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RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of India
Q5301. Consider the following statements regarding river interlinking: Statement I: The primary rationale behind the river interlinking project is to transfer water from water-surplus basins to water-deficit basins. Statement II: All Peninsular rivers are considered water-surplus, while Himalayan rivers are considered water-deficit. Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Explanation
The fundamental idea of river interlinking is to divert excess water from surplus basins to regions facing water scarcity. This ensures a more equitable distribution of water for irrigation and drinking. While many Himalayan rivers are considered perennial and surplus, it is incorrect to assume all Peninsular rivers are surplus; many are seasonal and suffer from significant water deficits.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5302. Which of the following categories of individuals is the odd one out regarding the primary target beneficiary group of the PM SVANidhi scheme?
Explanation
PM SVANidhi targets street vendors such as pushcart sellers, pavement cobblers and tea stall operators. The owners of multi-storey shopping complexes are not its beneficiaries.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5303. What is the target number of physical qubits for developing intermediate-scale quantum computers under the National Quantum Mission over 8 years?
Explanation
One of the primary goals of the National Quantum Mission is to develop intermediate-scale quantum computers with fifty to one thousand physical qubits over an eight-year period. These computers will utilize various platforms, such as superconducting and photonic systems. Achieving this target will enable India to perform complex computations that are beyond the reach of traditional classical computers, opening new frontiers in science.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5304. Who was appointed as the first Governor of the fully integrated and reorganized state of Rajasthan on 1 November 1956?
Explanation
Gurmukh Nihal Singh was appointed as the first Governor of the reorganized state of Rajasthan on November 1, 1956. His appointment marked the transition from the transitional Rajpramukh system to a permanent constitutional framework under the Indian Republic. He was a veteran scholar and politician who had previously served as the Chief Minister of Delhi before moving to this new role.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Rivers and Lakes of India
Q5305. Which of the following is considered the most appropriate and serious environmental challenge associated with river interlinking projects?
Explanation
River interlinking is a massive structural undertaking that presents several serious environmental and social challenges. The most significant concerns include the large-scale loss of forest cover and the disruption of local riverine ecosystems. Furthermore, the construction of canals and reservoirs often leads to the displacement of local communities, requiring extensive rehabilitation and causing long-term socio-economic impacts on populations.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5306. The term "Feminization of Agriculture" in the Indian context accurately refers to which of the following phenomena?
Explanation
Feminization of agriculture means that more women take part in farming as men migrate to cities for work.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5307. The National Quantum Mission plans to establish four Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs). Which of the following is NOT one of the thematic areas?
Explanation
The National Quantum Mission plans to establish four thematic hubs to focus on key areas of quantum technology.
RAS PrelimsIndian Economy · Skill Development and Employment Generation
Q5308. Consider the following statements regarding platform workers in the gig economy: I. They typically enjoy the flexibility of choosing their working hours. II. They face vulnerabilities regarding social security, health benefits, and income stability. III. They are fully covered by the traditional definitions of an ‘employee’ under the Factories Act, 1948. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Platform workers enjoy flexibility in working hours, but face weak social security, health benefits and income stability. They are not fully covered by the definition of employee in the Factories Act, 1948, so III is wrong.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5309. The following question consists of two statements--Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option. Assertion (A): The National Quantum Mission emphasizes the development of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies. Reason (R): QKD provides a highly secure communication method based on the principles of quantum mechanics, making it resistant to classical hacking.
Explanation
The National Quantum Mission emphasizes the development of Quantum Key Distribution because it offers a revolutionary way to secure communications. QKD uses the principles of quantum mechanics to create unhackable encryption keys, making communication resistant to even the most advanced classical hacking techniques. This technology is vital for protecting sensitive national data and ensuring secure government and commercial communications.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5310. Before its merger with Rajasthan, what was the constitutional status of Ajmer-Merwara under the Indian Constitution of 1950?
Explanation
Under the Indian Constitution adopted in 1950, Ajmer-Merwara was classified as a Part C state. These were small administrative units directly administered by the central government through a Chief Commissioner. Unlike Part B states like Rajasthan, which were formed from princely unions, Part C states often had less autonomy and were eventually merged into larger neighbors during the 1956 reorganization.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
5302
(d) Owners of multi-story shopping complexes
5303
(b) 50 to 1000 qubits
5304
(a) Gurmukh Nihal Singh
5305
(a) Ecological disruption, forest loss, and community displacement
5306
(a) Increased participation of women in agriculture due to male migration to cities
5307
(a) Quantum Biology
5308
(a) I and II only
5309
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(c) Part C State
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