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RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7121. Arrange the following major industrial and economic initiatives of the Government of India in chronological order of their launch: I. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme (broad expansion for 14 sectors) II. Make in India III. Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act IV. Startup India Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The SEZ Act was passed in 2005, Make in India started in 2014, Startup India in 2016 and the broad PLI scheme for 14 sectors in 2020-21. The order is III, II, IV, I.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7122. Who among the following was a prominent Charan poet of the 19th century who ignited the spirit of resistance against the British through his work ‘Vansh Bhaskar’?
Explanation
Surya Mall Misran, the Charan poet of Bundi, wrote Vansh Bhaskar in the nineteenth century. His verses are known for their strong spirit of resistance.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7123. Which of the following statements correctly identifies the primary objective of the Make in India initiative?
Explanation
The main aim of Make in India is to make India a manufacturing hub and raise manufacturing’s share in GDP.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7124. The literary style of ‘Pingal’ was predominantly nurtured and patronized by the rulers of which region?
Explanation
The Pingal style, based on Braj, was nurtured mainly by the rulers of Jaipur and Bharatpur, in the eastern part of Rajasthan where Braj influence is strong.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7125. Consider the following statements regarding Make in India: Statement I: Under the Make in India initiative, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms were highly restricted to protect domestic MSMEs. Statement II: The initiative initially identified 25 focus sectors, including automobiles, aviation, and biotechnology, to promote manufacturing. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Make in India eased FDI norms and did not restrict them, so Statement I is incorrect. It identified 25 focus sectors, including automobiles, aviation and biotechnology, so Statement II is correct.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7126. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.
Folk Literature Term
Meaning
A. Batan
i. Painted scroll narrating folk deities’ stories
B. Paheli
ii. Traditional short story or tale
C. Phad
iii. Riddle
D. Kahavat
iv. Proverb or saying
Explanation
A Batan is a traditional short story, a Paheli is a riddle, a Phad is a painted scroll that narrates the stories of folk deities, and a Kahavat is a proverb. This gives A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7127. Match the industrial policies with their key features:
Industrial Policy
Key Feature
A. Industrial Policy Resolution, 1948
i. Focus on small-scale and cottage industries
B. Industrial Policy Resolution, 1956
ii. Abolition of industrial licensing for most sectors
C. Industrial Policy Statement, 1977
iii. Introduction of the mixed economy model
D. New Industrial Policy, 1991
iv. Classification of industries into three schedules (A, B, C)
Explanation
The 1948 policy introduced the mixed economy model, the 1956 policy classified industries into three schedules, the 1977 statement focused on small-scale and cottage industries and the 1991 policy abolished licensing for most sectors. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7128. ‘Rao Jaitsi ro Chhand’, a significant work detailing the victory of Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner over Kamran, was composed by:
Explanation
Rao Jaitsi ro Chhand, on the victory of Rao Jaitsi of Bikaner over Kamran, was composed by Bithu Suja.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Major Industrial Regions of India
Q7129. The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 was heavily influenced by which economic planning model?
Explanation
The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 was shaped by the Mahalanobis Model, which stressed heavy industry and a large public sector.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Language and Literature of Rajasthan
Q7130. The Rajasthani language day is celebrated annually on which date?
Explanation
Rajasthani Language Day is observed on 21 February, the same day as International Mother Language Day.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
7121
(a) III, II, IV, I
7122
(a) Surya Mall Misran
7123
(a) To transform India into a manufacturing hub and increase its GDP share
7124
(b) Jaipur and Bharatpur
7125
(b) Statement II is correct but Statement I is incorrect
7126
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i, D-iv
7127
(b) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
7128
(a) Bithu Suja
7129
(a) Mahalanobis Model
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(c) 21 February
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