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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5041. Match the iterations of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in List I with their defining features in List II:
PMKVY Iteration
Defining Features
A. PMKVY 1.0 (2015)
i. Introduced a decentralized model empowering District Skill Committees
B. PMKVY 2.0 (2016-2020)
ii. Emphasizes on-the-job training, Industry 4.0 courses, and skill hubs in schools
C. PMKVY 3.0 (2020-2021)
iii. The pilot launch focusing on rapid mass training and reward-based certification
D. PMKVY 4.0 (2023 onwards)
iv. Expanded scale with increased focus on placement and standardized curriculum across states
Explanation
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana has evolved through several iterations to refine its impact. The initial launch focused on mass training and rewards. The second version expanded scale and standardized curricula. The third iteration introduced a decentralized model empowering local committees to address regional needs. Currently, the fourth version emphasizes modern Industry 4.0 courses, on-the-job training, and integrated skill hubs.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5042. Find the odd one out among the following Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories.
Explanation
While the National Physical Laboratory, National Chemical Laboratory, and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology are all part of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research network, the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is not. VSSC is a major research center under the Indian Space Research Organisation. It focuses on the development of rocket and launch vehicle technology for India’s space program.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5043. Consider the following statements regarding the Matsya Union: I. It was formed on 18 March 1948. II. Its capital was established at Alwar. III. Shobharam Kumawat was appointed as its Prime Minister. IV. Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur was made its Rajpramukh. V. It was inaugurated by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Which combination of the above statements is incorrect?
Explanation
The Matsya Union was formed on 18 March 1948 with its capital at Alwar, Shobharam Kumawat as Prime Minister and Udaybhan Singh of Dholpur as Rajpramukh. It was inaugurated by N. V. Gadgil, not by Patel, so only V is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5044. Find the odd one out among the following terms related to the Delhi Sultanate economy.
Explanation
The currency system of the Delhi Sultanate primarily consisted of coins like the silver Tanka and the copper Jital introduced by Iltutmish. Later rulers added smaller denominations such as the Adha and the Bikh. The Dam, however, was a copper coin introduced much later by Sher Shah Suri and standardized during the Mughal period, making it distinct from Sultanate coinage.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5045. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The 74th Amendment Act provides for a District Planning Committee (DPC) in every state. Reason (R): The DPC is required to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats and the Municipalities in the district.
Explanation
The 74th Amendment Act mandates the constitution of a District Planning Committee in every state at the district level. This body is crucial for holistic development because it is responsible for consolidating the various development plans prepared by the Panchayats and the Municipalities within the district. This ensures a unified approach to spatial planning and resource allocation for the region.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5046. Which of the following is NOT one of the primary pillars or sub-schemes of the overarching Skill India Mission?
Explanation
The Skill India Mission encompasses several strategic initiatives designed to enhance the vocational capabilities of the workforce. These include the flagship training scheme for youth, the apprenticeship promotion program, and efforts to modernize industrial training institutes. However, the direct income support scheme for farmers is focused on providing financial assistance to agricultural households and does not fall under the skill development mandate.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5047. Match the laboratories in List I with their respective locations in List II.
CSIR Laboratory
Location
A. National Physical Laboratory (NPL)
i. Pune
B. National Chemical Laboratory (NCL)
ii. Hyderabad
C. National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)
iii. Nagpur
D. Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)
iv. New Delhi
Explanation
India’s premier research laboratories are strategically located across the country. The National Physical Laboratory is situated in New Delhi, while the National Chemical Laboratory is based in Pune. The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute operates from Nagpur, and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is located in Hyderabad. These centers conduct specialized research that contributes to national scientific advancement.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5048. Who suggested the name "Matsya Union" for the newly formed entity in the first phase, drawing inspiration from the ancient Mahabharata period?
Explanation
K. M. Munshi suggested the name Matsya Union, taking it from the ancient Matsya kingdom of the Mahabharata period in the same region.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5049. Which of the following is considered the most appropriate reason for the decline of the Delhi Sultanate in the 15th century?
Explanation
The Delhi Sultanate faced several internal and external challenges that led to its eventual downfall. One of the most critical factors was the lack of a clearly defined and codified law of succession. This absence frequently resulted in violent civil wars among princes and nobles after a Sultan’s death. Such instability weakened the central authority, allowing provincial governors to declare independence.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5050. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the District Planning Committee constituted?
Explanation
Article 243ZD of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of a District Planning Committee in every state. The committee’s primary mandate is to consolidate the plans prepared by both rural and urban local bodies and to prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole. This article ensures integrated planning for both rural and urban sectors.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
5041
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
5042
(a) Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
5043
(c) V only
5044
(c) Dam
5045
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
5046
(c) Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- KISAN)
5047
(c) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii
5048
(a) K.M. Munshi
5049
(a) The absence of a codified law of succession leading to civil wars and regional independence.
5050
(a) Article 243ZD
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