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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q7021. Arrange the following steps in the correct procedural order for the passage of an ordinary public bill in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly: I. Voting and passage in the Assembly II. Introduction of the bill III. Assent by the Governor IV. Clause-by-clause consideration Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The passage of a public bill starts with its introduction, followed by detailed clause-by-clause consideration during the second reading and committee stages. Once the House votes and passes the bill, it is sent to the Governor for formal assent. This logical progression ensures that every piece of legislation undergoes rigorous examination and gains the necessary executive approval.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7022. The Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram industrial region is fundamentally based on which type of resource base?
Explanation
The Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram industrial region is largely built on plantation agriculture and the availability of hydroelectric power. The abundance of crops like coconuts, rubber, and cashew nuts forms the basis for local processing units. Additionally, the region’s numerous rivers and mountainous terrain have allowed for the development of hydropower, which provides the clean energy needed to sustain these agro-based industries.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Service Sector in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q7023. The construction sector, while intrinsically linked to real estate, is technically classified under which broad sector of the economy in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) accounting?
Explanation
In Gross State Domestic Product accounting, the construction sector is classified under the secondary sector because it involves the creation of physical infrastructure and buildings. Although it is closely linked to real estate, which is a service, construction itself is a manufacturing-adjacent activity. This sector is a major employer and a significant contributor to the state’s economic output, reflecting ongoing urban and industrial development.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7024. What is the fundamental characteristic of ‘Bardic Literature’ in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Bardic literature of Rajasthan is largely a record of the valour and lineage of Rajput rulers, composed by the Charans and Bhats.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Q7025. Consider the following lists regarding Bhakti saints and the primary vernacular language they utilized for their compositions:
Saints
Languages
A. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
i. Awadhi
B. Mirabai
ii. Bengali
C. Tukaram
iii. Marathi
D. Tulsidas
iv. Rajasthani / Braj Bhasha
Which of the following is the correctly matched code?
Explanation
Leaders across India utilized local vernaculars to disseminate their spiritual messages effectively. In the eastern region, Bengali was used for devotional expressions, while Awadhi became the medium for epic narratives in the north. Similarly, Marathi and Rajasthani were employed in the west to compose hymns that the local population could easily understand and sing during community gatherings and traditional religious rituals.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q7026. When an ordinary bill passed by the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is presented to the Governor, which of the following is an incorrect option available to him under Article 200?
Explanation
Under Article 200, the Governor can give assent, withhold assent, return the bill for reconsideration, or reserve it for the President. However, the Governor has no constitutional authority to unilaterally amend a bill or pass it into law. Any changes suggested by the Governor must be considered and passed by the Legislative Assembly through the established process.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7027. Consider the following statements regarding the Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram industrial region: Statement I: The region is devoid of large-scale heavy metallurgical industries due to a lack of metallic minerals and coal in the vicinity. Statement II: The industrial profile of the region is dominated by coir, cashew processing, and rubber-based industries. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
This southern industrial region lacks metallic minerals and coal, which prevents the establishment of heavy metallurgical industries. Instead, it leverages its unique agricultural and natural resources. The industrial landscape is consequently dominated by coir, cashew processing, and rubber-based products. These sectors utilize local raw materials and skilled labor, defining the region’s specialized economic profile within the national industrial framework.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Service Sector in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q7028. Select the correct sequence of stages for the approval and execution of a major real estate project in Rajasthan.
Explanation
The execution of a major real estate project follows a specific legal sequence to ensure compliance with land use and safety norms.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7029. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
Modern Rajasthani Work
Author
A. Radha
i. Kanhaiyalal Sethia
B. Pithal and Pathal
ii. Satya Prakash Joshi
C. Pagphero
iii. Mani Madhukar
D. Bol Bharmali
iv. Mani Bhaskar
Explanation
Radha is by Satya Prakash Joshi, Pithal and Pathal by Kanhaiyalal Sethia and Pagphero by Mani Madhukar. These three pairs match option A.
RAS PrelimsMedieval Indian History · Bhakti and Sufi Movements
Q7030. Surdas, the blind poet-saint renowned for his devotion to Lord Krishna, was deeply influenced by the ‘Pushtimarg’ philosophy. Who founded this philosophical path?
Explanation
The blind poet who sang of Krishna’s childhood was a follower of the "Path of Grace" formulated by a prominent Telugu philosopher. This school of thought emphasizes the total dependence of the devotee on the divine will and focuses on the joyful worship of the deity. The philosophy provided the theological basis for the poet’s ecstatic and deeply visual descriptions of divine play.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
7021
(a) II, IV, I, III
7022
(b) Plantation agriculture and hydro-power
7023
(b) Secondary Sector
7024
(a) Chronicles of the valor and lineage of Rajput rulers.
7025
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
7026
(a) He may amend the bill and pass it into law unilaterally
7027
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
7028
(b) Land Conversion Approval Building Plan Approval RERA Registration Issuance of Completion Certificate
7029
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-ii
7030
(c) Vallabhacharya
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