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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q3181. Match the items in List I with those in List II:
Stage of Legislative Process
Action Taken
A. First Reading
i. Detailed scrutiny and clause-by-clause consideration of the bill
B. Second Reading
ii. Introduction of the bill and publication in the Gazette
C. Third Reading
iii. Debate confined to the acceptance or rejection of the bill as a whole
D. Assent stage
iv. The President gives or withholds consent, or returns the bill
Explanation
The legislative process consists of several key stages. The first reading involves the introduction and publication of the bill. The second reading is where detailed scrutiny and clause-by-clause consideration happen. The third reading focuses on whether to accept or reject the bill entirely. Finally, the assent stage involves the President giving or withholding consent. Matching these actions outlines the lawmaking cycle.
Q3182. Consider the following parameters tested under the Soil Health Card scheme: I. Macro-nutrients (N, P, K) II. Secondary nutrient (Sulphur) III. Micro-nutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo) IV. Physical parameters (pH, EC, Organic Carbon) Which of the above statement(s) indicating parameters included in the soil test report is/are correct?
Explanation
The soil test report provided under the Soil Health Card scheme covers a wide array of indicators. This includes macro-nutrients like N, P, and K, and the secondary nutrient Sulphur. It also assesses several micro-nutrients, including Zinc, Iron, and Copper. Finally, it measures crucial physical parameters such as pH, electrical conductivity, and organic carbon, providing a holistic view of soil health.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q3183. The BCG vaccine, given at birth, stands for:
Explanation
The BCG vaccine is named after Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin, who developed it from a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis. It is primarily administered to infants shortly after birth to protect them against severe forms of tuberculosis, such as TB meningitis and disseminated TB. It remains a critical tool in public health programs in countries where tuberculosis is a significant burden.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q3184. The concept of "Jauhar," frequently observed during the Delhi Sultanate sieges of Rajput forts, was primarily enacted:
Explanation
Jauhar was a traditional practice among Rajput women during medieval sieges, particularly when the fall of a fort appeared inevitable. It involved mass self-immolation to protect their honor and avoid capture and enslavement by invading forces. This act was usually accompanied by "Saka," where the Rajput men performed a final, suicidal charge against the enemy, choosing death in battle over surrender or humiliation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q3185. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the differences in the legislative process between an Ordinary Bill and a Constitution Amendment Bill.
Explanation
Ordinary Bills and Constitution Amendment Bills have different requirements. Ordinary Bills pass with simple majorities, while amendment bills need special majorities. deadlocks on ordinary bills can be resolved through joint sittings, which are not allowed for amendment bills. However, both types of bills can be introduced by either a minister or a private member. Therefore, the second statement is incorrect.
Q3186. According to the Agriculture Census (2015- 16), what is the average size of operational landholdings in India, reflecting the severe challenge of fragmentation?
Explanation
According to the 2015-16 Agriculture Census, the average size of operational landholdings in India has declined to approximately 1.08 hectares. This trend reflects the severe challenge of land fragmentation due to inheritance laws and population pressure. Small and fragmented holdings make it difficult for farmers to achieve economies of scale and adopt modern, mechanized farming practices.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Human Health, Food, Nutrition and Public Health Programmes
Q3187. Which drug, historically extracted from the bark of the Cinchona tree, is used in the treatment of malaria?
Explanation
Quinine is a natural alkaloid that was historically the primary treatment for malaria. It is extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree, native to South America. Quinine works by interfering with the malaria parasite’s ability to process haemoglobin within red blood cells. While newer medications are now more common, quinine is still used today in certain cases of severe or drug-resistant malaria.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Cooperation and Resistance with Central Power
Q3188. Find the odd one out among the texts associated with Rana Kumbha’s intellectual legacy:
Explanation
Rana Kumbha was a renowned scholar who authored works such as Sangit Raj, Sangit Mimansa, and Sudha Prabandh, which are essential texts on Indian music and literature. However, the famous epic poem Padmavat was not written by him. It was composed much later, in 1540, by the Sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi, focusing on the legendary siege of Chittor by Alauddin Khilji.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Q3189. During which stage of the legislative process in a House of Parliament is a bill usually referred to a Select Committee or a Joint Committee?
Explanation
A bill is typically referred to a Select Committee or a Joint Committee during the second reading stage. This occurs specifically after the general discussion on the bill’s principles is completed. The committee then conducts a detailed examination of the provisions before the bill returns to the House for clause-by-clause consideration. This stage is crucial for thorough legislative scrutiny.
Q3190. Which of the following is an immediate consequence of climate change on Indian agriculture, severely impacting states like Rajasthan?
Explanation
Climate change poses a severe threat to Indian agriculture, especially through increased temperature variability. An immediate and damaging consequence is heat stress, particularly the terminal heat effect on Rabi crops like wheat. High temperatures during the grain-filling stage can significantly reduce crop duration and yields, presenting a major challenge for farmers in states like Rajasthan.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
3181
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
3182
(d) I, II, III and IV
3183
(a) Bacillus Calmette-Guérin
3184
(b) Mass self-immolation by women to avoid capture and enslavement.
3185
(b) An Ordinary Bill can be introduced by a minister or a private member, while a Constitution Amendment Bill can only be introduced by a minister.
3186
(b) 1.08 hectares
3187
(b) Quinine
3188
(b) Padmavat
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(b) During the general discussion phase of the Second Reading
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(b) Heat stress leading to terminal heat effect and reduced yield in rabi crops like wheat.
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