RAS Prelims MCQ Practice

Explanation

Vijay Stambh, Hawa Mahal and Jantar Mantar are monuments, while the Jaivana is a cannon. Since it is a weapon and not a building, it is the odd one out.

Explanation

The Athavana was the central department responsible for revenue administration. Kandachara referred to the military department that oversaw army organization. The Varaha, also known as the Pagoda, was the standard gold coin used for high-value transactions. Amaram denoted the land grants provided to military commanders in exchange for their service. These terms highlight the organized nature of Vijayanagar’s fiscal and military structures.

Explanation

Members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by the Governor and retire at sixty-two. However, their removal is handled only by the President. The commission is mandated to submit its annual performance report to the Governor, who then ensures it is presented to the State Legislature for review and discussion. This reporting mechanism allows for regional oversight of the state’s merit system. Like the national report, the state report must be accompanied by an explanation from the government for any disagreement with the commission’s advice, ensuring that the state executive remains accountable to its own legislature.

Explanation

Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the central government provides financial assistance of sixteen hundred rupees for each new LPG connection to eligible households. This support covers the security deposit for the cylinder, pressure regulator, and installation charges. The initiative aims to reduce the initial financial barrier for poor families, enabling them to transition from hazardous traditional fuels to cleaner alternatives.

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The Indian space program progressed through several key milestones in the mid-20th century. It began with the establishment of INCOSPAR in 1962, followed by the setting up of the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station. ISRO was formally created in 1969 to streamline space activities. Finally, this journey culminated in the launch of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata, in 1975.

Explanation

The floors of the Hawa Mahal are Sharad Mandir (first), Ratan Mandir (second), Vichitra Mandir (third), Prakash Mandir (fourth) and Hawa Mandir (fifth). This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii.

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The Rajasthan Public Service Commission was established through an ordinance promulgated in August 1949. This was a significant step in organizing the state’s administrative recruitment process. The commission began its operations in Jaipur and has since played a central role in conducting competitive examinations for various posts within the Rajasthan state government. Its establishment followed the merger of various princely states into the United State of Rajasthan. Since its inception, the commission has evolved to manage a large volume of state-level recruitment, ensuring that the selection process for the state bureaucracy is conducted in a centralized and merit-based manner.

Explanation

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan is a voluntary pension scheme specifically designed for unorganized sector workers, such as street vendors and domestic helps. It is not intended for large-scale corporate employers, who are typically covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund. Conversely, the Atal Pension Yojana and PM Kisan Maan-dhan Yojana correctly target unorganized workers and marginal farmers.

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Rajasthan’s forts needed baoris because the climate is dry, and a fort under a long siege had to store enough water to feed its people. This was the chief reason, not ritual or escape routes.

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Although the Governor appoints members of a State Public Service Commission, the power of removal on grounds of misbehavior rests solely with the President. The President refers the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry. If the Court finds the charges valid, the President then removes the member, providing a high level of protection. This procedure is identical to the one followed for the Union Public Service Commission. It ensures that members of state commissions are not subject to the political whims of the state executive, thereby safeguarding their independence in conducting fair and impartial recruitment for the state services.