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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4101. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Resident system effectively eroded the traditional authority of the Rajput rulers. Reason (R): Political agents frequently intervened in succession disputes, administrative matters, and the relationship between the ruler and the nobles.
Explanation
The Resident system eroded the traditional authority of Rajput rulers because Political Agents frequently interfered in matters beyond their advisory role. By intervening in succession disputes and the delicate relationship between rulers and their nobles, the Agents undermined the monarch’s central position. This constant mediation by British officials shifted the actual locus of power from the ruler toward the Residency.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Ancient Indian Art, Architecture and Science
Q4102. Which of the following architectural elements is not found in the Dravida style of temple construction?
Explanation
The Dravida style of architecture is characterized by features such as the pyramidal vimana, mandapas for public assembly, and towering gopurams at the entrance gateways. The Amalaka, however, is a specific decorative element used in the Nagara style of North India. It is the ribbed stone disk that sits on top of the shikhara, which is absent in southern Dravidian temples.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4103. Arrange the following Articles related to Centre- State financial relations in ascending numerical order: I. Statutory Grants II. Finance Commission III. Taxes levied by Union but collected and appropriated by States IV. Borrowing by States
Explanation
The constitutional articles for financial relations follow a specific numerical sequence. Article 268 deals with taxes levied by the Union but collected by states. Article 275 provides for statutory grants to states in need. Article 280 establishes the Finance Commission to recommend tax distribution. Finally, Article 293 outlines the borrowing powers and limitations of the states, completing the fiscal framework of the federation.
Q4104. Match List-I with List-II concerning environmental terms:
Action
Definition
A. Afforestation
i. The clearing of forest areas for non-forest land uses
B. Reforestation
ii. Land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas
C. Deforestation
iii. Planting trees in an area that was not previously forested
D. Desertification
iv. Replanting trees in an area where a forest was recently cleared
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
Afforestation is planting trees where there was no forest, reforestation is replanting where forest was recently cleared, deforestation is clearing forest for other uses and desertification is land degradation in dry areas. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4105. The increasing installation of early warning systems and solar electric fences near forest fringes is a direct effect of:
Explanation
The deployment of early warning systems and solar-powered electric fences near forests is a direct response to the increasing frequency of human-elephant conflicts. These measures are designed to detect elephant movements and prevent them from entering agricultural fields. By deterring elephants from raiding crops and entering villages, these technologies help protect human lives and livelihoods while reducing retaliatory killings.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4106. Match the Political Agencies in List I with their respective headquarters in List II:
Political Agency
Headquarters
A. Rajputana Agency (AGG)
i. Udaipur
B. Mewar Residency
ii. Ajmer
C. Jaipur Agency
iii. Jodhpur
D. Marwar Agency
iv. Jaipur
Explanation
The British political administration in Rajasthan was organized into agencies with specific headquarters. The Rajputana Agency (AGG) was based in Ajmer, while the Mewar Residency was located in Udaipur. The Jaipur Agency operated from Jaipur city, and the Marwar Agency had its headquarters in Jodhpur. This structure allowed for effective monitoring and control of the major princely states’ internal affairs.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Ancient Indian Art, Architecture and Science
Q4107. Identify the odd one out among the following ancient educational institutions based on their geographical location.
Explanation
Nalanda, Vikramshila, and Odantapuri were all located in the eastern part of India, particularly in the regions of modern-day Bihar and Bengal, and were major centers of Mahayana Buddhist learning. Takshashila, however, was located in the northwestern part of the subcontinent, in present-day Pakistan. It was much older and served as a cross-cultural center for diverse fields of study.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4108. Which of the following taxes is NOT levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States (Article 268)?
Explanation
Article 268 specifies certain taxes, like stamp duties on bills of exchange and excise duties on medicinal preparations, that the Union levies but the States collect and keep. Taxes on agricultural income, however, are entirely within the jurisdiction of the State List. States possess the exclusive power to both levy and collect taxes on agricultural income, making it a direct revenue source for regional governments.
Q4109. The Great Green Wall initiative is fundamentally associated with which continent?
Explanation
The Great Green Wall is an African initiative to plant a belt of trees and restore land across the Sahel, south of the Sahara, in order to fight desertification.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4110. Which of the following statements regarding the telecommunications sector in India is incorrect?
Explanation
The telecommunications sector in India is a competitive oligopoly that has successfully transitioned from being voice-centric to data-centric. While the government supports rural infrastructure through specific funds, it is incorrect to say that 5G rollout relied entirely on imports without domestic trials. In fact, India conducted extensive indigenous 5G trials and developed local technological solutions to ensure a secure network.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
4101
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
4102
(b) Amalaka
4103
(a) III, I, II, IV
4104
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
4105
(b) Rising incidents of human-elephant conflicts and crop raiding
4106
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
4107
(c) Takshashila
4108
(c) Taxes on agricultural income
4109
(c) Africa
4110
(c) 5G rollout in India relies entirely on technology imported from neighboring countries without any domestic trials.
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