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RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4221. Read the following statements regarding Ranthambore National Park: I. It is situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya hill ranges. II. It is renowned for its Bengal Tiger population. III. It is located in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Explanation
Ranthambore National Park is famously situated at the junction of the Aravalli and Vindhya mountain ranges and is a major site for Bengal tiger conservation. However, it is located in the Sawai Madhopur district, not Jaisalmer. Therefore, while the geological and biological descriptions are accurate, the geographical location provided in the third statement is incorrect, making only the first two valid.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4222. Identify the incorrectly matched pair regarding the traditional taxes (Lags) in Rajasthan:
Explanation
Traditional taxes in Rajasthan included Chauri Lag for marriages and Talwar Bandhai for succession. Kamtha Lag was used for fort repairs. However, Zakat is an Islamic religious tax and was not a standard term for a volume-based agricultural tax in the Rajputana states. Agricultural cesses were more commonly referred to as Batai or other local terms for revenue collection and extraction.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4223. According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly, the use of Article 356 was expected to be a ‘dead letter’. What is the constitutional justification for invoking it only as a last resort?
Explanation
Ambedkar hoped Article 356 would remain a dead letter. It should be used as a last resort because it disrupts federalism and overrides the democratic mandate of a State.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4224. Which of the following represents the best strategy to improve the quality of employment in the service sector?
Explanation
Improving the quality of employment in the service sector requires modernizing the approach to labor protection. A key strategy involves formalizing gig and informal work by providing portable social security benefits and focusing on continuous skill up-gradation. This ensures that workers in flexible roles have financial safety nets and the necessary training to transition into more stable, higher-value positions over time.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4225. Match the following Protected Areas in Rajasthan in List I with their key features or species in List II:
Protected Area in Rajasthan
Key Feature/Species
A. Keoladeo National Park
i. Flying Squirrel
B. Desert National Park
ii. Blackbuck
C. Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary
iii. Siberian Crane (historically wintering site)
D. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
iv. Great Indian Bustard Options:
Explanation
Keoladeo National Park is historically famous for the wintering Siberian Crane. Desert National Park is the primary habitat for the Great Indian Bustard. Sitamata Wildlife Sanctuary is uniquely known for the presence of the flying squirrel. Tal Chhapar Sanctuary provides a specialized habitat for the blackbuck. Mapping these species to their respective protected areas highlights the extremely diverse and unique wildlife of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4226. Match the landmark Supreme Court cases in List-I with their primary subject matter regarding Centre-State relations in List-II:
Supreme Court Cases
Primary Subject Matter
A. S.R. Bommai v. Union of India (1994)
i. Challenge to dissolution of state assemblies when the ruling party at the Centre changed.
B. State of Rajasthan v. Union of India (1977)
ii. Dissolution of Bihar legislative assembly kept in suspended animation was held unconstitutional.
C. Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India (2006)
iii. Established comprehensive guidelines for invoking Article 356 and made it subject to judicial review.
D. Kuldip Nayar v. Union of India (2006)
iv. Upheld the amendment doing away with the domicile requirement for Rajya Sabha elections.
Explanation
Bommai laid down guidelines for Article 356 and made it open to judicial review, State of Rajasthan (1977) was a challenge to the dissolution of assemblies when the party in power at the Centre changed, Rameshwar Prasad (2006) held the Bihar dissolution unconstitutional and Kuldip Nayar (2006) upheld the removal of the domicile requirement for Rajya Sabha. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4227. The concept of ‘Green Services’ in the context of future opportunities primarily involves:
Explanation
Green services represent a growing opportunity in the transition toward a sustainable economy. This field primarily involves services that support environmental sustainability, such as energy auditing, ESG consulting, and green finance. These professional services help organizations measure their environmental impact, comply with new green regulations, and secure funding for sustainable projects. This shift reflects a global commitment to addressing climate change.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4228. The system of extracting compulsory and unpaid labor from peasants and lower castes by the rulers and jagirdars was commonly known as:
Explanation
The system of extracting compulsory and unpaid labor from peasants and lower castes was known as Begar. This practice was widely used by both rulers and jagirdars for various tasks, such as transporting goods or working on state projects. Begar was a major source of grievance for the rural population and later became a central issue in various peasant and tribal movements.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4229. Which of the following is the odd one out as it pertains to traditional non-platform services rather than digital platform economy models?
Explanation
Digital platform economy models, such as food delivery aggregators and ride-sharing services, coordinate transactions through internet networks. In contrast, India Post is a traditional non-platform service provider that operates a physical network for mail and financial services. While it has modernized its operations, its core business model remains a traditional service delivery system rather than a digital platform that aggregates providers.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4230. Mukundra Hills (Darrah), declared as a Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, is primarily spread across which districts?
Explanation
Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, also known as Darrah, is located in southeastern Rajasthan. Its territory is spread across the districts of Kota, Bundi, Chittorgarh, and Jhalawar. This reserve encompasses the Darrah, Jawahar Sagar, and Chambal Wildlife Sanctuaries. It represents a vital hilly and forested landscape that supports a variety of wildlife and was notified to expand the tiger habitat in the state.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
4221
(a) I and II only
4222
(c) Zakat - Tax levied exclusively on agricultural produce by volume
4223
(c) Disrupts federalism and the democratic mandate of States.
4224
(c) Formalizing gig work through portable social security and skill up-gradation
4225
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
4226
(d) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
4227
(d) Services supporting sustainability, such as energy auditing, ESG consulting, and green finance
4228
(c) Begar
4229
(c) India Post
4230
(c) Kota, Bundi, Chittorgarh and Jhalawar
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