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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8461. Match the traffic measures in List I with their corresponding objectives in List II:
Traffic Measure
Objective
A. Interceptors
i. Digital mechanism to issue fines and track violations
B. Breathalyzers
ii. Checking drunk driving
C. E-Challan
iii. Measuring vehicle speed to prevent over-speeding
D. Traffic Light Synchronization
iv. Ensuring smooth flow of vehicles across intersections
Explanation
Modern traffic management utilizes various tools to improve road safety and efficiency. Interceptors are used to measure vehicle speed and prevent over-speeding. Breathalyzers help in detecting and deterring drunk driving. The E-Challan system provides a digital mechanism for tracking violations and issuing fines. Additionally, traffic light synchronization is implemented to ensure a smooth and continuous flow of vehicular traffic.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8462. When the State Finance Commission determines the vertical devolution formula, the divisible pool generally excludes:
Explanation
When calculating the divisible pool for vertical devolution, the state government first deducts the administrative costs incurred in collecting the taxes. The remaining "net proceeds" are then used to determine the share that will be transferred to local bodies. This ensures that the devolution is based on the actual revenue available for expenditure, excluding the overhead expenses necessary to operate the state’s tax collection machinery.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8463. Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the police system established under the Indian Police Act of 1861?
Explanation
The Police Act of 1861 created a paramilitary-style force to keep colonial order and suppress dissent, under the District Magistrate. It was not made for community policing.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8464. What was the primary objective of establishing the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The establishment of the Special Operations Group was specifically aimed at enhancing the state’s capacity to deal with serious security threats. Its primary objective is to combat terrorism, dismantle organized crime mafias, and apprehend hardened criminals. This specialized unit provides the Rajasthan Police with the necessary tactical and investigative expertise to handle high-profile cases that exceed regular policing capabilities.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8465. The transition from Annual Rental Value (ARV) to Unit Area Method (UAM) in Urban Local Bodies is a reform primarily intended to:
Explanation
Transitioning from the Annual Rental Value method to the Unit Area Method is a major reform in urban finance. The Unit Area Method uses objective factors like location and usage to calculate tax, making the process more transparent and predictable. This rationalization helps reduce arbitrary assessments and improves collection efficiency. It is a key step toward making property tax a more reliable and substantial source of revenue for municipalities.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8466. The British introduced the theoretical concept of the ‘Rule of Law’ in India. However, in practice, this was heavily compromised by which of the following colonial policies?
Explanation
The Rule of Law was weakened in practice by sweeping sedition laws and racially unequal trial procedures.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8467. In the context of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), what does a "trap case" involve?
Explanation
In the context of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, a "trap case" refers to a specific proactive investigative technique. It involves catching a public servant red-handed while they are in the act of accepting a bribe. This method usually involves using marked currency and witnesses to provide strong, direct evidence of corruption, which is then used for the official prosecution.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · State Finance Commission and Fiscal Devolution in Rajasthan
Q8468. Consider the following statements regarding the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations for local bodies: I. It mandated that a portion of the grants must be tied to drinking water, rainwater harvesting, and sanitation. II. It recommended entry-level conditions such as the online availability of both provisional and audited accounts. III. It suggested withdrawing all grants if state governments fail to constitute State Finance Commissions. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The 15th Finance Commission set strict guidelines to improve local body performance. It mandated that grants be tied to critical sectors like sanitation and water harvesting. It also introduced entry-level conditions, including the requirement for online audited accounts. Furthermore, it emphasized that state governments must constitute their own State Finance Commissions to remain eligible for central grants, highlighting the importance of a functional and integrated fiscal devolution system.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Political and Administrative Policies
Q8469. What was the long-term political effect of the introduction of communal electorates by the Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909?
Explanation
The separate electorates of 1909 made religious identity the basis of political rights, which led to deep communal divisions in the long term.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q8470. 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): Officers in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) require specialized training in forensics, law, and modern investigative techniques. Reason (R): The CID deals with complex, blind, or sensational cases that regular district police may lack the resources or time to investigate thoroughly.
Explanation
Officers in the Criminal Investigation Department must undergo specialized training in forensic science and modern investigative techniques. This requirement exists because the CID is tasked with handling the most complex, blind, or sensational cases in the state. Regular district police often lack the dedicated time or specialized resources needed to solve such difficult cases through thorough investigations.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
8461
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
8462
(a) Cost of tax collection
8463
(c) It was designed as a paramilitary force to maintain colonial order and suppress political dissent.
8464
(c) Combat terrorism, organized mafias, and hardened criminals
8465
(c) Rationalize and improve the assessment and collection of property tax
8466
(d) The enactment of sweeping sedition laws and racially discriminatory trial procedures
8467
(d) Catching a public servant accepting a bribe
8468
(d) I, II and III
8469
(c) It institutionalized religious identities as the basis for political rights, leading to deep divisions
8470
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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