Q8351. The concept of building ‘Cantonments’ during colonial rule was primarily driven by the need for:
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Q8352. The Jamwa Ramgarh Dam, historically crucial for the water supply of Jaipur city, is situated on which of the following rivers?
Explanation
The Jamwa Ramgarh Dam, once vital for Jaipur’s water supply, is on the Banganga river.
Q8353. Performance grants for local bodies are best defined as:
Explanation
Performance grants are financial transfers designed to encourage local bodies to adopt better administrative and financial practices. These grants are not guaranteed; they are provided only when a local body meets specific benchmarks, such as maintaining up-to-date audited accounts or demonstrating an increase in tax collection. This mechanism promotes accountability and incentivizes local governments to improve their overall operational efficiency and transparency.
Q8354. Consider the following statements regarding the British policy of ‘Divide and Rule’:
I. The partition of Bengal in 1905 was a geographic manifestation of this policy, aiming to create a Muslim-majority province in the east.
II. The introduction of separate electorates in 1909 was strongly opposed by British administrators but forced upon them by unified Indian leaders.
III. This policy exploited regional and communal divisions to prevent the emergence of a unified nationalist movement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. The partition of Bengal in 1905 was a geographic manifestation of this policy, aiming to create a Muslim-majority province in the east.
II. The introduction of separate electorates in 1909 was strongly opposed by British administrators but forced upon them by unified Indian leaders.
III. This policy exploited regional and communal divisions to prevent the emergence of a unified nationalist movement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The 1905 Partition of Bengal created a Muslim-majority province in the east and divide and rule exploited communal splits. The separate electorates of 1909 were not forced on the British by Indian leaders, so II is incorrect.
Q8355. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer:
Assertion (A): The District Magistrate (DM) plays a crucial supervisory role in the district’s criminal administration.
Reason (R): The police act mandates that the Superintendent of Police is answerable to the DM in matters concerning public peace and law and order.
Assertion (A): The District Magistrate (DM) plays a crucial supervisory role in the district’s criminal administration.
Reason (R): The police act mandates that the Superintendent of Police is answerable to the DM in matters concerning public peace and law and order.
Explanation
The District Magistrate holds a crucial supervisory role in the district’s criminal administration to ensure executive oversight. This is because the law mandates that the Superintendent of Police is answerable to the Magistrate regarding matters of public peace and the maintenance of law and order. This dual responsibility ensures that police actions remain aligned with broader administrative and legal objectives.
Q8356. The following question consists of two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question using the options given below.
Assertion (A): Performance grants are designed to incentivize local bodies to improve their revenue collection and maintain audited accounts.
Reason (R): Performance grants are distributed equally among all Panchayats regardless of their financial management practices.
Assertion (A): Performance grants are designed to incentivize local bodies to improve their revenue collection and maintain audited accounts.
Reason (R): Performance grants are distributed equally among all Panchayats regardless of their financial management practices.
Explanation
Performance grants are specifically designed to incentivize local bodies to improve their financial management, such as maintaining audited accounts and increasing tax revenue. These grants are not distributed equally; they are earned based on meeting specific reform benchmarks. This targeted approach ensures that only those local bodies demonstrating improved efficiency and accountability receive additional financial support, encouraging better governance across all units.
Q8357. Which of the following statements about the administrative powers of the Superintendent of Police is incorrect?
Explanation
The Superintendent of Police exercises significant administrative powers, such as suspending subordinate officers for misconduct and writing confidential reports for Deputy SPs. They also oversee the District Crime Records Bureau. However, the authority to officially declare a geographical area as a new police station is a legal power reserved for the State Government, rather than the district chief.
Q8358. Which of the following is a major challenge associated with the fiscal devolution framework to local bodies?
Explanation
A major challenge in the fiscal framework is the heavy reliance on tied grants, which are earmarked for specific central or state schemes. This dependency limits the ability of local bodies to prioritize projects based on immediate local needs. While these grants ensure funding for national priorities, they can undermine the functional autonomy of local governments and restrict their capacity for decentralized planning.
Q8359. The Frazer Commission (1902) was appointed by Lord Curzon primarily to review and recommend reforms in which of the following areas of colonial administration?
Explanation
The Frazer Commission of 1902, appointed by Lord Curzon, reviewed and recommended reforms in police administration.
Q8360. In a police district, the Police Lines are under the direct supervision of which officer?
Explanation
Within a police district, the Police Lines serve as the central hub for housing personnel, equipment, and training resources. These lines are under the direct supervision of a Reserve Inspector. Although the Reserve Inspector manages the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the facility, they function under the overall authority and control of the district Superintendent of Police.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8351 | (c) Creating isolated and defensible urban spaces for European military and civilian residents |
| 8352 | (c) Banganga |
| 8353 | (c) Incentive-based transfers tied to reforms like audited accounts or improved tax collection efficiency |
| 8354 | (b) II only |
| 8355 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 8356 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
| 8357 | (a) Authority to declare any area as a new police station |
| 8358 | (a) Over-dependence on tied grants limiting local prioritization and autonomy |
| 8359 | (b) Police administration |
| 8360 | (b) Reserve Inspector under the control of the SP |
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