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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8381. Consider the following statements regarding the Circle Inspector (CI) in Rajasthan Police: I. A CI typically supervises multiple police stations within a circle. II. The CI physically registers all FIRs at every police station in their circle. III. The CI guides Sub-Inspectors in the investigation of heinous crimes. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A Circle Inspector plays a supervisory role by managing multiple police stations within a designated circle. They are responsible for guiding Sub-Inspectors in the investigation of heinous or complex crimes. However, they do not physically register every FIR; the initial registration of reports is the duty of the duty officer or Station House Officer at each individual police station.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8382. Arrange the following rivers in descending order of their total length flowing entirely within the geographical boundaries of Rajasthan: I. Banas II. Luni III. Kantli IV. Kakni Which of the above represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
When considering river lengths entirely within Rajasthan, the Banas is the longest, followed by the Luni. The internal drainage rivers are generally shorter; the Kantli is a significant seasonal river in the Shekhawati region, while the Kakni is the smallest river of this category, flowing for only a short distance in Jaisalmer. This sequence accurately reflects the varying regional river scales.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8383. What is the standard periodicity for the constitution of a State Finance Commission as per the Constitution of India?
Explanation
According to the Constitution of India, the State Finance Commission must be constituted every five years. This periodic establishment ensures that the financial health of local bodies is reviewed regularly and that devolution formulas are updated to reflect changing economic conditions. The Governor of each state is responsible for initiating this process, which is essential for maintaining the financial stability of local self-government institutions.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8384. The codification of laws under British rule, spearheaded by the Macaulay Commission, was most fundamentally intended to:
Explanation
Codification under Macaulay was meant to create a uniform legal system that suited colonial administration and commerce.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8385. Under which section of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) does a Station House Officer (SHO) register a First Information Report (FIR) for a cognizable offense?
Explanation
Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides the legal basis for the registration of a First Information Report. This section mandates that every piece of information relating to the commission of a cognizable offense, if given to an officer in charge of a police station, must be reduced to writing and signed by the person giving it.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8386. The Kali Sindh river, a major right-bank tributary of the Chambal, enters Rajasthan in which of the following districts?
Explanation
The Kali Sindh River, which originates in the Vindhya Range of Madhya Pradesh, enters Rajasthan at the Jhalawar district. It is a major tributary of the Chambal River and flows through the southeastern part of the state. Its entry point is crucial for the hydrological management of the Hadoti region, where it supports significant irrigation networks and the local economy.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8387. Match List I with List II:
Colonial Urban Term
Description
A. Cantonment
i. Residential areas for civilian European officials
B. Civil Lines
ii. Areas inhabited by the native Indian population
C. Black Town
iii. Military garrison areas established for the British army
D. Hill Station
iv. Sanatoria and summer retreats for European officials
Explanation
A Cantonment was a military garrison area, Civil Lines housed civilian European officials, the Black Town was where Indians lived and a Hill Station was a retreat for European officials. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8388. Which of the following pairs of river confluence and associated historical fort is correctly matched?
Explanation
The Gagron Fort, a world-renowned water fort, is uniquely situated at the confluence of the Ahu and Kali Sindh rivers in the Jhalawar district. This strategic location provided natural protection and made it an impregnable fortress historically. The convergence of these two rivers forms a scenic and formidable landscape that is a prime example of Rajasthan’s integrated military and geographical heritage.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8389. Consider the following functions and identify which ones are performed by the State Finance Commission: I. Reviewing the financial position of Panchayats II. Recommending the distribution of net proceeds of state taxes III. Determining the principles for grants-in-aid to municipalities IV. Suggesting measures to improve the financial position of local bodies V. Conducting the daily financial audit of Zila Parishads Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The State Finance Commission reviews the finances of Panchayats, recommends the distribution of net State tax proceeds, sets principles for grants-in-aid to municipalities and suggests ways to improve local body finances. It does not do the daily audit of Zila Parishads, so V is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8390. Identify the odd one out concerning officers who can typically hold the charge of Station House Officer (SHO) of a major police station:
Explanation
In a major police station, the role of Station House Officer is typically held by a Senior Police Inspector, a Senior Sub-Inspector, or a Circle Inspector. These ranks are appropriate for managing station-level operations and investigations. An Additional Superintendent of Police is a higher rank that supervises several circles and does not directly command a single police station.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
8381
(b) I and III only
8382
(a) I, II, III, IV
8383
(c) Every 5 years
8384
(c) Establishing a uniform legal system to facilitate colonial administration and commercial exploitation
8385
(b) Section 154
8386
(c) Jhalawar
8387
(a) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
8388
(a) Ahu and Kali Sindh - Gagron Fort
8389
(b) I, II, III and IV
8390
(d) Additional Superintendent of Police
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