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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q4931. Match List-I (Committees/Amendments) with List-II (Key Recommendation/Feature): List-I: (Committees/Amendments) A. Balwantrai Mehta Committee B. Ashok Mehta Committee C. 73rd Constitutional Amendment D. 74th Constitutional Amendment List-II: (Key Recommendation/Feature) i. Constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies ii. Three-tier Panchayati Raj system iii. Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions iv. Two-tier Panchayati Raj system
Explanation
The Balwantrai Mehta Committee recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system, while the Ashok Mehta Committee suggested a two-tier model. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in rural areas. Similarly, the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act granted constitutional status and a framework for Urban Local Bodies, ensuring structured local governance across India.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of India
Q4932. Consider the following statements regarding the characteristics of Himalayan rivers: Statement I: They are predominantly perennial in nature. Statement II: They receive water solely from the melting of glaciers in the higher altitudes. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Explanation
Himalayan rivers are perennial because they receive water from two distinct sources throughout the year. During the summer months, the melting of high-altitude glaciers provides a steady flow. In the monsoon season, heavy rainfall significantly augments their discharge. This dual supply distinguishes them from seasonal rivers that depend solely on annual rainfall for their sustenance.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q4933. Match the sub-missions under the National Skill Development Mission in List I with their core objectives in List II:
Sub-missions
Core Objectives
A. Institutional Training
i. Coordinating skill efforts across various Central and State ministries
B. Convergence
ii. Upgrading ITIs and improving training delivery
C. Trainers
iii. Ensuring global mobility of skilled Indian workers
D. Overseas Employment
iv. Improving the quality and availability of vocational teachers
Explanation
The National Skill Development Mission utilizes specialized sub-missions to streamline vocational training. Institutional training focuses on upgrading Industrial Training Institutes for better delivery. Convergence ensures unified efforts across various ministries. The trainers sub-mission improves teacher quality, while overseas employment initiatives facilitate global mobility for the Indian workforce. These components collectively aim to create a highly skilled and employable labor pool.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q4934. Which eminent Indian scientist is credited with drafting the Scientific Policy Resolution of 1958 alongside the then leadership?
Explanation
Homi J. Bhabha played a pivotal role in shaping India’s scientific landscape during the post-independence era. He collaborated closely with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to draft the Scientific Policy Resolution of 1958. This foundational document emphasized the importance of science for national advancement and laid the groundwork for establishing various scientific institutions and research programs across the entire country.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q4935. Which of the following correctly identifies the three chiefships that existed in Rajputana prior to integration?
Explanation
The administrative landscape of Rajputana before integration featured nineteen princely states and three smaller autonomous units known as chiefships. These three chiefships were Kushalgarh, located near Banswara; Lava, situated near Tonk; and Neemrana, found within the Alwar region. Each of these units was progressively merged into larger unions during different phases of the unification process between 1948 and 1956.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q4936. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
Explanation
Qutb-ud-din Aibak laid the foundation of the Qutb Minar to honor a Sufi saint, but he only managed to finish the first story before his death. The subsequent three stories were added by his successor, Iltutmish. Aibak was indeed a former slave and was famously known as ‘Lakh Bakhsh’ for his immense charity and benevolence.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q4937. Consider the following statements regarding the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act: I. It added Part IX to the Constitution of India. II. It provides for a fixed five-year term of office for Panchayats at all levels. III. It makes the provision of reservation for Backward Classes mandatory at all three levels. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act introduced Part IX to the Constitution, providing a formal structure for rural local governance. It mandates a fixed five-year term for Panchayats at all levels. While reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is compulsory, the provision for reserving seats for Backward Classes remains a voluntary power exercised by state legislatures.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of India
Q4938. Which of the following is not a general characteristic of the Peninsular river systems in India?
Explanation
Peninsular rivers are geologically older and have reached a mature stage of development. Their courses are characterized by broad, shallow, and graded valleys with a fixed path. Unlike Himalayan rivers that traverse soft mountain strata and create deep meanders, Peninsular rivers flow through hard crystalline rocks, which prevents significant meandering and results in relatively straight channel patterns.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q4939. Which of the following statements regarding the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) is incorrect?
Explanation
The National Skill Development Corporation is a unique public-private partnership where the private sector holds a majority stake of fifty-one percent. The Government of India, through the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, maintains the remaining forty-nine percent of the equity. This structure allows for industry-led initiatives in the skilling landscape while receiving strategic government support.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q4940. Which of the following best defines the core vision of the Scientific Policy Resolution 1958?
Explanation
The core vision of the 1958 resolution centered on encouraging individual creativity and initiative in the pursuit of scientific understanding. By fostering an environment where knowledge could be acquired and applied freely, the policy aimed to ensure that the benefits of science reached all citizens. This approach was considered essential for social transformation and overall national prosperity in India.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
4932
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
4933
(b) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
4934
(a) Homi J. Bhabha
4935
(c) Kushalgarh, Lava, and Neemrana
4936
(c) He completed the construction of the Qutb Minar in Delhi during his reign.
4937
(a) I and II only
4938
(c) They exhibit highly meandering courses in their middle stages
4939
(c) The Government of India holds 100 percent of the equity base of NSDC.
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(c) Supporting individual initiative for the acquisition of knowledge
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