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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Q621. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana includes empaneled private hospitals for treatment. Reason (R): The public health infrastructure alone is insufficient to meet the advanced tertiary care needs of the entire population.
Explanation
The Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana includes a large network of private hospitals to provide specialized and tertiary care services. This integration is necessary because the public health infrastructure alone cannot cater to the high volume of advanced medical needs. By empaneling private facilities, the government ensures that citizens have access to comprehensive healthcare without being limited by capacity.
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Q622. Based on a region’s declining infant mortality and falling fertility rates alongside an increasing life expectancy, which stage of demographic transition is it currently navigating?
Explanation
When a region shows declining infant mortality, falling fertility rates, and an increase in life expectancy, it is transitioning from the late expanding stage towards the low stationary stage. This shift reflects improvements in healthcare, increased awareness of family planning, and better living standards. As birth rates align with low death rates, the population growth begins to stabilize.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Health in Rajasthan
Q623. Consider the following elements of public health governance in Rajasthan: I. State Health Society II. District Health Society III. Rogi Kalyan Samiti (RKS) IV. Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committee (VHSNC) Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct regarding the decentralized institutional framework of the National Health Mission (NHM)?
Explanation
The National Health Mission operates through a decentralized framework to ensure that healthcare planning and management occur at every administrative level. This includes societies at the state and district levels for financial management. At the facility level, Rogi Kalyan Samitis involve the community, while Village Health, Sanitation and Nutrition Committees address health and nutrition at the grassroots level.
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Q624. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding Medical Tourism in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Rajasthan promotes wellness tourism through AYUSH therapies, joint replacement and cardiac surgeries attract medical tourists and private hospital chains in Jaipur support the sector. The State does not officially discourage medical tourism, so B is incorrect.
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Q625. What is the most accurate description of the core function of a Primary Health Centre (PHC)?
Explanation
The Primary Health Centre is designed to be the first point of contact between the rural community and a medical officer. Its primary role is to provide basic preventive, promotive, and curative healthcare services. While it manages common illnesses and provides maternal health services, it is not equipped for specialized surgeries, which are the responsibilities of higher-level medical institutions.
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Q626. Which of the following best describes the trend of maternal healthcare in Rajasthan over the last two decades?
Explanation
Over the last two decades, Rajasthan has experienced a dramatic shift in maternal healthcare, moving away from traditional home deliveries towards births in medical institutions. This transition has been driven by government incentives and improved access to health facilities. Institutional deliveries are safer as they provide access to skilled attendants and emergency care, which has reduced the mortality ratio.
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Q627. Consider the following statements regarding the Free Medicine Scheme of Rajasthan: I. It ensures availability of essential medicines free of cost in government health institutions. II. RMSCL is the nodal agency for procurement. III. It covers outdoor as well as indoor patients. IV. Surgical items and sutures are strictly excluded from the scheme. V. It aims to promote the rational use of generic drugs. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana ensures that essential medicines are provided free to both outdoor and indoor patients in government health institutions. The scheme includes not only drugs but also surgical items to provide comprehensive free care. It is managed by RMSCL and aims to promote the use of generic medicines, thereby ensuring that treatment is not financially hindered.
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Q628. Which of the following is NOT a pillar of the Ayushman Bharat initiative?
Explanation
Ayushman Bharat is built on pillars including the establishment of Health and Wellness Centres for primary care and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana for secondary and tertiary care insurance. The privatization of district hospitals is not a goal of the initiative. Instead, it seeks to strengthen the public healthcare system while leveraging private sector participation through empanelment.
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Q629. In health demography, "wasting" among children is defined as:
Explanation
Wasting is a form of acute malnutrition that indicates a recent and severe process of weight loss, often associated with acute starvation or severe disease. It is defined as a child having a low weight for their height. This condition requires immediate medical attention as it significantly increases the risk of death from common childhood illnesses and infections.
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Q630. Identify the odd one out among the following infrastructural components typically found in a rural Sub-Health Centre.
Explanation
A rural Sub-Health Centre is equipped with basic tools such as essential drugs, weighing machines for monitoring infant growth, and immunization equipment. These are necessary for providing primary care and preventive services at the village level. However, a blood storage unit is a more advanced infrastructural component typically found at First Referral Units like Community Health Centres or District Hospitals.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
621
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
622
(b) Late expanding to low stationary stage
623
(d) I, II, III, and IV
624
(b) Medical tourism is officially discouraged by the state to reserve hospital beds for locals.
625
(d) First contact point between community and medical officer
626
(c) A shift from home deliveries to institutional deliveries
627
(a) I, II, III, and V
628
(d) Privatization of District Hospitals
629
(b) Low weight for height
630
(b) Blood storage unit
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.
