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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6051. Consider the following statements regarding Pushkar Lake. I. It is situated in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. II. It is mentioned in ancient texts like the Ramayana and Mahabharata. III. The lake’s water is naturally highly saline, making it unfit for agricultural use. IV. The National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) undertook projects to desilt and conserve the lake. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Pushkar Lake is in Ajmer district and is mentioned in ancient texts including the Ramayana and Mahabharata. The National Lake Conservation Plan carried out desilting work, and its water is not highly saline, so III is wrong.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6052. Read the following scenario regarding a government scheme evaluation and answer the question: In evaluating a government road construction scheme, a financial audit verifies that the allocated funds were spent legally with valid receipts. What unique perspective would a Social Audit add to this evaluation?
Explanation
While financial audits focus on the legality and accuracy of expenditures, social audits provide a unique perspective by evaluating the actual impact of a project on the community. By gathering direct feedback from users, a social audit assesses whether the infrastructure, such as a road, has truly met its objectives, such as improving local accessibility and service quality for the residents.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6053. The phenomenon of capillary action in poorly drained, heavily irrigated soils leads to which specific agricultural problem?
Explanation
In poorly drained areas with high irrigation levels, water can accumulate near the surface. As the surface water evaporates, capillary action draws more water and dissolved salts up from the lower soil layers. Once the water evaporates, these salts are left behind on the surface. Over time, this process leads to significant soil salinization, which inhibits plant growth and land quality.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6054. Ana Sagar Lake, a prominent artificial lake in Ajmer, was constructed in the 12th century by which ruler?
Explanation
Ana Sagar in Ajmer was built in the 12th century by Arnoraja, a Chauhan ruler and the grandfather of Prithviraj III.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6055. The concept of "Social Audit" was first introduced globally in the 1950s but gained modern administrative prominence due to the works of which social thinker/organization in the 1970s?
Explanation
Charles Medawar, through his work in the 1970s, significantly contributed to the modern administrative prominence of the social audit concept. He emphasized the importance of corporate and governmental accountability to the public, moving beyond traditional financial auditing. His ideas helped shape the framework for evaluating how organizations impact society, paving the way for more participatory and transparent governance practices worldwide.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6056. In the context of India’s major irrigation projects, identify the correct pair:
Explanation
The Tehri Dam is correctly identified as being located at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers in Uttarakhand. Other options are incorrect: the Damodar Valley Corporation regulates the Damodar basin, not the Mahanadi; the Sardar Sarovar is on the Narmada, not the Tapi; and the Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi River, not the Godavari River.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6057. Which of the following statements regarding the State’s Own Tax Revenue (OTR) of Rajasthan is correct?
Explanation
The state’s own tax revenue is primarily driven by the State Goods and Services Tax and the Value Added Tax collected on items like petroleum and alcohol. These sources provide the most significant contributions to the exchequer. While other taxes like stamp duty and vehicle taxes are important, they contribute relatively less compared to the broad-based consumption taxes currently in place.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6058. Arrange the following key steps of a Social Audit process in a logical sequence: I. Public hearing (Jan Sunwai) to discuss findings. II. Verification of documents at the grassroots level. III. Action taken report and follow-up. IV. Gathering relevant documents (muster rolls, bills) from the implementing agency.
Explanation
The social audit process begins with gathering essential documents from the implementing agency. These records are then verified at the grassroots level through direct observation and interaction with beneficiaries. Following verification, a public hearing or Jan Sunwai is held to discuss findings openly with the community. Finally, an action taken report is prepared to ensure that identified discrepancies are addressed systematically.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6059. Which of the following components is primarily absent from the conventional scope of the Command Area Development programme?
Explanation
The Command Area Development programme focuses on the "on-farm" development aspects of irrigation. Its scope includes constructing field channels, land leveling, and promoting conjunctive water use to improve efficiency at the farm level. The construction of massive interstate gravity dams is a primary irrigation activity that takes place before the CAD programme begins and is generally handled by different departments.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6060. Arrange the following components of Rajasthan’s Own Tax Revenue in typically descending order of their contribution to the state exchequer in recent years: I. Taxes on Vehicles II. State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) III. State Excise
Explanation
In recent years, the State Goods and Services Tax has emerged as the largest contributor to Rajasthan’s own tax revenue. This is typically followed by state excise duties on liquor and narcotics. Taxes on vehicles, while significant, generally contribute a smaller share to the state exchequer compared to the revenue generated from broad consumption taxes and regulated excise goods.
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6051
(c) I, II, and IV only
6052
(a) Assessing if the road improved access and quality based on user feedback.
6053
(a) Soil salinization
6054
(d) Arnoraja
6055
(c) Charles Medawar
6056
(c) Tehri Dam - Built at the confluence of Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers
6057
(c) State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) and Sales Tax/VAT on specific items constitute the major portion of OTR.
6058
(a) IV, II, I, III
6059
(a) Construction of massive interstate gravity dams
6060
(b) II, III, I
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