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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Livestock and Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan
Q9301. Match the institutions in List I with their primary domain of work in List II.
Institution
Domain
A. RCDF
i. Cooperative dairy and milk processing
B. CSWRI
ii. Camel research and breed improvement
C. NRCC
iii. Sheep and wool research
D. State Animal Husbandry Department
iv. Veterinary services and disease control
Explanation
Institutions in Rajasthan have specialized domains. RCDF manages cooperative dairy and milk processing. CSWRI is dedicated to sheep and wool research, while NRCC focuses on camel breed improvement and health. The State Animal Husbandry Department provides essential veterinary services and manages disease control programs. This division of labor ensures that every livestock species receives scientific and administrative attention for its development.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Gandhian Era: Mass Movements and Major Events
Q9302. What was the immediate strategic purpose of presenting these specific demands?
Explanation
Gandhi put his eleven demands to Lord Irwin in January 1930 as a last offer of an honourable settlement. When Irwin did not accept them, Gandhi went ahead with the Civil Disobedience Movement.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Post-Independence: State Reorganisation and Nehruvian Institutions
Q9303. Which of the following bodies was established under the chairmanship of Lord Mountbatten to oversee the division of assets and liabilities between India and Pakistan?
Explanation
The Partition Council was the body established to oversee the division of assets and liabilities between India and Pakistan during the partition of 1947. Chaired by Lord Mountbatten, it included representatives from both dominions to manage the complex administrative and financial aspects of the split. This council played a critical role in the peaceful transition of state property.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Irrigation in Rajasthan
Q9304. What is the primary reason for the high dependency on artificial irrigation systems in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Rajasthan faces extreme water scarcity due to its geographical location. The Thar Desert covers a large part of the state, resulting in meager precipitation and high evaporation rates. Consequently, natural water sources are insufficient for agriculture, making artificial irrigation systems essential to sustain crop production and meet the food requirements of the growing population in this arid region.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Post-Independence: State Reorganisation and Nehruvian Institutions
Q9305. Match the princely states in List I with their corresponding key issues during integration in List II: List I: (Princely State) A. Travancore B. Jodhpur C. Bhopal D. Junagadh List II: (Key Issue during Integration) i. Nawab wanted to join Pakistan despite having a Hindu majority population ii. Dewan Sir C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyar declared intention to remain independent iii. Maharaja Hanwant Singh considered joining Pakistan for better border terms iv. Nawab Hamidullah Khan wanted to remain independent and delayed accession
Explanation
The integration of princely states involved unique challenges for each region. Travancore’s Dewan declared an intention for independence, while Jodhpur’s Maharaja considered joining Pakistan for better border terms. Bhopal’s Nawab delayed accession due to independence aspirations, and Junagadh’s ruler attempted to join Pakistan against the wishes of the state’s Hindu majority. These negotiations were vital for national unity.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Irrigation in Rajasthan
Q9306. Which source contributes the highest percentage to the total irrigated area in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Wells and tubewells serve as the primary source of irrigation in Rajasthan, covering over two-thirds of the total irrigated area. This dominance is particularly evident in the eastern and northeastern plains where groundwater is more accessible compared to the arid west. This method provides farmers with independent and reliable water access throughout the year, supporting diverse agricultural cycles.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Post-Independence: State Reorganisation and Nehruvian Institutions
Q9307. What was the primary mandate of the Boundary Commissions chaired by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947?
Explanation
The Boundary Commissions, led by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, were tasked with demarcating the international borders between India and Pakistan in the provinces of Punjab and Bengal. This process involved dividing territories based on religious demographics while considering factors like irrigation systems and communication lines. The resulting borders defined the geographic limits of the two newly formed independent nations in 1947.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Irrigation in Rajasthan
Q9308. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Irrigation Source
Predominant Region/District
A. Tube wells
i. Jaisalmer
B. Canal irrigation
ii. Jaipur and Alwar
C. Tank irrigation
iii. Ganganagar and Hanumangarh
D. Khadin
iv. Bhilwara
Explanation
Tube wells are prevalent in Jaipur and Alwar due to favorable groundwater conditions. Canal irrigation is the lifeline for northern districts like Ganganagar and Hanumangarh. Tank irrigation is traditionally significant in Bhilwara’s hilly terrain. Khadin, a unique runoff farming system, is a centuries-old rainwater harvesting technique practiced primarily by farmers in the Jaisalmer region to sustain desert agriculture.
RAS PrelimsModern Indian History · Post-Independence: State Reorganisation and Nehruvian Institutions
Q9309. Consider the following statements regarding the integration of princely states: I. The Instrument of Accession restricted the Government of India’s jurisdiction strictly to Defense, External Affairs, and Communications. II. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel established the States Department in July 1947 to handle matters relating to princely states. III. VP Menon was appointed as the Minister of the States Department to assist Sardar Patel. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel headed the States Department established in July 1947 to manage the integration of various princely states. The Instrument of Accession was the legal mechanism used, where states surrendered jurisdiction over defense, external affairs, and communications. While VP Menon served as the Secretary of the department, Patel led the political negotiations necessary to unify the Indian dominion.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Geography · Irrigation in Rajasthan
Q9310. Which of the following statements regarding canal irrigation in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
Canal irrigation in Rajasthan primarily utilizes water from perennial Himalayan rivers through inter-state agreements. Unlike smaller local projects, these major canals do not rely on the ephemeral rivers originating within the state’s borders. The system is strategically designed to transport water from surplus basins in the north to the water-deficient regions of the western Thar Desert for farming.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
9301
(a) A-i, B-iii, C-ii, D-iv
9302
(d) To offer a final chance for an honorable settlement before launching the Civil Disobedience Movement
9303
(b) Partition Council
9304
(b) Low and highly erratic rainfall patterns
9305
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
9306
(a) Wells and tubewells
9307
(c) To demarcate the boundaries of the two parts of Bengal and Punjab
9308
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
9309
(d) I and II only
9310
(d) It relies exclusively on the monsoon-fed rivers originating within the state.
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