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RAS 2023 III — Previous Year Questions with Answers

48 questions with answer keys and explanations.

  1. Q1 · Polity

    In the context of federal system, what are the provisions regarding Residuary matters in the Constitution of India?

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  2. Q2 · Polity

    Regarding the Bharatiya Adivasi Party's performance in the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha elections held in 2023, answer the following questions: (a) Total seats contested by BAP (b) Total seats won by BAP (c) Percentage of valid votes secured by BAP (d) Percentage of valid votes secured by BAP in seats contested by it

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  3. Q3 · Polity

    What is 'Global Stocktake (GST)'?

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  4. Q4 · Polity

    Why the following persons were recently in the news? (i) Idashisha Nongrang (ii) Alok Shukla

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  5. Q5 · Polity

    Who are the Shompen tribe? Why this tribe was recently in news?

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  6. Q6 · Polity

    Explain the principle of 'Reasonable Classification' implied in Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

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  7. Q7 · Polity

    In the context of people's movements, discuss the 'Non-Party Political Process' in India.

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  8. Q8 · Polity

    Mention the major 'subjects' given to urban local governance institutions under Article 243-W of the Constitution of India.

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  9. Q9 · Polity

    On what grounds the registration of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) can be cancelled under the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019? Against cancellation of citizenship, what rights do these citizens have?

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  10. Q10 · Polity

    Write a note on India's performance at 77th Cannes film festival.

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  11. Q11 · Polity

    Describe the Electoral process of members of Rajya Sabha.

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  12. Q12 · Polity

    Discuss the process of 'Secularisation of Caste' and its impact.

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  13. Q13 · Polity

    Identify the distinguishing features of the first phase of electoral politics (1952-1971) in Rajasthan.

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  14. Q14 · Polity

    There is a viewpoint that the foreign policy of India is in a dilemma, i.e., between joining the 'developed North' or leading the 'developing South'. Analyse this viewpoint with plausible arguments.

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  15. Q15 · Public Administration

    Write the name of any two H.Q. of Directorates or Executive Departments of State Government located in Ajmer.

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  16. Q16 · Public Administration

    What do you mean by sub-national government?

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  17. Q17 · Public Administration

    What is the main concern of Corporate Governance?

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  18. Q18 · Public Administration

    Who is responsible to upload on the web portal of Rajya Sabha / Lok Sabha Secretariat the text version of answers to the questions asked in parliament?

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  19. Q19 · Public Administration

    What is the main function of State Election Commission?

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  20. Q20 · Public Administration

    Discuss the salient features of Change Management.

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  21. Q21 · Public Administration

    Analyse the concept of Legitimacy.

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  22. Q22 · Public Administration

    What are Seven Deadly Sins propounded by Mahatma Gandhi and why they are important?

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  23. Q23 · Public Administration

    Describe the duties of Chief Minister as mentioned in the Constitution of India & also underline the most important duty which makes him head of the Government.

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  24. Q24 · Public Administration

    Evaluate the provisions made in Article-315 of Constitution of India for State Public Service Commission.

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  25. Q25 · Public Administration

    Describe the formula of Graicunas propounded for calculation of span of control and give mathematical solution of a situation when number of relations is 5.

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  26. Q26 · Public Administration

    Critically analyse the forms and methods of judicial control in India.

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  27. Q27 · Public Administration

    Discuss the main points of the conflict between Generalists v/s Specialists. Also mention the recommendations given by First ARC in this regard.

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  28. Q28 · Sports

    Enlist the major achievements of India's flag-bearers in Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony.

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  29. Q29 · Sports

    Write the number of total 'Khelo India' centres in India with special reference to Rajasthan State with Sports discipline.

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  30. Q30 · Sports

    Which father and daughter duo from Rajasthan holds pride to receive Arjun award and in which game?

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  31. Q31 · Sports

    Enlist the major achievement of Rajasthan State's Divyakrati Singh in Sports.

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  32. Q32 · Sports

    Define and write difference between sprain and strain. #### Part B (10 Marks) - Answer in 50 words, 5 marks each

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  33. Q33 · Sports

    Write name of any ten verticals of "Khelo India" Scheme.

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  34. Q34 · Sports

    "Janmoshadhi mantratapah Samadhija Siddhaya" is originated from which couplet of Yogsutra? Elaborate the content included in it.

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  35. Q35 · Behavior

    What kind of competencies are identified as facets of Intelligence in the Indian tradition?

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  36. Q36 · Behavior

    Define Intelligence as proposed by David Wechsler.

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  37. Q37 · Behavior

    Write any two characteristics of analytical style of learning.

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  38. Q38 · Behavior

    Explain Sensory Memory.

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  39. Q39 · Behavior

    Explain Forgetting due to trace decay. #### Part B (10 Marks) - Answer in 50 words, 5 marks each

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  40. Q40 · Behavior

    Explain type A and type B personality as suggested by Friedman & Rosenman.

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  41. Q41 · Behavior

    Distinguish between emotion focussed and problem focussed coping strategies to reduce stress.

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  42. Q42 · Law

    The government of India received information in confidence from a foreign Government. Can it be asked under the R.T.I. Act, 2005?

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  43. Q43 · Law

    What do you mean by the term 'private area' mentioned under the Information Technology Act, 2000?

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  44. Q44 · Law

    State the subject matter of copyright.

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  45. Q45 · Law

    What includes 'Children' under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007?

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  46. Q46 · Law

    What are included under the term "Sexual abuse" in the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005? #### Part B (10 Marks) - Answer in 50 words, 5 marks each

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  47. Q47 · Law

    What is the legal status of a Hindu Idol?

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  48. Q48 · Law

    What do you understand by the term "Sayar" under the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955?

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