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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4171. Read the following statements regarding the role of AI in future services: I. Generative AI is expected to significantly augment customer support services. II. AI implementation will completely resolve the issue of low-quality jobs by transforming all informal jobs into formal tech jobs. III. AI models require massive cloud computing infrastructure, thereby boosting the data center industry. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Artificial Intelligence is set to augment several service functions, particularly in customer support through generative models. These advanced AI models require massive cloud computing resources, which directly boosts the growth of the data center industry. However, it is unrealistic to expect that AI will completely resolve all employment quality issues or automatically formalize all informal jobs within the tech sector soon.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4172. Match the following Biosphere Reserves in List I with their corresponding states in List II:
Biosphere Reserve
State
A. Nanda Devi
i. Meghalaya
B. Nokrek
ii. Uttarakhand
C. Pachmarhi
iii. Odisha
D. Similipal
iv. Madhya Pradesh Options:
Explanation
India’s biosphere reserves are located in ecologically significant areas across the country. Nanda Devi is situated in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, while Nokrek is in Meghalaya. Pachmarhi is a prominent reserve in Madhya Pradesh, and Similipal is located in the state of Odisha. These reserves are designed to protect large-scale ecosystems and promote sustainable development through active community involvement.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4173. Which princely state of Rajasthan was the first to officially ban the practice of Sati in 1822?
Explanation
The practice of Sati was deeply embedded in the social fabric of Rajputana, but the state of Bundi became the first to officially ban it in 1822. This early legal measure was taken under the influence of British officials and preceded the broader prohibition of Sati throughout British India by Lord William Bentinck in 1829, marking a significant reformist step.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Ancient Indian Art, Architecture and Science
Q4174. Match the items in List I with the items in List II to identify the correct artistic centers and their predominant styles.
Ancient Regions or Cities
Predominant Art or Architectural Styles
A. Sanchi
i. Nagara style structural temples
B. Mathura
ii. Indigenous red sandstone sculptures
C. Mahabalipuram
iii. Monolithic ratha temples and rock reliefs
D. Khajuraho
iv. Early brick and stone stupa architecture
Explanation
Ancient Indian artistic centers are defined by their unique contributions. Sanchi is the site of iconic early stupas, while Mathura is famous for its indigenous red sandstone sculptures. Mahabalipuram is renowned for its monolithic ratha temples and massive rock reliefs from the Pallava period. Khajuraho represents the zenith of the medieval Nagara style with its complex and highly decorated structural temples.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4175. Find the odd one out among the following items in the context of items currently kept outside the purview of the GST framework in India:
Explanation
While most goods and services are covered by GST, certain items like alcohol for human consumption, petroleum crude, and aviation turbine fuel are currently kept outside its purview. Electronic goods, however, are fully integrated into the GST framework. The exclusion of petroleum and alcohol allows states and the Union to maintain their traditional tax revenues from these high-value products until the GST Council decides otherwise.
Q4176. Which of the following statements concerning the global extent of deforestation is INCORRECT?
Explanation
While tropical regions have historically faced the highest rates of forest loss, Boreal forests in Russia and Canada are not immune to human impacts. These areas are subject to significant commercial logging for timber and paper industries. Additionally, climate-induced factors like increased pest outbreaks and more frequent wildfires also threaten these ecosystems. Understanding that all forest types face pressures is vital for global conservation.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4177. Arrange the zones of a Biosphere Reserve from the outermost area to the innermost protected area: I. Buffer Zone II. Transition Area III. Core Zone Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
A Biosphere Reserve is organized into three distinct zones. The outermost area is the Transition Zone, where human settlements and sustainable activities occur. Moving inward, the Buffer Zone surrounds the core and is used for research and education. The innermost part is the Core Zone, which is a strictly protected area dedicated to the conservation of biodiversity with no human interference.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4178. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘Tyag Pratha’ in Rajasthan: I. It was a mandatory custom where huge sums of money were given to Charans, Bhats, and Dholis on the occasion of a Rajput daughter’s marriage. II. It caused severe financial ruin among Rajput families, leading to female infanticide. III. It was legally protected and encouraged by the British Political Agents. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Tyag Pratha involved mandatory payments to Charans and Bhats during Rajput marriages. This custom often led to severe financial ruin for families, which was a significant factor contributing to the practice of female infanticide. While reformists and British officials later tried to regulate it, the practice was originally an indigenous custom and not legally protected by the British Political Agents.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Ancient Indian Art, Architecture and Science
Q4179. Which ancient Indian text extensively discusses the preparation of various alloys, metallic salts, and amalgamations, demonstrating advanced chemical knowledge?
Explanation
The Rasaratnakara is a foundational text in the field of Indian alchemy and chemistry, traditionally attributed to the scholar Nagarjuna. This work contains extensive information on the processing of mercury, the preparation of various metallic salts and alloys, and the transformation of base metals. It reflects a sophisticated tradition of laboratory practice and chemical experimentation aimed at medical and industrial applications.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4180. Match the GST components in List-I with their characteristic features in List-II:
GST Components
Characteristic Features
A. CGST
i. Levied on inter-state supply of goods and services
B. SGST
ii. Levied by the Centre on intra-state supply
C. IGST
iii. Levied by Union Territories without legislature on intra-state supply
D. UTGST
iv. Levied by the States on intra-state supply
Explanation
GST is categorized based on the nature of the transaction. CGST is levied by the Centre and SGST by the States on intra-state supplies. IGST applies to inter-state trade and is collected by the Centre before being shared. UTGST is used in Union Territories without their own legislatures. This multi-layered structure ensures that tax revenue is appropriately distributed between the central and regional authorities.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
4171
(b) I and III only
4172
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
4173
(c) Bundi
4174
(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
4175
(c) Electronic goods
4176
(c) The Boreal forests are entirely immune to human-induced deforestation and logging.
4177
(b) II, I, III
4178
(a) I and II only
4179
(a) Rasaratnakara
4180
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
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