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RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4241. Arrange the following National Parks/Tiger Reserves of Rajasthan from East to West: I. Ranthambore II. Keoladeo III. Desert National Park Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
Geographically, Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur is the easternmost. Moving westward, Ranthambore National Park is located in Sawai Madhopur. Finally, Desert National Park is situated in the far west, spanning the districts of Jaisalmer and Barmer. This sequence correctly reflects the transition from the eastern plains through the central hills to the western desert regions of the state of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4242. The British East India Company secured a monopoly over salt production in Rajasthan through the Salt Treaties of 1869-70. Which major lake was the primary focus of these treaties?
Explanation
The British East India Company focused on Sambhar Lake to secure a monopoly over salt production in Rajasthan. Through the Salt Treaties of 1869-70, the British gained control over this major salt-producing site from the states of Jaipur and Jodhpur. This move was part of a broader strategy to control essential commodities and maximize imperial revenue through systematic salt taxation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4243. The Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State Relations was appointed by the Government of India in the year:
Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission was appointed by the Government of India in 1983 to examine the relationship and balance of power between the Union and the States. Led by Justice R. S. Sarkaria, the commission conducted an extensive review of the constitutional framework. Its report, submitted years later, became a foundational document for promoting cooperative federalism and suggesting reforms to improve administrative and legislative coordination.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4244. Identify the correct pair representing the financial service and its primary function:
Explanation
Different financial services serve distinct roles within the economy. Insurance is fundamentally about risk pooling and the mitigation of potential financial losses for individuals and businesses. This function provides a safety net against unforeseen events. Other entities, like commercial banks, handle daily transactions and lending, while mutual funds manage investments. Each contributing to a stable and diverse financial system for consumers.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4245. Which of the following is NOT a notified Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan as of 2023?
Explanation
As of 2023, Rajasthan has several notified tiger reserves, including Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundra Hills, and the recently added Ramgarh Vishdhari. While there have been proposals and discussions regarding the inclusion of Kumbhalgarh as a tiger reserve, it has not yet received the official statutory notification under the Wildlife Protection Act, making it the only site listed that is not a tiger reserve.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4246. Consider the following statements regarding the economic impact of British policies in Rajasthan: I. The British established a monopoly over opium cultivation and trade. II. The abolition of transit duties (Rahdari) uniformly benefited local traders over British merchants. III. The introduction of railways accelerated the ruin of local artisans by flooding markets with British goods. IV. British salt treaties severely damaged the livelihood of the local Banjara communities. V. Commercialization of agriculture made peasants less vulnerable to famines. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
British economic policies included a monopoly on opium and the use of railways to export goods, which often ruined local artisans. Salt treaties also damaged the livelihood of Banjaras. However, the abolition of transit duties primarily benefited British merchants rather than local traders. Furthermore, the commercialization of agriculture often left peasants more vulnerable to famines by prioritizing cash crops over food production.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4247. Read the following statements regarding the Sarkaria Commission and select the correct option: Statement I: It categorically rejected the demand for the abolition of the All-India Services (IAS, IPS). Statement II: It recommended that the residuary powers of taxation should continue to remain with the Parliament, while other residuary powers should be placed in the Concurrent List.
Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission supported retaining All-India Services like the IAS and IPS, viewing them as essential for national integration. It also recommended that while residuary powers of taxation should remain with Parliament, other residuary subjects should be moved to the Concurrent List. These recommendations aimed to balance the need for a strong central framework with the states’ desire for more legislative flexibility and autonomy.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4248. The term ‘FDI in Retail’ often differentiates between single-brand and multi-brand retail. Which of the following best defines single-brand retail?
Explanation
Single-brand retail refers to a retail format where a store exclusively sells products branded under one specific label. This model allows international brands to maintain a consistent global image and control their entire customer experience. In contrast, multi-brand retail outlets carry products from multiple different manufacturers. Regulations for foreign investment often differ between these two models to balance brand expansion with local interests.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4249. Find the odd one out regarding the biodiversity of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Rajasthan’s state symbols include the Khejri tree, the Rohida flower, the Chinkara as the wild state animal, and the Camel as the domestic state animal.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4250. Which of the following was a key recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission regarding Article 356?
Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission emphasized that Article 356 should be used very sparingly and only as a last resort when all other alternatives to resolve a constitutional crisis in a state have failed. It recommended that a warning should generally be issued to the state before invoking the article. This stance aimed to protect state autonomy and prevent the frequent political misuse of emergency provisions.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(b) II, I, III
4242
(c) Sambhar Lake
4243
(c) 1983
4244
(c) Insurance - Risk pooling and mitigation of financial losses
4245
(c) Kumbhalgarh
4246
(b) I, III, and IV only
4247
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
4248
(a) A retail outlet that exclusively sells goods branded under one specific label globally
4249
(a) Sangai (State Animal - Domestic)
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(d) Used sparingly as a last resort in extreme circumstances.
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