Q171. Which of the following statements correctly describes the ‘RajNivesh’ portal?
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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Q172. Consider the following challenges faced by the industrial sector in Rajasthan:
I. High reliance on interstate logistics due to absence of major seaports.
II. Depleting groundwater tables restricting industrial expansion.
III. Oversupply of highly cheap and uninterrupted electricity compared to national averages.
Which of the above statement(s) represents an incorrect or non-existent challenge?
I. High reliance on interstate logistics due to absence of major seaports.
II. Depleting groundwater tables restricting industrial expansion.
III. Oversupply of highly cheap and uninterrupted electricity compared to national averages.
Which of the above statement(s) represents an incorrect or non-existent challenge?
Explanation
Reliance on interstate logistics because there are no seaports and falling groundwater are real challenges. Oversupply of cheap and uninterrupted electricity is not a challenge in Rajasthan, so III is the non-existent one.
Q173. Which of the following features is NOT a part of the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) reforms implemented through the Single Window Clearance System in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Single Window Clearance System has online applications, electronic payment through e-GRAS and time-bound clearance. It does not require physical visits to individual departments, so B is not part of it.
Q174. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Rajasthan places a heavy emphasis on developing dry ports (Inland Container Depots).
Reason (R): Being a landlocked state, dry ports are essential to facilitate the customs clearance and containerized export of industrial goods directly from the state.
Assertion (A): Rajasthan places a heavy emphasis on developing dry ports (Inland Container Depots).
Reason (R): Being a landlocked state, dry ports are essential to facilitate the customs clearance and containerized export of industrial goods directly from the state.
Explanation
Rajasthan is a landlocked State, so dry ports (Inland Container Depots) are essential for customs clearance and containerised export of industrial goods directly from the State. R explains A.
Q175. Identify the odd one out among the following factors, which acts as a regulatory constraint rather than a purely physical/geographical constraint to industry in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Arid climate, low rainfall, large distance from the coast and scarcity of perennial rivers are physical constraints. The multiplicity of departmental clearances and compliance burdens is a regulatory constraint, so it is the odd one out.
Q176. Consider the following features regarding Rajasthan’s investment facilitation framework:
I. Establishment of a Board of Investment headed by the Chief Minister
II. ‘One Stop Shop’ facility for investments above a certain threshold
III. Time-bound clearances under the Public Service Guarantee Act
IV. Complete exemption from environmental laws for all large-scale projects
V. Integration of multiple departmental portals into a single interface
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. Establishment of a Board of Investment headed by the Chief Minister
II. ‘One Stop Shop’ facility for investments above a certain threshold
III. Time-bound clearances under the Public Service Guarantee Act
IV. Complete exemption from environmental laws for all large-scale projects
V. Integration of multiple departmental portals into a single interface
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Rajasthan has a Board of Investment headed by the Chief Minister, a One Stop Shop, time-bound clearances under the Public Service Guarantee Act and integrated portals. Large projects are not completely exempt from environmental laws, so IV is incorrect.
Q177. Which department of the Government of Rajasthan is the nodal agency for the ‘iStart Rajasthan’ initiative?
Explanation
The Department of Information Technology and Communication (DOIT&C) is the nodal agency for the iStart Rajasthan initiative for start-ups.
Q178. Identify the correct statement(s) regarding the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
Statement I: Approximately 39% of the alignment of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) passes through Rajasthan.
Statement II: The DMIC project in Rajasthan is entirely funded by the World Bank with no participation from the Government of Japan.
Statement I: Approximately 39% of the alignment of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) passes through Rajasthan.
Statement II: The DMIC project in Rajasthan is entirely funded by the World Bank with no participation from the Government of Japan.
Explanation
About 39 per cent of the alignment of the Dedicated Freight Corridor passes through Rajasthan, so Statement I is true. The DMIC is not funded entirely by the World Bank, since Japan takes part, so Statement II is false.
Q179. Match the DMIC investment region or industrial area in List I with its development phase or status in List II.
| DMIC Investment Region/Industrial Area | Development Phase/Status |
|---|---|
| A. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region | i. Phase-I Development Node |
| B. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area | ii. Phase-I Development Node |
| C. Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area | iii. Phase-II Development Node |
| D. Rajsamand-Bhilwara Industrial Area | iv. Phase-II Development Node |
Explanation
Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region and the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area are Phase-I nodes, while the Jaipur-Dausa and Rajsamand-Bhilwara industrial areas are Phase-II nodes. This gives A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv.
Q180. Consider the following benefits provided under the iStart Rajasthan program:
I. Q-rate assessment for evaluating startup potential
II. Financial assistance for rural startups under Rajivika
III. Free international flight tickets for all startup founders
IV. Incubation space at minimal or no cost
Which of the above correctly identifies the actual benefits provided?
I. Q-rate assessment for evaluating startup potential
II. Financial assistance for rural startups under Rajivika
III. Free international flight tickets for all startup founders
IV. Incubation space at minimal or no cost
Which of the above correctly identifies the actual benefits provided?
Explanation
The iStart Rajasthan programme provides Q-rate assessment of start-up potential, financial help for rural start-ups under Rajivika and incubation space at little or no cost. Free international flight tickets are not given.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 171 | (d) Advanced single window clearance system providing time-bound approvals. |
| 172 | (c) III only |
| 173 | (b) Mandatory physical visits to individual departments for verification |
| 174 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 175 | (c) Multiplicity of departmental clearances and compliance burdens |
| 176 | (b) IV only |
| 177 | (d) Department of Information Technology and Communication (DOIT&C) |
| 178 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| 179 | (a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv |
| 180 | (a) I, II and IV |
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.