Q8101. Which official acts as a critical link between the village administration and the Tehsil administration?
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Q8102. According to the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, the executive power of the Panchayat Samiti is vested in which of the following administrative officers?
Explanation
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, the executive power of the Panchayat Samiti is vested in the Block Development Officer (BDO).
Q8103. Who was the chief architect and city planner of Jaipur under Sawai Jai Singh II?
Explanation
The city of Jaipur was designed by the brilliant Bengali architect and scholar, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. Working under the guidance of Sawai Jai Singh II, he utilized principles from the Shilpa Shastra and Vastu Shastra to create a city with wide roads and symmetrical blocks. His planning emphasized both aesthetic beauty and functional efficiency, making Jaipur a landmark of Indian urban planning design.
Q8104. Which of the following is the most appropriate description of a ‘Tehsil’ in Rajasthan?
Explanation
A Tehsil is a fundamental administrative subdivision of a district specifically designed for revenue administration and the maintenance of land records. It is the level where most direct interaction between the government and rural citizens occurs regarding land taxes and property rights. Led by a Tehsildar, it ensures that agricultural data is updated and that revenue is collected efficiently for the state government.
Q8105. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Social Audit of MGNREGA in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The social audit of MGNREGA is not done by chartered accountants or ministers. Its findings must be discussed in the Gram Sabha.
Q8106. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
| Rajput Ruler | Contemporary Event/Contribution |
|---|---|
| A. Rana Kumbha | i. Construction of Qila Rai Pithora |
| B. Sawai Jai Singh II | ii. Formulation of Zij-i Muhammad Shahi |
| C. Durgadas Rathore | iii. Construction of Vijay Stambha |
| D. Prithviraj Chauhan | iv. Debari Agreement |
Explanation
Significant rulers of Rajasthan are associated with major historical milestones. Rana Kumbha built the Vijay Stambha to mark his victory. Sawai Jai Singh II is credited with the astronomical work Zij-i Muhammad Shahi.
Q8107. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| Designation | Common Source of Recruitment/ Promotion in Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| A. Collector | i. Direct recruitment through Subordinate Services Selection Board |
| B. Sub-Divisional Officer | ii. Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) / IAS |
| C. Tehsildar | iii. Promotion from Naib Tehsildar / RAS |
| D. Patwari | iv. Indian Administrative Service (IAS) |
Explanation
In the Rajasthan administrative structure, the District Collector is an IAS officer, while the Sub- Divisional Officer is usually an RAS or junior IAS officer. Tehsildars are often promoted from Naib Tehsildars or recruited through the RAS. Patwaris, representing the grassroots level, are typically recruited through a direct competitive examination conducted by the state’s subordinate services selection board for local administration.
Q8108. Which of the following instruments at the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur is considered the world’s largest stone sundial?
Explanation
Within the Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur, the Samrat Yantra stands as the most impressive instrument. It is widely considered the world’s largest stone sundial, reaching a height of nearly twenty-seven meters. The instrument can measure local time with an accuracy of two seconds. Its massive gnomon and curved scales reflect the sophisticated understanding of celestial mechanics achieved by the team.
Q8109. Read the following statements and select the correct answer:
Statement I: The District Planning Committee ensures a bottom-up approach to planning.
Statement II: The District Collector has absolute veto power over all resolutions passed by the District Planning Committee.
Statement I: The District Planning Committee ensures a bottom-up approach to planning.
Statement II: The District Collector has absolute veto power over all resolutions passed by the District Planning Committee.
Explanation
The District Planning Committee is designed to ensure a bottom-up approach to regional planning by consolidating inputs from local bodies. This process encourages community participation in development. However, the District Collector does not have absolute veto power over the committee’s resolutions. Decisions are typically made through consensus and democratic deliberation among the elected members from the Zila Parishad and various urban Municipalities.
Q8110. Which of the following districts is the odd one out as it does NOT share a boundary with the international border (Radcliffe Line)?
Explanation
The international border with Pakistan, the Radcliffe Line, is shared by several districts in western Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Sriganganagar, Barmer, Anupgarh, and the newly created Phalodi. Jodhpur, however, is located further inland toward the east. It does not touch the international boundary, making it an interior district within the Western Sandy Plains rather than a frontline border district of the state.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8101 | (c) Revenue Inspector (Girdawar/Kanungo) |
| 8102 | (c) Block Development Officer (BDO) |
| 8103 | (b) Vidyadhar Bhattacharya |
| 8104 | (b) A district subdivision for revenue administration and land record maintenance. |
| 8105 | (b) Findings of the social audit must be discussed in the Gram Sabha. |
| 8106 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| 8107 | (a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i |
| 8108 | (a) Samrat Yantra |
| 8109 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 8110 | (a) Jodhpur |
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