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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6851. Consider the following challenges faced by the industrial sector in Rajasthan: I. High reliance on interstate logistics due to absence of major seaports. II. Depleting groundwater tables restricting industrial expansion. III. Oversupply of highly cheap and uninterrupted electricity compared to national averages. Which of the above statement(s) represents an incorrect or non-existent challenge?
Explanation
Reliance on interstate logistics because there are no seaports and falling groundwater are real challenges. Oversupply of cheap and uninterrupted electricity is not a challenge in Rajasthan, so III is the non-existent one.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Performing Arts of Rajasthan
Q6852. Which of the following statements correctly identifies a unique aspect of the Turra-Kalangi folk theatre compared to other Rajasthani forms?
Explanation
A unique feature of Turra-Kalangi compared to other folk forms is the active role of the audience, who often divide themselves into supporters of either the Turra or Kalangi factions. This participation turns the poetic debate into a communal event, where the viewers’ reactions and cheers influence the atmosphere of the competition. It is a highly interactive and intellectually engaging form.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q6853. Which of the following is not a category of ministers in the Council of Ministers of a State?
Explanation
The Council of Ministers formally consists of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. While Parliamentary Secretaries are sometimes appointed to assist ministers, they are not constitutionally recognized as a category of the Council of Ministers. Their role is primarily to help ministers in the legislature, and they do not hold the same constitutional status as other ministerial ranks.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6854. Which of the following features is NOT a part of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms implemented through the Single Window Clearance System in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Single Window Clearance System has online applications, electronic payment through e-GRAS and time-bound clearance. It does not require physical visits to individual departments, so B is not part of it.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Performing Arts of Rajasthan
Q6855. The Turra-Kalangi tradition found significant patronage and popularity primarily in which region of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Although it has roots that trace back to central India, the Turra-Kalangi tradition found its most significant patronage and enduring popularity in the Chittorgarh and Ghosunda regions of Rajasthan. The local communities here have preserved the ‘Dangal’ culture, where teams of poets compete on elaborately built stages. This region remains the heartland of this distinctive Shiva-Shakti philosophical folk opera.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q6856. Read the following statements about the Governor’s role in the legislative process: I. He can return a money bill for reconsideration of the state legislature. II. He can reserve an ordinary bill for the President’s consideration. III. He can withhold his assent to an ordinary bill. IV. He cannot return an ordinary bill if it is passed by the legislature for a second time. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Governor can reserve an ordinary bill for the President, can withhold assent to an ordinary bill and cannot return it when the legislature passes it again. A money bill cannot be returned, so I is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6857. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Rajasthan places a heavy emphasis on developing dry ports (Inland Container Depots). Reason (R): Being a landlocked state, dry ports are essential to facilitate the customs clearance and containerized export of industrial goods directly from the state.
Explanation
Rajasthan is a landlocked State, so dry ports (Inland Container Depots) are essential for customs clearance and containerised export of industrial goods directly from the State. R explains A.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Performing Arts of Rajasthan
Q6858. The Jaipur Gharana of Kathak, known for its rapid pirouettes (chakkars) and complex footwork, was pioneered by which famous classical artist?
Explanation
Bhanuji is regarded as the pioneer and founder of the Jaipur Gharana of Kathak. He is credited with introducing the ‘Tandava’ elements and emphasizing the vigorous, rhythmic aspects of the dance. Under his influence and that of his descendants, the Jaipur style developed its characteristic focus on complex footwork, fast pirouettes, and technical mastery, distinguishing it from other schools.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6859. Identify the odd one out among the following factors, which acts as a regulatory constraint rather than a purely physical/geographical constraint to industry in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Arid climate, low rainfall, large distance from the coast and scarcity of perennial rivers are physical constraints. The multiplicity of departmental clearances and compliance burdens is a regulatory constraint, so it is the odd one out.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q6860. Consider the following features regarding Rajasthan’s investment facilitation framework: I. Establishment of a Board of Investment headed by the Chief Minister II. ‘One Stop Shop’ facility for investments above a certain threshold III. Time-bound clearances under the Public Service Guarantee Act IV. Complete exemption from environmental laws for all large-scale projects V. Integration of multiple departmental portals into a single interface Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Rajasthan has a Board of Investment headed by the Chief Minister, a One Stop Shop, time-bound clearances under the Public Service Guarantee Act and integrated portals. Large projects are not completely exempt from environmental laws, so IV is incorrect.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
6851
(c) III only
6852
(b) The audience participates by taking sides in poetic debates.
6853
(b) Parliamentary Secretaries
6854
(b) Mandatory physical visits to individual departments for verification
6855
(d) Chittorgarh-Ghosunda region
6856
(a) II, III and IV
6857
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
6858
(c) Bhanuji
6859
(c) Multiplicity of departmental clearances and compliance burdens
6860
(b) IV only
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