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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5371. Consider the following statements about the political restructuring during integration: I. The integration process transferred real political power from the monarchs to popular leaders. II. High Courts were established in every princely state’s former capital. III. The custom barriers between the various states were dismantled. IV. A unified civil service for Rajasthan was established. Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
Integration successfully shifted power to popular leaders, removed internal custom barriers, and established a unified civil service. However, High Courts were not established in every former capital; instead, the B.R. Patel Committee recommended consolidating the judiciary, leading to a single High Court for the entire state, which was permanently established in Jodhpur to ensure administrative efficiency and legal unity.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5372. Which article of the Indian Constitution originally provided for the payment of Privy Purses to the former rulers of the princely states?
Explanation
Article 291 of the original Indian Constitution provided the legal basis for the payment of Privy Purses to the former rulers. This article ensured that the sums guaranteed under the merger agreements were paid out of the Consolidated Fund of India and were exempt from income tax. These provisions were later abolished in 1971 through the 26th Constitutional Amendment Act.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5373. Which of the following best defines the concept of ‘Circular Bioeconomy’ emphasized in the BioE3 Policy?
Explanation
A circular bioeconomy involves the sustainable use of renewable biological resources to produce food, materials, and energy. The core principle is to minimize waste by keeping resources in use for as long as possible and recycling biological materials back into the production cycle. This approach reduces the reliance on fossil-based products and helps mitigate the environmental impact of industrial manufacturing processes.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5374. Arrange the following key figures in the sequence they served as the formal administrative heads (Prime Minister/Chief Minister) of the evolving state of Rajasthan: I. Hiralal Shastri II. C.S. Venkatachari III. Jai Narayan Vyas IV. Tikaram Paliwal Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The administrative leadership of Rajasthan transitioned through several key figures. Hiralal Shastri was the first Prime Minister and Chief Minister. He was followed by C.S. Venkatachari, a civil servant appointed as Chief Minister. Subsequently, Jai Narayan Vyas took office, followed by Tikaram Paliwal, who became the first democratically elected Chief Minister after the first general elections were held.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5375. Which key global challenge does the BioE3 policy directly seek to mitigate through its push for biomanufacturing?
Explanation
The BioE3 policy is specifically designed to address global challenges such as climate change and the depletion of natural resources. By promoting biomanufacturing and bio-based products, the policy seeks to provide sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical processes that contribute to environmental degradation. This shift is essential for achieving long-term ecological balance and ensuring the sustainable availability of resources for future generations.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5376. Which local leader from Bharatpur, actively involved in the Praja Parishad, is often referred to as the "Nehru of the second Rajasthan"?
Explanation
Jugal Kishore Chaturvedi, a prominent leader from Bharatpur, is often referred to as the "Nehru of the second Rajasthan." He was a dedicated freedom fighter and social worker who played a vital role in the Praja Parishad movement. His political style and commitment to democratic values earned him this comparison with Jawaharlal Nehru during the early years of the state’s formation.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5377. The BioE3 policy focuses on shifting the manufacturing paradigm from:
Explanation
One of the fundamental shifts proposed by the BioE3 policy is moving the manufacturing paradigm from traditional chemical-based processes to modern bio-based ones. This transition utilizes biological systems like microorganisms and enzymes to produce chemicals, materials, and fuels. Bio-based manufacturing is generally more sustainable and environmentally friendly, as it often requires less energy and generates fewer harmful by-products compared to conventional chemical industries.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5378. Which of the following princely states celebrated ‘Independence Day’ separately before finally acceding to the Indian Union?
Explanation
While there were complex negotiations and moments of hesitation among some rulers, none of the Rajputana states officially celebrated a separate Independence Day as sovereign nations. Despite the private discussions held by rulers in Jodhpur or other states, they all eventually acceded to the Indian Union by August 15, 1947, or shortly thereafter, participating in the national transition to independence.
RAS PrelimsScience and Technology · Science and Technology Policies and Government Programmes
Q5379. Identify the correct pair matching the BioE3 thematic sector with its application.
Explanation
The BioE3 policy identifies functional foods and smart proteins as a key thematic sector. This focus aims to address national nutritional security by developing sustainable dietary alternatives using biotechnology.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Integration of Rajasthan
Q5380. Consider the following statements regarding the national significance of Rajasthan’s integration: I. It secured India’s vulnerable western frontier. II. It seamlessly merged absolute monarchies into a democratic republic. III. It proved the efficacy of the Instrument of Accession mechanism. IV. It resulted in immediate large-scale communal riots across Rajputana. V. It formed the basis for linguistic state reorganization in north India. Which combination of the above statements is correct?
Explanation
The integration of Rajasthan was a major success that secured the western border and merged monarchies into a republic using the Instrument of Accession. However, it did not cause immediate large-scale communal riots across the entire region, nor was it the primary basis for linguistic reorganization in North India, which was a separate national process handled by the central government.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
5371
(b) I, III, and IV only
5372
(c) Article 291
5373
(c) Sustainable use of renewable biological resources to minimize waste
5374
(a) I, II, III, IV
5375
(b) Climate change and resource depletion
5376
(d) Jugal Kishore Chaturvedi
5377
(d) Chemical-based to bio-based processes
5378
(a) None of the Rajputana states officially celebrated their independence as separate entities.
5379
(a) Functional foods and smart proteins - Addressing nutritional security and sustainable dietary alternatives
5380
(a) I, II, and III only
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