structure is three-tier, not four-tier. Hence the correct answer is A.

Co-operation in Rajasthan emerged in the year 1904 with the establishment of agricultural banks in Ajmer and Bharatpur/Deeg. The first primary co-operative society of the state was formally established in October, 1905 at a place called 'Bhinay' in Ajmer district.

Rajasthan Institute of Cooperative Education and Management (RICEM) was established on 1 April 1994 at Jhalana Dungri, Jaipur. This institute provides quality training in modern management, banking system and cooperative rules to the representatives of cooperative societies, bank employees and officers of the cooperative department in the state.

'Rajasthan Tribal Regional Development Cooperative Federation' (TADCF) was established in the year 1976 and its headquarters is located in Udaipur. This organization protects Scheduled Tribe people from exploitation by moneylenders and middlemen by providing them fair prices for agricultural and minor forest produce (MFP) and provides them concessional loans and consumer goods.

After the All India Credit Survey Committee, a committee was formed by the Government of India under the chairmanship of Shri Sivaraman for restructuring the agricultural credit structure, whose report is called 'CRAFICARD - Committee to Review Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development'. On the recommendation of this committee, NABARD was formed in 1982 and 'Craficard Scheme' for multi-purpose loans was implemented in 1984.

RCDF was originally established as Dairy Development Corporation in 1975 and became RCDF in 1977, with its headquarters in Jaipur. The first women milk producers committee of the state was formed in Bikaner. Statement D is incorrect because the primary function of RCDF is to collect milk from rural cattle herders at a fair price and protect the interests of milk producers. Hence the correct answer is A.

RAJFED was established on 26 November 1957 in Jaipur. It is the apex body of primary purchasing and selling committees which provides fertilizers, seeds, pesticides and agricultural equipment to the farmers and buys agricultural produce at support price. It has animal feed and pesticide plants in Jhotwara. Statement D is incorrect because the apex co-operative bank of the state is 'Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank' (Apex Bank), not Rajfed. Hence the correct option is A.

To preserve agricultural produce, fruits and vegetables for a long time and to save farmers from distress sales, Rajfed has established and operated 'Cooperative Cold Storage' in Jaipur and Alwar districts.

Rajasthan State Cooperative Land Development Bank provides loans to farmers for long-term period i.e. 5 to 15 years. This loan is mainly approved for purchasing tractors and threshers, digging tube wells, installing drip/sprinkler irrigation systems, horticulture and land improvement works.

Rajputana Mahila Nagrik Sahakari Bank started functioning on August 30, 1995 in Jaipur. The first 'Co-Operide' (Bike on Rent) scheme was launched in Udaipur city in June 2025 by the Cooperation Department. The first women's milk society was formed in Bikaner and the first cooperative society was formed in Bhinay (Ajmer). Hence the correct match is A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4.

Rajasthan Minority Finance and Development Cooperative Corporation Limited was formed on May 29, 2000. The main function of this corporation is to provide business loans for self-employment and educational loans at concessional interest rates for higher education to unemployed youth and women of Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain, Buddhist and Parsi minority classes.

As per the amended Jurisdiction Rules 2021 after the implementation of the new Consumer Protection Act 2019: The District Commission hears cases up to Rs 50 lakh, the State Commission hears cases between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 2 crore and the National Commission hears cases more than Rs 2 crore. The District Forum consists of 1 Chairman and 2 members (1 woman is mandatory) and the appeal period is 45 days. Hence all the statements (A, B, C, D) are true.

Rajasthan State Cooperative Consumers Federation Limited (CONFED) was established on March 27, 1967 in Jaipur. It is the apex organization of primary and district cooperative consumer stores in the state. CONFED procures pure and quality food items, stationery and consumables directly from manufacturers and makes them available to the public through fair price shops and medical stores.

According to the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, to register a new primary co-operative society in the state, it is mandatory to be a group of at least 15 individuals from distinct families. These members together prepare the bye-laws of the society and apply for registration with the Registrar.

Under the 'One State-One RRB' policy, under the notification issued by the Government of India on April 5, 2025, two regional rural banks of Rajasthan - Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank (RMGB) and Baroda Rajasthan Regional Rural Bank (BRKGB) have been formed by amalgamation to form an integrated 'Rajasthan Gramin Bank'. The sponsor bank of this newly amalgamated bank is State Bank of India (SBI).

Census 2011 was the 15th national census of the country and the 7th national census after independence. In 2011, it was decided to conduct socio-economic and caste based census along with the general census, under which the first separate caste census in Rajasthan was proposed on November 1, 2011. The previous caste census in the country was conducted in the year 1931.

According to Census 2011, the total population of Rajasthan was 6,85,48,437 (6.85 crores) which was 5.67% of the country and Rajasthan was ranked 8th. The situation changed after Andhra Pradesh reorganisation. Statement D is incorrect because during 2001-2011 the population of the state increased from 5.65 crore to 6.85 crore (decadal growth rate was 21.31%). Hence only A, B and C are correct.

According to Census 2011, the top 5 districts with highest total population in Rajasthan are respectively: 1. Jaipur (66.26 lakh), 2. Jodhpur (36.87 lakh), 3. Alwar (36.74 lakh), 4. Nagaur (33.07 lakh) and 5. Udaipur (30.68 lakh). Hence the correct descending order is Jaipur > Jodhpur > Alwar > Nagaur > Udaipur.

The least populous districts in Rajasthan as per Census 2011 are (in ascending order from lowest to lowest): 1. Jaisalmer (6.69 lakh - lowest), 2. Pratapgarh (8.67 lakh), 3. Sirohi (10.36 lakh), and 4. Bundi (11.10 lakh). Hence, the correct ascending order is option A (Jaisalmer < Pratapgarh < Sirohi < Bundi).

The increasing order of population of the given districts as per Census 2011 is as follows: Bikaner (23.63 lakh) < Ajmer (25.83 lakh) < Jodhpur (36.87 lakh) < Jaipur (66.26 lakh). Hence the correct order is option A.

According to the 2011 census, the total population of Rajasthan was 6,85,48,437. The highest population in the state was recorded in Jaipur district (66.26 lakh) and the minimum population was recorded in Jaisalmer district (6.69 lakh). In 2011, Rajasthan was ranked 8th with 5.67% of the total population of the country. Hence the correct match is A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4.