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RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5101. Consider the following statements regarding the PM SVANidhi scheme: I. It is a Central Sector Scheme funded fully by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. II. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is the implementation partner for the scheme. III. It penalizes street vendors for conducting digital transactions to promote a cash economy. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The PM SVANidhi scheme is a central sector initiative fully funded by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to support street vendors. The Small Industries Development Bank of India serves as the technical implementation partner. Rather than penalizing digital usage, the scheme actively promotes a digital economy by offering monthly cashback incentives to vendors who conduct transactions electronically, fostering greater financial inclusion.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5102. In which year was the "Make in India" initiative launched to transform the country into a global design and manufacturing hub?
Explanation
The Make in India initiative was launched in 2014 with the goal of transforming the country into a global manufacturing hub. By encouraging both domestic and foreign companies to manufacture their products in India, the program seeks to boost economic growth and create millions of jobs. It focuses on improving infrastructure and simplifying regulations to attract significant industrial investments.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5103. Who inaugurated the Rajasthan Union (Phase 2) on 25 March 1948?
Explanation
N.V. Gadgil, the Union Minister for Works, Mines, and Power, performed the inauguration of the Rajasthan Union on March 25, 1948. This was his second such ceremony in the region within a week, as he had also inaugurated the Matsya Union earlier. His presence signified the central government’s direct involvement in facilitating the rapid unification of the princely states.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5104. Consider the following matters regarding the State Finance Commission (SFC): I. It determines the taxes, duties, and tolls to be assigned to Panchayats. II. It recommends the grants-in-aid to Panchayats from the State Consolidated Fund. III. It audits the accounts of the Gram Panchayats. IV. It recommends measures to improve the financial position of Panchayats. Which of the above statement(s) reflects the true functions of the SFC?
Explanation
The State Finance Commission is tasked with determining the taxes, duties, and tolls that can be assigned to Panchayats. It also recommends the amount of grants-in-aid given to these bodies from the State’s Consolidated Fund and proposes measures to improve their overall financial health. Auditing the accounts of local bodies is typically the responsibility of the state’s audit department.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5105. The phenomenon where rural surplus labor is drawn from agriculture to the growing urban industrial sector at constant subsistence wages is famously described by which economic model?
Explanation
The Lewis model explains how developing economies grow by shifting surplus labor from a traditional subsistence sector, like agriculture, to a modern industrial sector. This transition occurs at a constant wage rate as long as there is an unlimited supply of labor in the rural areas. This movement of workers facilitates capital accumulation and industrial expansion, driving the overall structural transformation of the economy.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5106. Which government department is the nodal agency for implementing the "Make in India" initiative?
Explanation
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade serves as the nodal agency for the implementation of the Make in India initiative. It is responsible for coordinating with various ministries and state governments to streamline processes and improve the ease of doing business. The department plays a key role in monitoring progress and addressing challenges faced by investors.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5107. The State Election Commissioner can be removed from office in the same manner and on the same grounds as a:
Explanation
To ensure the independence and impartiality of the State Election Commission, the Constitution provides that the State Election Commissioner cannot be removed from office except in the same manner and on the same grounds as a Judge of a High Court. This high threshold of security of tenure protects the commissioner from arbitrary removal by the executive or political leadership.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of India
Q5108. Consider the following dams/reservoirs on the Kaveri river system: I. Harangi Dam II. Krishna Raja Sagara Dam III. Mettur Dam IV. Grand Anicut (Kallanai) Which of the above is the correct sequence from upstream to downstream?
Explanation
The Kaveri river flows from the Western Ghats toward the Bay of Bengal. In its upstream section in Karnataka, the Harangi and Krishna Raja Sagara dams are located. Moving downstream into Tamil Nadu, the river passes through the Mettur Dam. Finally, near the delta region, the ancient Grand Anicut, or Kallanai, serves as a crucial structure for water distribution.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5109. Which of the following is the most appropriate strategy to prepare the Indian workforce for the "Future of Work" driven by Industry 4.0?
Explanation
To prepare for Industry 4.0, the workforce needs lifelong learning and upskilling in digital technologies. Banning automation or restricting the internet would not help.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5110. The following question consists of two statements--Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option. Assertion (A): The Make in India initiative includes raising the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limits in various sectors. Reason (R): Increased FDI is expected to bring in foreign capital, technology transfer, and boost domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Explanation
The Make in India initiative has strategically increased Foreign Direct Investment limits across multiple sectors to attract global capital and modern technology. This move is based on the rationale that higher FDI inflows lead to significant technology transfers and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities. By integrating with global supply chains, India aims to enhance its industrial competitiveness and economic growth.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
5101
(a) I and II only
5102
(b) 2014
5103
(d) N.V. Gadgil
5104
(b) I, II, and IV only
5105
(d) The Lewis Model of Unlimited Supplies of Labor
5106
(a) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
5107
(a) Judge of a High Court
5108
(a) I, II, III, IV
5109
(a) Fostering a culture of lifelong learning and upskilling in digital technologies
5110
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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