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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q3821. Read the following statements regarding the classification of the service sector: I. Tertiary services involve basic commercial services like retail and transport. II. Quaternary services involve knowledge-based activities like research and development. III. Quinary services involve routine administrative tasks and clerical work. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Economic activities are categorized into hierarchy-based levels of services. Tertiary services encompass essential commercial activities such as retail, transportation, and finance. Quaternary services represent the knowledge-based economy, focusing on research, development, and high-level information processing. Quinary services involve the highest level of decision-making by top executives and government officials, rather than routine administrative or clerical tasks performed by workers.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q3822. The measurement of biodiversity that focuses on the diversity of species within a particular habitat or ecosystem is known as:
Explanation
Alpha diversity represents the species richness within a particular area or specific ecosystem. It measures the number of species found in a localized habitat. This metric helps ecologists understand the internal complexity of a community. It is distinct from beta and gamma diversity, which compare different habitats or cover much larger geographical regions to assess biodiversity on broader scales.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q3823. Identify the correct statement regarding the Hurda Conference held on July 17, 1734.
Explanation
Rajput rulers convened the Hurda Conference in July 1734 to address the rising threat of Maratha expansion. Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar presided over this meeting, which aimed to establish a unified front. Rulers agreed to coordinate military actions after the monsoon season, although the agreement ultimately failed due to internal differences, mutual distrust, and lack of decisive action.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Ancient Indian Art, Architecture and Science
Q3824. Match the items in List I with the items in List II to identify the correct architectural combinations. List I: (Ancient Temple Architecture Styles) A. Nagara B. Dravida C. Vesara D. Panchayatana List II: (Defining Features) i. Pyramidal vimana and prominent gopurams ii. Hybrid style combining northern and southern elements iii. Curvilinear shikhara and prevalent in Northern India iv. A central shrine surrounded by four subsidiary shrines
Explanation
Ancient Indian temple architecture is categorized by distinct regional styles. The Nagara style is identified by curvilinear shikharas in the north, while the Dravida style features pyramidal vimanas and tall gopurams. The Vesara style represents a hybrid of these two, and the Panchayatana layout consists of a main central shrine surrounded by four smaller subsidiary shrines.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q3825. Which of the following statements correctly defines the concept of ‘Dual Polity’ in the Indian context?
Explanation
Dual polity refers to the existence of two distinct levels of government within a federal framework. In India, both the Union and the States derive their authority directly from the Constitution. Each level exercises sovereign powers within the specific fields assigned to it by the Seventh Schedule, ensuring a clear distribution of legislative, executive, and financial responsibilities across the country.
Q3826. Consider the following statements regarding the Sahel region’s geography and desertification: Statement I: The Sahel is a semi-arid transition zone located between the Sahara Desert to the north and the Sudanian savanna to the south. Statement II: Overgrazing, combined with population pressure and variable rainfall, is a primary anthropogenic cause of desertification in the Sahel. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Sahel serves as a critical transition zone between the Sahara Desert and southern savannas. It faces severe land degradation driven by anthropogenic factors like overgrazing and rising population pressure. These human influences, combined with highly unpredictable rainfall patterns, accelerate desertification processes. Understanding these dynamics is essential for implementing sustainable land management and restoration initiatives.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q3827. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The service sector makes the highest contribution to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Reason (R): The service sector is the largest employer in the Indian economy, employing more than half of the total workforce. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Explanation
The service sector dominates the Indian economy in terms of value, contributing significantly more than half of the national Gross Domestic Product. However, this high economic contribution does not translate into proportionate job creation. The agricultural sector remains the largest employer in the country, highlighting a structural mismatch between output generation and workforce distribution within various segments of the economy.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q3828. Read the following statements regarding the levels of biodiversity: I. Genetic diversity helps a species adapt to changing environmental conditions. II. Ecosystem diversity refers to the variety of habitats, communities, and ecological processes. III. Species diversity is uniformly distributed across the globe from poles to the equator. Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Genetic diversity is essential for the adaptation of species to environmental shifts. Ecosystem diversity describes the variety of habitats and ecological processes. However, species diversity is not uniformly distributed across the globe. It generally increases toward the equator and decreases toward the poles. Therefore, only the observations concerning genetics and ecosystems are scientifically accurate in the context of biodiversity levels.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q3829. Match the Rajput rulers in List I with their respective states in List II during the 18th-century political realignments:
Rajput Ruler
State
A. Sawai Jai Singh
i. Mewar
B. Jagat Singh II
ii. Jaipur
C. Abhai Singh
iii. Bundi
D. Umed Singh
iv. Marwar
Explanation
During eighteenth-century political realignments, specific rulers were associated with their respective states in Rajputana. Sawai Jai Singh governed Jaipur, while Maharana Jagat Singh II led Mewar. Maharaja Abhai Singh ruled over Marwar, and Rao Raja Umed Singh was associated with the state of Bundi. These rulers were pivotal figures during various Maratha interventions and internal disputes that defined the era’s regional politics.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Ancient Indian Art, Architecture and Science
Q3830. The ancient stupa at Bharhut is primarily renowned for which of the following artistic features?
Explanation
The ancient stupa at Bharhut is historically significant for its contribution to early Buddhist art. It is primarily renowned for the intricate narrative reliefs carved into its stone railings and gateways. These carvings provide a visual representation of Jataka stories and various events from the life of the Buddha, serving as an important medium for religious storytelling.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
3821
(a) I and II only
3822
(a) Alpha diversity
3823
(c) It was presided over by Maharana Jagat Singh II of Mewar to unite Rajput rulers against Maratha incursions.
3824
(a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
3825
(c) Two levels of government--Union and State--exercising sovereign powers within their assigned fields.
3826
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3827
(c) A is true but R is false.
3828
(a) I and II only
3829
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
3830
(d) Detailed narrative bas-reliefs depicting Jataka tales and Buddha’s life.
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