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RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8311. Match List I with List II:
Term related to British Policy
Act that introduced/solidified it
A. Dyarchy in Provinces
i. Government of India Act 1935
B. Provincial Autonomy
ii. Indian Councils Act 1861
C. Portfolio System
iii. Morley-Minto Reforms 1909
D. Communal Electorate
iv. Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919
Explanation
Dyarchy in the provinces came with the 1919 Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, provincial autonomy with the 1935 Act, the portfolio system with the Councils Act of 1861 and communal electorates with the 1909 Morley-Minto Reforms. This gives A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8312. Consider the following statements and identify the correct option: Statement I: A Police Range typically comprises two or more Police Districts. Statement II: The Range Inspector General (IG) holds the power to transfer subordinate police officers across different districts within their Range.
Explanation
A Police Range is a territorial division that usually encompasses two or more districts for better administrative oversight. The Inspector General in charge of a Range possesses the authority to manage personnel within their jurisdiction.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8313. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The water of the Luni river is sweet from its origin up to Balotra, after which it turns saline. Reason (R): The soil in the desert region beyond Balotra contains high amounts of salt particles, which dissolve into the river water. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Luni River exhibits a unique chemical characteristic where its water remains fresh from its source until it reaches Balotra. Beyond this point, it turns saline because the riverbed passes through soil rich in salt and alkaline minerals.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8314. Consider the following statements regarding the 15th Finance Commission grants to local bodies: I. It recommended both tied and untied grants for local bodies. II. Tied grants were primarily allocated for national priorities like drinking water and solid waste management. III. It excluded Cantonment Boards completely from receiving any financial grants. IV. The grants aimed to strengthen the capacity of local bodies to deliver basic services. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The 15th Finance Commission introduced a mix of tied and untied grants to strengthen local governance. Tied grants focus on national priorities like water management and sanitation, while untied grants allow for local flexibility. These grants are designed to improve service delivery capacity. Notably, even Cantonment Boards were included in certain recommendations to ensure comprehensive coverage of local administrative units.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8315. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding colonial urban planning and racial segregation in British India?
Explanation
Civil Lines, Cantonments and White and Black Towns kept the British apart from Indians, and European areas had wide avenues and better sanitation. Hill stations were also used for residence and administration, so C is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8316. Which of the following best describes the role of the Range Inspector General of Police?
Explanation
The Range Inspector General of Police performs a vital supervisory role by conducting regular inspections of police stations within their zone. They provide strategic guidance to the Superintendents of Police on handling major crimes and law enforcement challenges. This middle-management position ensures that the quality of policing remains consistent across various districts and that local leadership receives support.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8317. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement distinguishing the Jojari river from the other tributaries of the Luni river?
Explanation
The Jojari River is unique among the Luni’s tributaries because it is the only one that originates from the plains near Nagaur rather than the Aravalli Hills. Furthermore, it is the only major tributary to join the Luni from the right bank. This distinction makes it an important geographical exception within the hydrological structure of the western Rajasthan drainage system.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8318. What is the most appropriate distinction between tied and untied grants provided to local bodies?
Explanation
The primary difference between grant types lies in their usage flexibility. Tied grants are earmarked for specific government priorities, such as sanitation or water conservation, ensuring targeted developmental outcomes. Untied grants provide local bodies with the autonomy to allocate funds based on their unique local requirements. This combination balances the achievement of national goals with the empowerment of local decision-making.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8319. Consider the following statements regarding the role of the Census in colonial administration: I. The first synchronous and comprehensive census of India was conducted in 1881. II. Census operations were purely statistical and played no role in solidifying caste or religious identities. III. The colonial government used census data to classify martial and non-martial races, aiding their divide and rule policy. Which of the given statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The first synchronous census of India was in 1881, and the colonial government used census data to classify castes and martial races for divide and rule. Census operations did shape caste and religious identities, so II is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8320. Which of the following represents the correct north to south sequence of the confluence of these tributaries with the Luni river?
Explanation
The Luni River receives various tributaries as it flows from the Aravallis towards the southwest. Arranged from north to south based on their confluence points, the sequence begins with the Guhiya, followed by the Bandi and then the Sukri. The Jawai River joins further south. This spatial arrangement reflects the drainage pattern of the western Aravalli slopes into the desert’s artery.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
8311
(a) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii
8312
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
8313
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
8314
(b) I, II and IV
8315
(c) Hill stations were established primarily as strategic military outposts and never had any residential or administrative functions.
8316
(c) Inspecting stations and guiding Superintendents in the zone
8317
(c) It joins the Luni from the right bank without originating in the Aravallis.
8318
(c) Tied grants are for specific sectors, while untied grants are for locally identified needs at the body’s discretion.
8319
(c) I and III only
8320
(a) Guhiya, Bandi, Sukri, Jawai
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