Q161. Where is the world’s largest solar park located in Rajasthan, which has also spurred the potential for localized renewable energy manufacturing?
Rajasthan Economy: RAS Prelims MCQs
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.
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Q162. Identify the correct statement(s) regarding manufacturing potential in Rajasthan.
Statement I: Rajasthan is geographically positioned to leverage the upcoming defence manufacturing corridors due to its extensive border and strategic nodes like Alwar.
Statement II: The state lacks any foundational MSME ecosystem to support defence component manufacturing.
Statement I: Rajasthan is geographically positioned to leverage the upcoming defence manufacturing corridors due to its extensive border and strategic nodes like Alwar.
Statement II: The state lacks any foundational MSME ecosystem to support defence component manufacturing.
Explanation
Rajasthan’s border position and nodes like Alwar suit defence manufacturing corridors, so Statement I is true. The State has an MSME ecosystem that can supply components, so Statement II is false.
Q163. Which of the following statements regarding the renewable energy manufacturing sector in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
Rajasthan promotes the manufacture of solar panels and has a Renewable Energy Policy. It does not rely exclusively on thermal power or ban new solar equipment factories, so A is incorrect.
Q164. Consider the following factors:
I. Highest solar insolation in the country
II. Availability of vast tracts of non-arable wasteland
III. Proximity to major ports for immediate overseas export
IV. Favorable state policies and RIPS incentives
Which of the above correctly represents the reasons for Rajasthan’s high potential in the solar energy and solar equipment manufacturing sector?
I. Highest solar insolation in the country
II. Availability of vast tracts of non-arable wasteland
III. Proximity to major ports for immediate overseas export
IV. Favorable state policies and RIPS incentives
Which of the above correctly represents the reasons for Rajasthan’s high potential in the solar energy and solar equipment manufacturing sector?
Explanation
Rajasthan has the highest solar insolation, vast non-arable wasteland and favourable policies and RIPS incentives. It is not near major ports, so III is wrong.
Q165. Which of the following districts is least likely to be a hub for large-scale heavy defence manufacturing and precision auto-components due to its remote location from industrial corridors like the NCR?
Explanation
Alwar, Jaipur and Bharatpur lie close to the NCR and the industrial corridors. Banswara, in the far south, is remote from them, so it is the least likely hub for heavy defence manufacturing.
Q166. In terms of solar energy potential and installed capacity, how is Rajasthan generally ranked among Indian states (as of recent years)?
Explanation
Rajasthan is generally ranked first among Indian States in solar energy potential and installed capacity in recent years.
Q167. Consider the following stages of the solar energy manufacturing value chain:
I. Manufacturing of Solar Cells
II. Extraction and processing of Polysilicon
III. Assembly of Solar Modules/Panels
IV. Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers
Which of the following represents the correct sequential order from raw material to final power generation infrastructure?
I. Manufacturing of Solar Cells
II. Extraction and processing of Polysilicon
III. Assembly of Solar Modules/Panels
IV. Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers
Which of the following represents the correct sequential order from raw material to final power generation infrastructure?
Explanation
The solar value chain runs from polysilicon, to silicon wafers, to solar cells, to modules. The order is II, IV, I, III.
Q168. The massive expansion of solar power generation parks in western Rajasthan acts as a catalyst for the localized solar panel industry primarily due to which economic principle?
Explanation
Large solar parks in western Rajasthan create a local market for solar panels, and economies of scale and proximity to the end market reduce logistics costs for local manufacturers.
Q169. In which year was the ‘Rajasthan Enterprises Single Window Enabling and Clearance Act’ originally passed to facilitate ease of doing business?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Enterprises Single Window Enabling and Clearance Act was passed in 2011 to make doing business easier.
Q170. Identify the correct statement(s) regarding industrial constraints in Rajasthan.
Statement I: Water scarcity is a significant constraint for the establishment of highly water-intensive industries in western Rajasthan.
Statement II: The state government actively encourages the setting up of massive water-dependent textile processing units in the Thar desert.
Statement I: Water scarcity is a significant constraint for the establishment of highly water-intensive industries in western Rajasthan.
Statement II: The state government actively encourages the setting up of massive water-dependent textile processing units in the Thar desert.
Explanation
Water scarcity limits water-intensive industry in western Rajasthan, so Statement I is true. The State does not encourage large water-dependent textile processing units in the Thar desert, so Statement II is false.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 161 | (d) Bhadla (Jodhpur) |
| 162 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| 163 | (a) The state relies exclusively on thermal power and has banned new solar equipment factories to protect agriculture. |
| 164 | (b) I, II and IV |
| 165 | (b) Banswara |
| 166 | (a) First |
| 167 | (a) II, IV, I, III |
| 168 | (a) Economies of scale and proximity to end- markets reducing logistics costs |
| 169 | (b) 2011 |
| 170 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
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.