RAS Pre 2016 Answer Key, Question Paper, Cut Off

RAS Pre 2016 Answer Key, Question Paper, Possible Cut Off, Solutions for Exam held Today, 28th August 2016: RPSC, Ajmer Today, 28th August 2016 conducted Rajasthan Admin. Services (RAS) Prelims Examination 2016 (Sunday) at all district headquarters of Rajasthan. RAS Pre 2016 Answer Key, Question Paper, Possible category wise Cut Off for GEN, OBC, SBC, SC, ST, PWD and other category with Solutions is uploaded below to share and discuss with friends on Facebook, WhatsApp and social Media. 
The main portion and question in RAS Pre are: Aptitude Questions, Rajasthan GK, India GK, World GK and Current Affairs, Paper was slightly easy than RAS Pre 2016 so expecting 10-15% higher cut-off as compare to last year paper.

RAS PRE 2016 Resuts declared on 15th September 2016

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RAS Pre 2016 Expected Cut Off, Category wise: :

• Gen/OBC Cut Off = 76-83
• SC Cut Off = 72-78
• ST Cut Off = 70-77
• PWD-L = No separate cut-off
• PWD-V-H = 45-55

RAS Pre 2016 Answer Key, Solved Question Paper:

How many times President Rule has been imposed in the state of Rajasthan till 30th June 2016 ?
A. 6 times
B. 5 times
C. 4 Times
D. 3 Times
Answer: C. 4 Times (President Rule in Rajasthan)

Delimitation commission of 1952 had determined the strenght of Rajasthan Legislative assembly as ?
A. 188
B. 200
C. Three MLA for each district
D. 160
Answer: D (The strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly which is determined by delimitation Commission, was 160 in 1952 and presently stands as 200 after many more recommendations of the same Commission.)

Before the appointment of Shri Kalyan singh ass the governor of Rajasthan who among the following was the acting governor of the state ?
A. Ram Naik
B. OP Kohli
C. Margaret Alva
D. Ram Naresh Yadav
Answer: A (Ram Naik work as Governor of Rajasthan with additional charge from 7 August 2014 to 4 September 2014, while Kalyan Singh took charge on 4th September 2016.

Among the following, whose tenure has been the longest as the chairman of RPSC ?
A. DS Tewari
B. Mohammad Yaqub
C. CR Choudhary
D. Yatindra Singh
Answer: A ( DS Tewari was RPSC Chairman for 7 years from 8th August 1951 to 20 January 1958)

The procedure of Impeachment of the President of India is 
A. Legislative 
B. Judicial
C. Executive
D. Quasi-Judicial
Answer: D (The word 'Impeachment' is an origin of British convention which means to remove a Government official without any official agreement and after the impeachment conviction has been provided to that official. In India, it is a quasi-judicial procedure and President can only be impeached on the ground of violation of the Constitution.)

When was Rajasthan Information Commission constituted ?
A. April 18, 2007
B. April 18, 2008
C. April 18, 2005
D. April 18, 2006
Answer: D (Rajasthan Information Commission (RIC) was constituted by the state Government of Rajasthan with installing Shri M.D. Kaurani, as the first Chief Information Commissioner on April 18, 2006.) In the history of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly till 30 June 2016, How many times the confidence motion has been moved and discussed ? Please discuss.

Select the correct Answer:
State Election Commission of Rajasthan
A. a constitutional authority
B. a statutory Authority
C. A unit of election commission of India
D. an executive authority
Answer: C
ECI Website says: State Election Commissions constituted under the Constitution (Seventy-third and Seventy-fourth) Amendments Act, 1992 for each State / Union Territory are vested with the powers of conduct of elections to the Corporations, Municipalities, Zilla Parishads, District Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis, Gram Panchayats and other local bodies. They are independent of the Election Commission of India.

How Many times elections have been held for Panchayati Raj Institution in Rajasthan till 2015 ?
A. 9 times
B. 5 times
C. 10 times
D. 8 times
Answer: D

NAYA SAVERA is 
A. a programme to de-addict all the wine users
B. a programme to de-addict all the doda post users
C. all of above
D. a programme to de-addict all the tobaccco users
Answer: B. (नया सवेरा Scheme in Rajasthan)

Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana in Rajasthan was launched on ?
A. 2 October 2011
B. 2 September 2011
C. 2 October 2010
D. 2 September 2010
Answer: A (Mukhyamantri Nishulk Dava Yojana in Rajasthan)

Which of the following external agency is providing financial assistance for Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program ?
A. Asian Development Bank
B. World Bank
C. KFW Germany
D. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Answer: A
Check Details: http://www.adb.org/projects/documents/mff-rajasthan-renewable-energy-transmission-investment-program-ippf

How many district Industries centres are working in Rajasthan
A. 31
B. 36
C. 29
D. 33
Answer:B (There are 36 District Industries Centres (DICs) working in the State and 7 District Industries Sub-Centres at Abu Road, Balotra, Beawar, Falna, Kishangarh, Makrana and Neemrana have also been set up to cater to the needs of small scale industries of the area. Headquarter office of the Department is situated at Udyog Bhawan, Tilak Marg, Jaipur. )

One of the following is not the Objective of Chief Ministers Subh Laxmi Yojana in Rajasthan
A. to encourage registration of Girl child birth
B. to promote the birth of girl child
C. to help pregnant girls
D. to prevent child marriage
Answer:  C

The Chemical Formula of Baking Soda is ?
A. Na2CO3
B. CaCO3
C. NaHCO3
D. Ca(OH)2
Answer: C

The ancient city which is mentioned in the Mahabharata and Mahabhashya both?
A. Viratnagar (Bairath)
B. Madhyamika (Nagari)
C. Raidh
D. Karkot
Answer: B

The inscription which proves the influence of Bhagwat Cult in Ancient Rajasthan is?
A. Ghatiyala Inscription
B. Besnagar Inscription of Heliodorous
C. Buchkala Inscription
D. Ghosundi Inscription
Answer:D

Who amongst the following scholars was not in the court of Kumbha?
A. Tilla Bhatt
B. Muni Sunder suri
C. Muni Jin Vijay Suri
D. Natha
Answer: C

With which of the following areas of Rajasthan the alibakshi khayal is associated?
A. Karauli
B. Chidawa
C. Alwar
D. Chittor
Answer: C

Shankariya dance of rajasthan is related to?
A. Kalbeliya
B. Bhil
C. Sahariya
D. Terahtali
Answer: A

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. Pundrika Vitala – Raagmala
B. Pandit Bhavbhatt – Sangeetraj
C. Kumbha – Ragakalpadrum
D. Ustad Chand Khan – Ragachandrika
Answer: A

Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Begun – Ram Narayan choudhary
B. Bundi  - Naynu ram Sharma
C. Bijoliya – Vijay Singh Pathik
D. Bikaner – Narrotam Lal Joshi
Answer: D

What is the meaning of Patta Rekh in the history of Rajasthan?
A. Expected revenue
B. Military tax
C. Export-import tax
D. Begar
Answer: A

Where was the headquarter of Shekhawati Brigade Located?
A. Sikar
B. Jhunjhunu
C. Khetri
D. Fatehpur
Answer: B

Which one of the following newspapers of pre-independence rajasthan was not the promoter of arya samaj ideology?
A. Desh Hiteshi
B. Janhitkarak
C. Prapkarak
D. Rajputana Gazette
Answer: D

The latest android Mobile operating system 6.0 is named as ?
A. Lollipop
B. Kitkat
C. Jelly Beam
D. Marshmallow
Answer: D (Marshmallow is Android Mobile Operating system 6.0, However latest 'Version in Android 7.0 launched in July 2016 named 'Nougat'. But here Correct answer is D. 

Which district has become the first one in India to get connected to the High speed Rural Broadband Network ?
A. Idukki District of Kerala
B. Bangalore District of Karnataka
C. Pune District of Maharashtra
D. Vidisha District of MP
Answer: A

DRDO has developed a drug named, LOKOSKIN. It is being used in the treatment of ... ?
A. Lung cancer
B. Leukemia
C. Leukorrhea
D. Leucoderma
Answer: D (Source DRDO Website )

Since 1997-98, which statement is correct regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP)?
A. MSP is independent to C2 Cost
B. MSP<C2 costs
C. MSP>C2 costs
D. MSP=C2 cost
Answer: C ( Minimum Support Price (MSP), C2 Cost, C3 Cost and CACP Methodology)

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Geography of India and World Quiz

Geography of India and World Quiz, Objective Questions: Geography of India and World Quiz for RAS Examination as per net pattern of RAS and other examination with short explanation. This question from NCERT Books of Social Science, Geography Class 6 to Class 10.

The planet known as the “Earth’s Twin” is

A. Jupiter 

B. Saturn 

C. Venus

D. Mars

Answer: C

Explanation: Venus is considered as ‘Earth’s-twin’ because its size and shape are very much similar to that of the earth.

Which is the third nearest planet to the sun ?

A. Venus 

B. Earth 

C. Mercury

D. Jupiter

Answer: B

Explanation: There are eight planets in our solar system. In order of their distance from the sun, they are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

All the planets move around the sun in a

A. Circular path 

B. Rectangular path 

C. Elongated path

D. Straight Path

Answer: C

Explanation: All the eight planets of the solar system move around the sun in fixed paths. These paths are elongated. They are called orbits. 

Pole Star indicates which direction ?

A. South 

B. North 

C. East

D. West

Answer: B

Explanation: In ancient times, people used to determine directions during the night with the help of stars. The North star indicates the north direction. It is also called the Pole Star. It always remains in the same position in the sky. 

Asteroids are found between the orbits of

A. Saturn and Jupiter 

B. Mars and Jupiter 

C. Earth and Mars

D. Earth and Venus

Answer: B

Explanation: Apart from the stars, planets and satellites, there are numerous tiny bodies which also move around the sun. These bodies are called asteroids. They are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter 

Which is the closest celestial body to our earth ?

A. Sun

B. Moon

C. Jupitar

D. Pluto

Answer: B

Explanation: The sun, the moon and all those objects shining in the night sky are called celestial bodies. Some celestial bodies are very big and hot. They are made up of gases. They have their own heat and light, which they emit in large amounts. These celestial bodies are called stars. The sun is a star. 

The southernmost Himalayas are known as

A. Shiwaliks 

B. Himadri 

C. Himachal

D. Arawali

Answer: B

Explanation: The northernmost is the Great Himalaya or Himadri. The world’s highest peaks are located in this range. Middle Himalaya or Himachal lies to the south of Himadri. Many popular hill stations are situated here.  The Shiwalik is the southernmost range.

Sahyadris is also known as

A. Aravali 

B. Upper Himalaya

C. Western Ghats 

D. Himadri

Answer: C

Explanation: The Western Ghats or Sahyadris border the plateau in the west and the Eastern Ghats provide the eastern boundary.  While the Western Ghats are almost continuous, the Eastern Ghats are broken and uneven. 

Corals are skeletons of tiny marine animals called ----- ?

A. Ant

B.  Sea Otter

C. Polyps

D. White Shark

Answer: C

Explanation: Corals are skeletons of tiny marine animals called Polyps. When the living polyps die, their skeletons are left. Other poplyps grow on top of the hard skeleton which grows higher and higher, thus forming the coral islands.

The Palk Strait lies between the countries

A. Sri Lanka and Maldives

B. India and Sri Lanka

C. India and Maldives

D. India and Bangladesh

Answer: B

Explanation: Sri Lanka is separated from India by the Palk Strait.

The oldest mountain range in India is the

A. Aravali hills 

B. Western ghats 

C. Himalayas

D. Vindhyachal

Answer: A

Explanation: Aravali hills, one of the oldest ranges of the world, border it on the north-west side. The Vindhyas and the Satpuras are the important ranges.

The latitude that runs almost halfway through India is ---- ?

A. Tropic of Cancer

B. Equator

C. Standard Meridian of India

D. Tropic of Capricorn

Answer: A

Explanation: India is located in the northern hemisphere. The Tropic of Cancer (23°30'N) passes almost halfway through the country. From south to north, main land of India extends between 8°4'N and 37°6'N latitudes.

The world’s highest rainfall occurs in

A. Mumbai 

B. Asansol 

C. Mawsynram

D. Phalodi

Answer: C

Explanation: Climate of a place is affected by its location, altitude, distance from the sea, and relief. Mawsynram in Meghalaya receives the world’s highest rainfall, while in a particular year it might not rain at all in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.

Mangrove forests can thrive in

A. saline water 

B. fresh water 

C. polluted water

D. None of above

Answer: A

Explanation: Mangrove forests can survive in saline water. They are found mainly in Sunderbans in West Bengal and in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Sundari is a well-known species of trees in mangrove forests after which Sunderbans have been named.

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RAS Pre Admit Card 2016

Admit Card for RAS Pre 2016 on 28th August 2016: Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), Ajmer on 16th August has issued Admit Card / Call letters for Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) Pre 2016 which will be held on 28th August 2016 will be held in District headquarters. Now candidates are looking for RAS Pre 2016 Exam Admit card can download admit card from official website of RPSC, Ajmer i.e. www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in from 16th August 2016 onwards with the help of Application ID and Date of Birth.
Candidates are advised to download RAS Pre Admit Card 2016 from below website link. If any candidates have discrepancy in Names, Fathers Name, DoB, Category then they can apply for change with application letter with Rs. 300 Postal order to RSPC, Ajmer. Check Press Note for Admit card, Correction.

Website Link for Admit Card of RAS Pre 2016

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Rajasthan Sewerage and Waste Water Policy 2016: Rajasthan state approve Sewerage and Waste Water Policy 2016 on 2nd August 2016. Here is some of Highlights of Rajasthan Sewerage and Waste Water Policy 2016.

• Rajasthan is the first state in the country to bring Sewerage and Water Water Policy.
• The Policy has been prepared after having studied laws of 15 different places. It has been formulated keeping in view the requirements of the state in the next 30 years.
• Under the policy it has been ascertained that all houses in urban areas connected to the waste water sanitation system so that waste water does not flow on roads and sewerage water gets properly treated. 
• Policy includes an implementation plan which envisages achieving the service level benchmark with connecting all urban houses with waste water sanitation network in a time frame. For District headquarters, National Capital Region, NCR towns, heritage towns, cities having partial coverage and cities with water supply level more than 135 lpcd and cities with population above 1 lakh the time frame has been set for five years.
• Cities with population above 50 thousand and less than 1 lakh the time frame has been set for 10 years and cities with population below 50 thousand the time frame has been set for 15 years. 
• Provision has been made for sale of treated water and it was decided that treated waste water would be sold in a transparent manner. 

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Current Affairs August 2016

Current Affairs August 2016 Rajasthan, India, World: Current Affairs General Knowledge(GK) updates for RAS/ IAS/ Bank Jobs as part of Current Affairs. Question of Rajasthan GK, India GK and World GK will be updated daily during whole month of August 2016.  For Current Affairs Live Updates Follow us on  GOOGLE+
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