Q8481. When addressing the ecological importance of Rajasthan’s lakes, which of the following is an immediate biological consequence of lake eutrophication?
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Q8482. To ensure accountability and transparency in financial management, which accounting and e-governance software is widely utilized by Gram Panchayats across India, including Rajasthan?
Explanation
e-GramSwaraj is a comprehensive digital platform designed to improve transparency and accountability in Panchayati Raj Institutions. It integrates various functions, including planning, accounting, and monitoring of developmental works. By using this software, Gram Panchayats can maintain digital records of their expenditures and project progress. This nationwide initiative helps standardize financial reporting and makes local body data more accessible to both the government and the general public.
Q8483. Colonial urban planning frequently used the pretext of ‘sanitation’ and ‘public health’ to:
Explanation
Colonial authorities often used sanitation and public health as a reason to demolish native dwellings and enforce racial segregation.
Q8484. Consider the following directives issued by the Supreme Court in the Prakash Singh case:
I. Constitute a State Security Commission.
II. Ensure a minimum tenure of two years for the Inspector General of Police (Zone).
III. Establish a Police Establishment Board.
IV. Set up Police Complaints Authorities at state and district levels.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Constitute a State Security Commission.
II. Ensure a minimum tenure of two years for the Inspector General of Police (Zone).
III. Establish a Police Establishment Board.
IV. Set up Police Complaints Authorities at state and district levels.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Supreme Court’s directives in the Prakash Singh case were designed to create structural barriers against political misuse of the police. These mandates included constituting a State Security Commission, ensuring a minimum two-year tenure for key officers like Range IGs, establishing a Police Establishment Board for personnel management, and setting up Police Complaints Authorities to address misconduct at various levels.
Q8485. Match List-I (Lake/Wetland) with List-II (Ecological Status / Conservation Feature) and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Lake/Wetland | Ecological Status / Conservation Feature |
|---|---|
| A. Sambhar Lake | i. Recognised as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 1990 |
| B. Keoladeo Ghana | ii. Recognised as a Ramsar Wetland Site in 1981 |
| C. Mansagar Lake | iii. Restored Jal Mahal integrating private-public partnership |
| D. Ana Sagar Lake | iv. Historic urban lake facing severe encroachment and siltation |
Explanation
Rajasthan’s wetlands and lakes have varying conservation statuses. Sambhar Lake and Keoladeo Ghana are both recognized Ramsar sites, designated in 1990 and 1981 respectively. Mansagar Lake in Jaipur is known for its restoration via a public-private partnership. Meanwhile, Ana Sagar in Ajmer faces typical challenges of urban lakes, such as siltation and encroachment. These classifications help prioritize national conservation efforts.
Q8486. In the context of state-local finances, what does the term "fiscal gap" signify?
Explanation
The fiscal gap represents the difference between the total funds a local body needs to provide essential services and the amount it can generate through its own taxes and fees. Identifying this gap is a primary function of the State Finance Commission. Recommendations for grants-in-aid and tax devolutions are specifically designed to bridge this shortfall, ensuring that local bodies can meet their operational and developmental requirements.
Q8487. Consider the following statements regarding the features of colonial policing in India:
I. The police force was structured hierarchically with Europeans dominating the higher ranks.
II. The Daroga system was notoriously corrupt and oppressive towards the peasantry.
III. The Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 was used by the police to brand entire communities as habitual offenders.
IV. The police were largely sympathetic to the nationalist movement and frequently refused orders to lathi-charge protesters.
V. The CID (Criminal Investigation Department) was established following the recommendations of the Frazer Commission.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The police force was structured hierarchically with Europeans dominating the higher ranks.
II. The Daroga system was notoriously corrupt and oppressive towards the peasantry.
III. The Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 was used by the police to brand entire communities as habitual offenders.
IV. The police were largely sympathetic to the nationalist movement and frequently refused orders to lathi-charge protesters.
V. The CID (Criminal Investigation Department) was established following the recommendations of the Frazer Commission.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Colonial police had Europeans in the top ranks, the Daroga system was corrupt, the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 branded communities as habitual offenders and the CID followed the Frazer Commission. The police were not generally sympathetic to nationalists, so IV is incorrect.
Q8488. Match the Prakash Singh directives in List I with their intended objectives in List II:
| Prakash Singh Directive | Intended Objective |
|---|---|
| A. State Security Commission | i. Ensure faster and more professional investigation of crimes |
| B. Minimum Tenure for DGP | ii. Prevent unwarranted political interference and arbitrary transfers |
| C. Separation of Investigation and Law & Order | iii. Insulate police from political pressure and lay down broad policies |
| D. Police Establishment Board | iv. Handle transfers, postings, and promotions of police officers up to DySP rank |
Explanation
Each Supreme Court directive has a specific reform objective. The State Security Commission aims to insulate police from political pressure. Minimum tenures for DGPs are intended to prevent arbitrary transfers. The separation of investigation from law and order ensures more professional and focused crime solving. Finally, the Police Establishment Board is designed to handle personnel matters like postings and promotions.
Q8489. Identify the incorrect statement regarding lake conservation programs in Rajasthan.
Explanation
The National Lake Conservation Plan is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, meaning it is not funded entirely by the state government. Funding is typically shared between the Central and State governments in a specific ratio. While the state implements the projects, financial support and policy guidelines come from the national level to ensure the systematic restoration and conservation of critical aquatic ecosystems.
Q8490. Which of the following acts was NOT utilized by the British colonial government as a tool for political repression and censorship?
Explanation
The Official Secrets Act of 1904, the Press (Emergency Powers) Act of 1931 and the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1908 were repressive laws. The Ilbert Bill of 1883 was about trying Europeans before Indian judges, so it is not one.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8481 | (c) Formation of dense algal blooms that deplete dissolved oxygen |
| 8482 | (c) e-GramSwaraj |
| 8483 | (a) Justify the demolition of native dwellings and enforce racial segregation |
| 8484 | (d) I, II, III and IV |
| 8485 | (a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| 8486 | (a) The gap between a local body’s expenditure needs and its own revenue-raising capacity |
| 8487 | (a) I, II, III and V only |
| 8488 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv |
| 8489 | (d) The National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) is funded entirely (100%) by the State Government of Rajasthan. |
| 8490 | (b) The Ilbert Bill, 1883 |
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