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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q3141. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
Type of Member
Condition for Defection under 10th Schedule
A. Member of a Political Party
i. Joins a political party after six months from the date of taking a seat in the House
B. Independent Member
ii. Voluntarily gives up membership of their political party or votes contrary to party whip
C. Nominated Member
iii. Exempted if they voluntarily give up party membership upon election to the office
D. Presiding Officer
iv. Joins any political party after the election
Explanation
The Tenth Schedule defines defection differently for various types of members. A party member defects by voluntarily leaving the party or violating a whip. Independent members are disqualified if they join a party. Nominated members have six months to join a party; otherwise, they are disqualified. Presiding officers are exempt if they resign from their party upon taking office.
Q3142. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer from the options given below: Assertion (A): PM-KISAN is essentially a price support mechanism similar to the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Reason (R): PM-KISAN provides direct, untied income support to farmers regardless of the crops they grow or the market prices.
Explanation
PM-KISAN is not a price support mechanism like the Minimum Support Price; rather, it is a direct income support scheme. Unlike MSP, which is tied to the sale of specific crops, PM- KISAN provides a fixed amount of untied cash to farmers. This support is given regardless of the market prices or the specific crops grown, providing a stable financial cushion.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q3143. The condition where the bones of children become soft and bent due to Vitamin D deficiency is known as:
Explanation
Rickets is a childhood condition characterized by the softening and weakening of bones, often leading to skeletal deformities like bowed legs. It is primarily caused by a prolonged deficiency of Vitamin D, which is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Without these minerals, the growing bone tissue cannot mineralize properly, resulting in structural weakness and an increased risk of fractures.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q3144. What was the effect of Maharana Pratap’s victory at the Battle of Dewair (1582)?
Explanation
Maharana Pratap’s victory at the Battle of Dewair in 1582 was a pivotal moment in his resistance. It successfully dismantled the network of Mughal garrisons in the region and led to the rapid recovery of most of Mewar’s lost territories. This resurgence demonstrated the effectiveness of his guerrilla tactics and forced the Mughals onto the defensive, significantly boosting the morale of the Rajput forces.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q3145. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the judicial review of decisions made under the Tenth Schedule?
Explanation
The Supreme Court clarified the legal status of the presiding officer’s decisions in the Kihoto Hollohan case. It ruled that while the Speaker or Chairman acts as a judge, their decision is subject to judicial review. Courts can intervene on grounds of mala fides, perversity, or violation of constitutional mandates. This ensures that the anti-defection law is not misused.
Q3146. What is the maximum premium payable by farmers for Kharif, Rabi, and Annual Commercial/Horticultural crops respectively under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana offers crop insurance with low premium rates for farmers. For all Kharif crops, the maximum premium payable by the farmer is two percent of the sum insured. For Rabi crops, the rate is one and a half percent. For annual commercial and horticultural crops, the premium is capped at five percent.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q3147. Which macronutrient has the highest energy density, providing approximately 9 kilocalories per gram?
Explanation
Among the primary macronutrients, fat has the highest energy density, providing approximately nine kilocalories per gram. In contrast, both proteins and carbohydrates provide about four kilocalories per gram. Because of this high energy concentration, the body utilizes fats as an efficient way to store energy over long periods, while also providing essential fatty acids necessary for various biological functions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q3148. In the context of the Mughal-Rajput relations, the term "Mansab" is best defined as:
Explanation
In the Mughal-Rajput administrative context, a "Mansab" was a specific rank that determined an individual’s status, salary, and military obligations within the imperial hierarchy. This system allowed the emperors to incorporate diverse elites, including Rajput rulers, into a centralized bureaucracy. By holding a mansab, a Rajput chief became a formal official of the empire, contributing to both its civil and military operations.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q3149. The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 made a significant change to the anti-defection law. What was the primary change regarding group defections?
Explanation
The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act of 2003 significantly tightened the anti-defection law. Its primary change was the omission of the ‘split’ provision. Previously, if one-third of a party’s members broke away, it was not considered defection. By removing this exception, the amendment made it harder for groups of legislators to defect, thereby further promoting political stability within the legislative body.
Q3150. The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) was launched by merging and replacing which two pre-existing crop insurance schemes?
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana was launched in 2016 to provide a more comprehensive and affordable insurance solution for farmers. It was created by merging and replacing two older schemes: the National Agricultural Insurance Scheme and the Modified National Agricultural Insurance Scheme. This consolidation aimed to remove inconsistencies and improve the overall efficiency of crop insurance in India.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
3141
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
3142
(d) A is false but R is true.
3143
(c) Rickets
3144
(b) The rapid recovery of most lost Mewar territories.
3145
(b) The Supreme Court in Kihoto Hollohan case ruled that the decision of the Speaker is subject to judicial review on the grounds of mala fides or perversity.
3146
(b) 2%, 1.5%, and 5%
3147
(b) Fat
3148
(d) A rank in the Mughal administrative and military hierarchy.
3149
(d) It omitted the provision that provided an exception from disqualification in case of a ‘split’ by one-third of members.
3150
(d) National Agricultural Insurance Scheme (NAIS) and Modified NAIS (MNAIS)
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