Q2181. What is the primary reason that coffee plantations often intersperse coffee plants with taller shade trees?
RAS Prelims MCQ Practice
9,654 RAS Prelims practice MCQs with the correct answer and a clear explanation for each. Filter by subject and chapter.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
Showing 2181–2190 of 9654 questions
Browse by subject
Q2182. Which constitutional article explicitly outlines the core duties of the Finance Commission, including the distribution of net proceeds of taxes?
Explanation
Article 280(3) sets out the duties of the Finance Commission, which include recommending how the net proceeds of taxes are shared between the Union and the States and among the States.
Q2183. If a pea plant with round seeds (RR) is crossed with a plant with wrinkled seeds (rr), what will be the genotype of the F1 generation?
Explanation
In a cross between a homozygous dominant plant (RR) and a homozygous recessive plant (rr), all offspring in the F1 generation will receive one dominant allele and one recessive allele. Therefore, the resulting genotype for all individuals in the F1 generation is Rr. Phenotypically, these plants will all display the dominant round seed trait despite being carriers of the wrinkled seed allele.
Q2184. Which of the following was a primary political factor leading to the decline of independent Rajput states in the 16th-17th centuries?
Explanation
During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, many Rajput states lost their independent political status by entering into the Mughal system. This transition was facilitated through matrimonial alliances and military service in the Mughal army. While this provided stability and high administrative ranks to Rajput nobles, it shifted the ultimate sovereignty from the local clans to the Mughal imperial authority.
Q2185. Consider the following statements regarding the municipal administration of Pataliputra as described by Megasthenes:
I. It was administered by a city council comprising 30 members.
II. The council was divided into 6 boards of 5 members each.
III. One of the boards was specifically responsible for the registration of births and deaths.
IV. The city officials were collectively referred to as Astynomoi.
Which of the combinations of the above statements is correct?
I. It was administered by a city council comprising 30 members.
II. The council was divided into 6 boards of 5 members each.
III. One of the boards was specifically responsible for the registration of births and deaths.
IV. The city officials were collectively referred to as Astynomoi.
Which of the combinations of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Megasthenes described the municipal governance of Pataliputra as being managed by a city council of thirty members. This council was organized into six specialized boards, each consisting of five members. These boards oversaw specific functions such as trade regulation, manufactured goods, tax collection, and the vital task of registering births and deaths. The administrative officers in charge of these urban duties were referred to as Astynomoi.
Q2186. Regarding the Ordinance making power of the President under Article 123, which of the following statements is incorrect?
Explanation
The President’s ordinance-making power under Article 123 is co-extensive with the legislative power of Parliament. Ordinances can only be issued on subjects where Parliament has the authority to make laws. During normal times, this excludes the State List. Furthermore, an ordinance can only be promulgated when at least one House of Parliament is not in session and immediate action is required.
Q2187. Match the industrial crops in List I with their most suitable climatic requirements in List II.
| Crop | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A. Natural Rubber | i. Tropical climate with well-drained fertile soil; long growing season. |
| B. Jute | ii. High temperature, heavy rainfall, and humid climate; grows best on flood plains. |
| C. Cotton | iii. Equatorial climate with heavy rainfall above 200 cm throughout the year. |
| D. Sugarcane | iv. High temperature, light rainfall, 210 frost-free days. |
Explanation
Natural rubber requires an equatorial climate with very high rainfall. Jute thrives in hot, humid conditions on fertile floodplains. Cotton needs high temperatures and a specific frost-free period with light rainfall. Sugarcane is a tropical grass requiring a long growing season and well-drained fertile soil. Each crop has distinct environmental requirements that determine its geographical distribution and commercial success.
Q2188. Consider the following matters regarding the duties of the Finance Commission:
I. Distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between Union and States.
II. Principles governing grants-in-aid to States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
III. Measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement resources of local bodies.
IV. Resolution of inter-state water disputes having financial implications.
Which combination represents the correct functions?
I. Distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between Union and States.
II. Principles governing grants-in-aid to States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.
III. Measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of a State to supplement resources of local bodies.
IV. Resolution of inter-state water disputes having financial implications.
Which combination represents the correct functions?
Explanation
The Finance Commission focuses on tax distribution, grants-in-aid principles, and measures to strengthen the resources of local bodies. These functions are vital for maintaining fiscal balance across various government tiers. While the commission deals with financial matters, resolving inter-state water disputes is not within its mandate; such issues are handled through separate judicial or administrative mechanisms and tribunals.
Q2189. Which trait among the following was not studied by Gregor Mendel in pea plants?
Explanation
Gregor Mendel focused his genetic research on seven specific, easily observable traits in the garden pea plant. These included seed shape, seed color, flower color, pod shape, pod color, flower position, and stem height. Root length was not among the characteristics he systematically studied. His careful selection of these clear, binary traits allowed him to derive the fundamental laws of heredity.
Q2190. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Scholars Proposing Rajput Origins | Specific Theories |
|---|---|
| A. C.V. Vaidya | i. Agnikunda Theory |
| B. Col. James Tod | ii. Vedic Aryan descent |
| C. D.R. Bhandarkar | iii. Scythian/Foreign origin |
| D. Chand Bardai | iv. Gurjara/Brahmin origin |
Explanation
Various scholars have proposed different theories regarding Rajput origins. C.V. Vaidya argued for Vedic Aryan descent, while Colonel James Tod famously proposed a Scythian or foreign origin. D.R. Bhandarkar suggested a Gurjara or Brahmin origin based on inscriptions. Finally, the Agnikunda theory, which describes their emergence from a fire pit, is found in the works of Chand Bardai.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 2181 | (c) To protect coffee plants from direct sunlight and extreme temperature variations. |
| 2182 | (c) Article 280(3) |
| 2183 | (b) Rr |
| 2184 | (d) Submission to Mughal suzerainty via marriage and military alliances |
| 2185 | (d) I, II, III, and IV |
| 2186 | (d) The President can promulgate ordinances on State List subjects during normal times. |
| 2187 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| 2188 | (a) I, II, and III only |
| 2189 | (d) Root length |
| 2190 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on RAS Prelims?
This page has 9654 practice MCQs on the RAS Prelims syllabus. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
How should I practise MCQs for RAS Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation. Practise one chapter at a time, note the facts you got wrong and revise them. Repeat the chapter after a few days.
Are these actual RAS Prelims past-paper questions?
No. These are practice questions written for the RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the pattern the exam uses: factual questions, statement-based questions, match-the-list and assertion-reason.