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RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Imperialism and Early Resistance
Q7501. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Choose the correct option from the choices given below: Assertion (A): Lord Wellesley’s Subsidiary Alliance system was primarily designed to improve the internal civil administration of native Indian states. Reason (R): The system aimed to keep French influence out of India and maintain British military supremacy at the expense of native rulers.
Explanation
The Subsidiary Alliance was not meant to improve the internal administration of Indian states, so the assertion is false. It was meant to keep the French out and to secure British military supremacy, so the reason is true.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q7502. The term ‘Lok Adalat’ literally translates to:
Explanation
The term "Lok Adalat" is derived from Hindi and literally translates to "People’s Court." This name reflects the forum’s objective of providing a democratic and accessible platform for the common people to resolve their legal disputes through mutual agreement. It serves as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that bypasses the formalities and delays associated with the traditional system.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Iron and Steel, Textile and Sugar Industries
Q7503. What is the primary cause for the shifting trend of the sugar industry towards the western and southern states of India, notably Maharashtra?
Explanation
The sugar industry has increasingly shifted toward Peninsular India, especially Maharashtra, because of favorable tropical climatic conditions. Sugarcane grown in the south and west typically has a higher sucrose content, leading to better sugar recovery. Furthermore, the tropical climate allows for a longer crushing season compared to the north, which improves the overall productivity and economic viability of the sugar mills.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7504. Identify the correct pair representing a major transmission infrastructure project and its funding agency in Rajasthan:
Explanation
The Green Energy Corridor project in Rajasthan has received significant financial backing from international agencies, notably the KfW Development Bank of Germany. This funding supports the construction of advanced transmission infrastructure needed to evacuate large amounts of renewable energy. Such international partnerships are crucial for financing the high capital costs associated with modernizing the state’s power grid.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7505. The Bishnoi sect gets its name from the number of principles laid down by Jambhoji for his followers. How many principles are there?
Explanation
The name ‘Bishnoi’ is derived from ‘Bees’ (twenty) and ‘No’ (nine), representing the twenty-nine principles established by Jambhoji for his followers. These rules cover various aspects of life, including religious practices, personal hygiene, moral conduct, and, most famously, a strict commitment to the protection of all living beings and the preservation of green trees, particularly the Khejri tree.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Imperialism and Early Resistance
Q7506. Which of the following defines the core feature of the Subsidiary Alliance system?
Explanation
A central feature of the Subsidiary Alliance was the "subsidiary" force. The native ruler had to disband his own troops and instead pay for a permanent British army stationed within his borders. This ensured that the state could never challenge British authority militarily, while the British had a large army maintained at no cost to the Company’s treasury.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q7507. In India, statutory backing to Lok Adalats was provided by the Legal Services Authorities Act. However, the first unofficial Lok Adalat camp in the post-independence era was held in 1982 in which state (serving as a model later adopted by Rajasthan)?
Explanation
While the Legal Services Authorities Act gave statutory status to Lok Adalats nationwide, the first unofficial post-independence Lok Adalat camp was held in Gujarat in 1982. This successful experiment served as a model for other states, including Rajasthan, to adopt similar alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. This movement highlighted the need for consensual settlements to reduce the judicial burden.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Iron and Steel, Textile and Sugar Industries
Q7508. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the powerloom sector.
Explanation
The powerloom sector has grown into the most significant part of India’s textile industry, accounting for the largest share of total cloth production. It utilizes electrical power to drive mechanized looms, offering higher efficiency and volume than traditional handlooms. The claim that it produces less fabric than the handloom sector is incorrect, as it has largely overtaken both handlooms and the mill sector.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Religious Life: Saints, Sects and Folk Deities
Q7509. The principal pilgrimage site and the final resting place (Samadhi) of Jambhoji is located at:
Explanation
Mukam, situated in the Bikaner district, is the most sacred pilgrimage site for the Bishnoi community. It is the location where Jambhoji took his Samadhi, or final resting place. Every year, thousands of followers gather here for major fairs held during the months of Ashvin and Phalguna to pay their respects to the saint and reinforce their commitment to his ecological and spiritual teachings.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Imperialism and Early Resistance
Q7510. Which of the following major states strictly refused to accept the Subsidiary Alliance system until their final defeat?
Explanation
While the Nizam of Hyderabad and the Nawab of Awadh accepted the Subsidiary Alliance early on, the Maratha chiefs generally resisted it to preserve their independence. It was only after severe internal conflicts and military defeats that the Peshwa and other Maratha leaders were eventually forced to sign such treaties. Their resistance made the Anglo-Maratha wars some of the most difficult British campaigns.
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(d) A is false but R is true.
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(b) People’s Court
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(b) Peninsular sugarcane has higher sucrose content and a longer crushing season for the mills.
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(b) Green Energy Corridor (Intra-state) - KfW Development Bank (Germany)
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(a) The native ruler disbands his army to maintain a British force at his own expense.
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(a) Gujarat
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(a) It produces less total fabric volume annually than the traditional handloom sector.
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(c) Mukam (Bikaner)
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(c) The Maratha Confederacy
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