Q8811. What is the primary ecological consequence of unchecked overgrazing on the natural vegetation of Rajasthan?
RAS Prelims MCQ Practice
9,654 RAS Prelims practice MCQs with the correct answer and a clear explanation for each. Filter by subject and chapter.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
Showing 8811–8820 of 9654 questions
Browse by subject
Q8812. Identify the incorrect statement regarding Jyotirao Phule’s social reform activities.
Explanation
Phule challenged Brahminical dominance, started a school for girls in Poona and campaigned against caste inequality. He did not support the early Indian National Congress, so A is incorrect.
Q8813. Suppose a village in Rajasthan has a population of 2500. Under the standard norms, it qualifies to have a Gram Panchayat. The executive head of this village level body is:
Explanation
The Gram Panchayat is the basic executive unit of rural local government. While administrative duties are handled by officials like the Gram Vikas Adhikari, the Sarpanch is the elected political and executive head. In a village meeting population norms, the Sarpanch leads the Panchayat and presides over its meetings, making them the primary representative for local governance and development.
Q8814. Match the items in List I with those in List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Conservation Strategy/Feature | Targeted Entity in Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| A. Relocation and repopulation of Tigers | i. Khejri |
| B. Captive breeding of Great Indian Bustard | ii. Sariska Tiger Reserve |
| C. Prohibition of cutting green trees by Bishnoi community | iii. Keoladeo National Park |
| D. Creation of artificial wetlands | iv. Desert National Park |
Explanation
Tigers were relocated to Sariska, the Great Indian Bustard is bred in captivity at Desert National Park, the Bishnoi community protects the Khejri and Keoladeo has artificial wetlands. This gives A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii.
Q8815. Which iconic book was written by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 and dedicated to the people of the United States who fought to end slavery?
Explanation
Jyotirao Phule wrote Gulamgiri in 1873 to draw a parallel between the condition of the lower castes in India and the African American slaves in the United States. He dedicated the book to the American people who fought to end slavery, hoping to inspire a similar struggle for social justice and equality against the Brahminical caste system in India.
Q8816. Given below are two statements, one labelled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Nagaur experiment in Rajasthan on 2 October 1959 marked a historic shift towards democratic decentralisation in India.
Reason (R): It was the first time an Indian state implemented a three-tier Panchayati Raj system across the entire state simultaneously. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Nagaur experiment in Rajasthan on 2 October 1959 marked a historic shift towards democratic decentralisation in India.
Reason (R): It was the first time an Indian state implemented a three-tier Panchayati Raj system across the entire state simultaneously. In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Nagaur experiment on 2 October 1959 was a landmark event for Indian democracy. It represented the first state-wide implementation of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system. While this marked a historic shift toward democratic decentralization, it is important to note that the system was based on state legislation rather than the constitutional status which was granted much later in 1992.
Q8817. Consider the following challenges to biodiversity conservation in Rajasthan:
I. Expansion of illegal mining in the Aravalli hills.
II. Habitat fragmentation due to linear infrastructure projects.
III. Proliferation of invasive species like Prosopis juliflora.
IV. High annual rainfall causing widespread flooding of natural habitats.
Which of the above represents genuine conservation challenges in the state?
I. Expansion of illegal mining in the Aravalli hills.
II. Habitat fragmentation due to linear infrastructure projects.
III. Proliferation of invasive species like Prosopis juliflora.
IV. High annual rainfall causing widespread flooding of natural habitats.
Which of the above represents genuine conservation challenges in the state?
Explanation
Illegal mining in the Aravallis, habitat fragmentation by linear projects and the spread of Prosopis juliflora are real threats. High rainfall causing floods is not a conservation challenge for this dry state, so IV is wrong.
Q8818. Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
Explanation
The National Health Mission focuses on strengthening the public healthcare system through various components. These include reproductive and child health, the control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, and infrastructure improvement. However, subsidizing agricultural loans for health workers is not part of its mandate, as the mission is strictly dedicated to health-related interventions and the delivery of medical services.
Q8819. Identify the correct pair regarding reformers and their specific contribution to lower caste upliftment:
Explanation
E.V. Ramaswami Naicker founded the Self-Respect Movement in South India to empower the non- Brahmin communities. While Sri Narayana Guru was associated with the Aravippuram Movement, Phule founded Satyashodhak Samaj, and Ambedkar established the Bahishkrit Hitakarini Sabha. Periyar’s movement specifically focused on rejecting religious dominance and promoting a sense of dignity among the oppressed castes through rationalist thought.
Q8820. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act added which Part to the Constitution of India, which serves as the foundation for the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994?
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 provided a standardized framework for rural local bodies across India.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8811 | (c) Severe soil erosion and acceleration of desertification |
| 8812 | (a) He provided active support to the Indian National Congress during its early anti- British phase. |
| 8813 | (a) The Sarpanch |
| 8814 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 8815 | (d) Gulamgiri |
| 8816 | (c) A is true but R is false. |
| 8817 | (b) I, II and III |
| 8818 | (d) Subsidizing agricultural loans for rural health workers |
| 8819 | (b) E.V. Ramaswami Naicker - Self-Respect Movement |
| 8820 | (b) Part IX |
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on RAS Prelims?
This page has 9654 practice MCQs on the RAS Prelims syllabus. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
How should I practise MCQs for RAS Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation. Practise one chapter at a time, note the facts you got wrong and revise them. Repeat the chapter after a few days.
Are these actual RAS Prelims past-paper questions?
No. These are practice questions written for the RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the pattern the exam uses: factual questions, statement-based questions, match-the-list and assertion-reason.