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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Chief Secretary and State Secretariat
Q7651. Consider the following statements regarding the role of the State Secretariat: I. It acts as a memory and clearing house of the state government. II. It is the primary executive agency for field-level disaster relief operations. III. It assists the ministers in fulfilling their accountability to the State Legislature. Which of the given combinations is correct?
Explanation
The Secretariat functions as a memory and clearing house by maintaining records and providing essential data for policy decisions. It plays a crucial role in assisting ministers to fulfill their accountability to the state legislature by preparing responses and legislative drafts. Field-level operations for disaster relief are primarily managed by executive agencies like the Directorate rather than the Secretariat.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Petrochemical, IT and Emerging Industries
Q7652. Match the major oil refineries in List I with the states where they are located in List II.
Oil Refinery
State
A. Mathura Refinery
i. Haryana
B. Kochi Refinery
ii. Maharashtra
C. Panipat Refinery
iii. Uttar Pradesh
D. Mumbai Refinery
iv. Kerala
Explanation
Major oil refineries are strategically distributed across India to ensure regional fuel availability. The Mathura facility serves the northern region from Uttar Pradesh, while Kochi caters to the southern market in Kerala. Panipat is a major hub in Haryana, and the Mumbai refineries are central to Maharashtra’s industrial landscape. These facilities are essential for national energy distribution.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Transportation and Communication Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7653. Consider the following statements regarding the road network of Rajasthan: I. Rajasthan has the longest network of National Highways in India. II. The state highways are funded solely by the Central Road Fund. III. The Rajasthan State Highway Development Project is supported by the World Bank. Which of the above combination of statements is correct?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Highway Development Project receives significant financial and technical assistance from the World Bank. While Rajasthan has an extensive road network, it does not possess the longest National Highway network in India. Furthermore, state highway funding is multi-sourced rather than relying solely on the Central Road Fund. This project aims to enhance road safety and management.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Anglo-Sikh Wars and Doctrine of Lapse
Q7654. In the context of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s administration, what did the term Fauj-i-Khas refer to?
Explanation
The Fauj-i-Khas was the most prestigious and elite brigade of the Sikh Khalsa army, modeled after European military standards. It was trained by officers like Ventura and Allard to employ Western tactics and discipline. This unit represented the modernization of the Sikh forces, combining traditional bravery with contemporary military science to create a formidable professional fighting force.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Social Life: Fairs, Festivals, Customs and Attires
Q7655. Identify the odd one out among the following fairs based on their primary categorization as a tribal congregation:
Explanation
Tribal congregations in Rajasthan are distinguished by their specific community participation. The Baneshwar Fair is renowned as the primary gathering for the Bhil tribe, earning the title of the tribal Kumbh. In contrast, the Pushkar, Nagaur, and Kolayat fairs are more general in nature, focusing on religious pilgrimage, livestock trading, and broader cultural activities rather than a specific tribal identity.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Chief Secretary and State Secretariat
Q7656. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Select the correct answer using the codes provided below. Assertion (A): The Chief Secretary of Rajasthan is considered the principal crisis manager in the state administration. Reason (R): The Chief Secretary heads the state-level disaster management executive committee and coordinates across all departments during emergencies.
Explanation
During emergencies, the Chief Secretary assumes the role of the principal crisis manager for the state. This responsibility involves heading the state-level disaster management executive committee to ensure rapid response. By coordinating actions across various government departments, the Chief Secretary ensures that resources and manpower are effectively deployed to mitigate the impact of disasters or any other crises.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Transportation and Communication Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7657. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor and the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor both aim to revolutionize freight movement in India. Which of the following statements correctly identifies the corridor passing through Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is a high-capacity rail line designed exclusively for goods transport, passing through various states including Rajasthan. This corridor significantly impacts the state’s logistics sector. Unlike the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, which focuses on the eastern region of India, the Western corridor is the only one of the two dedicated routes traversing through Rajasthan territory.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Social Life: Fairs, Festivals, Customs and Attires
Q7658. The tradition of Deepdan in Rajasthan is most prominently associated with which of the following pairs of lakes?
Explanation
The tradition of Deepdan involves lighting lamps and floating them on sacred water bodies during auspicious occasions. In Rajasthan, this ritual is most prominently associated with the Pushkar Lake in Ajmer and the Kolayat Lake in Bikaner. These acts are performed during the full moon of the month of Kartik to earn spiritual merit and offer religious tributes.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Chief Secretary and State Secretariat
Q7659. Who among the following was the first Chief Secretary of the state of Rajasthan?
Explanation
K. Radhakrishnan was the inaugural Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, appointed following the formation and integration of the state in 1949. This pivotal role involves leading the state’s administrative machinery and establishing the foundational structure of the Secretariat.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Transportation and Communication Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7660. The implementation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is expected to cause a significant shift in transport modes. Which of the following is the most direct economic effect of this project in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is expected to catalyze industrial growth in Rajasthan by fostering new logistics parks and manufacturing hubs along its route. This infrastructure enhancement facilitates efficient cargo movement, attracting investments and creating employment opportunities.
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Correct answer
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(c) I and III only
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(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
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(b) III only
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(b) The elite, European-trained regular brigade of the Khalsa army.
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(d) Baneshwar Fair
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(d) Only the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor passes through Rajasthan.
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(a) Pushkar and Kolayat
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(a) K. Radhakrishnan
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(a) Development of new industrial nodes and logistics parks along the corridor
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