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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Infrastructure: Power, Transportation, PPP, Externally Aided Projects

Paper I · Unit 2 Section 10 of 15 0 PYQs 42 min
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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Questions Asked

No verbatim PYQ data has been provided for Topic #36. Based on PYQ Tier 3 classification (2 appearances in 5 exams), the topic appeared in 2 of the 6 RAS Mains exams held (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024). Exam records indicate infrastructure questions have been asked in the context of economic development rather than as a standalone power/transport chapter.

Likely pattern based on adjacent topic questions and syllabus analysis:

  • RPSC Mains 2021 (probable): PPP model and its role in Rajasthan's infrastructure development (10 marks)
  • RPSC Mains 2023 (probable): Bhadla Solar Park and Rajasthan's solar energy achievements (5 marks)

What RPSC Tests

Based on the topic's Tier 3 classification and the general examination pattern:

  1. Factual recall on renewable energy: Rajasthan's rank in solar, Bhadla Solar Park capacity and location, 115 GW target (2029-30) — classic 5-mark factual questions.
  2. PPP model explanation and examples: 10-mark questions requiring definitional explanation + Rajasthan-specific examples (highways, airports, health).
  3. Road network statistics: Total length, NH length, PMGSY progress — supporting data for economic development answers.
  4. Externally aided projects: Awareness of which agencies fund which projects; concessional finance rationale — may appear as sub-part of 10-mark development financing question.

RPSC's pattern is factual recall for 5-mark and mixed factual + analytical for 10-mark. Infrastructure questions rarely ask for theoretical framework alone; Rajasthan-specific examples with data are expected.

Frequency and Trend

  • Appearances: 2 out of 5 recent exams (2013-2023)
  • Trend: Rising — the 2026 revised syllabus explicitly includes "externally aided projects" as a sub-topic, indicating RPSC intent to test this. Renewable energy achievements (Bhadla, 115 GW target by 2029-30) have become high-profile state government talking points likely to attract questions.
  • Marks range: 5-10 marks when appeared

2026 Prediction

The 2026 exam is likely to test:

  1. Bhadla Solar Park: Capacity, location, world ranking — near-certain 5-mark question.
  2. Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024: 115 GW target by 2029-30, Green Hydrogen (2,000 KTPA), land leasing innovations — 5 or 10 marks.
  3. PPP model: Definition, models (BOT/HAM/DBFOT), Rajasthan statistics (198 completed, ₹19,611 crore) — 10 marks.
  4. EAPs: Concept, lending agencies (World Bank/ADB/JICA), 14 ongoing projects (₹31,940 crore) — 5 marks as supporting data or standalone.
  5. Railway/road investment: PMGSY-III progress, Amrit Station Scheme, Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan — possible 5-mark question.