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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q5991. Consider the following statements regarding Chand Baori. I. It is situated in the village of Abhaneri. II. It was built during the 8th and 9th centuries. III. The adjoining temple is dedicated to Harshat Mata, the goddess of joy and happiness. IV. It extends roughly 13 stories deep into the ground. V. The upper pavilion structures were added much later during the Mughal period. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Chand Baori is in Abhaneri, was built in the 8th–9th centuries, has a temple of Harshat Mata beside it, descends about 13 stories and had upper pavilions added later, in the Mughal period. All five statements are correct.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Mughal Empire: Administration and Policies
Q5992. Select the correct sequence of the Rajput states that submitted to Akbar’s suzerainty in chronological order:
Explanation
Amber and Merta submitted in 1562, Chittor was taken in 1568 and Ranthambore in 1569. The order is Amber, Merta, Chittor, Ranthambore.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q5993. Consider the following principles associated with the original Citizen’s Charter movement: I. Quality: Improving the quality of services provided. II. Secrecy: Maintaining absolute confidentiality of service standards from the public. III. Choice: Providing choice to the users wherever possible. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The original principles of the Citizen’s Charter movement focus on improving service quality and providing choices to users. Transparency is a core tenet, which directly opposes the idea of secrecy or maintaining absolute confidentiality regarding service standards. By making standards public and encouraging user feedback, the charter aims to empower citizens and hold public service providers accountable for their performance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q5994. Arrange the following sectors in the correct order based on Rajasthan’s relative share in the total national output of that sector, from highest contribution to lowest: I. Information Technology Services II. Non-Metallic Minerals (like Marble, Sandstone) III. Agriculture (Oilseeds and Nutri-cereals)
Explanation
Rajasthan’s relative contribution to national output is highest in the non-metallic minerals sector, where it holds a dominant position in marble and sandstone. This is followed by the agricultural sector, specifically in oilseeds and nutri-cereals. Although growing, the state’s share in national information technology services is currently the lowest among these three categories, reflecting a different developmental focus.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q5995. Which of the following statements about Chand Baori is incorrect?
Explanation
Chand Baori is said to have been commissioned by a king called Chanda, is an example of conserving water in an arid region and is cooler below. It does not stay full because of an underground river, so D is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Mughal Empire: Administration and Policies
Q5996. Who was the first Rajput ruler to voluntarily accept Akbar’s suzerainty and enter into a matrimonial alliance with him?
Explanation
Raja Bharmal of Amber was the first Rajput ruler to accept Akbar’s suzerainty willingly, and he married his daughter to Akbar.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q5997. The Citizen’s Charter initiative in India was formally initiated following a Conference of Chief Ministers held in the national capital in which year?
Explanation
In India, the formal initiation of Citizen’s Charters followed a Conference of Chief Ministers held in May 1997. The conference adopted an "Action Plan for Effective and Responsive Government," which recommended that central and state governments formulate charters for all public-facing departments. This move was intended to make the administration more accountable, transparent, and sensitive to the needs of the public.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q5998. Interstate water disputes in India are primarily adjudicated under the Interstate River Water Disputes Act. Under which Article of the Constitution of India was this Act enacted?
Explanation
Article 262 of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to provide for the adjudication of disputes relating to the use, distribution, or control of the waters of any interstate river or river valley. Under this specific constitutional provision, the Interstate River Water Disputes Act of 1956 was enacted, which allows for the establishment of tribunals to resolve such conflicts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q5999. Read the following statements: Statement I: Rajasthan’s economic growth rate has historically mirrored the national average, with occasional spikes due to good monsoon years. Statement II: The state’s economy is structurally identical to the national economy in terms of the exact percentage share of Agriculture, Industry, and Services. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan’s economic growth rate has historically followed national trends, often showing higher spikes during years with favorable monsoons due to its large agricultural base. However, the state’s economic structure is not identical to the national economy. Rajasthan typically has a higher dependence on agriculture and a different sectoral distribution compared to the more industrialized and service-oriented national average.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6000. Which of the following sequences represents the correct chronological order of historical influence visible in the architecture of Chand Baori from oldest to newest?
Explanation
The original stepwell dates from the Gurjara-Pratihara period, the Chauhans made additions and the pavilions were added in Mughal times. The order is Gurjara-Pratihara, Chauhan, Mughal.
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(d) I, II, III, IV, and V
5992
(c) Amber, Merta, Chittor, Ranthambore
5993
(c) I and III only
5994
(b) II, III, I
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(d) It stays full of water year-round due to an underground river.
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