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RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · The Marathas
Q6391. Match List-I (Battles of the Anglo-Maratha Wars) with List-II (Defeated Maratha Chief) and select the correct answer:
Battles of the Anglo-Maratha Wars
Defeated Maratha Chief
A. Battle of Assaye
i. Peshwa Baji Rao II
B. Battle of Laswari
ii. Scindia and Bhonsle
C. Battle of Kirkee
iii. Holkar
D. Battle of Mehidpur
iv. Scindia (Northern forces)
Explanation
Assaye was a defeat for Scindia and the Bhonsle, Laswari for Scindia’s northern forces, Kirkee for Peshwa Baji Rao II and Mehidpur for Holkar. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q6392. Identify the incorrect pair regarding the historical milestones of the Central Vigilance Commission.
Explanation
The history of the CVC includes its 1964 establishment and the 1998 ordinance granting it statutory powers. The CVC Act was eventually passed in 2003. However, the landmark Vineet Narain vs. Union of India judgment, which mandated significant restructuring and independence for the CVC and CBI, was delivered by the Supreme Court in 1997, not in 2011.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Agriculture in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6393. Read the following steps involved in claiming crop insurance under the PMFBY and arrange them in the correct chronological order: I. Occurrence of localized calamity (e.g., hailstorm) II. Intimation of crop loss by the farmer to the insurance company or agriculture department within 72 hours III. Joint loss assessment by the insurance company and state government officials IV. Settlement of the claim amount directly into the farmer’s bank account Which of the following is the correct order?
Explanation
The process for localized crop insurance claims follows a specific timeline. It begins with the occurrence of a disaster. The farmer must then intimate the loss within 72 hours. This is followed by a joint assessment of the damage by insurance company and government officials. Finally, once the loss is verified, the claim amount is settled directly into the farmer’s bank account.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Schools of Painting and Handicrafts
Q6394. Read the following statements carefully and select the correct answer from the codes given below. Assertion (A): The Amber-Jaipur and Bikaner schools of painting exhibit a high degree of Mughal influence. Reason (R): The rulers of Amber and Bikaner maintained long-standing matrimonial and political alliances with the Mughal court.
Explanation
The Amber-Jaipur and Bikaner schools of painting exhibit a high degree of Mughal influence because their rulers maintained long-standing matrimonial and political alliances with the Mughal court. These close ties facilitated the exchange of artists and artistic ideas, leading to the adoption of Mughal techniques in portraiture and composition. This synthesis created a refined style that blended imperial aesthetics with local Rajput traditions.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · The Marathas
Q6395. Consider the following statements regarding the Treaty of Salbai (1782): I. It concluded the First Anglo-Maratha War. II. It secured a mutual restitution of territories conquered since the Treaty of Purandar. III. It granted the British the island of Salsette. IV. It required the Marathas to accept a Subsidiary Alliance with the East India Company. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Treaty of Salbai of 1782 ended the First Anglo-Maratha War, restored territories taken since the Treaty of Purandar and let the British keep Salsette. It did not impose a subsidiary alliance, so IV is wrong.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q6396. The Central Vigilance Commission was conceived to be the apex vigilance institution, free of control from any executive authority. However, it does NOT have jurisdiction over which of the following?
Explanation
The CVC’s jurisdiction is focused on the central government and its associated entities. It covers Group A officers, certain officials in public sector banks and insurance companies, and All India Service officers working for the Union. However, it does not have any authority over Members of the State Legislative Assemblies, as they fall under the jurisdiction of state-level anti-corruption bodies.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Agriculture in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6397. The following question consists of two statements: Statement I: The announcement of Minimum Support Price (MSP) aims to ensure that farmers are protected against sudden falls in market prices during bumper harvests. Statement II: In Rajasthan, market prices for crops like Bajra and Mustard often fluctuate, necessitating government procurement at MSP. Which of the following is correct based on the provided options?
Explanation
Minimum Support Price serves as a safety net to prevent farmers from suffering during price crashes caused by bumper harvests. In Rajasthan, major crops like pearl millet and mustard are prone to significant market price volatility. Therefore, the government conducts procurement at MSP to ensure farmers receive a fair return, directly fulfilling the objective of price protection mentioned in the first statement.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Schools of Painting and Handicrafts
Q6398. Which aspect of Rajput painting was most directly adopted from the Mughal style?
Explanation
The aspect of Rajput painting most directly adopted from the Mughal style includes realistic court scenes, royal portraits, and the detailed rendering of garments. Before this influence, indigenous styles were more focused on flat dimensions and symbolic representation. Contact with the Mughal court introduced a greater emphasis on observational realism, fine brushwork, and the documentation of official historical events and individual personalities.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · The Marathas
Q6399. The Second Anglo-Maratha War was sparked by the signing of the Treaty of Bassein in 1802. Between whom was this treaty signed?
Explanation
The Treaty of Bassein (1802) was signed between Peshwa Baji Rao II and the British under Lord Wellesley. It was a subsidiary alliance and it led to the Second Anglo-Maratha War.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q6400. In the context of the CVC’s functioning, a "vigilance angle" is said to be involved in a complaint if it relates to:
Explanation
Within the framework of the Central Vigilance Commission, a case is considered to involve a "vigilance angle" when it includes elements of corruption such as demanding or accepting illegal gratification, possession of disproportionate assets, or gross misuse of official position for personal gain. Ordinary administrative errors or performance issues that lack a corrupt motive are generally not classified under this category.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
6395
(a) I, II and III
6396
(b) Members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
6397
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I.
6398
(a) Realistic court scenes, royal portraits, and detailed garments
6399
(a) Peshwa Baji Rao II and Lord Wellesley
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(a) Cases involving demanding or accepting illegal gratification.
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