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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6211. Read the following statements regarding recommendations typically made by the Rajasthan State Finance Commission regarding devolution to local bodies: I. A specific percentage of the State’s Own Net Tax Revenue is recommended for devolution. II. The devolved amount is distributed vertically between Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) based on population. III. Horizontal distribution among PRIs (Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat) heavily weights the Gram Panchayats. IV. Local bodies are strictly barred from generating their own non-tax revenues. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The State Finance Commission recommends a percentage of State own net tax revenue, shares it between PRIs and ULBs on population and weights the Gram Panchayats in horizontal distribution. Local bodies are not barred from raising own non-tax revenue, so IV is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6212. What was a frequent primary motivation for Rajput rulers to commission massive water infrastructure projects like large lakes and dams during the medieval period?
Explanation
Rajput rulers often built large lakes and dams to provide drought relief, giving people work and wages while creating a lasting water source.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6213. Read the following scenario regarding digital accessibility and answer the question: A rural citizen in Rajasthan cannot access an online land record portal because of poor internet connectivity and lack of digital literacy, while an urban citizen accesses it easily. This scenario highlights which major challenge in e-Governance?
Explanation
The scenario where rural citizens face barriers due to poor connectivity and low digital literacy, while urban residents benefit easily, illustrates the "Digital Divide." This gap in access to and use of information technology can exacerbate existing social and economic inequalities. Addressing this challenge is crucial for e-Governance to ensure that digital services are inclusive and reach the most marginalized populations effectively.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6214. Which of the following statements correctly identifies a key detail regarding the 6th State Finance Commission of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The 6th State Finance Commission of Rajasthan was constituted under the chairmanship of Shri Pradyuman Singh. Its recommendations are not binding on the Legislature in the way described in the other options.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6215. Identify the correct statement regarding Balsamand Lake.
Explanation
Balsamand Lake near Jodhpur is an artificial lake built by the Pratihara rulers. It is not a natural salt lake or a British summer palace.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6216. Consider Statement I and Statement II regarding the e-Panchayat initiative and select the correct option: Statement I: e-Panchayat aims to completely automate the internal functioning of Gram Panchayats. Statement II: The implementation of e-Panchayat eliminates the requirement of holding physical Gram Sabha meetings.
Explanation
The e-Panchayat initiative aims to automate the internal workflow and data management of Gram Panchayats, enhancing their administrative efficiency. However, it does not eliminate the need for physical Gram Sabha meetings. Digital tools are meant to support and document local governance processes rather than replace the essential face-to-face deliberative democracy that occurs during community meetings, which remain central to rural local self-governance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6217. Which of the following represents a major structural macroeconomic challenge for the Rajasthan economy?
Explanation
A major structural challenge for the Rajasthan economy is its workforce’s dependence on agriculture, which contributes little to the State’s output per worker.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Water Bodies and Water Heritage
Q6218. Match the royal patrons in List I with the waterbodies they commissioned or significantly expanded in List II.
Royal Patron
Waterbody
A. Maharana Raj Singh
i. Siliserh Lake
B. Arnoraja
ii. Ana Sagar
C. Maharaja Jai Singh II
iii. Jai Samand (Dhebar Lake)
D. Maharaja Vinay Singh
iv. Rajsamand Lake
Explanation
Maharana Raj Singh built Rajsamand, Arnoraja built Ana Sagar, Jai Singh is credited with Jai Samand (Dhebar Lake) and Maharaja Vinay Singh built Siliserh. This gives A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Public Policy, Citizen Charter, Social Audit and Grievance Redressal
Q6219. Which of the following represents the most appropriate justification for linking the Aadhaar (UID) ecosystem with public service delivery portals?
Explanation
Linking the Aadhaar ecosystem with public service portals is primarily justified by its ability to provide unique biometric identification. This helps the government ensure that benefits reach the intended recipients and prevents leakages caused by "ghost" or duplicate accounts. By streamlining identity verification, the system enhances the efficiency of direct benefit transfers and improves the overall targeting of various social welfare schemes.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Macro Overview of Rajasthan Economy and State Budget
Q6220. Read the following statements: Statement I: The drought dependency of Rajasthan causes severe inter-annual volatility in agricultural GSDP growth. Statement II: The volatility in agriculture cascades into the secondary sector by disrupting agro-based raw material supply and reducing rural demand. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan’s dependence on rain makes agricultural GSDP growth swing from year to year, so Statement I is correct. This volatility spreads to industry by disturbing the supply of agro-based raw materials and cutting rural demand, so Statement II is correct.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
6211
(a) I, II and III
6212
(a) To provide organized drought relief work and wages to the people.
6213
(a) The Digital Divide
6214
(a) It was constituted under the chairmanship of Shri Pradyuman Singh.
6215
(d) It is an artificial lake built by Pratihara rulers near Jodhpur.
6216
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
6217
(d) Workforce dependence on low-contributing agriculture
6218
(b) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
6219
(b) To uniquely identify beneficiaries and eliminate ghost recipients.
6220
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II
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