Q271. Under rural electrification schemes like Saubhagya, how were highly remote and inaccessible hamlets (Dhanis) in the Thar desert electrified?
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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Q272. Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of the Saubhagya scheme in Rajasthan:
I. It targeted both rural and urban households that lacked electricity access.
II. Free electricity connections were provided to households identified under the Socio- Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011.
III. Non-poor households were provided connections at a subsidized cost payable in installments.
IV. The scheme strictly barred the use of solar power systems for electrification.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It targeted both rural and urban households that lacked electricity access.
II. Free electricity connections were provided to households identified under the Socio- Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011.
III. Non-poor households were provided connections at a subsidized cost payable in installments.
IV. The scheme strictly barred the use of solar power systems for electrification.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Saubhagya scheme provided free electricity connections to poor households identified via census data, while others could pay in installments. It covered both rural and urban areas. Importantly, the scheme did not bar solar power; instead, it actively used solar home systems to reach remote areas where grid extension was impossible. This inclusive approach helped Rajasthan achieve near-total household electrification.
Q273. Identify the incorrect statement distinguishing the DDUGJY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana) from the Saubhagya scheme in Rajasthan:
Explanation
DDUGJY, or Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, was specifically focused on rural electrification and infrastructure, rather than urban areas. Its main goals were to separate agricultural and non-agricultural feeders and strengthen rural distribution networks. While Saubhagya targeted individual household connections, DDUGJY worked on the broader village-level infrastructure, and both were essential for improving the state’s power access.
Q274. Which central public sector enterprise acts as the nodal agency for funding and monitoring major rural electrification schemes (like Saubhagya and DDUGJY) across states, including Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited serves as the primary nodal agency for financing and monitoring major electrification schemes like Saubhagya and DDUGJY across India.
Q275. In the context of Rajasthan’s power sector challenges, what does the term AT&C losses refer to?
Explanation
AT&C losses means Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses, the loss of energy in transmission and distribution together with commercial losses from theft and poor collection.
Q276. Which of the following is the most direct cause and effect relationship explaining the poor financial health of DISCOMs in Rajasthan prior to recent reforms?
Explanation
The poor financial health of Rajasthan’s DISCOMs came from subsidised agricultural supply and high AT&C losses, which led to mounting debt.
Q277. Despite the state government taking over substantial debt under the UDAY scheme, what remains a persistent challenge for Rajasthan DISCOMs?
Explanation
Even after the State took over debt under the UDAY scheme, Rajasthan’s DISCOMs still face a continuous gap between the average cost of supply and the average revenue realised.
Q278. Identify the exception. Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for high AT&C losses in the Rajasthan power distribution network?
Explanation
Theft, unmetered connections, long low-tension lines for sparse populations and poor billing and collection cause high AT&C losses. The use of superconducting materials in cables is not a cause, so D is the exception.
Q279. The widespread installation of Smart Meters in Rajasthan is currently being aggressively pursued under which major central government scheme?
Explanation
Smart meters are being installed in Rajasthan mainly under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
Q280. A key feature of the smart metering initiative in Rajasthan is the introduction of ‘pre-paid’ smart meters. How does this conceptually benefit the DISCOMs?
Explanation
Pre-paid smart meters collect revenue upfront, which resolves the problem of non-payment for the DISCOMs.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 271 | (c) Through standalone off-grid solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems. |
| 272 | (d) I, II and III |
| 273 | (c) DDUGJY was specifically designed only for urban municipal areas. |
| 274 | (b) Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) Limited |
| 275 | (d) Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses |
| 276 | (a) Subsidized agricultural supply and high AT&C losses led to mounting debt. |
| 277 | (a) Continuous gap between the Average Cost of Supply and Average Revenue Realized. |
| 278 | (d) Use of efficient superconducting materials in state transmission cables. |
| 279 | (b) Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) |
| 280 | (c) It ensures upfront revenue collection, resolving issues of non-payment. |
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.