Q561. What is the fundamental cause behind establishing Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) as residential schools?
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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Q562. Select the correct increasing order of the following districts in Rajasthan based on their male literacy rate as per the 2011 Census.
Explanation
The 2011 Census data indicates a specific increasing order for male literacy rates among several districts in Rajasthan. Pratapgarh has the lowest rate among those listed, followed by Banswara.
Q563. Match the digital education initiatives in List I with their specific descriptions in List II.
| Digital Initiative | Description |
|---|---|
| A. Shala Samdarshan | i. Free digital classes on YouTube by the Education Department and Vedanta |
| B. E-Kaksha | ii. National platform providing digital infrastructure for teachers |
| C. SMILE | iii. Social media interface sharing daily video content via WhatsApp |
| D. DIKSHA | iv. Portal for public viewing of school infrastructure and teacher availability |
Explanation
Digital initiatives in Rajasthan serve unique functions. Shala Samdarshan is a portal for viewing school infrastructure, while e-Kaksha provides free YouTube lessons. The SMILE program uses WhatsApp to share educational content daily. Lastly, DIKSHA is the national platform for teacher training and resources. Together, these tools form a comprehensive digital framework that supports both students and educators across the state’s schools.
Q564. Find the odd one out among the following based on the type of higher education institution in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Among the institutions listed, the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur is a state-run public university. In contrast, BITS Pilani, Banasthali Vidyapith, and Jain Vishva Bharati Institute are categorized as deemed-to-be universities or private institutions. This makes Rajasthan University the odd one out based on its administrative structure and funding as a primary public academic body established by the state government.
Q565. Which of the following functions is an exception and does NOT fall under the purview of the Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE)?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education manages secondary level academic standards, prescribes curricula, and conducts board exams and teacher eligibility tests. However, the appointment of Vice-Chancellors for state technical universities falls outside its jurisdiction, as such appointments are typically handled by the Governor in consultation with the state government. Thus, administrative university leadership is an exception to the board’s roles.
Q566. Consider the following statements regarding Adult Education in Rajasthan:
I. The State Literacy Mission Authority (SLMA) oversees the implementation of literacy programmes.
II. The Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram aims to provide foundational literacy and numeracy as well as critical life skills.
III. Adult literacy programmes target individuals starting from the age of 10 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
I. The State Literacy Mission Authority (SLMA) oversees the implementation of literacy programmes.
II. The Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram aims to provide foundational literacy and numeracy as well as critical life skills.
III. Adult literacy programmes target individuals starting from the age of 10 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The State Literacy Mission Authority is responsible for implementing adult education programs in Rajasthan. The Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram focuses on providing foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills to non-literate adults. However, these programs generally target individuals aged fifteen years and above, not ten. Therefore, only the first and second statements accurately describe the current adult education framework in the state.
Q567. What is the most appropriate primary objective of the Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) as applied in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at providing strategic funding to state higher education institutions. Its primary goal in Rajasthan is to improve overall institutional quality by ensuring that colleges and universities conform to prescribed standards. By focusing on qualitative improvements and infrastructure development, RUSA helps enhance the standard of higher education across various state districts.
Q568. Given below are two statements regarding technical education in Rajasthan.
Statement I: Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Rajasthan focus primarily on providing vocational certificate courses for immediate employment in trades.
Statement II: Polytechnic colleges offer diploma courses in engineering and non-engineering fields, acting as a bridge between ITIs and degree-level engineering colleges.
Statement I: Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in Rajasthan focus primarily on providing vocational certificate courses for immediate employment in trades.
Statement II: Polytechnic colleges offer diploma courses in engineering and non-engineering fields, acting as a bridge between ITIs and degree-level engineering colleges.
Explanation
Industrial Training Institutes in Rajasthan provide vocational courses for immediate trade-based employment. Meanwhile, polytechnic colleges offer diploma courses that act as a middle ground between basic vocational training and degree-level engineering. Both statements are factually correct regarding the roles of these institutions. However, they describe different levels of the technical education hierarchy, and the second statement does not directly explain the first.
Q569. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Government of Rajasthan has significantly expanded the medical education infrastructure by planning to open a government medical college in every district.
Reason (R): The expansion aims to address the shortage of medical professionals and improve the tertiary healthcare delivery system across the state.
Assertion (A): The Government of Rajasthan has significantly expanded the medical education infrastructure by planning to open a government medical college in every district.
Reason (R): The expansion aims to address the shortage of medical professionals and improve the tertiary healthcare delivery system across the state.
Explanation
The Rajasthan government is expanding medical education by establishing a government medical college in every district. This ambitious plan is designed to address the shortage of healthcare professionals and strengthen the state’s tertiary healthcare delivery system.
Q570. Consider the following statements regarding the challenges in Rajasthan’s school education system:
I. Persistent teacher vacancies in remote and desert areas
II. Disparity in learning outcomes between rural and urban students
III. 100 percent transition rate of students from secondary to higher secondary levels
IV. Inadequate digital infrastructure in schools for modern learning
Which combination of statements accurately reflects the challenges?
I. Persistent teacher vacancies in remote and desert areas
II. Disparity in learning outcomes between rural and urban students
III. 100 percent transition rate of students from secondary to higher secondary levels
IV. Inadequate digital infrastructure in schools for modern learning
Which combination of statements accurately reflects the challenges?
Explanation
Rajasthan’s school system faces several challenges, including teacher vacancies in remote areas and disparities in learning outcomes between rural and urban students. Additionally, inadequate digital infrastructure remains a hurdle for modern learning. However, the state does not have a hundred percent transition rate from secondary to higher secondary levels. Thus, only the first, second, and fourth statements accurately reflect these challenges.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 561 | (a) Providing safe learning environments for girls facing distance or economic hurdles |
| 562 | (a) Pratapgarh, Banswara, Sirohi, Jalore |
| 563 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-iii, D-ii |
| 564 | (c) Rajasthan University, Jaipur |
| 565 | (a) Appointing Vice-Chancellors for state-run technical universities |
| 566 | (a) I and II only |
| 567 | (b) To improve institutional quality by ensuring conformity to prescribed norms |
| 568 | (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are true, but Statement II does not explain Statement I. |
| 569 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 570 | (b) I, II, and IV only |
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.