Q8611. What was the effect of the high import duties imposed by the British government on Indian textiles in the early 19th century?
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Q8612. Consider the following statements regarding the tenure of Information Commissioners after the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019:
Statement I: The tenure of the State Chief Information Commissioner is now strictly fixed at 5 years.
Statement II: The term of office is now prescribed by the Central Government, which has notified it as 3 years.
Identify the correct option:
Statement I: The tenure of the State Chief Information Commissioner is now strictly fixed at 5 years.
Statement II: The term of office is now prescribed by the Central Government, which has notified it as 3 years.
Identify the correct option:
Explanation
After the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019, the term of office is fixed by the Central Government, so Statement II is correct. The term is no longer a fixed five years, so Statement I is incorrect.
Q8613. Consider the following outcomes attributed to the coaching industry in Kota:
I. Generation of significant direct and indirect local employment
II. High influx of students from across the country contributing to the local economy
III. Rising concerns over student mental health and academic pressure
IV. Issuance of the ‘Rajasthan Coaching Guidelines’ to regulate the institutes
V. Guaranteed admission of every enrolled student into IITs or AIIMS
Which of the statements represent the accurate realities of Kota’s coaching ecosystem?
I. Generation of significant direct and indirect local employment
II. High influx of students from across the country contributing to the local economy
III. Rising concerns over student mental health and academic pressure
IV. Issuance of the ‘Rajasthan Coaching Guidelines’ to regulate the institutes
V. Guaranteed admission of every enrolled student into IITs or AIIMS
Which of the statements represent the accurate realities of Kota’s coaching ecosystem?
Explanation
Kota’s coaching ecosystem generates significant local employment and attracts thousands of students, boosting the regional economy. However, it also faces challenges like high academic pressure and student mental health concerns. In response, the Rajasthan government issued specific coaching guidelines to regulate these institutes. While successful, the industry cannot guarantee admission for every student, making most of the provided statements accurate.
Q8614. The MacDonnell Commission of 1900 recommended which of the following measures for famine administration?
Explanation
The MacDonnell Commission of 1900 advocated for a more proactive approach to famine management. It recommended a "moral strategy" where the administration would anticipate crop failures and provide immediate relief. This included the suspension and remission of land revenue, the provision of agricultural loans, and the prompt organization of relief works to prevent the mass starvation seen in previous decades.
Q8615. Consider the following fields of knowledge/ experience:
I. Law
II. Science and Technology
III. Social Service
IV. Management
V. Journalism and Mass Media According to the RTI Act, 2005, persons of eminence in which of the above fields are eligible to be appointed as Information Commissioners?
I. Law
II. Science and Technology
III. Social Service
IV. Management
V. Journalism and Mass Media According to the RTI Act, 2005, persons of eminence in which of the above fields are eligible to be appointed as Information Commissioners?
Explanation
The RTI Act, 2005 allows persons of eminence in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism and mass media, and other fields to be appointed as Information Commissioners.
Q8616. Find the odd one out among the primary causes of peasant indebtedness under British rule.
Explanation
Peasant indebtedness was driven by high revenue demands, coercive legal systems, and the costs of shifting to commercial agriculture. The colonial state did not provide low-interest credit; instead, peasants were forced to rely on private moneylenders. These creditors charged exorbitant interest rates and used the courts to seize land, creating a cycle of debt that became a defining feature of rural India.
Q8617. What is the prescribed time limit for filing a second appeal to the State Information Commission against the decision of a First Appellate Authority?
Explanation
A second appeal to the State Information Commission must be filed within 90 days of the decision of the First Appellate Authority.
Q8618. Given below are two statements regarding female higher education in Rajasthan.
Statement I: The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for girls in higher education in Rajasthan has seen a declining trend over the last decade.
Statement II: Initiatives like the Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana have been launched to incentivize girls to pursue higher education.
Statement I: The Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for girls in higher education in Rajasthan has seen a declining trend over the last decade.
Statement II: Initiatives like the Kalibai Bheel Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana have been launched to incentivize girls to pursue higher education.
Explanation
The Gross Enrolment Ratio for girls in Rajasthan’s higher education has actually shown an improving trend, rather than a decline, over the last decade. This progress is supported by various state initiatives, such as the scooty distribution scheme, which provides tangible incentives for girls to continue their studies. Therefore, the first statement is incorrect, while the second statement is factually true.
Q8619. Consider the following statements about the features and aftermath of the Indigo Revolt:
I. The planters used armed retainers called lathiyals to coerce the peasants.
II. The government appointed the Indigo Commission in 1860 to inquire into the system.
III. The Indigo Commission completely exonerated the planters of all wrongdoings.
IV. Following the revolt, indigo cultivation was virtually wiped out from Bengal.
V. The planters largely shifted their operations to Bihar after the Bengal revolt.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The planters used armed retainers called lathiyals to coerce the peasants.
II. The government appointed the Indigo Commission in 1860 to inquire into the system.
III. The Indigo Commission completely exonerated the planters of all wrongdoings.
IV. Following the revolt, indigo cultivation was virtually wiped out from Bengal.
V. The planters largely shifted their operations to Bihar after the Bengal revolt.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Indigo Revolt saw peasants resisting the brutality of planters and their armed lathiyals. In response, the government formed the Indigo Commission, which found the system deeply exploitative. Consequently, indigo cultivation almost disappeared from Bengal. However, the planters did not stop their activities; instead, many moved their operations to Bihar, where they continued to use similar coercive methods until the twentieth century.
Q8620. Consider the following powers exercised by the Rajasthan Information Commission while inquiring into a matter:
I. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath.
II. Requiring the discovery and inspection of documents.
III. Awarding a sentence of simple imprisonment for contempt of the Commission.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding the powers of the RIC?
I. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath.
II. Requiring the discovery and inspection of documents.
III. Awarding a sentence of simple imprisonment for contempt of the Commission.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding the powers of the RIC?
Explanation
The Information Commission has the powers of a civil court to summon persons, take evidence on oath and require discovery and inspection of documents. It cannot sentence anyone to imprisonment for contempt, so III is incorrect.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8611 | (b) The closure of British markets to Indian goods, which accelerated de- industrialisation. |
| 8612 | (b) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct |
| 8613 | (a) I, II, III, and IV only |
| 8614 | (d) A ‘moral strategy’ of early anticipation and prompt relief, including revenue suspension. |
| 8615 | (d) I, II, III, IV and V |
| 8616 | (a) The widespread availability of low-interest credit from state cooperative banks. |
| 8617 | (d) 90 days |
| 8618 | (d) Statement I is false, but Statement II is true. |
| 8619 | (a) I, II, IV and V only |
| 8620 | (c) III only |
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