Q6161. Which of the following is the odd one out regarding the traditional, primary uses of water stored in an open village Nadi?
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Q6162. Which of the following represents the most appropriate limitation of using the RTI Act strictly as a tool for grievance redressal?
Explanation
A significant limitation of using RTI for grievance redressal is that the Act is designed to reveal information rather than to provide specific solutions or executive orders. While it can expose administrative failure or corruption, the actual resolution of the underlying problem--such as obtaining a permit or receiving a payment-- requires using other administrative channels or grievance monitoring systems designed for those purposes.
Q6163. Read the following statements regarding the geographical distribution of irrigation:
I. Uttar Pradesh has the largest total irrigated area in India.
II. Punjab has the highest percentage of its net sown area under irrigation.
III. Mizoram heavily relies on dense canal networks for agriculture.
IV. Well irrigation is completely absent in the state of Gujarat.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. Uttar Pradesh has the largest total irrigated area in India.
II. Punjab has the highest percentage of its net sown area under irrigation.
III. Mizoram heavily relies on dense canal networks for agriculture.
IV. Well irrigation is completely absent in the state of Gujarat.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
While Uttar Pradesh and Punjab are correctly identified for their high irrigated areas, the third and fourth statements are incorrect. Mizoram, a hilly state, relies more on rainfed and Jhum cultivation rather than dense canal networks. Additionally, well irrigation is a major source of water in Gujarat, especially in the Saurashtra and northern regions, making the claim of its total absence false.
Q6164. If the Rajasthan government runs a persistent Revenue Deficit, it implies that:
Explanation
A persistent revenue deficit means that the government borrows to finance its day-to-day routine expenses, since revenue receipts fall short of revenue expenditure.
Q6165. Consider the following statements regarding the construction and utility of Nadis.
I. They are the most common form of traditional surface water bodies in western Rajasthan.
II. Their size and catchment area dictate how many months they retain water after the monsoon.
III. They are historically constructed by excavating natural depressions.
IV. The excavated soil is usually used to create an embankment to retain more water.
V. They are structurally completely immune to the high summer temperatures of the Thar desert.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. They are the most common form of traditional surface water bodies in western Rajasthan.
II. Their size and catchment area dictate how many months they retain water after the monsoon.
III. They are historically constructed by excavating natural depressions.
IV. The excavated soil is usually used to create an embankment to retain more water.
V. They are structurally completely immune to the high summer temperatures of the Thar desert.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Nadis are the commonest surface water bodies of western Rajasthan. Their size and catchment decide how long they hold water, they are dug in natural depressions, and the excavated soil is used for an embankment. They are not immune to summer heat, so V is wrong.
Q6166. Identify the correct statement regarding the role of the First Appellate Authority (FAA) in using RTI as an accountability tool.
Explanation
The First Appellate Authority (FAA) serves as an internal check within a public authority. If a Public Information Officer (PIO) unfairly denies information or fails to respond, the citizen can appeal to the FAA, who is a senior officer in the same department. This mechanism allows for administrative correction at an early stage, ensuring that transparency objectives are met without immediate escalation.
Q6167. Which of the following is considered the primary reason for the declining efficiency of tank irrigation in Peninsular India over the past few decades?
Explanation
The effectiveness of traditional tank irrigation in Peninsular India has significantly declined due to several man-made factors. Extensive siltation has reduced the storage capacity of many tanks over centuries. Furthermore, the encroachment of tank beds for residential or commercial purposes and the general lack of regular maintenance by community or government bodies have rendered many of these ancient systems dysfunctional.
Q6168. Which of the following actions would NOT help the Rajasthan government in reducing its Revenue Deficit?
Explanation
Rationalising subsidies, improving tax collection and trimming administrative costs reduce the revenue deficit. Higher capital outlay on highways is capital spending and does not reduce it.
Q6169. The ‘Khadin’ system of Jaisalmer is best defined as:
Explanation
The Khadin is an indigenous system of runoff farming in the Jaisalmer region. Rainwater from a rocky catchment is held behind an earthen bund and the moist soil is used to grow crops.
Q6170. The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is managed by which department of the Government of India?
Explanation
The Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is managed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. It serves as an integrated online platform for citizens to lodge grievances against various central government ministries and departments, facilitating systematic tracking, monitoring, and resolution of public complaints regarding service delivery.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6161 | (d) Supplying high-purity water for surgical procedures in rural clinics. |
| 6162 | (d) The process reveals facts but cannot mandate specific executive remedies. |
| 6163 | (b) III and IV only |
| 6164 | (d) Borrowing to finance day-to-day routine expenses |
| 6165 | (a) I, II, III, and IV only |
| 6166 | (a) It provides an internal mechanism for correction if the PIO denies data. |
| 6167 | (a) Encroachment of tank beds, siltation, and poor maintenance |
| 6168 | (a) Increasing capital outlay on new highway construction |
| 6169 | (c) An indigenous runoff agriculture system using captured rainwater. |
| 6170 | (c) Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) |
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