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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6081. Read the given Assertion (A) and Reason (R) regarding social audits and select the correct option: Assertion (A): The social audit process under MGNREGA gained standardized legal backing through specific audit rules formulated in consultation with the CAG. Reason (R): The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Audit of Schemes Rules were officially notified in 2011.
Explanation
The social audit process gained significant legal and technical standardization through the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Audit of Schemes Rules, notified in 2011. These rules were formulated in consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) to provide a robust framework for auditing. This collaboration ensured that social audits met professional standards while maintaining their participatory and grassroots character.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6082. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
Lift Canal of IGNP - Old Name
New Name
A. Bikaner-Lunkaransar Lift Canal
i. Dr. Karni Singh Lift Canal
B. Nohar-Sahwa Lift Canal
ii. Guru Jambheshwar Lift Canal
C. Kolayat Lift Canal
iii. Kanwar Sen Lift Canal
D. Phalodi Lift Canal
iv. Chaudhari Kumbharam Lift Canal
Explanation
The lift canals of the Indira Gandhi Canal Project were renamed to honor prominent figures. The Bikaner-Lunkaransar Lift Canal is now the Kanwar Sen Lift Canal. The Nohar-Sahwa became the Chaudhari Kumbharam Lift Canal. The Kolayat was renamed the Dr. Karni Singh Lift Canal, and the Phalodi Lift Canal is now known as the Guru Jambheshwar Lift Canal.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6083. Which of the following statements regarding the impact of GST implementation on Rajasthan’s revenues is incorrect?
Explanation
While GST has expanded the tax base and eliminated cascading effects, individual states like Rajasthan do not possess the unilateral power to alter GST rates. All decisions regarding rate changes and exemptions are made collectively by the GST Council. This cooperative federalism structure ensures national uniformity but limits the state’s independent authority to adjust these specific tax rates for fiscal purposes.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6084. In the context of Rajasthan’s traditional water heritage, what is a ‘Kund’?
Explanation
A Kund is a traditional rainwater harvesting structure designed to provide clean drinking water. It consists of a saucer-shaped, artificially prepared catchment area that slopes toward a central underground storage tank. This design ensures that even minimal rainfall is collected efficiently. The structure is usually covered to prevent evaporation and keep the water protected from contamination by sand and debris.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6085. In Rajasthan, an independent society was set up to facilitate the conduct of social audits across the state, ensuring impartiality. What is the designated title of this body?
Explanation
To ensure impartiality and independence, Rajasthan established the Rajasthan State Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency Agency. This dedicated body is responsible for facilitating and coordinating social audits across various government schemes in the state. By operating as an independent entity, it helps maintain the integrity of the audit process, ensuring that evaluations of public programs are fair, transparent, and objective.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6086. Based on the guidelines of typical National Water Policies in India, select the correct descending order (highest priority first) of the following water allocation priorities: A. Ecology B. Drinking water C. Agro-industries D. Irrigation E. Hydropower
Explanation
According to India’s National Water Policy, the allocation of water resources follows a specific hierarchy based on necessity. Drinking water is always the top priority. This is followed by ecological requirements to maintain river health. Irrigation is prioritized next to ensure food security, followed by hydropower generation. Industrial use, specifically agro-industries, typically occupies the lower end of the priority list.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6087. Read the following statements regarding GST revenues in Rajasthan: I. SGST revenues are directly credited to the Consolidated Fund of the State. II. Rajasthan receives a portion of the Integrated GST (IGST) collected on inter-state trade. III. The GST Council is chaired by the Finance Minister of Rajasthan on a rotational basis. IV. GST implementation has fully insulated the state from national economic slowdowns. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
State Goods and Services Tax revenues are credited to the state’s fund, and Rajasthan also receives a share of the Integrated GST from inter-state trade. However, the GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister, not a state minister. Furthermore, GST implementation has not fully insulated the state from broader economic slowdowns, as tax collections remain linked to consumption.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6088. Which of the following pairs concerning the components of a traditional Kund is incorrect?
Explanation
Traditional Kunds have specific structural components with dedicated functions. The Agor is the prepared catchment area, and the Suta is the central pit for storage. A Jaali is used to filter out debris at the entrance. The term Paytan actually refers to the catchment area itself, rather than a spillway. Proper understanding of these terms is essential for the maintenance of these systems.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6089. Identify the correct statement regarding the frequency of Social Audits mandated under MGNREGA.
Explanation
Under MGNREGA guidelines, a social audit must be conducted at least once every six months in every Gram Panchayat. this high frequency ensures continuous monitoring of projects and timely detection of any irregularities or delays in payments. Regular audits foster a culture of transparency and keep the implementing authorities accountable to the workers and the local community on a consistent basis.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6090. Read the following statements and select the correct option: Statement I: The Indira Gandhi Canal has transformed barren deserts into lush agricultural fields in Western Rajasthan. Statement II: The extensive canal network in the Thar desert has caused severe waterlogging and problems of ‘Sem’ in several areas like Badopal.
Explanation
The Indira Gandhi Canal has successfully transformed large parts of the Thar Desert into productive agricultural land. However, this intensive irrigation in an area with high evaporation and poor drainage has directly led to severe waterlogging problems, locally known as ‘Sem’. Areas like Badopal are classic examples where the environmental consequence of rising water tables has negatively impacted the landscape.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
6081
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
6082
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
6083
(b) Unilateral state power to alter GST rates
6084
(c) A sloped catchment harvesting rainwater into a central underground pit.
6085
(b) Rajasthan State Social Audit, Accountability and Transparency Agency.
6086
(c) B, A, D, E, C
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(b) III and IV
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(a) Paytan -- The spillway for excess floodwater to exit safely
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(b) It must be conducted at least once every six months in every Gram Panchayat.
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(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is a direct consequence of the activities described in Statement I.
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