721 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on the economy of Rajasthan are on this page, in 11 chapters. They cover the macro overview and State budget, agriculture, industry, the service sector, energy and transport infrastructure, rural development and Panchayati Raj, the State Finance Commission, education, health and the major welfare schemes. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q141. Match the sub-sector of industry in List I with its key characteristic in Rajasthan in List II.
Sub-sector of Industry
Key characteristics
A. Manufacturing
i. Highly dependent on real estate and infrastructure projects
B. Mining and Quarrying
ii. Includes power generation and utility distribution
C. Construction
iii. Dominates the industrial sector GSDP share
D. Electricity, Gas and Water Supply
iv. Capitalizes on the state’s vast non-metallic resources
Explanation
Different sub-sectors contribute uniquely to Rajasthan’s industrial landscape. Manufacturing stands as the dominant contributor to the industrial Gross State Domestic Product. Mining and quarrying leverage the state’s vast non-metallic mineral resources. Construction activities are closely linked to infrastructure development and real estate, while the electricity, gas, and water supply sub-sector focuses on essential utility generation and distribution.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q142. Which of the following statements correctly describes a key feature of the industrial structure of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Rajasthan possesses a unique and dominant position in India’s mineral map, especially regarding metallic minerals. The state enjoys a near-monopoly in the production of lead and zinc, hosting significant deposits and smelting facilities. This mineral wealth forms the backbone of several large-scale metallurgical industries, contributing substantially to both the state’s revenue and the national industrial output.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q143. Consider the following statements regarding the industrial environment of Rajasthan: I. Rajasthan is the sole producer of Jasper and Wollastonite in India. II. The western districts of Rajasthan are the primary hubs for heavy automobile manufacturing. III. The state’s industrial policy places significant emphasis on employment generation through the MSME sector. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan holds a unique status as the sole producer of certain minerals like Jasper and Wollastonite in India. Additionally, the state’s industrial policy prioritizes the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises sector due to its high potential for employment generation. However, heavy automobile manufacturing is concentrated in the eastern and northeastern industrial hubs like Bhiwadi, rather than western districts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q144. Match the SEZ location or developer in List I with its notified sector or type in List II.
SEZ Location/Developer
Notified Sector/Type
A. Mahindra World City (Jaipur)
i. Information Technology (IT/ITES)
B. RIICO (Sitapura, Jaipur)
ii. Handicrafts
C. RIICO (Boranada, Jodhpur)
iii. Gems and Jewellery
D. Infosys Ltd. (Jaipur)
iv. Multi-product
Explanation
Mahindra World City in Jaipur is a multi-product SEZ, the RIICO SEZ at Sitapura is for gems and jewellery, the RIICO SEZ at Boranada, Jodhpur is for handicrafts and Infosys in Jaipur has an IT SEZ. This gives A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q145. According to the revised composite criteria for MSME classification (investment in plant and machinery/equipment and annual turnover), which of the following statements is incorrect?
Explanation
Under the composite MSME criteria, a micro enterprise has investment up to Rs 1 crore and turnover up to Rs 5 crore, a small enterprise up to Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crore and a medium enterprise up to Rs 50 crore and Rs 250 crore. The State follows the national criteria and does not apply a lower one, so B is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q146. Consider the following challenges generally faced by the MSME sector in Rajasthan: I. Delayed payments from large corporate buyers and government departments II. Over-abundance of highly skilled and technically trained labor III. Difficulty in accessing formal credit and high cost of capital IV. Technological obsolescence and lack of innovation Which of the above correctly represents the actual challenges faced by MSMEs?
Explanation
MSMEs in Rajasthan face delayed payments, difficulty in getting formal credit at a reasonable cost and technological obsolescence. There is a shortage of skilled labour and not an over-abundance, so II is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q147. Which of the following is NOT typically a benefit or support mechanism provided under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2022?
Explanation
The Rajasthan MSME Policy 2022 offers subsidies on capital investment, reimbursement of quality certification charges and interest subsidy on loans. A complete waiver of all employee salaries is not part of it.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q148. What is the name of the online portal introduced by the Central Government, and utilized in Rajasthan, for the paperless registration of MSMEs based on self-declaration?
Explanation
Udyam Registration (earlier Udyog Aadhaar) is the online portal of the Central Government used in Rajasthan for paperless registration of MSMEs on self-declaration.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q149. Select the correct sequence of enterprise classification based on the escalating threshold of annual turnover under the current MSME definition.
Explanation
On the escalating threshold of annual turnover the order is Micro, Small and then Medium enterprises.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q150. The issue of delayed payments to MSMEs by large scale industries frequently leads to which of the following direct economic effects on the MSME units?
Explanation
Delayed payments by large buyers squeeze the working capital of MSMEs, which can lead to a severe working capital crisis and even to their loans being classified as NPAs.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
141
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
142
(d) The state enjoys a near-monopoly in the production of lead and zinc in the country.
143
(b) I and III only
144
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
145
(b) The state classification is lower than the national criteria.
146
(b) I, III and IV
147
(a) Complete waiver of all employee salaries for five years
148
(c) Udyog Aadhaar / Udyam Registration
149
(c) Micro, Small, Medium
150
(d) Severe working capital crisis and potential classification as NPAs
Key facts from Rajasthan Economy
The RPSC syllabus lists the economy of Rajasthan as the second part of the Economy paper.
Many questions ask for a Rajasthan-specific fact: a scheme, a year, a district or an institution.
The State budget chapter tests terms such as revenue deficit and fiscal deficit through the FRBM Act and the State’s debt.
Infrastructure chapters cover solar and wind energy, DISCOM finances, highways, the DMIC and the Jaipur Metro.
The national economy chapters are on the Indian Economy page.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rajasthan Economy?
This page has 721 practice MCQs on Rajasthan Economy. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Rajasthan economy set cover?
Eleven chapters: macro overview and State budget; agriculture; industry; the service sector; energy infrastructure; transportation and communication; rural development and Panchayati Raj; State Finance Commission and fiscal devolution; education; health; and the major welfare schemes of the Rajasthan Government.
Is the Rajasthan economy in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. RPSC lists the economy of Rajasthan as the second part of the Economy paper, after economic concepts and the Indian economy, so both parts are examined in the same paper.
How can I prepare the Rajasthan economy chapters?
Keep a list of schemes with their year, objective and target group, and a list of district-wise crops and industries. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation of every miss and revise the list a few days later.
