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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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q581. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) has been highly effective in increasing the rate of institutional deliveries in rural Rajasthan. Reason (R): JSY provides conditional cash assistance to pregnant women to incentivize them to give birth in health facilities.
Explanation
Janani Suraksha Yojana is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission. It has been highly effective in promoting institutional deliveries in rural areas by providing conditional cash incentives to pregnant women. By encouraging births in health facilities, the scheme aims to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality through professional medical assistance during delivery and immediate postpartum care support.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q582. In which year did the Government of Rajasthan launch the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana (Chief Minister Free Medicine Scheme)?
Explanation
The Government of Rajasthan launched the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana in October two thousand eleven. This flagship scheme ensures the availability of essential medicines free of cost to all patients visiting public health institutions. By providing generic drugs, the initiative significantly reduces out-of-pocket expenditure on healthcare and serves as a model for universal health coverage across various states.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q583. Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of the POSHAN Abhiyan in Rajasthan: I. It aims to reduce stunting, under-nutrition, and anemia. II. It exclusively targets adolescent boys and adult men. III. Anganwadi workers play a crucial role in its grassroots implementation. IV. Technology and behavioral change communication are key components of the mission. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The POSHAN Abhiyan is a multi-ministerial convergence mission aimed at addressing malnutrition across the state. It focuses on reducing stunting, under-nutrition, and anemia through grassroots implementation by Anganwadi workers. The mission utilizes technology-driven monitoring and behavioral change communication to improve nutritional outcomes for children and pregnant women, ensuring a holistic approach to public health and nutrition management.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q584. Given below are two statements regarding tuberculosis (TB) control in Rajasthan: Statement I: The state government implements the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) to reduce TB burden. Statement II: The Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides direct benefit transfers for nutritional support to registered TB patients. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme is implemented throughout the state to reduce the disease burden and achieve elimination goals. For nutritional support, the Nikshay Poshan Yojana provides direct benefit transfers of five hundred rupees per month to registered patients during their treatment period. This financial assistance ensures that patients can afford the necessary diet required for recovery and adherence.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q585. Which of the following constitutes a major challenge to the healthcare system in rural Rajasthan?
Explanation
One of the primary obstacles in the rural healthcare system is the uneven distribution of human resources. Many medical professionals are hesitant to serve in remote or tribal regions due to limited facilities and difficult living conditions. This leads to a shortage of specialist doctors at Community Health Centres, significantly affecting the quality and accessibility of specialized medical services.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q586. Match the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in List I with their primary modifiable risk factors in List II:
Non-communicable Diseases
Modifiable Risk Factors
A. Cardiovascular Disease
i. Tobacco chewing
B. Type 2 Diabetes
ii. High dietary sugar and physical inactivity
C. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
iii. Smoking and indoor air pollution
D. Oral Cancer
iv. High trans-fat intake and hypertension
Explanation
Modifiable risk factors are central to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases. Cardiovascular diseases are often linked to high trans-fat intake and hypertension, while type two diabetes is associated with physical inactivity and sugar consumption. Chronic respiratory conditions are primarily caused by smoking and indoor air pollution, whereas oral cancer is strongly correlated with the habit of tobacco.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q587. Which of the following is not a recognized function of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Accredited Social Health Activists serve as vital links between the community and the public health system. Their responsibilities include motivating women for institutional deliveries, assisting in immunization drives, and creating awareness about sanitation. However, they are community health volunteers and are not authorized to perform any surgical procedures, which are strictly handled by qualified medical professionals at higher facilities.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q588. Consider the following statements regarding the Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme in Rajasthan: I. It provides a health cover of Rs. 5 lakhs per family per year. II. The scheme is entirely funded by the State Government of Rajasthan. III. It aims to reduce catastrophic out-of-pocket health expenditure. IV. The beneficiaries are identified based on the Socio-Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011. V. It has been integrated with the state’s own health insurance schemes. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provides health insurance coverage of five lakh rupees per family per year to eligible beneficiaries. The scheme utilizes data from the Socio-Economic Caste Census to identify target families and aims to mitigate high out-of-pocket health costs. In Rajasthan, it has been integrated with state-specific health initiatives to provide a unified and expanded healthcare safety.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q589. Identify the odd one out among the following health interventions based on their primary target demographic.
Explanation
The Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakaram, Mukhyamantri Rajshree Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana all specifically target the welfare of mothers and children. In contrast, the National Blindness Control Programme focuses on eye care and the prevention of visual impairment across the general population. This makes it distinct from the others, which are focused on maternal and child health.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q590. What is the primary focus of the Mukhyamantri Nishulk Jaanch Yojana (Free Diagnostics Scheme) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Mukhyamantri Nishulk Jaanch Yojana was launched to complement the free medicine scheme by providing essential diagnostic services without any cost. It allows patients at government health facilities to undergo various lab tests and imaging services for free. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive care by ensuring that both diagnosis and treatment are affordable for all sections of society.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(b) 2011
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(b) I, III, and IV
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(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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(d) Reluctance of medical professionals to serve in remote and tribal areas
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(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
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(c) Conducting minor surgical procedures at the village level
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(b) I, III, IV, and V
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(a) National Blindness Control Programme
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(b) Providing free diagnostic tests to patients at public health facilities
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.
