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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Welfare Schemes: SC/ST, Backward Classes, Minorities, Disabled, Women, Children, Elderly

Paper I · Unit 2 Section 12 of 17 0 PYQs 50 min
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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Questions Asked

No verbatim PYQ questions are available in the grounding data for this specific topic. Based on the PYQ Tier 1 classification (appeared 5/5 recent exams, avg 7.4 marks), and the consistent pattern observed in economics unit questions:

Reconstructed question types based on PYQ Tier 1 pattern and topic content:

  • RPSC Mains 2023/2024 (likely 10 marks): "Describe Rajasthan government's welfare schemes for children with special focus on Palanhar Yojana."
  • RPSC Mains 2021 (likely 5 marks): "What is the Jan Aadhaar Card? How does it improve welfare delivery in Rajasthan?"
  • RPSC Mains 2018 (likely 5 marks): "Describe any three schemes of Rajasthan government for the welfare of Scheduled Castes."
  • RPSC Mains 2016 (likely 10 marks): "Evaluate the welfare schemes for women and girl children in Rajasthan."
  • RPSC Mains 2013 (likely 5 marks): "What is Palanhar Yojana? State its objectives and beneficiaries."

Note: These are analytically reconstructed from PYQ Tier 1 designation and topic content. No verbatim source is available; treat as predicted questions.

What RPSC Tests

Based on the PYQ Tier 1 frequency and paper pattern analysis:

  1. Palanhar Yojana appears in nearly every iteration — its family-based model, eligible categories, and benefit amounts are consistently tested. Always include the number of eligible categories (9) and the two-tier monthly amounts: orphans get ₹1,500 (0-5 yrs) & ₹2,500 (6-18 yrs); other categories get ₹750 (0-6 yrs) & ₹1,500 (6-18 yrs).

  2. Rajasthan-specific versus national schemes — RPSC consistently distinguishes Rajasthan's innovations (Rajshri, Lado, Palanhar, Jan Aadhaar) from national schemes (ICDS, IGNOAPS, RPWD). Demonstrate awareness of both.

  3. Factual data questions on 5-mark format: "Describe Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana" requires: launch year (2016), total benefit (₹50,000), number of instalments (6), and the graduation milestone (₹25,000 on Class 12 pass).

  4. Analytical 10-mark questions compare welfare approaches: "Compare institutional care with Palanhar Yojana model" or "Evaluate effectiveness of DBT in welfare delivery in Rajasthan."

  5. Constitutional linkage — RPSC tests whether candidates know the Articles behind reservations (15(4), 16(4), 46, 338, 338A, 340) and the specific Acts (SC/ST Atrocities Act 1989, FRA 2006, RPWD 2016, POCSO 2012).

Frequency and Trend

  • Appearances: 5 out of 5 recent exams (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023/2024)
  • Trend: Stable with rising analytical depth — earlier exams (2013, 2016) tested factual recall of single schemes; recent exams (2021, 2023/2024) test comparative analysis and policy evaluation
  • Marks range: 5–10 marks when it appears; 2026 exam likely to ask both a 5-mark and 10-mark question from this topic given Tier 1 designation

2026 Prediction

Given the current government's flagship schemes and the revised syllabus emphasis on welfare delivery:

  1. High probability: "Describe Lado Protsahan Yojana. How does it complement Mukhyamantri Rajshri Yojana?" (10 marks) — Both launched/relevant in exam cycle; examiner will expect comparison of benefit amounts, instalment structures, and target groups.

  2. High probability: "What are the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016? How is it an improvement over the 1995 Act?" (10 marks) — RPWD 2016 is a significant legal reform that RPSC tests in law/welfare contexts.

  3. Medium probability: "Explain the role of Jan Aadhaar in welfare delivery in Rajasthan." (5 marks) — Jan Aadhaar is Rajasthan's unique DBT architecture; new syllabus emphasizes e-governance.

  4. Medium probability: "What is Palanhar Yojana? Name the categories of children it covers." (5 marks) — Consistent across exam years; updated beneficiary amounts make it a fresh factual question.