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RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Revolutionary and Regional Movements and Partition
Q9261. Match the historical plans/missions in List I with their key provisions regarding India’s future in List II:
Plan/Mission
Key Provision
A. August Offer (1940)
i. Proposed a three-tier federal structure and rejected Pakistan
B. Cripps Mission (1942)
ii. Proposed the immediate partition of India
C. Cabinet Mission (1946)
iii. Acknowledged the demand for a constituent assembly post-WWII
D. Mountbatten Plan (1947)
iv. Gave provinces the right to secede and form a separate union
Which of the following is the correct matching?
Explanation
Various British proposals aimed to address India’s political future. The 1940 August Offer recognized the need for a constituent assembly. The 1942 Cripps Mission suggested provinces could secede from the Indian union. The 1946 Cabinet Mission proposed a three-tier federal structure to maintain unity, while the 1947 Mountbatten Plan ultimately provided the roadmap for the immediate partition of the country.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q9262. Which of the following pairs of buffalo breed and its primary concentration area in Rajasthan is correctly matched?
Explanation
The Surti buffalo breed is primarily concentrated in the southern districts of Rajasthan, such as Dungarpur and Banswara, which offer a more humid climate and better water availability. This breed is known for its moderate size and efficient milk production. Other breeds like Murrah are found in the north and east, where agricultural intensity and fodder availability are higher than in the west.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Revolutionary and Regional Movements and Partition
Q9263. Which of the following pairs regarding the events of 1946 is correctly matched?
Explanation
The year 1946 was marked by several critical political events as the transfer of power approached. One of the most significant and tragic occurrences was Direct Action Day, observed on August 16. This call by the Muslim League led to widespread communal violence, particularly in Calcutta, and significantly altered the political discourse regarding the feasibility of a united, independent Indian nation.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q9264. The Marwari breed of horse is highly acclaimed internationally. Which specialized activity is this breed historically and culturally most renowned for?
Explanation
The Marwari horse is historically legendary for its role in cavalry warfare, serving the warrior clans of Rajasthan with bravery and endurance. Today, its unique beauty and spirited nature make it highly sought after for equestrian sports, ceremonies, and heritage tourism. It is not used for heavy agricultural labor or milk production, as its value lies in its agility and status.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q9265. Match the tiers of the Rajasthan dairy cooperative structure in List I with their corresponding organizational bodies in List II.
Tier Level
Organization/Brand
A. Apex State Level
i. Milk Producer Cooperative Society
B. District Level
ii. SARAS
C. Village Level
iii. Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation
D. Commercial Brand
iv. District Milk Union
Explanation
The apex body is the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation, the district level is the District Milk Union, the village level is the Milk Producer Cooperative Society and the commercial brand is SARAS. This gives A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Revolutionary and Regional Movements and Partition
Q9266. The following question consists of two statements -- Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer the question by selecting the appropriate option. Assertion (A): The Muslim League eventually joined the Interim Government in October 1946 without abandoning its demand for Pakistan. Reason (R): The League joined the government primarily to collaborate constructively with the Congress in framing the new constitution.
Explanation
In October 1946, the Muslim League decided to join the Interim Government, although they had not given up their demand for a separate state. Their primary motivation for joining was to prevent the Congress from having a monopoly on power and to advocate for their interests from within. They did not intend to work harmoniously with the Congress to frame a constitution.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q9267. According to the traditional Hindu calendar, in which lunar month is the famous Pushkar livestock fair organized?
Explanation
The Pushkar livestock fair is held in the lunar month of Kartik, around the full moon.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Revolutionary and Regional Movements and Partition
Q9268. What was the primary motivation behind the British government’s decision to advance the date of British withdrawal to August 1947 under the Mountbatten Plan?
Explanation
The British decision to advance the withdrawal date to August 1947 was a strategic move by Lord Mountbatten. The escalating communal violence and the rapid breakdown of administrative machinery across India made a prolonged transition dangerous. By speeding up the transfer of power, the British hoped to avoid being caught in a civil war and to shift responsibility to Indian leaders.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q9269. Read the following statements regarding the Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Nischulk Dawa Yojana: Statement I: The scheme aims to provide essential veterinary medicines free of cost to all livestock owners in Rajasthan. Statement II: The scheme is entirely funded by the World Bank under international rural development grants. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Nishulk Dawa Yojana gives essential veterinary medicines free of cost to livestock owners, so Statement I is correct. It is a State scheme and not wholly funded by the World Bank, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Revolutionary and Regional Movements and Partition
Q9270. The following question consists of two statements. Statement I: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 provided for the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan, on August 15, 1947. Statement II: Under the Act, the paramountcy of the British Crown over the Indian Princely States was completely lapsed. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was the legislative instrument that ended British rule. It mandated the creation of two separate dominions, India and Pakistan, on August 15, 1947. Furthermore, the Act explicitly stated that British paramountcy over the princely states would lapse, giving them the legal freedom to choose between joining either of the new dominions or remaining independent.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
9261
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
9262
(d) Surti - Dungarpur and Banswara
9263
(c) Direct Action Day - August 16
9264
(c) Cavalry warfare and equestrian sports
9265
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
9266
(c) A is true but R is false.
9267
(c) Kartik
9268
(a) The rapid breakdown of law and order due to escalating communal violence across the country.
9269
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
9270
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true
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