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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements
Q4621. Match List-I (Leader) with List-II (Associated Organization / Event) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Leader
Associated Organization / Event
A. Govind Giri
i. Eka Movement
B. Motilal Tejawat
ii. Meena Purana
C. Nayanuram Sharma
iii. Samp Sabha
D. Muni Magan Sagar
iv. Hadoti Praja Mandal
Explanation
Govind Giri founded the Samp Sabha, Motilal Tejawat led the Eka movement, Nayanuram Sharma is linked with the Hadoti Praja Mandal, and Muni Magan Sagar with the Meena Purana. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Indian Knowledge and Value System
Q4622. Identify the odd one out among the following schools of philosophy, based on the traditional Astika/Nastika classification:
Explanation
Nyaya, Samkhya and Mimamsa are Astika schools because they accept the Vedas. Charvaka rejects them and is a Nastika school, so it is the odd one out.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Emergency Provisions
Q4623. Select the correct sequence of parliamentary steps required for the continuation of a National Emergency under Article 352.
Explanation
To continue a National Emergency, it must first be approved by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament within one month of its proclamation. Following this initial approval, the emergency must be renewed every six months by another special majority resolution. This process, introduced by the Forty-fourth Amendment, ensures continuous legislative oversight and prevents the indefinite extension of emergency powers.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Physiographic Divisions of India
Q4624. What is the most geomorphologically accurate definition of the ‘Bhabar’ belt?
Explanation
The Bhabar is a narrow, porous belt of pebbles and boulders lying along the foot of the Shivaliks, where streams disappear underground.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Energy, Transportation and Communication
Q4625. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Railways network: I. It is the largest railway network in the world under single management. II. The Unigauge policy aims to convert all tracks to Broad Gauge. III. The Vivek Express is currently the longest route train in India. IV. The Konkan Railway connects Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. V. Over 90 percent of the broad gauge network in India has been electrified. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Indian Railways is the world’s fourth-largest network, not the largest under single management.
RAS PrelimsHealth, Environment and Agriculture · Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q4626. Which district in Rajasthan is famously known as the "Orange City" or "Nagpur of Rajasthan" due to its extensive Mandarin (Kinnow/Orange) cultivation?
Explanation
Jhalawar district is famously known as the "Nagpur of Rajasthan" because of its extensive mandarin orange cultivation. The region’s climate and soil are highly suitable for citrus fruits, making it the leading producer in the state. The widespread orchards contribute significantly to the local economy and have placed Jhalawar on the national map for fruit production.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Peasant, Tribal and Praja Mandal Movements
Q4627. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Govind Giri’s initial efforts among the Bhils were heavily focused on social and religious reforms rather than political rebellion. Reason (R): He urged the Bhils to give up alcohol, stop meat consumption, abandon theft, and adopt peaceful agricultural practices to elevate their social status. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Govind Giri first worked for social and religious reform, not rebellion. He asked the Bhils to give up liquor, meat, theft and to adopt peaceful farming, and this reason explains why his efforts were reformist. Both A and R are true and R explains A.
RAS PrelimsAncient Indian History · Indian Knowledge and Value System
Q4628. Which school of Indian philosophy is fundamentally known as the science of reasoning (Tarka-shastra) and outlines an intricate system of logic to acquire valid knowledge?
Explanation
Nyaya is called Tarka-shastra, the science of reasoning, because it gives a detailed system of logic and the means of valid knowledge.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Emergency Provisions
Q4629. Which of the following is a direct consequence of a Financial Emergency on federalism?
Explanation
A Financial Emergency leads to a significant reduction in the financial autonomy of states. The Centre gains the authority to give directions to states regarding financial propriety and can require state money bills to be reserved for the President’s consideration. This centralization of financial control is intended to stabilize the national economy during periods of extreme financial distress or instability.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Physiographic Divisions of India
Q4630. The critically important Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers are located in which major division of the Himalayas?
Explanation
The Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers are in the Greater Himalayas (Himadri), the highest and most continuous range.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
4621
(a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii
4622
(d) Charvaka
4623
(d) Introduction in Parliament Approval by Special Majority within 1 month Renewal every 6 months
4624
(d) A narrow, highly porous belt of pebbles lying parallel to the Shivalik foothills.
4625
(b) II, III, IV and V
4626
(d) Jhalawar
4627
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
4628
(c) Nyaya
4629
(c) Financial autonomy of states is nullified as the Centre directs their matters.
4630
(c) Greater Himalayas
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