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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6101. Consider Statement I and Statement II regarding the Social Audit Unit (SAU) under MGNREGA and select the correct option: Statement I: The Director of the Social Audit Unit is always an active, serving block development officer of the same district to ensure coordination. Statement II: Appointing an active official of the implementing agency as the SAU Director compromises the independence of the audit process.
Explanation
The Director of the Social Audit Unit should be an independent professional rather than an active official of the implementing agency, such as a block development officer. Appointing a serving official from the department being audited would lead to a significant conflict of interest and undermine the objectivity of the process. Independence is essential to ensure that the audit results are credible and unbiased.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6102. Identify the correct East to West geographical sequence of the major rivers of the Peninsular plateau that feature prominent irrigation projects:
Explanation
Following the geography of India from the east coast towards the west, the Mahanadi River flows through Odisha in the east. Moving westward across the peninsula, one encounters the Godavari and then the Krishna River systems. Finally, the Narmada River is a major west-flowing river that drains into the Arabian Sea, placing it furthest west among the group of rivers mentioned.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6103. Which of the following was NOT a criterion used by the 15th Finance Commission for horizontal devolution of taxes?
Explanation
The 15th Finance Commission utilized specific criteria like area, forest and ecology, and demographic performance to determine the horizontal distribution of taxes among states. "Infrastructure Distance" was not among the criteria used by the commission.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6104. Which of the following is the odd one out regarding the traditional structural elements specifically designed to maintain the water quality in a Kund?
Explanation
Maintaining water purity in a Kund involves several specific design features. Covering the storage pit with a dome or lid reduces evaporation and contamination, while mesh filters at inlets block debris. Plastering the internal walls helps keep the water clean and prevents seepage. However, large public bathing ghats would lead to significant contamination and are therefore not a feature of these drinking water structures.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6105. Match the legislative provisions in List I with their mechanisms empowering the Gram Sabha in List II:
Legislative Provisions
Mechanisms
A. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act
i. Mandates the Gram Sabha to conduct regular social audits of local public works
B. PESA Act, 1996
ii. Grants Gram Sabhas in scheduled areas the power to safeguard community resources
C. MGNREGA, 2005
iii. Formally recognized the Gram Sabha as the foundational tier of rural local self-government
D. Forest Rights Act, 2006
iv. Empowers the Gram Sabha to determine the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights
Explanation
Various laws empower the Gram Sabha as a pillar of rural democracy. The 73rd Amendment recognized it as the foundational tier of local government. PESA gives Gram Sabhas in tribal areas control over resources. MGNREGA mandates social audits of local works, while the Forest Rights Act empowers them to determine forest rights. These provisions collectively strengthen grassroots participation and accountability in rural India.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6106. The Tehri dam project has been historically controversial due to which primary environmental and geographical reason?
Explanation
The Tehri Dam project faced significant opposition primarily because it is situated in the Central Himalayan Seismic Gap, a region highly prone to major earthquakes. Critics and geologists argued that a dam failure in such a sensitive area could cause catastrophic flooding in the densely populated downstream Gangetic plains. This safety concern remains a central theme in the ongoing debate.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6107. Read the following statements regarding Central transfers to Rajasthan: I. Tax devolution is a statutory right of the state based on Finance Commission formulas. II. Grants-in-aid under Article 275 are discretionary and not based on Finance Commission recommendations. III. Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) form a significant part of central transfers to the state. IV. Rajasthan’s percentage share in the central divisible pool increased continuously from the 11th to the 15th Finance Commission without any dip. V. The State matching share is mandatory for most Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Tax devolution is a statutory right for Rajasthan, determined by Finance Commission formulas. Centrally Sponsored Schemes also form a significant portion of central transfers and usually require a mandatory matching share from the state budget. While grants under Article 275 are statutory, it is incorrect to say the state’s share in the central pool has increased continuously without any fluctuations.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6108. Consider the following statements concerning the traditional social practices associated with Kunds. I. Shoes are strictly removed before entering the catchment area (Agor) of a drinking water Kund. II. Kunds were often constructed by wealthy individuals or communities as a charitable act (Punya). III. Water from a Kund is routinely used for large-scale agricultural irrigation. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The management of Kunds is governed by strict social norms aimed at protecting water quality. Removing shoes before entering the catchment area is a standard practice to maintain cleanliness. Many Kunds were built through private or community charity as acts of religious merit. However, they are typically used for domestic drinking purposes rather than large-scale irrigation, as their storage capacity is limited.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6109. Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Gram Sabha in the social audit process: I. It serves as the primary forum where the social audit report is read, discussed, and ratified. II. It has the authority to question the implementing officials directly regarding expenditures. III. It can independently alter the overall state budget allocation for MGNREGA. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Gram Sabha serves as a public forum for debating the social audit report and questioning officials about local expenditures. It provides the community with a direct voice in evaluating government performance at the village level. However, the Gram Sabha does not have the authority to alter the overall state or national budget, as those financial powers reside with higher levels of government.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6110. Which of the following pairs concerning the Nagarjunasagar project is correctly matched?
Explanation
The Nagarjunasagar Dam project features two main canals for distributing water to its command area. The right bank canal is named the Jawahar Canal, while the left bank canal is named the Lal Bahadur Canal. These canals provide essential irrigation to millions of hectares across several districts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, supporting the intensive cultivation of crops like paddy.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
6101
(d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
6102
(a) Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Narmada
6103
(c) Infrastructure Distance
6104
(d) Constructing large public bathing ghats leading into the water.
6105
(b) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
6106
(b) Its location in a highly active seismic zone in the Himalayas
6107
(b) I, III and V
6108
(a) I and II only
6109
(a) I and II only
6110
(d) Jawahar Canal - Right bank canal of Nagarjunasagar
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