Q8371. The First State Finance Commission of Rajasthan recommended the allocation of what percentage of the state’s net tax revenue to local bodies?
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Q8372. As per the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Police Act, what constitutes a ‘Police Station’?
Explanation
According to legal definitions in the Code of Criminal Procedure, a police station is any post or place that has been officially declared as such by the State Government. This formal designation is necessary because it confers specific legal powers to the site, allowing it to register offenses, conduct investigations, and provide a base for local law enforcement activities.
Q8373. Consider the following statements regarding the evolution of the devolution framework in Rajasthan:
Statement I: Successive State Finance Commissions have gradually increased the percentage share of local bodies in the state’s divisible pool.
Statement II: The criteria for horizontal distribution have evolved to include elements like performance and financial management.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: Successive State Finance Commissions have gradually increased the percentage share of local bodies in the state’s divisible pool.
Statement II: The criteria for horizontal distribution have evolved to include elements like performance and financial management.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Over time, successive State Finance Commissions in Rajasthan have generally recommended a higher percentage of state revenue for local bodies to reflect their growing responsibilities. Additionally, the criteria for horizontal distribution have become more sophisticated, incorporating performance metrics and financial management reforms. These changes aim to balance the need for increased funding with the objective of promoting efficient and accountable local self-governance.
Q8374. Arrange the following colonial press regulations in the correct chronological order:
I. Metcalfe Act (Liberation of the Indian Press)
II. Licensing Regulations by John Adams
III. Vernacular Press Act
IV. Censorship of Press Act by Lord Wellesley
Select the correct order:
I. Metcalfe Act (Liberation of the Indian Press)
II. Licensing Regulations by John Adams
III. Vernacular Press Act
IV. Censorship of Press Act by Lord Wellesley
Select the correct order:
Explanation
Wellesley’s press censorship came in 1799, John Adams’s licensing regulations in 1823, the Metcalfe Act in 1835 and the Vernacular Press Act in 1878. The order is IV, II, I, III.
Q8375. Consider the following police personnel at the station level:
I. Assistant Sub-Inspector
II. Sub-Inspector
III. Head Constable
IV. Constable
Which of the following represents the correct arrangement in ascending order of rank (lowest to highest)?
I. Assistant Sub-Inspector
II. Sub-Inspector
III. Head Constable
IV. Constable
Which of the following represents the correct arrangement in ascending order of rank (lowest to highest)?
Explanation
The hierarchy at a police station begins with the Constable, who is the foundational officer for field duties. Above the Constable is the Head Constable, followed by the Assistant Sub-Inspector. The highest rank among these foundational roles is the Sub-Inspector, who often serves as an investigating officer or, in smaller stations, may even function as the Station House Officer.
Q8376. Consider the following statements about the rules governing the State Finance Commission:
I. The Governor constitutes the State Finance Commission every five years or earlier.
II. The Legislature of a State may by law determine the requisite qualifications for its members.
III. The recommendations of the SFC are legally binding on the State Government.
IV. The SFC submits its report directly to the President of India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Governor constitutes the State Finance Commission every five years or earlier.
II. The Legislature of a State may by law determine the requisite qualifications for its members.
III. The recommendations of the SFC are legally binding on the State Government.
IV. The SFC submits its report directly to the President of India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Governor is constitutionally required to constitute the State Finance Commission every five years. The state legislature determines the qualifications and selection process for its members by law. While the commission’s recommendations carry significant weight, they are advisory rather than legally binding. Furthermore, the SFC submits its report to the Governor for presentation to the state legislature, not directly to the President.
Q8377. Which of the following pairs concerning the Civil Services in British India is correctly matched?
Explanation
The Lee Commission recommended setting up a Public Service Commission. Simultaneous ICS exams began in 1922, the Aitchison Commission raised the age limit and the Islington Commission did not recommend abolishing the ICS.
Q8378. Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy SP) or Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)?
Explanation
A Deputy Superintendent of Police or an Assistant Superintendent of Police typically holds the charge of a specific police sub-division. In this capacity, they act as a vital link between the district headquarters and the field. Their primary responsibility involves supervising the work of several Station House Officers, ensuring that investigations and law enforcement activities are conducted correctly and efficiently.
Q8379. Identify the correct statement regarding the tributaries of the Sabarmati river in Rajasthan.
Explanation
The Sabarmati River is fed by several important tributaries in southern Rajasthan, including the Wakal, Hathmati, Meshwa, and Vatrak. These rivers flow through districts like Udaipur and Dungarpur before crossing into Gujarat. They drain the rugged terrain of the southern Aravallis, providing the initial water volume for the Sabarmati, which subsequently becomes a major river serving the neighboring state.
Q8380. Consider the following statements regarding the 1905 partition policy:
I. It was officially justified as a necessity due to the unwieldy size of the Bengal presidency.
II. It sought to merge parts of eastern Bengal with Assam to create a new province.
III. The policy was enthusiastically welcomed by the Indian National Congress as a step towards regional autonomy.
IV. It successfully implemented the partition of the Punjab to manage agricultural administration.
V. The partition was ultimately annulled in 1911 due to intense political opposition.
Which of the following combinations of statements is incorrect?
I. It was officially justified as a necessity due to the unwieldy size of the Bengal presidency.
II. It sought to merge parts of eastern Bengal with Assam to create a new province.
III. The policy was enthusiastically welcomed by the Indian National Congress as a step towards regional autonomy.
IV. It successfully implemented the partition of the Punjab to manage agricultural administration.
V. The partition was ultimately annulled in 1911 due to intense political opposition.
Which of the following combinations of statements is incorrect?
Explanation
The 1905 partition was justified by the size of Bengal, merged eastern Bengal with Assam and was annulled in 1911. The Congress opposed it and the Punjab was not partitioned, so III and IV are incorrect.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8371 | (a) 2.18% |
| 8372 | (c) A post or place declared by the State as a police station |
| 8373 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II |
| 8374 | (a) IV, II, I, III |
| 8375 | (a) IV, III, I, II |
| 8376 | (a) I and II |
| 8377 | (d) Lee Commission - Recommended the establishment of a Public Service Commission |
| 8378 | (d) Charge of a sub-division and supervising SHOs under them |
| 8379 | (d) The Wakal, Hathmati, Meshwa, and Vatrak are significant left and right bank tributaries. |
| 8380 | (b) III and IV only |
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