RAS Prelims MCQ Practice
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I. Establishment of the States Reorganization Commission
II. Merger of Abu and Delwara into Bombay State
III. Implementation of the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act
IV. Final integration of Ajmer-Merwara into Rajasthan
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Explanation
The finalization of Rajasthan’s borders involved a specific chronological sequence. First, Abu and Delwara were merged into Bombay in 1950. The States Reorganization Commission was subsequently established in 1953. This led to the 7th Constitutional Amendment in 1956, which facilitated the final merger of Ajmer-Merwara and the return of Abu to Rajasthan on November 1 of that year.Explanation
The presence of numerous ox-bow lakes in the middle and lower Ganga plains is a direct result of the local topography. The land in this region is remarkably flat with very gentle gradients. This lack of steepness causes the river to lose its velocity and flow in wide, sweeping meanders. These meanders are eventually cut off, creating the characteristic horseshoe-shaped lakes.Explanation
Mechanisation of agriculture, lack of safe transport and patriarchal norms are factors behind the low Female Labour Force Participation Rate in India.Explanation
The Union Cabinet approved the National Quantum Mission in 2023 to accelerate research and development in quantum technologies. This mission aims to position India as a global leader in this emerging field over the next several years. By investing in quantum computing, communication, and materials, the government seeks to drive future economic growth and enhance national security through advanced technology.Explanation
The 7th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1956 brought significant changes to India’s federal structure. It abolished the classification of states into Part A, B, and C and discontinued the office of Rajpramukh. In Rajasthan, this meant that the Maharaja of Jaipur ceased to be the Rajpramukh, and the office was replaced by a centrally appointed Governor as the constitutional head.Explanation
The river interlinking project aims to connect various Indian rivers to manage water resources better. The Ken-Betwa Link was the first major project to reach the implementation phase under this national scheme. It involves transferring surplus water from the Ken river in Madhya Pradesh to the water-scarce Betwa river basin, primarily benefiting the drought-prone Bundelkhand region across two states.Explanation
The NRLM, agro-based industries and allied activities like dairy and poultry address rural unemployment and poverty. Special Economic Zones for semiconductor fabrication are not a measure for it.Explanation
The Department of Science and Technology serves as the nodal agency for implementing the National Quantum Mission. In this role, the department coordinates with various research institutions and industrial partners to achieve the mission’s objectives. It is responsible for overseeing the development of quantum technologies and ensuring that the necessary infrastructure and funding are provided to support advanced scientific research.| Territory in 1956 | Action taken |
|---|---|
| A. Ajmer-Merwara | i. Transferred from Bombay State to Rajasthan |
| B. Abu and Delwara | ii. Transferred from Madhya Pradesh to Rajasthan |
| C. Sunel Tappa | iii. Transferred from Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh |
| D. Sironj | iv. Completely merged into Rajasthan as a new district |
Explanation
In the 1956 reorganization, Ajmer-Merwara was merged as a new district, while Abu and Delwara were transferred from Bombay to Rajasthan. Sunel Tappa was acquired from Madhya Pradesh, and conversely, the Sironj region was transferred from Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh. These four distinct territorial actions finalized the modern political map of Rajasthan, ensuring geographical contiguity and administrative efficiency.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5291 | (b) Ideation Incubation/Prototyping Seed funding Scale-up |
| 5292 | (a) II, I, III, IV |
| 5293 | (b) Flat with gentle gradients, causing extensive meandering |
| 5294 | (b) Low Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) in India |
| 5295 | (c) 2023 |
| 5296 | (c) 7th Amendment Act, 1956 |
| 5297 | (c) Ken-Betwa Link |
| 5298 | (c) Special Economic Zones for advanced semiconductor fabrication |
| 5299 | (c) Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| 5300 | (d) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
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