RAS Prelims MCQ Practice

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India’s diverse mineral resources are found in specific iconic mines. Noamundi is a major source of iron ore in the Jharkhand-Odisha belt. Jharia is the largest and most famous coalfield in Jharkhand, known for coking coal. The Hutti mines in Karnataka are currently the primary source of domestic gold. Zawar in Rajasthan is a globally significant site for the extraction of lead and zinc.

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Rajasthan’s border position and nodes like Alwar suit defence manufacturing corridors, so Statement I is true. The State has an MSME ecosystem that can supply components, so Statement II is false.

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Rammat, a folk theatre form, has its deepest roots in Bikaner and Jaisalmer, where it is performed in the open.

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Dhrupad is one of the oldest forms of North Indian classical music, has devotional themes and was patronised by Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior. It is accompanied by the Pakhawaj, so A is incorrect.

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Article 166 empowers the Governor to make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the state government. Under these rules, the Council of Ministers is primarily responsible for conducting the government’s business. While individual ministers handle specific departments, the collective body remains the core authority for executing the state’s administrative functions and implementing government policies and programs. This collective responsibility ensures that all executive actions have the backing of the entire ministry. The Rules of Business provide the framework for how departments interact and how decisions are reached. By making the Council responsible, the Governor ensures that the state’s administration is handled by a group that is accountable to the legislature.

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Rajasthan promotes the manufacture of solar panels and has a Renewable Energy Policy. It does not rely exclusively on thermal power or ban new solar equipment factories, so A is incorrect.

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Rammat is the folk drama of Bikaner and Jaisalmer, performed on a raised platform in open spaces during Holi, with chanted poetic dialogues, Nagada and Dholak.

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Amir Khusrau is credited with introducing Perso-Arabic ragas such as Aiman and Sazgiri, so Statement I is correct. Aurangzeb disliked music at court, so Statement II is incorrect.

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The salaries and allowances of the Chief Minister and other ministers are not fixed by the Constitution or the President. Instead, they are determined periodically by the State Legislature through law. This allows the state to adjust remunerations according to local economic conditions and administrative requirements, ensuring that the executive’s compensation remains under the control of the elected legislative representatives. This control by the legislature is a key part of the system of checks and balances. It ensures that the executive’s pay is transparent and subject to public and legislative oversight.

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Rajasthan has the highest solar insolation, vast non-arable wasteland and favourable policies and RIPS incentives. It is not near major ports, so III is wrong.