Q31. Select the correct sequence of stages for the approval and execution of a major real estate project in Rajasthan.
Service Sector in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives: RAS Prelims MCQs
34 RAS Prelims MCQs on the service sector in Rajasthan cover tourism, banking, IT, construction and education. The tourist base, the IT hub of the State, the convener of the State Level Bankers’ Committee, the real estate boom and the private education sub-economy are asked as facts and effects.
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Q32. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the real estate and urban expansion landscape in Rajasthan.
Explanation
Urban expansion in Rajasthan is not uniform; it is highly concentrated in major cities and industrial hubs like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Bhiwadi. Many remote and desert districts remain sparsely populated with slower urban growth rates. Policies like the Jan Awas Yojana and regulatory mandates for fund management aim to make housing more accessible and secure, but the geographic distribution of development remains uneven.
Q33. Which of the following defines the "organised retail" sector in the context of Rajasthan’s economy?
Explanation
Organised retail consists of business operations that are formally licensed and comply with corporate and tax regulations, such as GST. This includes supermarkets, department stores, and branded outlets that follow standardized business practices. Unlike informal street vendors or unregistered small shops, organised retail entities maintain transparent records and typically operate within a structured supply chain, contributing formally to the state’s service sector economy.
Q34. What is the most appropriate description of the impact of the private education sector on Rajasthan’s service economy?
Explanation
The private education sector in Rajasthan creates a sub-economy through employment, infrastructure and ancillary services such as coaching, hostels and transport.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 31 | (b) Land Conversion Approval Building Plan Approval RERA Registration Issuance of Completion Certificate |
| 32 | (c) Urban expansion is uniformly distributed across all 50 districts of Rajasthan. |
| 33 | (d) Retail operations by licensed entities registered under specific tax and corporate laws. |
| 34 | (d) Generating a sub-economy through employment, infrastructure, and allied support services. |
Key facts from Service Sector in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
- Mining and quarrying is excluded when counting the core service sector.
- Domestic tourists form the vast majority of tourists in Rajasthan.
- Construction, though tied to real estate, is classed as part of the secondary sector.
- Jaipur has emerged as a Tier-2 hub for IT and ITeS.
- Bank of Baroda is the convener of the State Level Bankers’ Committee.
- Rapid rural-to-urban migration and industrial expansion drive the real estate boom in cities like Jaipur and Jodhpur; the private education sector forms a sub-economy of its own.
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How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Service Sector in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives?
This page has 34 practice MCQs on Service Sector in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives (Rajasthan Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which city is Rajasthan’s IT hub?
Jaipur, which has emerged as a Tier-2 hub for IT and ITeS. The city has IT parks, SEZs and an educated workforce, and it draws investment from software and services firms.
Who convenes the State Level Bankers’ Committee in Rajasthan?
Bank of Baroda. The committee brings together banks and the State Government to plan credit and review the delivery of banking services in the State, including the credit plan for priority sectors.
Which tourists form the bulk of tourism in Rajasthan?
Domestic tourists from within India. Foreign tourists are fewer, though they spend more per visit, and the heritage, fairs and desert circuits are the main attractions, with Jaipur, Udaipur and Jaisalmer drawing the most visitors.