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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5251. Match the phases of integration in List I with their respective inaugurators in List II.
Integration Phase
Inaugurator
A. Matsya Union
i. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Rajasthan Union
ii. Sardar Patel
C. United State of Rajasthan
iii. N.V. Gadgil (March 18)
D. Greater Rajasthan
iv. N.V. Gadgil (March 25)
Select the correct code:
Explanation
The inauguration of the various stages involved different national and local leaders. N.V. Gadgil inaugurated the Matsya Union on March 18 and the Rajasthan Union on March 25, 1948. Jawaharlal Nehru personally inaugurated the United State of Rajasthan in April 1948, while Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel performed the ceremony for Greater Rajasthan in March 1949, marking the major milestones.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5252. Identify the incorrect pair of a rebellion/ conflict and the reigning Sultan during which it occurred.
Explanation
The rebellion of the Amiran-i-Sada, or the centurions, was a major challenge that occurred during the turbulent reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq, not Firoz Shah Tughlaq. Other significant conflicts included Tughril Khan’s revolt under Balban and the Mongol invasion during Alauddin Khalji’s rule. Additionally, the religious revolt of Sidi Maula took place while Jalaluddin Khalji was on the throne of Delhi.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q5253. Read the following statements regarding local self-government: Statement I: The State Legislature may endow the Panchayats with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as institutions of self-government. Statement II: The 73rd Amendment makes it mandatory for the State Legislature to devolve all 29 subjects in the Eleventh Schedule to the Panchayats. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Constitution allows state legislatures to endow local bodies with the powers necessary to function as institutions of self-government. However, the 73rd Amendment does not make it mandatory for states to devolve all twenty-nine subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule. The degree of devolution remains a discretionary matter for each state, leading to significant variations in the powers held by Panchayats.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of India
Q5254. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Sambhar Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in India and a major site for salt production. Reason (R): It receives water from an endorheic basin with high summer evaporation rates, which concentrates the dissolved salts.
Explanation
Sambhar Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in India and a vital center for salt production. It functions as part of an endorheic basin, where water flows in but does not drain into the sea. The intense summer heat leads to rapid evaporation, which leaves behind concentrated dissolved salts. This natural process is the fundamental cause of the lake’s high salinity.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5255. Which of the following examples is the odd one out when describing the phenomenon of structural unemployment?
Explanation
A coal miner displaced by solar power, a worker replaced by a robot and a typist without computer skills are cases of structural unemployment. A worker laid off in a recession is cyclical unemployment, so D is the odd one out.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5256. In which year was the "Startup India" initiative launched to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and startups?
Explanation
The Startup India initiative was launched in 2016 to create a favorable ecosystem for nurturing innovation and supporting new businesses. The program offers various benefits, including tax exemptions and simplified regulations, to encourage entrepreneurship. By providing a platform for startups to thrive, the government aims to drive economic growth and generate large-scale employment opportunities across the country.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5257. Which prominent political leader from Sirohi, often called the "Gandhi of Rajasthan," led the agitation for the complete merger of Sirohi (including Abu) into Rajasthan?
Explanation
Gokulbhai Bhatt, famously known as the "Gandhi of Rajasthan," was the primary leader from Sirohi who fought for its complete integration into Rajasthan. He strongly opposed the transfer of Abu and Delwara to Bombay State. His persistent efforts and political standing were instrumental in ensuring that these territories were eventually returned to Rajasthan during the final reorganization of states in 1956.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Delhi Sultanate
Q5258. In the provincial administration of the Delhi Sultanate, what was the primary responsibility of a ‘Shiqdar’?
Explanation
In the provincial administrative structure of the Delhi Sultanate, a Shiq was a territorial unit similar to a modern district. The Shiqdar was the chief executive official appointed to manage this area. His primary responsibility was the maintenance of law and order and the enforcement of the Sultan’s decrees. He also assisted other officials in revenue collection and provided essential military support.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of India
Q5259. Identify the incorrectly matched pair of man-made reservoirs and their associated rivers:
Explanation
Several large dams in India have created massive man-made reservoirs.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5260. What has been a widely observed economic effect of the implementation of the MGNREGA scheme on the rural labor market?
Explanation
MGNREGA gave rural workers an alternative source of income and more bargaining power, which put upward pressure on agricultural wages.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
5251
(d) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
5252
(d) Revolt of the Amiran-i-Sada (Centurions) in the Deccan - Firoz Shah Tughlaq
5253
(a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
5254
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
5255
(d) Worker laid off during a severe nationwide economic recession
5256
(c) 2016
5257
(c) Gokulbhai Bhatt
5258
(c) He was the executive officer in charge of maintaining law and order within a Shiq (district).
5259
(c) Rana Pratap Sagar - Narmada
5260
(c) Upward pressure on agricultural wages due to workers’ enhanced bargaining power
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