Q8591. Which of the following is an exception to the mandated norms under the RTE Act for primary schools (Classes I to V)?
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Q8592. Consider the following statements about the features of the Drain of Wealth:
I. The drain was essentially the unilateral transfer of social surplus from India to Britain.
II. It included both an official administrative drain and a private commercial drain.
III. It facilitated an equal transfer of modern technology and management practices to India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The drain was essentially the unilateral transfer of social surplus from India to Britain.
II. It included both an official administrative drain and a private commercial drain.
III. It facilitated an equal transfer of modern technology and management practices to India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The drain was a one-way transfer of surplus from India to Britain, and it included an official drain and a private commercial drain. It did not bring an equal transfer of technology, so III is wrong.
Q8593. Who was appointed as the first Chief Information Commissioner of Rajasthan?
Explanation
M.D. Kaurani, a retired senior administrative officer, was appointed as the first Chief Information Commissioner of Rajasthan after the commission’s inception in 2006. His leadership was crucial in setting up the administrative framework of the commission and establishing the procedures for hearing appeals and complaints, thereby laying the foundation for the transparency regime in the state’s public administration.
Q8594. Which of the following factors is the most critical in defining the exact boundary between the arid and semi-arid regions within western Rajasthan?
Explanation
Climatologically, the 25 cm isohyet line serves as the critical boundary between the purely arid desert (Marusthali) and the semi-arid transitional steppe region in western Rajasthan. Areas receiving less than 25 centimeters of annual rainfall are considered arid, while those receiving between 25 and 50 centimeters fall into the semi-arid category. This line marks a significant change in vegetation and land use.
Q8595. Consider the following statements about the ‘Chief Minister Free Uniform Distribution Scheme’ in Rajasthan:
I. It applies to students of classes I to VIII studying in government schools.
II. The government provides stitched uniform sets directly to the students.
III. It aims to reduce the financial burden on parents and increase school enrolment.
IV. A certain amount is transferred to the student’s bank account for stitching charges.
Which combination of statements is correct?
I. It applies to students of classes I to VIII studying in government schools.
II. The government provides stitched uniform sets directly to the students.
III. It aims to reduce the financial burden on parents and increase school enrolment.
IV. A certain amount is transferred to the student’s bank account for stitching charges.
Which combination of statements is correct?
Explanation
The Chief Minister Free Uniform Distribution Scheme benefits students in classes one to eight in Rajasthan’s government schools. The policy aims to increase enrolment and reduce the financial burden on families. While the government provides the uniform cloth, it also transfers a specific amount into the student’s bank account to cover stitching charges, ensuring that students receive complete uniform sets.
Q8596. The Ryotwari settlement was originally intended to create a class of independent peasant proprietors. However, it largely failed to eliminate landlordism because:
Explanation
The Ryotwari settlement failed to remove landlordism because high revenue demands and debt pushed peasants to give up land to moneylenders.
Q8597. Consider the following powers granted to the State Information Commission under the RTI Act, 2005:
I. Power to order a public authority to compensate the complainant.
II. Power to impose a penalty on the State Public Information Officer.
III. Power to recommend disciplinary action against the State Public Information Officer.
IV. Power to amend the provisions of the RTI Act if deemed necessary for state implementation.
Which of the above combination of statements correctly identifies the powers of the RIC?
I. Power to order a public authority to compensate the complainant.
II. Power to impose a penalty on the State Public Information Officer.
III. Power to recommend disciplinary action against the State Public Information Officer.
IV. Power to amend the provisions of the RTI Act if deemed necessary for state implementation.
Which of the above combination of statements correctly identifies the powers of the RIC?
Explanation
The State Information Commission has significant enforcement powers. It can impose penalties on officials for unjustified delays and recommend disciplinary action. It also has the authority to order public authorities to compensate citizens for any loss suffered due to the denial of information. However, the commission is a statutory creation and does not have the power to amend the provisions of the RTI Act.
Q8598. Consider the following statements regarding the impact of climate change on Rajasthan:
I. There is an observable delay in the onset and an earlier withdrawal of the Southwest monsoon.
II. Total annual rainfall has increased uniformly across all the arid western districts by 50%.
III. Heatwaves have become more frequent and severe during the summer months.
IV. Unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms have increased, posing risks to Rabi crops.
V. The number of intense, short-duration rainfall events has decreased dramatically.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. There is an observable delay in the onset and an earlier withdrawal of the Southwest monsoon.
II. Total annual rainfall has increased uniformly across all the arid western districts by 50%.
III. Heatwaves have become more frequent and severe during the summer months.
IV. Unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms have increased, posing risks to Rabi crops.
V. The number of intense, short-duration rainfall events has decreased dramatically.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Climate change in Rajasthan is evident through shifts in the monsoon cycle, with frequent delays in onset and earlier withdrawals. Additionally, heatwaves are becoming more severe during summers, and there is an increase in unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms that threaten Rabi crops. However, the claim that total annual rainfall has increased uniformly by 50% across all western districts is scientifically inaccurate.
Q8599. Match the official bodies in Rajasthan in List I with their primary educational mandates in List II.
| Official Body | Mandate |
|---|---|
| A. SIERT / RSCERT | i. Funding and qualitative improvement of higher education |
| B. RBSE | ii. Curriculum design and academic support for school education |
| C. RUSA | iii. Administration of technical education institutes |
| D. DTE | iv. Conducting secondary and senior secondary examinations |
Explanation
Official bodies in Rajasthan have distinct educational mandates. RSCERT focuses on curriculum design and academic support, while the Board of Secondary Education conducts board exams. The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan manages funding and quality in higher education. Additionally, the Directorate of Technical Education administers technical institutes. Together, these organizations ensure a structured and qualitative approach across different levels of the state’s education.
Q8600. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| Class/Term in Agrarian Structure | Role/Description |
|---|---|
| A. Zamindar | i. Rich peasant or middleman with substantial landholdings |
| B. Ryot | ii. Moneylender who provided rural credit |
| C. Jotedar | iii. Proprietor responsible for collecting revenue for the state |
| D. Mahajan | iv. Actual cultivator or peasant |
Explanation
A Zamindar was the proprietor who collected revenue for the state, a Ryot was the actual cultivator, a Jotedar was a rich peasant or middleman and a Mahajan was a moneylender. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8591 | (b) Compulsory boarding facility for all enrolled students |
| 8592 | (a) I and II only |
| 8593 | (b) M.D. Kaurani |
| 8594 | (b) The 25 cm isohyet line |
| 8595 | (b) I, III, and IV only |
| 8596 | (a) High revenue demands and debt caused land to pass into the hands of moneylenders. |
| 8597 | (c) I, II and III only |
| 8598 | (b) I, III and IV |
| 8599 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 8600 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
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