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RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5001. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct option to describe the relationship between them. Assertion (A): Firoz Shah Tughlaq made the iqta system hereditary. Reason (R): He wanted to implement a strict meritocratic system in the military and administration to check corruption.
Explanation
Firoz Shah Tughlaq introduced a policy where administrative and military posts, along with the associated land grants, became hereditary. This was intended to gain the support of the nobility and military officials who were dissatisfied after the previous reign. However, this move actually weakened the state’s central authority and military efficiency, as it prioritized lineage over individual merit or professional competence.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5002. Match List-I (Local Government Functionaries/ Bodies) with List-II (Primary Role):
Local Government Functionaries/ Bodies
Primary Role
A. State Election Commission
i. Recommending devolution of taxes
B. State Finance Commission
ii. Conducting Panchayat elections
C. District Planning Committee
iii. Foundation of the Panchayati Raj system
D. Gram Sabha
iv. Consolidating rural and urban plans
Explanation
The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting and supervising elections to local bodies. The State Finance Commission recommends the devolution of taxes and grants from the state to local governments. The District Planning Committee consolidates plans from rural and urban areas. Finally, the Gram Sabha is the foundational body that ensures direct democratic participation in the village.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5003. Consider the following statements: Statement I: The Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India has historically been significantly lower than the male participation rate. Statement II: The burden of unpaid domestic care work is one of the primary structural constraints limiting women’s participation in the formal workforce. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Explanation
Female labor participation in India remains lower than male participation due to various deep-seated structural and social factors. One of the most significant barriers is the disproportionate burden of unpaid domestic care work placed on women. This responsibility often prevents them from seeking or maintaining formal employment, highlighting the need for policies that support child care and flexible working arrangements.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5004. What is the expected outcome of the ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ policy proposed in STIP 2020?
Explanation
The ‘One Nation, One Subscription’ policy is intended to make scientific literature universally accessible within the country. Under this model, the government negotiates with publishers to provide a single central subscription. This outcome ensures that even researchers in remote areas or smaller institutions can access high-quality research papers without facing the burden of individual or institutional subscription fees.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5005. During the integration process, which British official played a crucial mediating role alongside Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon to convince reluctant rulers?
Explanation
Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy, worked with Patel and Menon and used his influence to persuade reluctant rulers to accede to India before independence.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5006. Match List I (Taxes in Delhi Sultanate) with List II (Description) and select the correct answer.
Taxes in Delhi Sultanate
Description
A. Kharaj
i. Tax imposed on non-Muslims
B. Khams
ii. Religious tax collected from Muslims for charity
C. Jaziya
iii. State’s share of the booty captured in war
D. Zakat
iv. Land tax collected from peasant cultivators
Explanation
The fiscal system of the Delhi Sultanate was based on various Islamic and traditional taxes. Kharaj was the primary land tax collected from peasants, while Jaziya was a protection tax levied on non-Muslim subjects. Zakat functioned as a religious tithe for charitable purposes collected from Muslims. Additionally, the state claimed a portion of the spoils of war, which was known as Khams.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5007. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of Urban Local Bodies from the transitional area to the larger urban area as per the 74th Constitutional Amendment?
Explanation
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act categorizes Urban Local Bodies based on the size and nature of the area. A Nagar Panchayat is constituted for transitional areas moving from rural to urban status. A Municipal Council is established for smaller urban areas. Large urban areas are governed by a Municipal Corporation, reflecting the increasing complexity and scale of city administration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5008. Which of the following is the most appropriate description of the SVAMITVA scheme’s role in the rural economy?
Explanation
The SVAMITVA scheme utilizes advanced drone technology to accurately map land parcels in rural inhabited areas. By providing villagers with formal property cards, the initiative establishes clear ownership records for residential assets. These legal documents allow rural residents to use their property as financial collateral, thereby facilitating access to institutional credit and reducing land-related disputes within the village community.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5009. In which year was the Department of Science and Technology (DST) established?
Explanation
The Department of Science and Technology was established in 1971 to serve as a nodal agency for promoting science and technology in India. Since its inception, it has played a critical role in formulating policies and implementing programs that support research across various disciplines.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5010. Match the key figures in List I with their associated roles or status during the integration process in List II.
Key Figure
Associated Role/Status
A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
i. Secretary of the States Department
B. V.P. Menon
ii. Minister of States Department
C. N.V. Gadgil
iii. Suggested the name ‘Matsya Union’
D. K.M. Munshi
iv. Inaugurated early integration phases
Select the correct code:
Explanation
Patel was Minister of the States Department and V. P. Menon its Secretary. N. V. Gadgil inaugurated early phases of integration such as the Rajasthan Union, and K. M. Munshi suggested the name Matsya Union. This gives A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
5001
(c) A is true but R is false.
5002
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
5003
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
5004
(b) Providing journal access for all individuals and institutions in India
5005
(b) Lord Mountbatten
5006
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-i, D-ii
5007
(b) Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation
5008
(b) Mapping rural lands with drones to provide property records for securing credit
5009
(b) 1971
5010
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
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