Q8471. According to recent 15th Finance Commission guidelines, what is the generally mandated ratio between basic (untied) grants and tied grants for rural local bodies for the 2021-26 period?
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Q8472. Identify the incorrect pair linking a specialized unit with the typical rank of its commanding officer in Rajasthan:
Explanation
Specialized units are led by high-ranking officers commensurate with their state-wide responsibilities. The CID, ACB, and SOG are typically commanded by an Additional Director General or Director General. However, the traffic police at the district level is not headed by an ADG. Instead, it is managed by a lower-ranking officer, such as a Deputy or Additional Superintendent of Police.
Q8473. Consider the following statements:
Statement I: The Government of India Act 1858 created a 15-member Council of India to assist the Secretary of State for India.
Statement II: The members of this Council were exclusively elected by the Indian legislative councils.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Statement I: The Government of India Act 1858 created a 15-member Council of India to assist the Secretary of State for India.
Statement II: The members of this Council were exclusively elected by the Indian legislative councils.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Government of India Act 1858 created a 15-member Council of India to assist the Secretary of State, so Statement I is true. Its members were not elected by Indian councils, so Statement II is false.
Q8474. Eutrophication, a major ecological issue threatening several freshwater lakes in Rajasthan, is primarily caused by which of the following?
Explanation
Eutrophication in Rajasthan’s freshwater lakes is primarily driven by the excessive influx of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus. These nutrients often come from untreated urban sewage and agricultural runoff containing fertilizers. This enrichment leads to the rapid growth of algae, which eventually depletes dissolved oxygen levels. This process severely degrades water quality and threatens the survival of aquatic life in these ecosystems.
Q8475. Capacity building of local bodies involves training of elected representatives and functionaries. In Rajasthan, which apex institute is primarily responsible for the training of Panchayati Raj functionaries?
Explanation
The Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj & Gramin Vikas Sansthan serves as the apex training institute in Rajasthan for rural development and local governance. It is responsible for building the capacity of elected representatives and administrative officials within the Panchayati Raj system. Through regular training programs, it enhances their knowledge of financial management, legal provisions, and developmental planning, ensuring more effective leadership and administration at the grassroots level.
Q8476. Which constitutional reform was preceded by the historic August Declaration of 1917, which promised "the increasing association of Indians in every branch of the administration"?
Explanation
The August Declaration of 1917 promised increasing association of Indians in administration and was followed by the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919.
Q8477. Consider the following recommendations of the National Police Commission (1977-81):
I. Enactment of a new Police Act to replace the Police Act of 1861.
II. Setting up of a State Security Commission.
III. Merging the police and judicial services to ensure fast trials.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Enactment of a new Police Act to replace the Police Act of 1861.
II. Setting up of a State Security Commission.
III. Merging the police and judicial services to ensure fast trials.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The National Police Commission (1977-81) recommended significant reforms, including the enactment of a new Police Act to replace the colonial-era 1861 law. It also proposed setting up a State Security Commission to insulate the police from political interference.
Q8478. Consider the following lakes in Rajasthan:
I. Fateh Sagar
II. Pichola
III. Ana Sagar
IV. Pushkar
V. Nakki
Which of the above lakes are included in the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) for environmental restoration?
I. Fateh Sagar
II. Pichola
III. Ana Sagar
IV. Pushkar
V. Nakki
Which of the above lakes are included in the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) for environmental restoration?
Explanation
Several major lakes in Rajasthan, including Fateh Sagar, Pichola, Ana Sagar, Pushkar, and Nakki, have been included in the National Lake Conservation Plan. This central government initiative aims to restore the ecological health of urban and semi-urban lakes. Through projects like desilting and sewage treatment, the program seeks to improve water quality and preserve the biodiversity of these important regional sites.
Q8479. Which of the following pairs regarding colonial Census operations is correctly matched?
Explanation
The 1901 census, under Risley, used anthropometric measurements and caste rankings. The 1872 census was not synchronous and complete, the 1881 census was the first synchronous one and the 1931 census did collect caste data.
Q8480. Which of the following statements regarding the landmark Supreme Court judgment in the Prakash Singh case (2006) is incorrect?
Explanation
The Prakash Singh case (2006) resulted in the Supreme Court issuing seven binding directives to reform Indian policing. These included mandating a minimum two-year tenure for the DGP and separating investigation from law and order functions. The judgment did not call for the abolition of the Indian Police Service; rather, it sought to strengthen the professional autonomy of existing cadres.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8471 | (c) 40% Basic and 60% Tied |
| 8472 | (b) Traffic Police at District Level - Additional Director General (ADG) |
| 8473 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 8474 | (d) High nutrient levels from agricultural runoff and urban sewage. |
| 8475 | (d) Indira Gandhi Panchayati Raj & Gramin Vikas Sansthan (IGPR&GVS) |
| 8476 | (a) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms 1919 |
| 8477 | (a) I and II only |
| 8478 | (d) I, II, III, IV and V |
| 8479 | (c) 1901 - Census that utilized anthropometric measurements and caste rankings |
| 8480 | (c) Abolition of the IPS to empower state cadres |
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