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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4261. Match the Commissions/Committees in List-I with their distinct recommendations on Centre- State relations in List-II:
Commissions/Committees
Recommendations
A. Rajamannar Committee
i. Recommended ‘localized emergency’ under Article 355
B. Sarkaria Commission
ii. Recommended setting up an Inter-State Trade and Commerce Commission
C. Punchhi Commission
iii. Recommended abolition of Article 356 and the IAS/IPS
D. National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC)
iv. Suggested firmly institutionalizing the process of consultation for treaty-making
Explanation
Each commission offered unique perspectives on federalism. The Rajamannar Committee sought to abolish Article 356 and central services. The Sarkaria Commission proposed an Inter-State Trade and Commerce Commission. The Punchhi Commission introduced the idea of localized emergency under Article 355 to handle specific disturbances without dismissing an entire state government. The NCRWC recommended institutionalizing consultation with states during the international treaty-making process to ensure regional interests are considered.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4262. All of the following are examples of knowledge-based Future Opportunities in the service sector, except:
Explanation
Future opportunities in the service sector are increasingly focused on high-value, knowledge-based activities. Fields such as big data analytics, blockchain-based smart contracts, and cybersecurity consulting represent these advanced areas. In contrast, manual data entry is a routine, low-value task that is increasingly being automated. Therefore, it does not fit the category of sophisticated future opportunities that drive next-phase service sector growth.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4263. Identify the correct pair of conservation method and its type.
Explanation
Sacred groves are natural forest patches protected by local communities in their original locations, representing a traditional form of in-situ conservation. In contrast, wildlife sanctuaries are also in-situ, while zoological parks and tissue culture are ex-situ methods because they occur outside natural habitats. Therefore, the pairing of sacred groves with in-situ conservation is the only scientifically and technically accurate choice.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4264. Before the British monopolized local resources, which of the following was the most prominent export commodity from Rajputana that generated significant wealth for the local states?
Explanation
Before British monopolization, salt was one of the most prominent export commodities from Rajputana. Large-scale production at lakes like Sambhar generated significant wealth for the local states and provided a livelihood for thousands of people, including the Banjaras. Its trade was a vital part of the regional economy, connecting Rajasthan with various other parts of northern and central India for centuries.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4265. The Punchhi Commission on Centre-State relations was set up by the Government of India in the year:
Explanation
The Punchhi Commission on Centre-State Relations was established by the Government of India in 2007, nearly two decades after the Sarkaria Commission.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Service Sector: Role, Challenges and Opportunities
Q4266. Read the following statements regarding transport services: Statement I: The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is designed to exclusively carry passenger trains at high speeds. Statement II: DFC aims to decongest existing railway networks and increase the average speed of goods trains. Select the correct response:
Explanation
The Dedicated Freight Corridor is a strategic infrastructure project specifically designed for the movement of goods, not passenger trains. Its primary objective is to decongest the existing rail network by providing dedicated high-speed tracks for freight. This improvement allows for heavier and faster cargo trains, which significantly increases the efficiency of logistics and reduces the overall cost of transporting goods.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4267. Match the following examples in List I with their types of conservation in List II:
Example
Type of Conservation
A. National Park
i. In-situ conservation (Government protected)
B. Gene Bank
ii. Ex-situ conservation (Live aquatic species)
C. Sacred Lake
iii. Ex-situ conservation (Genetic material)
D. Aquarium
iv. In-situ conservation (Community protected) Options:
Explanation
National Parks represent government-protected in-situ conservation. Gene Banks are ex-situ methods for storing genetic material. Sacred Lakes are examples of community-protected in-situ conservation based on cultural traditions. Aquariums serve as ex-situ centers for maintaining live aquatic species. Mapping these examples correctly illustrates the diversity of strategies used to preserve biological resources both within and outside their natural environments.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Rajasthan in the 18th and 19th Centuries
Q4268. What was the primary mechanism through which the "Drain of Wealth" occurred from Rajputana to British India?
Explanation
The "Drain of Wealth" from Rajputana occurred primarily through several mechanisms. The princely states were required to pay large annual tributes and fund the maintenance of British-led military contingents. Additionally, unequal trade terms, including the salt monopoly and the influx of British manufactured goods, ensured a constant transfer of capital from the local economy toward the British Indian administrative and commercial centers.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q4269. Consider the following recommendations: I. Provision for a ‘localized emergency’ under Article 355 rather than declaring President’s Rule in the entire state. II. Giving a fixed tenure of five years to the Governor. III. Creation of a National Integration Council endowed with constitutional status. IV. The procedure for the impeachment of the Governor should be same as that of the President. V. Amending Article 263 to make the Inter- State Council’s advice binding on the Centre. Which of the above were among the key recommendations of the Punchhi Commission?
Explanation
The Punchhi Commission recommended providing for localized emergencies under Article 355 and giving Governors a fixed five-year tenure. It also suggested that the state legislature should have the power to impeach the Governor, similar to the President’s model. These recommendations were intended to increase the stability of the Governor’s office and provide more nuanced tools for the Union to manage internal security without overreaching.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development
Q4270. Identify the incorrect statement regarding seed banks.
Explanation
Seed banks are a vital ex-situ conservation tool designed to preserve genetic diversity. They store seeds for long-term recovery and research, as exemplified by the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. However, the claim that seeds are stored at high temperatures is incorrect. Successful seed preservation actually requires controlled, very low temperatures and low humidity to maintain seed viability and prevent premature germination.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
4261
(d) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
4262
(d) Manual data entry operations
4263
(d) Sacred Grove - In-situ conservation
4264
(a) Salt
4265
(c) 2007
4266
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
4267
(a) A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
4268
(b) Annual tributes, maintenance of contingents, and unequal trade terms
4269
(b) I, II and IV only
4270
(b) Seeds are stored at high temperatures and humidity to ensure survival.
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