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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Local Self Government in Rajasthan
Q8791. Consider the following statements regarding the classification of Urban Local Bodies in Rajasthan: Statement I: A Nagar Nigam is generally constituted for larger urban areas with a population exceeding five lakhs and meeting specific revenue criteria. Statement II: A Nagar Palika is constituted for smaller urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan classifies its urban local bodies based on size and economic importance. A Nagar Nigam, or Municipal Corporation, is established for major cities with large populations and high revenue. Conversely, a Nagar Palika is designed for smaller towns and transitional areas. Both institutions are essential for providing civic amenities and ensuring local democratic governance in their respective urban jurisdictions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Natural Vegetation, Biodiversity and Conservation in Rajasthan
Q8792. Identify the correctly matched pair of the National Park and its associated key geographical feature.
Explanation
Padam Talao is a lake in Ranthambore National Park. The other pairs wrongly mix the features.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Q8793. Consider the following statements regarding the Aligarh Movement: I. It sought to reconcile Islamic faith with modern scientific thought. II. It rejected the purdah system and was a pioneer in promoting the modern education of women in schools. III. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the United Indian Patriotic Association. IV. The movement was hostile to British rule and aligned with the early Congress. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
The Aligarh Movement did not prioritize women’s education in its early stages and remained somewhat conservative regarding the purdah system. Furthermore, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan was generally loyal to the British government and advised Muslims to stay away from the Indian National Congress, fearing that political agitation would hinder the community’s educational progress and jeopardize its relationship with the rulers.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Local Self Government in Rajasthan
Q8794. The elected head of a Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation) in Rajasthan is designated as the Mayor. The Mayor can resign by addressing a hand-written resignation to:
Explanation
The Mayor serves as the elected political head of a Nagar Nigam.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Natural Vegetation, Biodiversity and Conservation in Rajasthan
Q8795. What is the most appropriate reason for establishing wildlife corridors between tiger reserves like Ranthambore and Mukundra Hills?
Explanation
Wildlife corridors between reserves like Ranthambore and Mukundra Hills let tigers move between them, which allows genetic exchange and prevents inbreeding.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Q8796. All of the following were central features of the Aligarh Movement EXCEPT:
Explanation
The Aligarh Movement was fundamentally reformist, not revivalist. It actively promoted English education and modern Western philosophical ideas through the MAO College. It also aimed to reform social abuses within the Muslim community and maintained a stance of loyalty to British rule. A rejection of Western ideas would have been contrary to its primary goal of modernization and intellectual advancement.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Local Self Government in Rajasthan
Q8797. Match List I (Urban Local Body) with List II (Title of Elected Head in Rajasthan):
Urban Local Body
Title of Elected Head in Rajasthan
A. Nagar Nigam
i. Chairman (Adhyaksha)
B. Nagar Parishad
ii. Mayor (Mahapaur)
C. Nagar Palika
iii. President (Sabhapati)
Choose the correct option:
Explanation
Different types of urban local bodies in Rajasthan use distinct titles for their elected chairpersons. The head of a Nagar Nigam is known as the Mayor or Mahapaur. In a Nagar Parishad, the elected leader is called the President or Sabhapati. For the smaller Nagar Palikas, the chairperson is designated as the Chairman or Adhyaksha. These titles reflect the hierarchy of governance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Natural Vegetation, Biodiversity and Conservation in Rajasthan
Q8798. Which type of natural vegetation dominates the slopes of the Mount Abu region at higher elevations?
Explanation
The higher slopes of Mount Abu have subtropical evergreen vegetation, because rainfall and humidity are higher there than in the rest of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Socio-Religious Reform Movements
Q8799. Find the odd one out among the following Islamic movements based on their primary ideological stance towards British education and culture:
Explanation
The Aligarh and Ahmadiyya movements, along with the efforts of Nawab Abdul Latif, generally favored modern education and sought some level of engagement with Western culture. The Deoband movement, however, was a revivalist school that focused on traditional Islamic studies. It was characterized by an anti-British stance and a desire to preserve the community’s religious identity through orthodox scholarly traditions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Local Self Government in Rajasthan
Q8800. Consider the following functions enumerated in the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution: I. Urban planning including town planning. II. Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings. III. Promotion of cultural, educational, and aesthetic aspects. Which of the above statement(s) is/are mandatory functions of Urban Local Bodies?
Explanation
The Twelfth Schedule lists various functions that urban local bodies are expected to perform. These include essential tasks like urban and town planning, the regulation of land use, and building construction. Additionally, these bodies are responsible for promoting cultural, educational, and aesthetic aspects of city life. These functions collectively aim to improve the quality of life and infrastructure in urban areas.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
8791
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II
8792
(a) Ranthambore National Park - Padam Talao
8793
(b) II and IV only
8794
(c) The Director of Local Bodies, Rajasthan
8795
(c) To allow genetic exchange and prevent tiger inbreeding.
8796
(d) Fostering a revivalist approach that rejected western philosophical ideas.
8797
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-i
8798
(d) Subtropical Evergreen
8799
(c) Deoband Movement
8800
(d) I, II and III
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