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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8391. Consider the following statements regarding the Parvati river: I. It originates from the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh. II. It enters Rajasthan at Kariya Hat in Baran district. III. It forms a natural boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for some distance. IV. It joins the Chambal river at Palia near the border of Sawai Madhopur. V. The Lhasi and Berni are its prominent tributaries. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Parvati River is an important tributary of the Chambal, originating in the Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh and entering Rajasthan at Baran. It marks a portion of the state boundary and eventually joins the Chambal in Sawai Madhopur. With tributaries like the Lhasi and Berni, the Parvati system provides vital water resources for irrigation across the fertile southeastern plains.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8392. Which of the following defines the "Divisible Pool" in state-local fiscal relations?
Explanation
The divisible pool refers to the total amount of state-collected tax revenue that the State Finance Commission considers for distribution to local bodies. This pool typically includes various state taxes, duties, and tolls after deducting collection costs. It forms the base from which the vertical devolution percentage is calculated, ensuring that local governments receive a share of the state’s primary financial resources.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8393. Who was the first Indian to successfully clear the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination?
Explanation
Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to clear the ICS examination, in 1863.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8394. 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 Police Station is considered the basic and most crucial unit of police administration. Reason (R): It is the primary point of contact between the public and the police, where crimes are reported and initial investigations begin.
Explanation
The police station is regarded as the most fundamental unit of police administration because it serves as the primary gateway for citizens to access the criminal justice system. It is the specific location where crimes are initially reported and where the investigation process begins. This direct contact makes it essential for maintaining public trust and ensuring immediate legal response.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8395. Match List-I (Tributary) with List-II (Main River) for the eastern drainage system of Rajasthan:
Tributary
Main River
A. Parwan
i. Chambal
B. Ahu
ii. Kali Sindh
C. Lhasi
iii. Parvati
D. Mej
iv. Kali Sindh
Explanation
The drainage network of eastern Rajasthan is composed of several hierarchical river systems. The Parwan and Ahu are key tributaries of the Kali Sindh. The Lhasi contributes its waters to the Parvati River, while the Mej is a direct tributary of the Chambal. Understanding these relationships is fundamental to mapping the broader water flow through the Hadoti and southeastern regions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8396. When recommending horizontal devolution among individual local bodies, State Finance Commissions use various criteria. Which of the following is a generally accepted criterion?
Explanation
When recommending horizontal devolution, State Finance Commissions use objective criteria such as population and geographic area. Population reflects the demand for services, while area accounts for the costs associated with serving sparse regions. These factors ensure that funds are distributed based on actual needs and physical challenges rather than political affiliations or proximity to administrative centers, promoting equity among all local government units.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8397. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The British administrative policy of ‘Divide and Rule’ heavily relied on the institutionalization of communal electorates. Reason (R): Communal electorates ensured that communities voted exclusively for their own religious leaders, thereby crystallizing religious identities into rigid political factions. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
Communal electorates made communities vote for their own religious representatives, which hardened religious identities into rigid political groups. This was at the heart of divide and rule, so R explains A.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8398. Consider the following powers and duties of a Station House Officer (SHO): I. Maintenance of the General Diary (Roznamcha). II. Preservation of peace and order within station limits. III. Appointing Deputy Superintendents of Police. IV. Safe custody of property seized during investigations. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A Station House Officer is responsible for several essential duties, including the maintenance of the General Diary and the preservation of peace within their station’s jurisdiction.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8399. Match the following devolution weightage criteria in List I with their primary rationale in List II: List I: (Devolution Weightage Criteria) A. Population B. Area C. Income distance/Backwardness D. Tax effort/Performance List II: (Primary Rationale) i. Ensures equity by providing more to poorer areas ii. Addresses the scale of service delivery required iii. Incentivizes better own source revenue collection iv. Compensates for higher costs of service provision in sparse regions
Explanation
Devolution criteria serve specific goals. Population reflects the scale of service delivery needs, while area compensates for the higher costs of providing amenities in vast, sparsely populated regions. Income distance ensures equity by providing more support to backward areas. Finally, tax effort or performance metrics incentivize local bodies to improve their own revenue collection, balancing the need for support with the goal of fiscal responsibility.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8400. Under the Indian Councils Act of 1892, what critical power was granted to the members of the legislative councils for the first time?
Explanation
The Indian Councils Act of 1892 let the members of the legislative councils discuss the annual budget and ask questions of the executive for the first time.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
8391
(d) I, II, III, IV and V
8392
(d) The portion of the state’s own tax revenue that is eligible for sharing with local bodies
8393
(b) Satyendranath Tagore
8394
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
8395
(b) A-ii, B-iv, C-iii, D-i
8396
(b) The demographic profile and geographic area of the local body
8397
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
8398
(b) I, II and IV
8399
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
8400
(d) The right to discuss the annual budget and address questions to the executive members
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