Q31. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the Board of Revenue in Rajasthan.
Field and District Administration: RAS Prelims MCQs
82 RAS Prelims MCQs on field and district administration cover the Collector, the Tehsildar, the Revenue Inspector and the Patwari. The questions ask for the origin of the Collector’s office, revenue functions and terms, disaster management and law and order powers, and how land records connect to a farmer’s credit.
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Q32. The following question consists of two statements: one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer:
Assertion (A): The District Collector acts as the District Returning Officer during the Lok Sabha elections.
Reason (R): The Election Commission of India relies on the existing district administrative machinery to conduct free and fair elections.
Assertion (A): The District Collector acts as the District Returning Officer during the Lok Sabha elections.
Reason (R): The Election Commission of India relies on the existing district administrative machinery to conduct free and fair elections.
Explanation
During Lok Sabha elections, the District Collector is designated as the District Returning Officer to ensure the smooth conduct of polls. The Election Commission of India relies on the established district administrative machinery because of its extensive reach and local expertise. This integration of the permanent bureaucracy into the electoral process is vital for maintaining the integrity, fairness, and efficiency of democratic elections.
Q33. In a scenario where a communal riot breaks out in a town, which official is primarily legally empowered to impose a curfew under the CrPC?
Explanation
In the event of serious communal riots, the District Magistrate or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate is legally empowered to impose a curfew under the Code of Criminal Procedure. This executive power is used to restrict public movement and restore order during emergencies. While the police assist in enforcement, the legal authority to issue such restrictive orders rests with the magistracy to ensure administrative oversight.
Q34. Consider the following statements regarding a Naib Tehsildar:
I. Functions as an assistant to the Tehsildar.
II. Cannot be given independent charge of a sub-tehsil.
III. Handles revenue matters but typically lacks magisterial powers unless specially conferred.
IV. Is the direct reporting authority for Patwaris in their circle.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. Functions as an assistant to the Tehsildar.
II. Cannot be given independent charge of a sub-tehsil.
III. Handles revenue matters but typically lacks magisterial powers unless specially conferred.
IV. Is the direct reporting authority for Patwaris in their circle.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
A Naib Tehsildar serves as an assistant to the Tehsildar and can indeed be given independent charge of a sub-tehsil. They primarily handle revenue matters and often supervise Patwaris within their circle. While they usually lack full magisterial powers unless specifically authorized, they are essential for local revenue administration. The suggestion that they cannot hold independent charge of a sub-tehsil is incorrect.
Q35. Which official acts as a critical link between the village administration and the Tehsil administration?
Explanation
The Revenue Inspector, also known as the Girdawar or Kanungo, acts as the critical link between the village-level administration and the Tehsil office. They are responsible for supervising the work of several Patwaris and ensuring that land records and agricultural statistics are accurate. By performing field verifications and providing technical guidance, they facilitate the smooth flow of information up the revenue hierarchy.
Q36. 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.
Q37. 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.
Q38. 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.
Q39. Which of the following is not a function of the Patwari?
Explanation
The Patwari’s duties include maintaining crucial land records like Khasra and Khatauni, reporting village epidemics, and assisting in crop-cutting experiments for yield assessment. However, they do not have the legal authority to preside over civil suits regarding land ownership. Such judicial matters are handled by higher-level revenue officers or the civil courts, as the Patwari’s role is primarily administrative and data-oriented.
Q40. Consider the following domains of district administration:
I. Maintenance of Law and Order
II. Land Revenue Administration
III. Civic Amenities provision in large cities independently of municipalities
IV. Implementation of developmental programs
V. Disaster Management
Which of the above statement(s) reflects the core domains of the District Collector’s administration?
I. Maintenance of Law and Order
II. Land Revenue Administration
III. Civic Amenities provision in large cities independently of municipalities
IV. Implementation of developmental programs
V. Disaster Management
Which of the above statement(s) reflects the core domains of the District Collector’s administration?
Explanation
The District Collector’s core administration domains include the maintenance of law and order, land revenue administration, and the implementation of various development programs. They also lead the district’s disaster management efforts. While they coordinate with urban local bodies, the direct provision of civic amenities in large cities is typically the responsibility of specialized Municipal Corporations rather than the Collector’s office itself.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 31 | (b) It is headquartered in Jaipur. |
| 32 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 33 | (c) District Magistrate / Sub-Divisional Magistrate |
| 34 | (a) II only |
| 35 | (c) Revenue Inspector (Girdawar/Kanungo) |
| 36 | (b) A district subdivision for revenue administration and land record maintenance. |
| 37 | (a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i |
| 38 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| 39 | (c) Presiding over civil suits regarding land ownership. |
| 40 | (b) I, II, IV and V |
Key facts from Field and District Administration
- Warren Hastings created the office of the District Collector in 1772.
- The Collector is Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and manages government lands and estates under revenue administration.
- The District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate is empowered to act in a communal riot, and the District Magistrate chairs the monthly crime review meeting.
- The Revenue Inspector (Girdawar or Kanungo) controls the Patwari and links village and Tehsil administration.
- Girdawari is the assessment of crop conditions and harvest.
- Revenue recovery is the legal mechanism to realise unpaid taxes and dues as arrears of revenue.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Field and District Administration?
This page has 82 practice MCQs on Field and District Administration (Rajasthan Polity and Administration). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Who created the office of the District Collector?
Warren Hastings, in 1772. The Collector was first meant to collect revenue and later became the main officer of the district, combining revenue, magisterial and developmental functions, and he still heads the district.
Who controls the Patwari?
The Revenue Inspector, also called the Girdawar or Kanungo. He supervises the Patwari’s land records and acts as the link between the village and the Tehsil, so that errors in village records can be corrected.
What is Girdawari?
Girdawari is the field inspection and recording of crop conditions and harvest by revenue staff. These records are the basis for assessing land revenue, relief in a crop failure and claims for farm credit.