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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q8581. Consider the following stages of the election dispute resolution process: I. Declaration of election results by the Returning Officer II. Filing of an election petition by an aggrieved candidate III. Presentation of evidence and hearing by the designated judicial authority IV. Pronouncement of final judgment on the validity of the election V. Issuance of a certificate of election Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence?
Explanation
After the polling concludes, the Returning Officer declares the results and issues an election certificate to the winner. If a candidate is aggrieved by the outcome, they can then file an election petition. This is followed by a judicial hearing where evidence is presented. The process concludes with a final judgment from the judicial authority either upholding or setting aside the election results.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Education in Rajasthan
Q8582. Identify the correctly matched pair of the educational indicator and its corresponding exact figure for Rajasthan (2011 Census).
Explanation
The 2011 Census provides specific educational indicators for Rajasthan. The female literacy rate is accurately recorded at fifty-two point twelve percent. In contrast, the overall literacy rate is sixty-six point eleven percent, and the urban literacy rate is seventy-nine point sixty-eight percent. Understanding these exact figures is essential for evaluating the state’s progress and identifying areas that require targeted educational interventions.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Economic Policies and Their Impact
Q8583. Identify the correct statement regarding the early Indian nationalist economic critique.
Explanation
Early nationalist economists argued that British rule drained India and that the state must protect and develop Indian industry. They did not accept free trade or blame cultural backwardness.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q8584. On which date was the Rajasthan Information Commission (RIC) officially constituted via a state gazette notification?
Explanation
Following the enactment of the Right to Information Act in 2005, the Rajasthan government moved to establish the state-level oversight body. The Rajasthan Information Commission was officially constituted through a gazette notification issued on April 18, 2006. This commission serves as a quasi-judicial body to ensure the effective implementation of the RTI Act and to handle appeals from citizens seeking public information.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Education in Rajasthan
Q8585. Which among the following interventions is the most appropriate step taken by the Rajasthan Government to reduce the weight of school bags for primary students?
Explanation
To alleviate the physical burden of heavy school bags on primary students, the Rajasthan government introduced the ‘No Bag Day’ initiative. This program designates Saturdays as a day for non-academic, joyful activities and skill-building without the need for carrying textbooks. It aims to foster a more creative learning environment while promoting the physical well-being of young children in government schools.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Economic Policies and Their Impact
Q8586. Consider the following events related to the economic drain and nationalist response. Which of the following represents the correct chronological order? I. Publication of ‘Poverty and Un-British Rule in India’ II. Formation of the Welby Commission on Indian Expenditure III. First public articulation of the Drain Theory by Naoroji IV. Adoption of the Swadeshi resolution by the Indian National Congress Which of the following orders is correct?
Explanation
Naoroji first stated the Drain Theory in 1867, the Welby Commission was formed in 1895, his Poverty and Un-British Rule in India came out in 1901 and the Congress adopted the Swadeshi resolution in 1905. The order is III, II, I, IV.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q8587. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Information Commission: I. It is a statutory body, not a constitutional body. II. It was established under Section 15 of the Right to Information Act, 2005. III. It acts as the final appellate authority for information requests at the state level. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Information Commission is a statutory body, meaning it was created by an Act of Parliament rather than the Constitution. It was established under Section 15 of the RTI Act, 2005. Its primary role is to serve as the second and final appellate authority for those who have been denied information by public authorities within the state of Rajasthan, ensuring transparency.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Education in Rajasthan
Q8588. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The implementation of the RTE 25% quota in private schools has faced administrative and financial challenges in Rajasthan. Reason (R): Delays in the reimbursement of fees by the state government to private schools have led to reluctance among some school management committees.
Explanation
The implementation of the RTE act’s twenty-five percent quota in private schools has encountered administrative and financial hurdles. Delays in fee reimbursement by the state government have made many school management committees reluctant to participate fully. This situation creates a tension between policy mandates and practical execution, where financial consistency is required to ensure that disadvantaged students receive stable educational opportunities.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · British Economic Policies and Their Impact
Q8589. De-urbanisation was a visible consequence of de-industrialisation. Which of the following traditional manufacturing centres faced severe decline during this period?
Explanation
De-industrialisation hit traditional manufacturing centres such as Murshidabad and Dhaka, which declined sharply as cheap British goods came in.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q8590. Which of the following pairs concerning the chapters/sections of the RTI Act, 2005 related to State Information Commissions is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
Sections 15, 16, and 17 of the RTI Act detail the constitution, tenure, and removal of Information Commissioners. Section 18 actually defines the powers and functions of the Information Commission, particularly regarding its ability to receive and inquire into complaints. The power of the State Government to make rules is covered under a different section, specifically Section 27 of the Right to Information Act.
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(a) I, V, II, III, IV
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(c) Female Literacy Rate - 52.12%
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(d) It demanded the active use of state power to protect and develop Indian industries.
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(b) 18 April 2006
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(d) Implementing the ‘No Bag Day’ initiative on Saturdays
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(b) III, II, I, IV
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(d) I, II and III
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(b) Murshidabad and Dhaka
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(d) Section 18 - Power to make rules by the State Government.
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