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RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Social Life: Fairs, Festivals, Customs and Attires
Q7711. Consider the following statements about the Baneshwar Fair: I. It is held on the full moon day of the Magh month. II. It is influenced by the teachings of Sant Mavji. III. It predominantly features the Garba dance of Gujarat. Which of the above combinations of statements is correct?
Explanation
The Baneshwar Fair reaches its peak on the full moon day of Magh and is deeply influenced by the spiritual teachings of Sant Mavji. While the fair features various folk performances, it is primarily characterized by tribal songs and local dances rather than the Garba of Gujarat. The event serves as a religious and ancestral ritual hub for the Bhils.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Chief Secretary and State Secretariat
Q7712. Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of the State Secretariat in Rajasthan: I. It was systematically integrated and reorganized after the formation of Rajasthan in 1949. II. The Secretariat Manual prescribes the procedure for file movement and official correspondence. III. The Directorate historically preceded the Secretariat in administrative supremacy. Which of the given combinations is correct?
Explanation
Following the formation of Rajasthan in 1949, the Secretariat was systematically reorganized to integrate the diverse administrative systems of various princely states. The Secretariat Manual was introduced to provide standardized procedures for file movement and official correspondence.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Petrochemical, IT and Emerging Industries
Q7713. Match the industries in List I with their primary locational determinants in List II.
Industry
Locational Determinant
A. Cement Industry
i. Proximity to port or refinery
B. Food Processing Industry
ii. Proximity to high-tech research institutions
C. Petrochemical Industry
iii. Proximity to bulky limestone deposits
D. Aerospace Industry
iv. Proximity to perishable agricultural raw materials
Explanation
The cement industry sits near bulky limestone, food processing near perishable farm produce, petrochemicals near ports or refineries and aerospace near high-tech research institutions. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Transportation and Communication Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7714. Consider the following statements about the telecommunication infrastructure in Rajasthan: I. Rajasthan’s overall teledensity is higher than the national teledensity average of India. II. Reliance Jio launched the first 5G service in Rajasthan from Nathdwara. III. The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) is utilized to improve rural mobile connectivity in the state. Which of the above combination of statements is correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan has seen significant telecom advancements, with Reliance Jio launching the state’s first 5G services from the religious town of Nathdwara. Additionally, the Universal Service Obligation Fund plays a critical role in funding the expansion of mobile connectivity to remote and rural areas. While urban connectivity is strong, these initiatives aim to improve the overall teledensity and digital access.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Social Life: Fairs, Festivals, Customs and Attires
Q7715. The Baneshwar Fair reaches its peak cultural and religious activity on which specific day?
Explanation
The Baneshwar Fair is held annually in the Dungarpur district at the confluence of the Mahi, Som, and Jakham rivers. While the festivities last for several days, the event reaches its cultural and religious peak on Magh Purnima, the full moon day of the Hindu month of Magh. On this day, the largest number of pilgrims gather for rituals.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Chief Secretary and State Secretariat
Q7716. Which of the following best describes a "Principal Secretary" in the Rajasthan Secretariat?
Explanation
A Principal Secretary is a high-ranking officer of the Indian Administrative Service who heads a significant government department. This role involves overseeing large-scale policy formulation, managing departmental budgets, and providing expert advice to the Cabinet Minister. They represent a senior tier in the administrative hierarchy, ensuring that complex governance challenges are handled by officers with extensive experience and leadership.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Petrochemical, IT and Emerging Industries
Q7717. Given below are two statements regarding the Food Processing Industry in India: Statement I: The food processing industry provides a crucial forward linkage to the agriculture sector, thereby helping in reducing post-harvest losses. Statement II: Mega Food Parks are established primarily to produce genetically modified seeds for farmers. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The food processing industry links forward with farming and cuts post-harvest losses, so Statement I is correct. Mega Food Parks are for processing and not for producing genetically modified seeds, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Transportation and Communication Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q7718. In the context of the PM Gati Shakti initiative, how many engines of economic growth and infrastructure are identified in the National Master Plan?
Explanation
The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan identifies seven engines of economic growth to drive transformative infrastructure development.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan History, Art and Culture · Social Life: Fairs, Festivals, Customs and Attires
Q7719. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Baneshwar Fair is deeply associated with the Kalki avatar of Lord Vishnu. Reason (R): Sant Mavji, whose teachings are central to the fair’s followers, is revered locally as an incarnation of Kalki. Select the correct answer:
Explanation
The Baneshwar Fair is deeply linked to the teachings of Sant Mavji, who is revered by local tribal communities as an incarnation of the Kalki avatar. Because his religious influence is central to the devotees participating in the congregation, the fair itself carries strong associations with this specific manifestation of Lord Vishnu within the regional folk tradition and beliefs.
RAS PrelimsIndian Geography · Petrochemical, IT and Emerging Industries
Q7720. Identify the odd one out among the following states in the context of leading cement manufacturing capacity in India.
Explanation
Large-scale cement production is concentrated in states with extensive limestone deposits and industrial infrastructure. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh are leaders in the Indian cement sector due to their favorable geology. Tripura, located in Northeast India, lacks the massive mineral reserves and large-scale industrial plants required to match the manufacturing capacity of the major cement-producing states in the mainland.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
7711
(c) I and II only
7712
(c) I and II only
7713
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
7714
(b) II and III only
7715
(a) Magh Purnima
7716
(a) A senior IAS officer heading a major department.
7717
(c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
7718
(b) Seven
7719
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
7720
(d) Tripura
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