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RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7111. Consider the following factors: I. Historical disparity induced by colonial port-centric development II. Proximity to rich mineral belts III. Difference in infrastructure development among states IV. Uneven distribution of Foreign Direct Investment V. Variations in state-level industrial policies and ease of doing business Which of the given combinations of factors contributes significantly to industrial disparity in India?
Explanation
Colonial port-centred development, mineral belts, differences in infrastructure, uneven FDI and different State policies all contribute to industrial disparity. All five factors are correct.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7112. The ‘Khyal’ form in Rajasthani folk literature essentially denotes:
Explanation
Khyal in Rajasthani folk literature is folk musical theatre that shows various stories, with songs and dialogue.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q7113. What is the standard number of members in the Public Accounts Committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly consists of 15 members. These members are elected annually from the Assembly through the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. This size allows for diverse party representation while remaining small enough to conduct detailed and effective examinations of the state’s audit reports and accounts.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7114. Identify the correct pair representing a committee and its core mandate related to regional industrial disparity:
Explanation
The Pande Committee (1968) identified backward areas for industrial incentives. The other pairs give the wrong mandates.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7115. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The ‘Veli’ format was a highly popular poetic medium in Charan literature. Reason (R): ‘Veli Krisan Rukamani ri’ is the only text ever written in the Veli format in Rajasthan. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Veli form was a popular poetic medium in Charan literature, so the assertion is true. Veli Krisan Rukamani ri is not the only text in this form, so the reason is false.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q7116. What is the most appropriate purpose of introducing an Adjournment Motion in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
An Adjournment Motion is a tool used to draw the attention of the House to a specific, definite matter of urgent public importance. If admitted, it leads to the suspension of the day’s scheduled business to debate the urgent issue. Because it carries an element of censure against the government, it requires the support of a minimum number of members.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7117. The historical ‘Freight Equalization Policy’ adopted by the Government of India had which of the following impacts?
Explanation
The Freight Equalisation Policy made the cost of transporting iron and steel the same across India. It nullified the locational advantage that mineral-rich regions had for local industry.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7118. Which of the following dialects is widely spoken in the Alwar and Bharatpur region and reflects a strong influence of Braj Bhasha?
Explanation
Mewati is spoken in the Alwar and Bharatpur region and shows strong Braj Bhasha influence, along with Kauravi. The Mewat belt lies on the eastern edge of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7119. In which year was the ‘Make in India’ initiative launched by the Government of India?
Explanation
The Make in India initiative was launched in 2014.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7120. In the context of Rajasthani language evolution, the period from the 11th century to the 13th century is generally recognized as:
Explanation
The period from the 11th to the 13th century is generally called the Old Western Rajasthani (Maru-Gurjar) phase, after Gurjari Apabhramsha and before Middle Rajasthani.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) I, II, III, IV, and V
7112
(d) Folk musical theatre depicting various stories.
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(b) 15 members
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(d) Pande Committee (1968) - Identification of backward areas for industrial incentives
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(c) A is true but R is false.
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(b) Drawing House attention to a definite matter of urgent public importance
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(b) It nullified the locational advantage of mineral-rich regions for local industry
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(c) Mewati
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(c) 2014
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(d) Old Western Rajasthani (Maru-Gurjar) Phase
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