Q8201. Manikya Lal Verma established the ‘Khadgashram’ at Sagwara in 1934. What was the primary objective of this institution?
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Q8202. Arrange the following administrative milestones of Rajasthan in correct chronological order:
I. Enactment of Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
II. Re-establishment of the Divisional Commissioner System
III. Abolition of the Divisional Commissioner System
IV. Implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in Rajasthan
I. Enactment of Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
II. Re-establishment of the Divisional Commissioner System
III. Abolition of the Divisional Commissioner System
IV. Implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in Rajasthan
Explanation
The administrative history of Rajasthan began with the Land Revenue Act of 1956. The Divisional Commissioner system was then abolished in 1962 but later revived in 1987 to improve regional coordination. Finally, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was implemented in 1994, significantly changing the landscape of local governance. This sequence reflects the state’s evolving approach to balancing centralized oversight with democratic decentralization.
Q8203. Arrange the following personnel involved in the Panchayati Raj setup from the village level up to the district level in correct ascending administrative order:
A. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B. Village Development Officer (VDO)
C. Block Development Officer (BDO)
A. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
B. Village Development Officer (VDO)
C. Block Development Officer (BDO)
Explanation
From the village to the district level, the order of personnel is the Village Development Officer (VDO), the Block Development Officer (BDO) and then the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Q8204. Which of the following political organizations was founded by Manikya Lal Verma in 1938?
Explanation
In 1938, Manikya Lal Verma founded the Mewar Praja Mandal to advocate for the civil rights of the people and the establishment of a responsible government under the aegis of the Maharana. Despite being immediately banned by the state authorities and facing personal exile, Verma continued to lead the organization. The Praja Mandal eventually became the most powerful political force in Mewar.
Q8205. Identify the correct statement regarding the role of a Tehsildar in a natural disaster.
Explanation
During a natural disaster, the Tehsildar serves as the nodal officer at the tehsil level for managing the local response. They are responsible for conducting immediate damage assessments and overseeing the initial distribution of relief materials to affected residents. The Tehsildar ensures that help reaches the grassroots level quickly and coordinates with other departments to manage the crisis effectively under the Collector’s guidance.
Q8206. The implementation of PMAY-G in rural Rajasthan utilizes an online platform for end-to-end monitoring. What is the name of this MIS (Management Information System)?
Explanation
PMAY-G uses the AwaasSoft MIS for end-to-end online monitoring of the houses.
Q8207. Which book was written by Manikya Lal Verma while he was exiled from Mewar, highlighting the oppressive rule of the state?
Explanation
During his period of exile from Mewar, Manikya Lal Verma wrote a book titled ‘Mewar ka Vartman Shasan’. This publication provided a detailed and critical account of the oppressive administrative practices and the lack of political freedom within the state. By documenting the grievances of the people and the inefficiencies of the system, Verma sought to mobilize public opinion across the entire country.
Q8208. Find the odd one out among the tools used for maintaining public order by a District Magistrate.
Explanation
A District Magistrate uses several tools to maintain public order, such as issuing orders under Section 144 of the CrPC to prevent assemblies or initiating security proceedings. They can also declare localized holidays for safety during disasters.
Q8209. PMGSY mandates a specific maintenance period for the rural roads constructed under the scheme. How long is the built-in routine maintenance contract for a PMGSY road?
Explanation
PMGSY has a built-in routine maintenance contract of five years for the roads constructed under it.
Q8210. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| Grievance/Dispute | Handling Authority |
|---|---|
| A. Dispute over mutation of land records at village level | i. District Collector |
| B. Inter-departmental coordination issue in a district | ii. Tehsildar / SDO |
| C. Appeal against District Collector’s revenue order | iii. District Magistrate |
| D. Review of police functioning in the district | iv. Divisional Commissioner / Revenue Appellate Authority |
Explanation
Disputes over land mutation at the village level are handled by the Tehsildar or SDO, while the District Collector manages inter-departmental coordination. Appeals against the Collector’s revenue orders are reviewed by the Divisional Commissioner or the Revenue Appellate Authority. Finally, the District Magistrate is responsible for reviewing the overall police functioning within the district to ensure the maintenance of law and order.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8201 | (a) Socio-educational upliftment of the Bhils. |
| 8202 | (a) I, III, II, IV |
| 8203 | (b) B, C, A |
| 8204 | (c) Mewar Praja Mandal |
| 8205 | (c) Nodal officer at Tehsil level for damage assessment and initial relief distribution. |
| 8206 | (c) AwaasSoft |
| 8207 | (d) Mewar Shasan |
| 8208 | (d) Passing a decree for divorce |
| 8209 | (c) 5 years |
| 8210 | (a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii |
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