Q6181. The Rajasthan FRBM Act specifies targets for debt management. What is the generally accepted target range for the outstanding Debt-to-GSDP ratio for the state, aiming for fiscal prudence?
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Q6182. Identify the correct statement regarding the physical components of a Khadin.
Explanation
A Khadin has a masonry spillway that drains surplus floodwater safely from the basin. The earthen bund is at the lower end of the catchment slope, and the cultivated area is the submerged basin behind it.
Q6183. The term ‘Aquifer’ refers to which of the following?
Explanation
An aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials such as gravel, sand, or silt. These geological formations are essential because they act as natural reservoirs that can store vast quantities of water and yield it in usable amounts through wells or springs. They are the primary source of groundwater for agricultural and domestic use.
Q6184. Which of the following pairs concerning the Rajasthan FRBM Act is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
The FRBM Act aims at inter-generational equity, sets a fiscal deficit target of about 3 per cent of GSDP and requires the Macro-economic Framework Statement to be placed in the Legislature. It does not aim to keep a massive revenue deficit, so C is incorrect.
Q6185. Consider the following statements highlighting the ecological benefits of the Khadin system.
I. It prevents soil erosion by arresting the velocity of runoff water.
II. It continuously enriches the soil by depositing fine, fertile sediment brought by the runoff.
III. It facilitates localized groundwater recharge, improving the water levels of nearby open wells.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It prevents soil erosion by arresting the velocity of runoff water.
II. It continuously enriches the soil by depositing fine, fertile sediment brought by the runoff.
III. It facilitates localized groundwater recharge, improving the water levels of nearby open wells.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A Khadin slows the runoff and so prevents soil erosion, deposits fertile silt that enriches the soil and helps recharge groundwater in nearby wells. All three statements are correct.
Q6186. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the options given below:
| River System | Associated Canal/Project |
|---|---|
| A. Sutlej System | i. Nagarjunasagar Right Canal |
| B. Krishna River | ii. Sirhind Canal |
| C. Mahanadi Basin | iii. Narmada Main Canal |
| D. Narmada Valley | iv. Bargarh Canal |
Explanation
The Sirhind Canal is a major irrigation structure that draws water from the Sutlej River system. The Nagarjunasagar Right Canal is part of the Krishna River project. The Bargarh Canal is an important distribution channel within the Mahanadi River basin in Odisha. The Narmada Main Canal is the primary conduit for transporting water from the Sardar Sarovar Dam across the Narmada Valley.
Q6187. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer.
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan FRBM Act aims to ensure inter-generational equity in fiscal management.
Reason (R): High public debt accumulation today forces future generations of the state to bear the burden of higher taxes and reduced developmental expenditure.
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan FRBM Act aims to ensure inter-generational equity in fiscal management.
Reason (R): High public debt accumulation today forces future generations of the state to bear the burden of higher taxes and reduced developmental expenditure.
Explanation
The FRBM Act aims for inter-generational equity because heavy debt built up today forces future generations to bear higher taxes and lower development spending. R explains A.
Q6188. Read the following statements regarding the soil in a Khadin field.
Statement I: The soil in a Khadin field requires heavy application of modern chemical fertilizers to maintain its fertility.
Statement II: The runoff water naturally deposits fine silt and organic matter into the Khadin basin, maintaining its high fertility over centuries.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The soil in a Khadin field requires heavy application of modern chemical fertilizers to maintain its fertility.
Statement II: The runoff water naturally deposits fine silt and organic matter into the Khadin basin, maintaining its high fertility over centuries.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Runoff deposits fine silt and organic matter in the Khadin basin, which keeps it fertile for centuries without heavy chemical fertilisers. Statement I is false and Statement II is true.
Q6189. What is the primary cause for the emergence of interstate water disputes in India?
Explanation
Most major rivers in India flow through multiple states, creating a complex situation where administrative boundaries do not align with natural hydrological units. As the demand for water grows for agriculture and industry, these limited resources become a source of contention. States often compete for a larger share of the water, leading to disputes over the allocation and control of the flow.
Q6190. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the provisions of the Rajasthan Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act?
Explanation
The FRBM Act lays a Medium Term Fiscal Policy Statement, reduces the fiscal deficit step by step and enforces discipline and transparency. It does not prohibit all borrowing in disasters, since there is an escape clause, so A is incorrect.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 6181 | (b) Range of 20% to 25% |
| 6182 | (d) A masonry spillway is built to safely drain surplus floodwater from the basin. |
| 6183 | (c) A geological formation capable of storing and yielding groundwater |
| 6184 | (c) Target for Revenue Deficit -- Aiming to maintain a massive Revenue Deficit |
| 6185 | (d) I, II, and III |
| 6186 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
| 6187 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 6188 | (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| 6189 | (a) Mismatch between river and state boundaries and limited resources |
| 6190 | (a) Prohibition of all borrowing during disasters |
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