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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Fiscal Federalism and Finance Commission
Q2551. Consider Statement I and Statement II regarding local body grants. Statement I: The 15th Finance Commission has made it mandatory for local bodies to have both provisional and audited accounts online to receive tied grants. Statement II: This condition aims to ensure financial transparency and accountability at the grassroots level.
Explanation
The 15th Finance Commission introduced strict transparency requirements for local bodies. To receive tied grants, these bodies must now maintain and publish both provisional and audited accounts online. This condition is designed to improve financial accountability at the grassroots level. By making funding conditional on transparency, the commission aims to strengthen the administrative capacity and integrity of India’s rural and urban local governments.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Genetics, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
Q2552. The process of introducing recombinant vectors into animal cells is often achieved through:
Explanation
Introducing recombinant DNA into animal cells requires different methods than bacterial transformation. Microinjection involves using a very fine glass needle to inject DNA directly into the nucleus of a cell or embryo. Electroporation uses brief pulses of high-voltage electricity to create temporary pores in the cell membrane, allowing the DNA to enter. Other methods include using viral vectors or lipid-based carriers.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q2553. Consider the following statements regarding Rana Sanga: I. He was affectionately called "Hindupat". II. He lost one eye, one arm, and was crippled in one leg due to battlefield injuries. III. The Rajput confederacy united under him before the Battle of Khanwa. IV. He was betrayed by Salhadi of Raisen during the Battle of Khanwa. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rana Sanga was a formidable warrior-king of Mewar, known as "Hindupat". He bore numerous scars from his many battles, including the loss of an eye and a limb. Before the Battle of Khanwa, he successfully united the major Rajput clans into a powerful confederacy. However, during the decisive battle against Babur, he was betrayed by his ally Salhadi, which contributed to his defeat.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Executive: President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Cabinet
Q2554. When a State Bill is reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President, the President:
Explanation
When the Governor reserves a state bill for the President’s consideration, the President can give assent, withhold it, or direct the Governor to return the bill for reconsideration. If the state legislature passes the bill again and sends it back, the President is still not bound to give his assent. This contrasts with Union bills, where second-time assent is mandatory for the President.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Fiscal Federalism and Finance Commission
Q2555. Which of the following statements regarding the State Finance Commission (SFC) is incorrect?
Explanation
The State Finance Commission and the Central Finance Commission operate at different levels. The SFC focuses on revenue sharing between the state and its local bodies, while the CFC manages the distribution of national taxes among the states. The SFC does not replace the CFC; rather, both are essential components of the multi-tiered fiscal framework that ensures resources reach every level of governance.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Genetics, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
Q2556. Identify the incorrect statement regarding cloning vectors.
Explanation
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, and they are extensively used as cloning vectors because they can naturally inject their DNA into host cells and accommodate larger DNA inserts than standard plasmids. Other statements are correct: high copy numbers increase yield; YACs and BACs are specialized for very large genomic fragments; and expression vectors are designed with regulatory sequences needed to produce proteins.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Major Dynasties of Rajasthan
Q2557. The famous mystic poetess Meerabai was married into which royal family?
Explanation
Meerabai, the famous saint-poetess and devotee of Lord Krishna, was born into the Rathore family of Merta. However, she was married into the royal house of Mewar to Prince Bhojraj, the eldest son of Rana Sanga. After her husband’s early death, she faced difficulties at the Mewar court and eventually left to spend her life in devotion, becoming an iconic figure in Indian mysticism.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Executive: President, Vice President, Prime Minister and Cabinet
Q2558. Consider the following statements regarding the executive powers of the President of India: I. All executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in his name. II. He makes rules specifying the manner in which orders and other instruments made in his name shall be authenticated. III. He appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. IV. He appoints the Finance Commission every five years. V. He manages the allocation of business among Ministers directly without the Prime Minister’s advice. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The President’s executive powers include taking actions in his name, making authentication rules, and appointing key figures like the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Finance Commission. While he makes rules for the allocation of business among ministers, he does so on the advice of the Prime Minister, not independently. This reflects the President’s role as the nominal head of the Union.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Fiscal Federalism and Finance Commission
Q2559. The mechanism of "Ways and Means Advances" (WMA) is utilized in fiscal federalism to:
Explanation
Ways and Means Advances are short-term credit facilities provided by the Reserve Bank of India to the government. This mechanism helps states manage temporary gaps between their revenue receipts and expenditure needs. It is not a source of long-term funding but a liquidity management tool that ensures the smooth functioning of state treasuries without the need for constant, unplanned market borrowing or sudden spending cuts.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Genetics, Biotechnology and Nanotechnology
Q2560. Why is a single recognition site for a given restriction enzyme preferred in a cloning vector?
Explanation
A cloning vector should ideally have only one recognition site for a particular restriction enzyme. If multiple sites were present, the enzyme would cut the vector into several fragments, making it difficult to reassemble and significantly complicating the process of inserting the foreign gene. Having a single site ensures that the circular vector is linearized at a specific point, allowing foreign DNA integration.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
2551
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
2552
(d) Electroporation or microinjection
2553
(d) I, II, III and IV
2554
(a) Is not bound to give his assent if the State Legislature passes it again
2555
(a) It replaces the Central Finance Commission’s role in allocating national grants to the state completely.
2556
(a) Bacteriophages cannot be used as cloning vectors.
2557
(c) Guhilas (Sisodias) of Mewar
2558
(a) I, II, III and IV only
2559
(c) Help states tide over temporary mismatches in their cash flow accounts
2560
(c) Prevention of vector fragmentation during cloning steps
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