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RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Indian Knowledge and Value System
Q4391. Consider the following statements regarding the Varna system in ancient India: I. It originally emphasized a division of labor based on a person’s aptitude and inherent qualities (Guna and Karma). II. During the later Vedic period, the system became strictly hereditary and rigid, evolving towards the Jati system. III. The primary purpose of the Varna system was to ensure economic and social stability by allocating specific societal roles. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Ancient Indian social structure originally categorized individuals based on their inherent qualities and vocational skills. This classification promoted societal efficiency by assigning duties suited to an individual’s aptitude. Over centuries, these functional roles transitioned into a rigid, hereditary framework known as the Jati system. This evolution aimed to maintain economic continuity and preserve cultural traditions within distinct community units.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Emergency Provisions
Q4392. Under Article 352, a National Emergency can be declared on the basis of which of the following grounds?
Explanation
Article 352 permits a National Emergency proclamation on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. Originally, internal disturbance was a ground, but the Forty-fourth Amendment substituted it with armed rebellion to prevent misuse. This ensures that only severe threats to national security or stability justify such a significant centralisation of executive and legislative powers across India.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Physiographic Divisions of India
Q4393. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement I: The Himalayas were formed as a direct consequence of the convergence and collision between the Indian Plate and the Eurasian Plate. Statement II: The upliftment of the Himalayas occurred rapidly in a single geological phase during the Pleistocene epoch.
Explanation
The Himalayan mountains emerged through the intense convergence and collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, causing the Tethys Ocean sediments to uplift. However, this massive geological upliftment did not occur as a single rapid event. Instead, the range developed through multiple distinct phases over millions of years, starting from the Cretaceous period through the Pleistocene epoch.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Energy, Transportation and Communication
Q4394. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the classification of energy sources in India:
Explanation
In the Indian context, solar and wind energy are classified as non-conventional sources because they are renewable alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. Conventional sources include traditional commercial fuels like coal and petroleum, as well as non-commercial fuels such as firewood and cow dung. Labeling wind and solar as conventional is incorrect because they belong to the modern, sustainable category.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q4395. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer from the codes given below: Assertion (A): Dryland farming is extensively practiced in the western districts of Rajasthan. Reason (R): The western region receives annual rainfall well below 500 mm and lacks widespread perennial surface water sources.
Explanation
Dryland farming is extensively practiced in western Rajasthan because the region faces severe water scarcity. The annual rainfall in these districts typically remains well below five hundred millimeters. Additionally, the lack of perennial surface water sources makes agricultural activities highly dependent on moisture conservation. These environmental conditions necessitate specific farming techniques to ensure crop survival in arid tracts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements
Q4396. In the context of the agrarian structure of pre-independence Rajasthan, what does the term Lag-bag denote?
Explanation
In the traditional agrarian structure of Rajasthan, Lag-bag represented a complex system of numerous non-standard taxes. Beyond the primary land revenue, Jagirdars imposed these arbitrary cesses on various social occasions, professional activities, and household events. These extractions significantly increased the financial burden on the peasantry, eventually leading to massive and organized protests across the different princely states.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Indian Knowledge and Value System
Q4397. Read the given statements regarding the Varna system and select the correct answer: Statement I: The Bhagavad Gita states that the fourfold Varna system was created by the Divine based on the differentiation of Guna (quality) and Karma (action). Statement II: The classical Varna system explicitly advocated for untouchability as a foundational pillar of social order from the early Rig Vedic period.
Explanation
The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes that social classifications are based on temperament and professional conduct rather than birth. This framework suggests a meritocratic approach to societal organization. Conversely, the concept of untouchability was not a foundational element of the early Rig Vedic period. It emerged much later due to evolving social prejudices and notions of ritual purity and pollution.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Emergency Provisions
Q4398. Identify the correct statement regarding the proclamation of National Emergency.
Explanation
A National Emergency under Article 352 can be declared for the whole of India or any specific territory. This flexibility was introduced by the Forty-second Amendment Act. It allows the government to focus resources and special powers where they are most needed, rather than affecting the entire nation if the crisis is localized to one region.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Physiographic Divisions of India
Q4399. Which of the following statements regarding the Trans-Himalayan region is incorrect?
Explanation
The Trans-Himalayan region is located immediately to the north of the Great Himalayan range, not to its south. This geological zone primarily encompasses major mountain chains such as the Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, and Kailash ranges. It is composed of ancient marine sedimentary rocks supported by granitic basements and represents a crucial transition between the Indian subcontinent and Tibet.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Energy, Transportation and Communication
Q4400. Consider the following statements regarding coal reserves in India: I. Gondwana coal accounts for more than 98 percent of the total coal reserves in India. II. Tertiary coal is mainly found in the peninsular plateau region of India. III. Anthracite is the most abundantly available type of coal in India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
India’s coal reserves are predominantly found in the Gondwana formations, representing over ninety-eight percent of total resources. Tertiary coal is actually found in younger rock formations in the northeastern states rather than the peninsular plateau. Anthracite is a high-quality coal but is extremely rare in India, whereas Bituminous coal is the most abundantly available type across major mines.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
4391
(d) I, II and III
4392
(a) War, External aggression, and Armed rebellion
4393
(a) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4394
(a) Conventional Energy - Wind and Solar
4395
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
4396
(c) Various arbitrary cesses and extractions imposed on peasants
4397
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4398
(c) It can be proclaimed for the entire country or any part of it.
4399
(c) It lies immediately to the south of the Great Himalayan range.
4400
(b) II and III
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