Q8681. Identify the correct statement concerning the spatial distribution of ‘Mawath’ (winter rainfall) in Rajasthan.
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Q8682. Which of the following statements regarding the dual nature of the Board of Revenue is incorrect?
Explanation
The Board of Revenue has both judicial and administrative roles. It is the highest appellate revenue court and controls all revenue officers like Collectors and Tehsildars. However, it does not exercise administrative control over the District Police. While revenue officers may request police assistance for land-related matters, the police department remains under its own separate hierarchy and the home department.
Q8683. Arrange the following major climatic regions of Rajasthan in the correct sequence moving generally from West to East:
I. Humid Region
II. Arid Region
III. Semi-arid Region
IV. Sub-humid Region
Select the correct sequence using the options below:
I. Humid Region
II. Arid Region
III. Semi-arid Region
IV. Sub-humid Region
Select the correct sequence using the options below:
Explanation
Moving from west to east, the climatic regions are arid, semi-arid, sub-humid and humid, as rainfall increases in that direction.
Q8684. The Chairman of the Board of Revenue, Rajasthan, is typically appointed from which cadre of officers?
Explanation
The Chairman of the Board of Revenue is a high-ranking administrative position in the Rajasthan government. Typically, a very senior officer from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), often at the level of Additional Chief Secretary, is appointed to this role. This ensures that the head of the highest revenue authority has extensive experience in both state administration and land laws.
Q8685. In the context of the Board of Revenue’s jurisdiction, which of the following best distinguishes its original jurisdiction from its appellate jurisdiction?
Explanation
In revenue law, original jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to hear and decide a case when it is first filed. Most revenue suits start in lower courts, such as those of the Tehsildar or SDO. The Board primarily exercises appellate and revisional jurisdiction, where it reviews the legality and correctness of orders passed by these subordinate revenue authorities.
Q8686. Match List-I (Revenue Officer/Court) with List- II (Typical Primary Function/Jurisdiction):
Select the correct code:
| Revenue Officer/Court | Primary Function/Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| A. Tehsildar | i. Highest Revisional Authority in revenue cases |
| B. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) | ii. Primary court of original jurisdiction for agricultural tenancy suits |
| C. District Collector | iii. Preparation and maintenance of land records at the tehsil level |
| D. Board of Revenue | iv. Overall head of district land revenue administration |
Explanation
The revenue administration is hierarchical. Tehsildars manage land records at the local level. Sub-Divisional Officers act as the primary courts for agricultural tenancy suits. The District Collector serves as the administrative head of the district’s revenue department. Finally, the Board of Revenue acts as the highest authority in the state for revising the decisions made by subordinate revenue courts.
Q8687. Consider the following statements regarding the administrative control exercised by the Board of Revenue:
Statement I: The Board of Revenue exercises administrative control over Patwaris, Inspector Land Records, and Tehsildars.
Statement II: The Board of Revenue conducts the examination and training of Patwaris in the state.
Identify the correct option:
Statement I: The Board of Revenue exercises administrative control over Patwaris, Inspector Land Records, and Tehsildars.
Statement II: The Board of Revenue conducts the examination and training of Patwaris in the state.
Identify the correct option:
Explanation
Beyond its judicial functions, the Board of Revenue has significant administrative oversight. It controls the lower levels of the revenue hierarchy, including Tehsildars, Girdawars, and Patwaris. Crucially, the Board is responsible for the recruitment process, training, and professional examinations of Patwaris, ensuring that the ground-level staff responsible for maintaining state land records are properly qualified and supervised.
Q8688. Consider the following revenue authorities in Rajasthan:
I. Naib Tehsildar
II. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)
III. Patwari
IV. Revenue Appellate Authority (RAA)
V. Inspector Land Records (Girdawar)
Which of the following represents the correct ascending hierarchical order from lowest to highest?
I. Naib Tehsildar
II. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)
III. Patwari
IV. Revenue Appellate Authority (RAA)
V. Inspector Land Records (Girdawar)
Which of the following represents the correct ascending hierarchical order from lowest to highest?
Explanation
The revenue hierarchy in Rajasthan begins with the Patwari at the village level, followed by the Inspector Land Records (Girdawar). Above them is the Naib Tehsildar and then the Sub- Divisional Officer (SDO). The Revenue Appellate Authority (RAA) sits higher in the hierarchy, hearing appeals from the decisions of SDOs and other officers before matters potentially reach the Board.
Q8689. What does the "revisional power" of the Board of Revenue primarily entail?
Explanation
Revisional power is a critical supervisory tool of the Board of Revenue. It allows the Board to examine the records of any case decided by a lower revenue court. The purpose is to ensure that the subordinate court has not exceeded its jurisdiction or acted with material irregularity. This power helps maintain consistency and legal correctness across all revenue courts.
Q8690. Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Board of Revenue:
I. The Board has the power to call for records of any subordinate revenue court.
II. The Board generally interferes with findings of fact during revision even if there is no error of jurisdiction.
III. The Board has the power to review its own previous judgments or orders.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. The Board has the power to call for records of any subordinate revenue court.
II. The Board generally interferes with findings of fact during revision even if there is no error of jurisdiction.
III. The Board has the power to review its own previous judgments or orders.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Board of Revenue has the power to call for records and review its own judgments. However, during a revision, the Board typically does not interfere with pure findings of fact unless there is a clear error of law or jurisdiction. Revisional jurisdiction is narrower than appellate jurisdiction, focusing on whether the lower court acted within its legal authority.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 8681 | (a) Intensity decreases from the northwest towards the south and southeast. |
| 8682 | (b) It exercises administrative control over the District Police in maintaining law and order during land evictions. |
| 8683 | (a) II, III, IV, I |
| 8684 | (b) Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers |
| 8685 | (a) Original jurisdiction allows the Board to hear a case directly at the first instance, whereas appellate jurisdiction involves reviewing decisions of subordinate revenue courts. |
| 8686 | (a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i |
| 8687 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 8688 | (a) III, V, I, II, IV |
| 8689 | (b) The power to call for the records of any subordinate revenue court to satisfy itself regarding the legality or propriety of an order passed by them. |
| 8690 | (b) I and III only |
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