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RAS 2018 Prelims — Complete Subject-wise Analysis & PYQ Breakdown
In-depth analysis of all 76 questions from the RPSC RAS 2018 Prelims paper: subject weightage, most-repeated micro-themes, difficulty pattern, and takeaways for aspirants.
The RPSC RAS 2018 Prelims paper contained 76 questions in our verified dataset across 9 subject areas. This analysis breaks down the exact weightage, spotlights the most-repeated micro-themes, and links to every question with a full explanation.
Subject-wise weightage — RAS 2018
| Subject | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Polity | 16 | 21.1% |
| Indian History | 14 | 18.4% |
| Rajasthan History, Art and Culture | 13 | 17.1% |
| Rajasthan Geography | 11 | 14.5% |
| Indian Economy | 7 | 9.2% |
| Rajasthan Polity | 5 | 6.6% |
| Science and Technology | 5 | 6.6% |
| World Geography | 3 | 3.9% |
| Indian Geography | 2 | 2.6% |
Most-repeated micro-themes
- Freedom Struggle — 5 questions
- Rise of Modern Rajasthan — 4 questions
- Budgeting — 4 questions
- President — 3 questions
- Parliament — 3 questions
- Painting and Handicrafts — 3 questions
- Biodiversity — 3 questions
- Irrigation & Water Conservation — 3 questions
Difficulty pattern
| Difficulty | Count |
|---|---|
| Hard | 26 |
| Medium | 42 |
| Easy | 8 |
Key takeaways for RAS aspirants
- Indian Polity dominated with 16 questions — build a rock-solid base here before touching anything else.
- Micro-theme "Freedom Struggle" produced 5 questions — treat it as high-yield revision.
- Rajasthan-specific content (Polity, History, Geography, Economy) is non-negotiable — expect at least 30% of the paper from Rajasthan-centric micro-themes.
- Use the linked question pages to see options, correct answer, and explanation for every 2018 question.
Featured questions from RAS 2018
RAS 2018Which of the following statements are correct in regarding to Indian Constituent Assembly ’? A. It was not based on Adult franchise. B. It resulted from direct elections. C. It was not a multi-party body. D. It worked through several committees. Select the correct answer using code given below : Codes :RAS 2018The age of a Judge of the Supreme Court of india shall be determined by such authority and in such manner as Parliament may by laws provide,inserted by -RAS 2018Under the Provisions of the Article 368(2) of the Constitution of India, if a bill comes to Rajasthan Legislative Assembly after passing by Parliament of India for resolution to rectify, then A. Resolution can be passed by Assembly. B. Resolution can be rejected by Assembly. C. No Amendment shall be proposed to such a resolution. Select the correct answer using code given below :RAS 2018Which of the following were members of the Swaran Singh Committee (1976) ? A. A.R. Antulay B. S.S. Ray C. Haridev Joshi D. C.M. Stephen Select the correct answer using code given below :RAS 2018Select the correct chronological order of the following judgements dealing with Fundamental Rights : A. Golaknath v/s State of Punjab B. Kesavananda Bharati v/s State of Kerala C. Minerva Mills v/s Union of india D. A. K. Gopalan v/s State of Madras Select the correct answer :RAS 2018On which of the following dates the President of India, using his powers,declared by proclamation that a grave emergency existed where the security of India was threatened by internal disturbance ?
Every question in this analysis is transcribed from the official RPSC RAS 2018 Prelims paper and cross-verified with the official answer key by CivilsHubias faculty.
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