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RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3381. Consider the following statements regarding the global distribution of railways: I. Europe possesses the highest density of railway networks per unit area in the world. II. In North America, the railway network is predominantly utilized for bulk freight transport rather than passenger traffic. III. The railway density in the Amazon Basin is extremely high due to advanced engineering capabilities. IV. Africa’s railway network is mostly concentrated in South Africa, Algeria, and Egypt. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Amazon Basin has extremely low railway density due to its dense tropical rainforest, difficult swampy terrain, and sparse population. Constructing railways in such environments presents immense engineering challenges and high costs that outweigh the economic benefits. In contrast, Europe has high density, North America focuses on freight, and African railways are primarily concentrated in the northern and southern extremities of the continent.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3382. What does the term ‘Strategic Disinvestment’ specifically refer to in the context of Indian public sector undertakings?
Explanation
Strategic disinvestment refers to the sale of a substantial portion of the government’s shareholding in a central public sector enterprise, usually fifty-one percent or more. This process involves the transfer of management control to a private entity. Unlike minority stake sales, strategic disinvestment aims to bring in private sector professional management and technology to enhance the commercial viability and performance.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3383. Identify the incorrectly matched pair regarding ancient South Indian dynasties and their achievements.
Explanation
Pulakesi II famously defeated Harshavardhana, and Narasimhavarman I captured Vatapi from the Chalukyas. Rajaraja I is noted for his naval conquests, including the Maldives. However, Mahendravarman I was a contemporary of the early Chalukyas and did not destroy any Rashtrakuta capital, as the Rashtrakuta dynasty only rose to prominence much later by overthrowing the Chalukyas. This makes the association historically inaccurate.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3384. A retired judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot practice law in:
Explanation
Under Article 124(7), a retired Supreme Court judge cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority within the territory of India.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3385. Which country has the highest railway density in the world in relation to its territorial size?
Explanation
Belgium possesses the highest railway density in the world when measured against its total land area. This intensive network is a result of the country’s early industrialization and its strategic position as a central transport hub in Western Europe. The compact geography combined with high population density and industrial activity necessitated a comprehensive rail system to facilitate the rapid movement of passengers and freight.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3386. Which committee was constituted by the Government of India in 1999 to recommend legislation replacing the MRTP Act, leading to the Competition Act?
Explanation
The Government of India appointed the High Level Committee on Competition Policy and Law, headed by S.V.S. Raghavan, in 1999. The committee was tasked with recommending a modern legislative framework to replace the outdated MRTP Act. Its recommendations formed the basis for the Competition Act of 2002, which shifted the focus from curbing monopolies to promoting and sustaining healthy market competition.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · South Indian Dynasties
Q3387. Which of the following statements about Narasimhavarman I is incorrect?
Explanation
Narasimhavarman I is credited with founding the port city of Mahabalipuram and hosting the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang. He also provided military aid to the Sinhalese prince Manavamma. While he commissioned several monolithic rathas and cave temples at the site, the structural Shore Temple was actually built later during the reign of Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha, marking a shift from rock-cut to structural masonry.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3388. Consider the following statements regarding the Independence of the Judiciary: I. The conduct of judges in the discharge of their duties cannot be discussed in Parliament, except upon a motion for their removal. II. Judges can be removed only by an order of the President passed after an address by Parliament. III. Parliament can alter the privileges and allowances of a judge to their disadvantage during a financial emergency. IV. The Supreme Court has the power to punish for its contempt. V. The Parliament cannot curtail the jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
Judicial independence is maintained through various constitutional safeguards. These include restrictions on discussing judicial conduct in Parliament and providing a secure tenure. While salaries are generally protected, they can be varied during a financial emergency. Furthermore, the court has the power to punish for contempt and its jurisdiction over fundamental rights cannot be curtailed by ordinary legislative actions.
RAS PrelimsWorld Geography · World Transport Network
Q3389. Consider the following statements: Statement I: The interior regions of South America and Africa have highly integrated and dense continental railway networks. Statement II: Colonial-era railways in Africa and South America were generally built to connect interior resource extraction areas directly to coastal ports. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Interior regions of South America and Africa generally lack integrated continental railway networks. During the colonial era, rail lines were primarily constructed as penetration lines to transport extracted raw materials from specific interior sites directly to coastal ports for export. This extractive focus resulted in fragmented systems that failed to create internal connectivity between different regions within the continents.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3390. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer.
Reform Concept
Practical Measure
A. Liberalisation
i. Reduction of peak import tariff rates
B. Privatisation
ii. Control of inflation and balance of payment
C. Globalisation
iii. Disinvestment of equity in PSUs
D. Stabilisation
iv. Abolition of industrial licensing
Explanation
Economic reforms are categorized into various operational concepts. Liberalisation was practically achieved through the abolition of industrial licensing, while privatisation involved the disinvestment of government equity in public enterprises. Globalisation focused on integrating the domestic economy with the world through measures like reducing import tariffs. Meanwhile, stabilisation measures aimed at the short-term control of inflation and managing the balance of payments.
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Correct answer
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(a) III only
3382
(a) Transfer of ownership and management control of a CPSE to a private entity
3383
(c) Mahendravarman I - Destruction of the Rashtrakuta capital
3384
(c) Any court or before any authority within the territory of India.
3385
(c) Belgium
3386
(c) Raghavan Committee
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(d) He built the structural Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram.
3388
(b) I, II, III, IV and V
3389
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
3390
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
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