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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3351. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
Legislation/Policy
Key Feature/Objective
A. IPR 1956
i. Framework for industrial licensing
B. MRTP Act 1969
ii. Strict regulation of foreign exchange
C. FERA 1973
iii. Check on dominant trade practices
D. IDRA 1951
iv. Classification of industries into three schedules
Explanation
The industrial regulatory framework in India comprised several key pillars. The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 classified industries into three schedules to define state roles. The MRTP Act focused on checking dominant trade practices, while the Industries Development and Regulation Act provided the mechanism for industrial licensing. Lastly, the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act of 1973 imposed strict controls.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3352. Which of the following statements provides the best definition of Judicial Review?
Explanation
Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the Central and State governments. If such laws or orders are found to be violative of the Constitution, the courts can declare them illegal, unconstitutional, and invalid. This ensures that the government acts within its constitutional limits.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3353. The Pan-American Highway is defined as a network of roads extending across the mainland of the Americas. What is its primary geographic objective?
Explanation
The Pan-American Highway is a massive network of roads designed to facilitate overland travel across the diverse terrains of the Americas. Its primary geographic objective is to provide a continuous link between North, Central, and South America, stretching from Alaska to Argentina. This integration promotes international trade, tourism, and cultural exchange among the nations of the Western Hemisphere through improved connectivity.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3354. Which of the following was NOT a macroeconomic crisis indicator that forced India to adopt the New Economic Policy in 1991?
Explanation
The 1991 economic crisis was characterized by severe macroeconomic imbalances, including a critical shortage of foreign exchange reserves and high fiscal deficits. Inflation reached double digits, creating significant economic instability. In contrast, an unprecedented surplus in the current account balance was not an indicator of this crisis; rather, India faced a massive deficit that necessitated urgent structural adjustment and reforms.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3355. Who among the following was appointed as the viceroy of Vengi by Pulakesi II and later founded the independent Eastern Chalukya dynasty?
Explanation
Kubja Vishnuvardhana, the brother of the famous Vatapi king Pulakesi II, was initially appointed as the viceroy to govern the newly conquered eastern territories of Vengi. Over time, he asserted his independence and established the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. This branch ruled the coastal Andhra region for several centuries, maintaining a distinct political identity while preserving cultural links to their western ancestors.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3356. The concept of Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution is primarily inspired by the Constitution of which country?
Explanation
Although the Indian Constitution does not explicitly use the term "Judicial Review," the concept is deeply embedded in various articles. It is primarily inspired by the judicial system of the United States of America. In India, this power allows the higher judiciary to safeguard the Constitution and protect the fundamental rights of citizens against any arbitrary state actions.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3357. The Trans-Siberian Highway primarily connects the western parts of Russia to which major destination in the Russian Far East?
Explanation
The Trans-Siberian Highway is a critical federal road network in Russia that spans the entire breadth of the Eurasian continent. It connects the western industrial centers and the capital, Moscow, with the strategic port of Vladivostok on the Pacific coast. This highway facilitates the movement of goods across Siberia, supporting regional development and providing an alternative to the transcontinental railway system.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3358. Consider the following statements regarding the features of the Licence Raj in India: I. It required government approval to set up new industrial units. II. It regulated the expansion of capacity of existing industries. III. It mandated government permission to change the product mix. IV. It was highly effective in completely eliminating regional industrial inequalities. V. It imposed restrictions on the import of capital goods and raw materials. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
The Licence Raj was a comprehensive regulatory system that required government permission for setting up new units, expanding capacity, and changing product mixes. It also imposed strict restrictions on importing capital goods and raw materials. Although intended to reduce regional inequalities, the system was often criticized for its inefficiency and failure to achieve balanced industrial growth across all areas effectively.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3359. Consider the following two statements about the Later Chalukyas of Kalyani: Statement I: The dynasty was established by Tailapa II after overthrowing the Rashtrakutas. Statement II: King Vikramaditya VI of this dynasty started the Chalukya-Vikrama era in 1076 CE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Tailapa II founded the Later Chalukya dynasty by overthrowing the Rashtrakuta ruler Karka II, establishing a new capital at Kalyani. Later, the most prominent ruler of this line, Vikramaditya VI, inaugurated the Chalukya-Vikrama era in 1076 CE to commemorate his accession. His reign is often considered a golden age for the dynasty, marked by significant military successes and extensive patronage of literature.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3360. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the primary basis for Judicial Review by declaring that laws inconsistent with Fundamental Rights shall be void?
Explanation
Article 13 is a key provision that enables judicial review by declaring that all laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights shall be void. It empowers the judiciary to strike down any pre-constitutional or post-constitutional laws that infringe upon these basic rights. This article acts as a vital shield, ensuring the supremacy of fundamental rights.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
3351
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
3352
(d) The power of the judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
3353
(d) To create an uninterrupted overland route linking the Americas.
3354
(d) An unprecedented surplus in the current account balance
3355
(b) Kubja Vishnuvardhana
3356
(b) United States of America
3357
(b) Vladivostok
3358
(b) I, II, III and V
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(c) Both Statement I and Statement II
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(a) Article 13
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