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RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · The Marathas
Q6361. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct option. Assertion (A): The Third Battle of Panipat did not decide who was to rule India, but rather who was not. Reason (R): The mutual exhaustion of the Marathas and the Afghans paved the way for the rise of British power in India.
Explanation
Panipat did not decide who would rule India but who would not, since the Marathas and the Afghans both lost strength. This exhaustion left room for British power to rise, so R explains A.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Agriculture: Food, Commercial and Plantation Crops
Q6362. Wheat is the second most important cereal crop in India. Which state is the leading producer of wheat in terms of total volume?
Explanation
Wheat is the second most important cereal crop in India and a staple for millions. While Punjab and Haryana are famous for their high productivity and the success of the Green Revolution, Uttar Pradesh is the leading producer in terms of total volume. This is due to the state’s vast geographical area and the extensive fertile plains of northern India.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Schools of Painting and Handicrafts
Q6363. The Kishangarh school of painting reached its pinnacle under the patronage of which ruler, who also composed poetry under the pen name ‘Nagari Das’?
Explanation
The Kishangarh school of painting reached its absolute pinnacle under the patronage of Raja Savant Singh. He was a deeply religious ruler and a poet who wrote under the pen name ‘Nagari Das’. His devotion to Lord Krishna and his romantic relationship with the singer-poetess Bani Thani inspired some of the most beautiful and iconic works in the history of Indian miniature art.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · The Marathas
Q6364. Who was the actual commander of the Maratha army during the disastrous Third Battle of Panipat in 1761?
Explanation
Sadashivrao Bhau commanded the Maratha army at the Third Battle of Panipat, with Vishwasrao as the nominal head. Both were killed.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Agriculture: Food, Commercial and Plantation Crops
Q6365. Disguised unemployment is a major feature of the Indian agricultural sector. What is the primary cause of this phenomenon?
Explanation
Disguised unemployment is a common phenomenon in Indian agriculture where more people are engaged in farming a piece of land than are actually needed. If some workers are removed, total production remains unchanged because their marginal productivity is zero. This situation arises primarily because of the lack of alternative employment opportunities in manufacturing and service sectors for rural workforces.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Agriculture in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6366. Which of the following agencies acts as the primary nodal agency for the procurement of oilseeds and pulses under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations in Rajasthan?
Explanation
RAJFED serves as the primary nodal agency in Rajasthan for implementing Minimum Support Price operations for oilseeds and pulses on behalf of the central government. It coordinates the procurement process through cooperative societies, ensuring that farmers receive the guaranteed price for their harvest. This intervention is crucial for stabilizing market prices and protecting the income of farmers during periods of surplus production.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Schools of Painting and Handicrafts
Q6367. Consider the following statements about the masterpiece ‘Bani Thani’: I. It was painted by the master artist Nihal Chand. II. The painting is often referred to as the "Monalisa of India". III. The figure represents a historical warrior queen of Kishangarh. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The masterpiece Bani Thani was indeed painted by the master artist Nihal Chand and is frequently hailed as the "Monalisa of India" due to its refined beauty. However, the figure does not represent a historical warrior queen of Kishangarh. Instead, she was a talented singer and poetess in the court, whose idealized features became the visual standard for representing Radha.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · The Marathas
Q6368. During the Third Battle of Panipat, an important artillery unit of the Maratha army was commanded by a Muslim general who fought valiantly until his death. Who was he?
Explanation
Ibrahim Khan Gardi, a Muslim general, commanded an important artillery unit of the Marathas at Panipat and fought until he died.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Agriculture: Food, Commercial and Plantation Crops
Q6369. Which of the following crops is not typically cultivated during the Zaid season in India?
Explanation
The Zaid season is a short cropping period during the summer months of April to June. It primarily involves the cultivation of fast-growing crops like watermelon, muskmelon, cucumber, and various vegetables that thrive in hot weather. Mustard, however, is a major Rabi crop that requires the cool temperatures of winter to grow and is harvested before the summer begins.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Agriculture in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6370. Read the following statements regarding the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme in Rajasthan: I. It aims to provide adequate and timely credit support to farmers for their cultivation and other needs. II. The credit limit is fixed based on operational landholding, cropping pattern, and scale of finance. III. Only commercial banks are authorized to issue KCCs in Rajasthan; cooperative banks are excluded. IV. It covers post-harvest expenses and consumption requirements of farmer households. V. Tenant farmers and sharecroppers are eligible for the KCC scheme. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The KCC scheme provides flexible credit for cultivation, post-harvest needs, and consumption. Eligibility extends to various categories, including tenant farmers. Statement three is incorrect because KCCs are issued by a wide range of institutions, including commercial, regional rural, and cooperative banks. This broad institutional support ensures that credit is accessible to farmers even in the remote rural areas of Rajasthan.
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Correct answer
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(a) Uttar Pradesh
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(c) Raja Savant Singh
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(c) Sadashivrao Bhau
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(c) More people engaged in work on a piece of land than are actually required.
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(c) RAJFED (Rajasthan State Co-operative Marketing Federation Ltd.) for oilseed procurement.
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(a) III only
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(a) Ibrahim Khan Gardi
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(a) Mustard
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(b) I, II, IV, and V only
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