Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Wells and Tubewells.

• Wells and Tubewells irrigate 73.3% of the net area as per Rajasthan Economic Review 2020-21.
  • Out of 82,82,956 hectares of net irrigated area, Wells and Tubewells cover 60,69,433 hectares.

Key Points

Detailed share of other sources in hectares (Agriculture Year- 2018-19)

Additional Information

The correct answer is Neither 1 nor 2.

Key Points

• Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy.
• Over the years, there has been a continuous decline in the share of the agriculture and allied activities sector to total GDP from around 52% in FY1951 to around 14% in FY2014.
• Agriculture is the main source of employment generation in India.
• It still provides more than 50% employment. In absolute terms, the working population engaged in the agriculture sector increased from 97.2 million to 234.1 million during 1950-2011.
• In India, the farming community uses the mixed crop-livestock farming system — cattle, goats, fowl are the widely held species.
• Livestock production provides increased stability in income, food security, transport, fuel, and nutrition for the family without disrupting other food-producing activities.
• The distribution of livestock in India:
  • Poultry accounts for the largest share with 58 per cent followed by cattle and buffaloes (24 per cent), goats and sheep (16 per cent), pigs (1 per cent).
  • Other animals which include camels, asses, horses, ponies, and mules are in the lowest rung. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
• In the fisheries sector, presently, fish production from inland sources contributes about 64 per cent to the total value of fish production, and the balance of 36 per cent comes from the marine sector (sea and oceans).
• Today total fish production accounts for 0.8 per cent of the total GDP. In India, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu are major fish-producing states. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.

The correct answer is 2nd October 2011.

• Mukhya Mantri Nishulk Dava Yojana:
  • The scheme was launched by the then Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on October 2, 2011.
  • The Rajasthan government's budget announcement 2011-2012 mentions the formation of Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation.
  • Through this corporation, a centralized system will be implemented for the purchase of generic drugs, surgical and diagnostic equipment for all medical institutions in the state.
  • The most used medicines are being provided free of cost to all the patients coming to the state hospital from 02 October 2011.
  • In addition, medical facilities are also being provided free of cost to the patients of Thalassemia and Haemophilia in state hospitals.

Key Points

• The scheme has mainly two components
  • Free Medicines - Making available the commonly used medicines free of cost to patients visiting government health institutions.
  • Free Tests - Ensuring free trial of patients coming to government health institutions.
• Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL) was incorporated/incorporated as a Public Limited Company for successful implementation of the scheme.

Additional Information

• Rajasthan Annapurna Rasoi Yojana:
  • The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on 15 December 2016.
  • The rickshaw pullers, the elderly, and the needy have benefited a lot from the introduction of this scheme.
  • Food will be made available to the people through mobile vans.
  • Breakfast for just ₹ 5 and lunch and dinner for ₹ 8 will be provided.
  • Keeping food hygiene in mind, maximum food will be made by machines.

The correct answer is Inflation.

Key Points

• Inflation:
  • ​Inflation is an increase in the level of prices of the goods and services that households buy.
  • It is measured as the rate of change of those prices.
  • The well-known indicator of inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the percentage change in the price of a basket of goods and services consumed by households.
  • Inflation refers to the increase in the prices of the goods and services of daily use, such as food, housing, clothing, transport, recreation, consumer staples, etc.
  • Inflation is calculated in India by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation.

Additional Information

• Deflation: 
  • ​It is also called negative inflation.
  • During a deflationary period, prices fall in the same way as they arise in the case of inflation: continuously and in a generalized manner.
• Stagflation:
  • ​Stagflation is the extreme economic situation, a peculiar combination of stagnant growth and rising inflation leading to high unemployment.
  • Causes of Stagflation:
    • ​Government expansion of the money supply.
    • Decreasing level of Productivity.
    • Supply-side shock.
    • Increasing structural Unemployment.
    • Central bank raising Interest rates.
    • A sudden increase in oil prices.
  • Hyperinflation:​
    • It is the situation when the price of goods and services rises uncontrollably over a definite time period.
    • It is also called Rapid Inflation.

The correct answer is Orphan children.

• Palanhar Yojana of the Rajasthan government is associated with orphan children.

Key Points

• Palanhar Yojana
  • ​This scheme was launched in 2004-05 for the care and up keeping of Orphan children.
  • A person (normally a near relative) taking responsibility for caring and bringing up such a child is called "Palanhar".
  • In this Scheme `500 per month is given for the children of 0-6 years who go to Anganwari and `1,000 per month is given for school going children of age 6-18 years and an annual grant of `2,000/-.

Additional Information

• Mukhya Mantri Hunar Vikas Yojana
  • This scheme is for higher education/skill development programme to beneficiaries of PalanharYojana and children staying in Government and Non-government Institutional Homes.