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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8401. Match the station records in List I with their corresponding purposes in List II:
Record at Police Station
Purpose
A. General Diary (Roznamcha)
i. Daily record of events and police movements
B. First Information Report (FIR)
ii. Record of habitual offenders
C. Case Diary
iii. Information regarding a cognizable offense
D. History Sheet
iv. Daily record of proceedings in an investigation
Explanation
Police stations maintain several critical records to track their activities and investigations. The General Diary provides a daily log of all events and movements. The First Information Report records details of cognizable offenses, while the Case Diary documents the step-by-step proceedings of a specific investigation. Additionally, History Sheets are used to keep track of known habitual criminal offenders.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8402. The Kakni (or Kakneya) river, the smallest river of the internal drainage system, originates from which of the following locations?
Explanation
The Kakni River, also known as the Kakneya or Musurdi, is the smallest river in Rajasthan’s internal drainage system. It originates from the Kotari village in Jaisalmer district. Due to its very low water volume and the arid desert climate, it flows for only a few kilometers before terminating. During rare periods of good rainfall, its waters reach the nearby Bhuj Lake.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8403. Grants-in-aid recommended by the State Finance Commission are disbursed from the:
Explanation
Grants-in-aid and devolved tax shares recommended by the State Finance Commission are disbursed from the Consolidated Fund of the State. This fund contains all revenues received by the state government, including taxes and loans. The constitutional framework ensures that transfers to local bodies are made through this primary treasury, providing a formal and legal channel for the flow of financial resources to local governments.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8404. Which of the following was NOT a way in which the colonial Census affected Indian society?
Explanation
The colonial census ranked castes, mapped religious populations in detail and gave a basis for separate electorates. It did not eradicate the varna system, so A is not a way it affected society.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8405. In Rajasthan, a rural police circle comprising multiple police stations is generally headed by an officer of which rank?
Explanation
In Rajasthan, a rural police circle that encompasses multiple police stations is generally headed by an officer of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. This officer is responsible for supervising the law and order situation and the quality of investigations within that specific sub-division. They ensure that station-level activities are aligned with district-wide police strategies and standards.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8406. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Rajasthan possesses the highest proportion of internal drainage area among all Indian states. Reason (R): The state is characterized by an arid climate, low and erratic rainfall, sandy terrain, and the rain-shadow effect of the Aravalli range. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
Rajasthan has the largest proportion of internal drainage in India, covering about sixty percent of its land. This is directly caused by the state’s unique geography, including the arid Thar Desert and the Aravalli range’s rain-shadow effect. Low rainfall and porous sandy soils prevent many rivers from reaching the sea, forcing them to disappear into the desert or inland lakes.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8407. Consider the following statements regarding the own source revenue of Panchayats: Statement I: It includes revenues generated from property tax, vehicle tax, and fees on markets. Statement II: A robust own source revenue base reduces the fiscal dependency of Panchayats on the State Government. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Panchayats can generate their own revenue through various local taxes and fees, such as property tax and market charges. A strong own-source revenue base is vital because it reduces dependence on state transfers and enhances functional autonomy. When local bodies raise their own funds, they gain more flexibility in spending and become more accountable to their residents for the quality of local services.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8408. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Police Act of 1861: I. It established a unified police force in each province under an Inspector General. II. It made the police force highly decentralized, placing control entirely in the hands of village headmen. III. It structurally subordinated the police to the civilian administrative authority, notably the District Magistrate. Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Police Act of 1861 set up a unified provincial force under an Inspector General and put it under the District Magistrate. It did not place control in the hands of village headmen, so II is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8409. What is the most appropriate significance of the Police Station in the broader criminal justice system?
Explanation
The most significant role of a police station in the broader criminal justice system is acting as the essential gateway for victims. Through the registration of a First Information Report, the legal process is set in motion. This initial step is vital for ensuring that crimes are documented and that the formal investigative and judicial procedures can follow thereafter.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Rivers and Lakes of Rajasthan
Q8410. Consider the following statements about the rivers of the internal drainage system: I. The Sabi river originates from the Sewar hills in Jaipur rural district. II. The Ruparel river originates from the Udaynath hills in Alwar district. III. The Kantli river divides the Shekhawati region and its basin is known as Torawati. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The internal drainage system of Rajasthan includes several distinct rivers with specific origins and basin names. The Sabi starts in the Sewar Hills, while the Ruparel originates from the Udaynath Hills in Alwar. The Kantli River is notable for flowing through the Shekhawati region, where its catchment area is traditionally known as Torawati, illustrating the integration of local geography and terminology.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
8401
(a) A-i, B-iii, C-iv, D-ii
8402
(d) Kotari village, Jaisalmer
8403
(d) Consolidated Fund of the State
8404
(a) It completely eradicated the varna system by replacing it with economic classes
8405
(a) Deputy Superintendent of Police
8406
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
8407
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II
8408
(c) I and III only
8409
(b) Gateway to the system via FIR registration
8410
(d) I, II and III
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