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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3681. Consider the following states and arrange them from North to South as they are geographically covered along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) alignment: I. Haryana II. Rajasthan III. Gujarat IV. Maharashtra Select the correct order:
Explanation
The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor alignment follows a specific geographical path from North to South across several Indian states. It begins in the northern state of Haryana, then passes through the extensive territory of Rajasthan. Continuing southward, the corridor enters Gujarat, which hosts a significant number of industrial nodes. Finally, it reaches its southern terminus in Maharashtra at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Environmental and Ecological Changes and Impact Assessment
Q3682. Match List I with List II regarding climate change concepts:
Climate Concept
Description
A. Mitigation
i. Process of capturing and storing atmospheric CO 2
B. Adaptation
ii. Adjusting to actual or expected future climate effects
C. Climate Finance
iii. Reducing the flow of heat-trapping greenhouse gases
D. Carbon Sequestration
iv. Local, national or transnational funding to support climate actions
Explanation
Addressing global warming involves several different strategies.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3683. Which of the following is a key criticism of the Collegium system?
Explanation
A primary criticism of the Collegium system is its lack of transparency and public accountability. Critics argue that the process of judicial appointments happens behind closed doors without clearly defined criteria or public scrutiny. This judges appointing judges mechanism is often seen as being opaque and susceptible to favoritism, leading to calls for a more balanced and representative appointment process in India.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3684. The concept of integrating industrial development with robust transportation networks to reduce logistics costs is best exemplified in India by:
Explanation
The Industrial Corridors program is a strategic initiative designed to integrate industrial development with high-speed transportation networks.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Environmental and Ecological Changes and Impact Assessment
Q3685. The primary goal of the Paris Agreement (2015) is to limit the global temperature increase in this century to:
Explanation
A major international accord aims to significantly reduce global greenhouse gas emissions to limit the increase in the Earth’s average temperature. The primary target is to keep the warming well below a specific threshold compared to levels before the industrial era. Efforts are also being made to further restrict the increase to a more ambitious level to avoid the most catastrophic impacts.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3686. Match List I with List II:
Jurist/Authority
Role in Judiciary
A. Chief Justice of India
i. Highest judicial officer in a district
B. Attorney General for India
ii. Master of the Roster in Supreme Court
C. Advocate General of State
iii. Highest law officer of the Union Government
D. District Judge
iv. Highest law officer of a State Government
Choose the correct code:
Explanation
The Chief Justice of India acts as the Master of the Roster, assigning cases to benches. The Attorney General is the highest law officer for the Union Government. The Advocate General holds the equivalent highest law office for a State Government.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3687. Which of the following is a major criticism of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India?
Explanation
Despite their potential for boosting exports and attracting investment, Special Economic Zones in India have faced significant criticism. A major concern involves the acquisition of large tracts of fertile agricultural land for industrial purposes, which has often led to the displacement of local farmers and affected their livelihoods. Other criticisms include the potential for creating economic disparities that do not benefit everyone.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Environmental and Ecological Changes and Impact Assessment
Q3688. ‘Nationally Determined Contributions’ (NDCs) are a key element of which international agreement?
Explanation
Under a significant global climate treaty, each participating country must outline and communicate its individual efforts to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. These voluntary commitments are updated regularly to reflect increasing ambition. This approach allows for a flexible yet coordinated global response, with each nation contributing according to its own capabilities and circumstances.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union Judiciary: Supreme Court and Judicial Review
Q3689. If a High Court judge is to be transferred from one High Court to another, whose recommendation is necessary?
Explanation
Article 222 provides for the transfer of a High Court judge. The President makes the transfer after consulting the Chief Justice of India. According to the Second and Third Judges Cases, the CJI’s recommendation must be made in consultation with a collegium consisting of the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court and the Chief Justices of the relevant High Courts.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Industrial Growth, Policy Reforms and LPG
Q3690. Read the following statements regarding the performance of the MSME sector in India: I. It accounts for more than 40% of India’s total exports. II. It is the second-largest employer in the country after agriculture. III. MSMEs are completely immune to technological disruptions and credit crunches. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector plays a crucial role in India’s development. It currently accounts for more than 40% of the country’s total exports and is recognized as the second-largest employer after agriculture. However, the sector remains vulnerable to various external shocks, such as technological disruptions and periodic credit crunches. Therefore, claiming that MSMEs are immune to challenges is inaccurate.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
3681
(a) I, II, III, IV
3682
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i
3683
(c) It lacks transparency and accountability as judges appoint judges.
3684
(c) The Industrial Corridors program
3685
(a) Below 2 degrees, ideally 1.5 degrees
3686
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
3687
(d) Acquisition of fertile land causing displacement of farmers.
3688
(d) Paris Agreement
3689
(c) The Chief Justice of India in consultation with the collegium.
3690
(c) I and II only
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