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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6151. Consider the following outcomes of using the RTI Act: I. Exposing discrepancies in public distribution system (PDS) ration records. II. Forcing public authorities to document the reasons behind administrative decisions. III. Granting citizens the power to directly dismiss corrupt public servants without a departmental inquiry. Which of the above statement(s) represents correct transparency outcomes of the RTI?
Explanation
The RTI Act enhances transparency by exposing discrepancies in public records, such as those in the distribution system, and by requiring officials to document their decision-making processes. However, it does not grant citizens the power to dismiss public servants directly. Disciplinary actions and dismissals are governed by departmental service rules and constitutional protections, ensuring that administrative accountability follows due legal procedures.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6152. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below: Note: Treat A and B as being on the same river but distinct dams.
DVC Dams
River/Tributary
A. Tilaiya Dam
i. Barakar River
B. Maithon Dam
ii. Barakar River
C. Panchet Dam
iii. Damodar River
D. Konar Dam
iv. Konar River
Explanation
Within the Damodar Valley Corporation, the Tilaiya and Maithon dams are both situated on the Barakar River, a major tributary of the Damodar. The Panchet Dam is built directly across the main Damodar River itself. The Konar Dam is constructed on the Konar River, which is another tributary. These dams work in coordination to provide flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6153. To extend the period of water availability in a village Nadi, what traditional maintenance practice is periodically undertaken by the community before the onset of the monsoon?
Explanation
To ensure that a Nadi can store enough water for the entire year, communities periodically undertake desilting activities. This involves excavating the sand and silt that has settled on the pond bed, thereby restoring and increasing its depth. This traditional maintenance is usually performed collectively before the monsoon begins, ensuring the structure is ready to capture and retain the maximum amount of rainfall.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6154. Which grassroots organization in Rajasthan played a historic and pivotal role in pioneering the RTI movement by demanding transparency in minimum wage records?
Explanation
The Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) played a legendary role in Rajasthan by spearheading the movement for the right to information. Through public hearings known as Jan Sunwais, they exposed corruption in public works and demanded access to muster rolls and bills. Their struggle highlighted the link between transparency and livelihood rights, eventually leading to the enactment of RTI legislation at both state and national levels.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6155. The problem of ‘Sem’ in the districts of Hanumangarh and Sriganganagar is caused by which of the following mechanisms?
Explanation
The term ‘Sem’ refers to the ecological degradation caused by rising groundwater levels in the canal command areas of northwestern Rajasthan. When large volumes of irrigation water are applied to land with poor natural drainage, the excess water seeps into the ground. This eventually causes the water table to rise to the surface, creating swampy, waterlogged conditions that make the soil unfit for cultivation.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6156. Read the following statements regarding sources that the Rajasthan government can use to finance its gross fiscal deficit: I. Market Borrowings (State Development Loans) II. Loans from the Central Government III. Printing new currency notes through the RBI IV. Public Account receipts (like Small Savings, Provident Funds) Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
To finance its fiscal deficit, the Rajasthan government relies on market borrowings through State Development Loans and loans from the central government. It also utilizes public account receipts, such as provident funds and small savings. However, the state cannot print new currency to cover its deficit; that authority belongs exclusively to the Union Government and the Reserve Bank of India at the national level.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6157. Read the following statements regarding Nadis in an arid climate. Statement I: Nadis are generally shallower than Johads and possess a higher surface area to depth ratio. Statement II: Because of their shallow depth and high surface area, Nadis lose a massive proportion of their stored water to evaporation in the arid climate. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Nadis are characterized by their relatively shallow depth and large surface area compared to other storage structures. In the arid climate of Rajasthan, this physical design leads to extremely high rates of evaporation. Consequently, a large percentage of the stored water is lost to the atmosphere, often leaving the pond dry before the next monsoon and highlighting the efficiency challenges of open surface storage.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6158. Consider Statement I and Statement II regarding the role of RTI in grievance redressal and select the correct option: Statement I: Information obtained through RTI often serves as critical documentary evidence to file formal complaints on grievance redressal portals. Statement II: Although RTI itself does not redress grievances, the fear of exposure through RTI frequently compels officials to act promptly on pending files.
Explanation
RTI and grievance redressal are closely linked. Information obtained through RTI provides the factual basis needed to file effective complaints on various platforms. Furthermore, the possibility of public exposure through RTI acts as a deterrent against administrative negligence, often prompting officials to resolve pending issues before they are formally questioned. This synergy makes RTI a powerful indirect tool for addressing public grievances.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Irrigation: Types, Sources and Major Projects
Q6159. The Sardar Sarovar Dam was surrounded by immense controversy primarily spearheaded by the Narmada Bachao Andolan. What was the core focus of this movement?
Explanation
The Narmada Bachao Andolan was a prominent social and environmental movement that challenged the Sardar Sarovar Dam project. Its primary focus was the large-scale displacement of thousands of tribal families and local communities whose lands were to be submerged. The movement also highlighted the potential loss of vast forest areas and the overall environmental impact of constructing such a massive dam.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6160. Read the following statements: Statement I: Gross Fiscal Deficit is equal to Gross Borrowing of the state government. Statement II: If the state eliminates its Revenue Deficit completely, its Fiscal Deficit will simultaneously become zero. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The gross fiscal deficit is indeed equal to the total gross borrowing of the state government for a fiscal year. However, eliminating the revenue deficit does not necessarily mean the fiscal deficit will become zero. A state could have a revenue surplus but still run a fiscal deficit if it borrows money to invest heavily in capital projects and infrastructure development for the future.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
6151
(a) I and II only
6152
(a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
6153
(c) Periodic excavation and removal of accumulated silt to deepen the pond.
6154
(c) Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS)
6155
(c) Waterlogging and rising water tables due to intense canal irrigation
6156
(b) I, II and IV
6157
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true, and Statement II is a direct consequence of Statement I.
6158
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
6159
(b) Environmental concerns and displacement of tribal communities
6160
(a) Only Statement I
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