Q5351. A District Planning Committee is constitutionally mandated to:
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Q5352. India’s demographic dividend is often described as a "closing window of opportunity." What is the demographic effect that eventually causes this window to close?
Explanation
The demographic dividend closes when the population moves towards an ageing society with a high elderly dependency ratio, as the share of working-age people falls.
Q5353. Under the modified scheme for setting up Semiconductor Fabs in India, what percentage of the project cost is offered as fiscal support by the Central Government on a pari-passu basis?
Explanation
Under the modified semiconductor schemes, the central government offers fifty percent fiscal support for setting up semiconductor fabrication units in India. This support is provided on a pari-passu basis, meaning the government contributes alongside the private investors during the project’s development. This high level of financial assistance is designed to make India an attractive destination for global semiconductor manufacturing giants.
Q5354. Why did the state of Jaisalmer present a complex situation during the initial accession period?
Explanation
Jaisalmer presented a complex scenario as a Hindu-majority border state. Its decision-making was heavily influenced by the stance of its larger neighbor, Jodhpur. If Jodhpur had joined Pakistan, Jaisalmer would have been geographically isolated from India. The ruler was initially uncertain, but following Jodhpur’s accession to India, Jaisalmer also joined, ensuring the security of this vital desert frontier.
Q5355. The introduction of "Fixed Term Employment" under the recent Labour Reforms is most appropriately aimed at:
Explanation
Fixed Term Employment lets firms hire workers for a set duration, giving flexibility, while the workers still get statutory benefits like those of permanent employees.
Q5356. The acronym OSAT, commonly used in the semiconductor industry and targeted by the India Semiconductor Mission, stands for:
Explanation
OSAT stands for Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test, a critical phase in the semiconductor supply chain. This process involves the final packaging and testing of semiconductor devices after they have been fabricated on wafers. The India Semiconductor Mission provides specific incentives to promote the establishment of OSAT facilities in India, as they are essential for creating a complete and localized semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.
Q5357. Consider the following statements regarding the resistance to integration:
I. Sardar Patel used the threat of inciting a popular revolt through the Praja Mandal to coerce reluctant rulers.
II. Jodhpur ultimately signed the Instrument of Accession to India due to intense pressure from Lord Mountbatten and V.P. Menon.
III. Dholpur and Bharatpur experienced significant internal communal tensions before integration.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
I. Sardar Patel used the threat of inciting a popular revolt through the Praja Mandal to coerce reluctant rulers.
II. Jodhpur ultimately signed the Instrument of Accession to India due to intense pressure from Lord Mountbatten and V.P. Menon.
III. Dholpur and Bharatpur experienced significant internal communal tensions before integration.
Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
All three statements correctly describe the pressures and tensions during the integration. Sardar Patel leveraged popular Praja Mandal movements to pressure rulers, while Jodhpur’s accession required intense diplomatic efforts by Mountbatten and Menon. Additionally, states like Dholpur and Bharatpur faced significant internal communal challenges during this period, which further complicated the administrative transition from princely rule to the union.
Q5358. The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme is an important step towards the formalization and welfare of the informal sector. What is its primary objective?
Explanation
The PM Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme gives unorganised workers a minimum assured pension of Rs 3,000 a month after the age of 60.
Q5359. Arrange the following stages of semiconductor manufacturing in the correct logical sequence:
I. Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP)
II. Wafer Fabrication
III. Integrated Circuit (IC) Design
I. Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP)
II. Wafer Fabrication
III. Integrated Circuit (IC) Design
Explanation
Semiconductor manufacturing follows a specific logical sequence. It begins with the Integrated Circuit design phase, where the chip’s architecture is planned. This is followed by Wafer Fabrication, a complex process of creating the physical circuits on silicon wafers. Finally, the chips undergo Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging to prepare them for integration into various electronic devices and consumer products.
Q5360. How much total time did the complete process of Rajasthan’s integration take, starting from the formation of the Matsya Union to the final reorganization?
Explanation
The complete journey of Rajasthan’s unification took exactly eight years, seven months, and fourteen days. The process began with the formation of the Matsya Union on March 18, 1948, and reached its final conclusion with the implementation of the States Reorganization Act on November 1, 1956. This timeline highlights the complexity and multiple stages involved in creating the modern state.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 5351 | (c) Consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities in the district. |
| 5352 | (c) Transition into an aging society with a high elderly dependency ratio |
| 5353 | (c) 50% |
| 5354 | (d) Hindu majority state bordering Pakistan whose decisions were influenced by Jodhpur’s stance. |
| 5355 | (d) Flexibility to hire for a duration while ensuring statutory benefits |
| 5356 | (d) Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test |
| 5357 | (d) I, II and III |
| 5358 | (a) Minimum pension of Rs. 3,000 per month for unorganized workers after age 60 |
| 5359 | (b) III, II, I |
| 5360 | (b) 8 years, 7 months, and 14 days |
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