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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5031. Match List-I (Type of Urban Area) with List-II (Type of Urban Local Body):
Type of Urban Area
Type of Urban Local Body
A. Transitional area
i. Municipal Corporation
B. Smaller urban area
ii. Municipal Council
C. Larger urban area
iii. Nagar Panchayat
D. Industrial township
iv. Industrial Establishment Authority
Explanation
Transitional areas between rural and urban settings are managed by Nagar Panchayats. Smaller urban areas are governed by Municipal Councils, while large urban centers fall under the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporations. Industrial townships may be governed by specific Industrial Establishment Authorities, excluding them from certain municipal provisions to focus on the industrial and administrative needs of the area.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5032. Consider the following statements regarding the institutional framework of the National Skill Development Mission (NSDM): I. At the apex level, it has a Governing Council chaired by the Prime Minister. II. It operates independently without any coordination with the State Skill Development Missions. III. The implementation is driven by an Executive Committee chaired by the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The National Skill Development Mission features a structured three-tier framework for implementation. While the Governing Council is led by the Prime Minister, it maintains deep coordination with various State Skill Development Missions to ensure regional alignment. Furthermore, the day-to-day operations and executive functions are typically overseen by an Executive Committee chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry, rather than the Minister.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5033. Who serves as the ex-officio President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)?
Explanation
The organizational structure of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is headed by the Prime Minister of India, who serves as its ex-officio President. This high-level leadership ensures that the council’s research priorities are aligned with national goals. The Minister of Science and Technology acts as the Vice President, overseeing the functional and administrative aspects of the organization.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5034. The first phase of integration in Rajasthan resulted in the formation of the Matsya Union. On which exact date was it inaugurated?
Explanation
The Matsya Union, the first phase of integration, was inaugurated on 18 March 1948. 25 March 1948 is the date of the Rajasthan Union and 18 April 1948 of the United State of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5035. The first Afghan empire in India was established by which dynasty?
Explanation
The Lodi Dynasty marked a significant shift in the ethnic composition of the ruling elite of the Delhi Sultanate. Unlike the previous dynasties which were of Turkish origin, the Lodis were Afghans. This dynasty was founded by Bahlul Lodi, who established the first Afghan empire in India. Their rule lasted until the arrival of the Mughals under Babur in the sixteenth century.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5036. Consider the following statements regarding the 74th Constitutional Amendment: I. It added Part IXA to the Constitution. II. It introduced the Twelfth Schedule containing 18 functional items. III. It completely exempts cantonment boards from any central legislation. IV. It mandates the constitution of Wards Committees in municipalities with a population of three lakhs or more. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The 74th Amendment Act added Part IXA and the Twelfth Schedule to the Constitution, identifying eighteen functional items for municipalities. It also mandates the creation of Wards Committees in municipalities with a population of three lakhs or more. While it structures urban governance, cantonment boards remain under central legislation, as they are governed by the Ministry of Defence.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5037. The prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is awarded annually by which institution?
Explanation
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize is one of India’s most prestigious awards for outstanding contributions to science and technology. It is awarded annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research to recognize the achievements of young Indian scientists. The prize covers multiple disciplines, including biological, chemical, and physical sciences, honoring the legacy of the first director general of the CSIR.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5038. Which four princely states constituted the Matsya Union?
Explanation
The Matsya Union was made of four states: Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur and Karauli, together with the chiefship of Neemrana. Its name comes from the ancient Matsya region of the Mahabharata.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5039. Match List I (Literary Works) with List II (Authors) and select the correct answer.
Literary Works
Authors
A. Tabaqat-i-Nasiri
i. Amir Khusrau
B. Tarikh-i-Firoz Shahi
ii. Minhaj-us-Siraj
C. Khazain-ul-Futuh
iii. Hasan Nizami
D. Taj-ul-Maasir
iv. Ziauddin Barani
Explanation
The history of the Delhi Sultanate is documented in several contemporary literary works written by various scholars. Minhaj-us-Siraj authored a comprehensive history during the early period, while Ziauddin Barani provided a detailed account of the later dynasties. Amir Khusrau wrote about the conquests of the Khaljis, and Hasan Nizami recorded the initial years of Turkish rule in his famous text.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5040. Read the following statements regarding Urban Local Bodies: Statement I: The Mayor is the political head of a Municipal Corporation. Statement II: The Municipal Commissioner is the chief executive authority appointed by the state government. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
In the structure of a Municipal Corporation, the Mayor serves as the political head and the symbolic first citizen of the city. The Municipal Commissioner, usually an administrative officer appointed by the state government, acts as the chief executive authority responsible for implementing decisions. This separation of powers ensures that political leadership is balanced by professional administrative execution in cities.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
5031
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
5032
(d) II and III only
5033
(b) Prime Minister of India
5034
(d) 18 March 1948
5035
(d) Lodi Dynasty
5036
(b) I, II, and IV only
5037
(d) CSIR
5038
(a) Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli
5039
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
5040
(c) Both statements are correct.
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