Q41. Who among the following officers chairs the monthly crime review meeting at the district level?
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.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q42. Identify the correct pair regarding land revenue terms.
Explanation
Girdawari is the official process of inspecting crops and assessing harvest conditions on the field. This task is conducted periodically by the Patwari to record the type of crops grown and their health. These records are vital for estimating agricultural production, determining eligibility for crop insurance, and making decisions regarding the remission of land revenue during periods of natural calamity or drought.
Q43. The territorial jurisdiction of a Sub-Divisional Officer generally corresponds to which of the following?
Explanation
The territorial jurisdiction of a Sub-Divisional Officer generally encompasses either a cluster of multiple Tehsils or one single, large Tehsil. This intermediate level allows for more effective management of revenue and administrative tasks between the district headquarters and the individual tehsils. The SDO provides localized supervision, ensuring that the work of Tehsildars and other local officials aligns with the overall district administration’s goals.
Q44. Identify the correct chronological sequence of the basic hierarchy of revenue administration from top to bottom.
Explanation
The revenue administration hierarchy in Rajasthan follows a clear descending order. It begins with the Division at the top, followed by the District. The District is further divided into Sub-Divisions, which are composed of Tehsils. Finally, the Patwar Circle represents the most localized unit at the village level. This structured hierarchy ensures efficient management of land records and revenue collection across the state.
Q45. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the coordination role of the District Collector.
Explanation
The District Collector serves as a bridge between the government and the people and coordinates the activities of technical departments like agriculture. During disasters, they lead relief efforts involving various agencies. However, the Collector does not have direct operational command over Army units during peacetime. While they can request military assistance during major crises, the Army remains under its own specialized military chain of command.
Q46. Read the following statements and select the correct answer:
Statement I: Tehsildars are invested with the power to issue notices for the recovery of government dues.
Statement II: Arrears of commercial bank loans can also be recovered as arrears of land revenue if the state government issues a notification to that effect.
Statement I: Tehsildars are invested with the power to issue notices for the recovery of government dues.
Statement II: Arrears of commercial bank loans can also be recovered as arrears of land revenue if the state government issues a notification to that effect.
Explanation
Tehsildars are legally authorized to issue notices for the recovery of various government dues, treating them as arrears of land revenue. Additionally, the state government can notify specific commercial bank loans to be recovered through the same revenue mechanism. This ensures that essential funds and debts are efficiently collected using the established administrative machinery of the district’s revenue department for public benefit.
Q47. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| Action/Process | Primary Officer |
|---|---|
| A. Attachment of property for tax default | i. Divisional Commissioner |
| B. Maintenance of daily village diary (Rozenamcha) | ii. District Magistrate / SDM |
| C. Issuing a search warrant under CrPC | iii. Tehsildar |
| D. Review of multiple districts’ development plans | iv. Patwari |
Explanation
In district administration, the Tehsildar handles property attachment for tax defaults, while the Patwari maintains the daily village diary. The District Magistrate or SDM is responsible for issuing search warrants under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner oversees the development plans of multiple districts within the division, ensuring regional coordination and effective implementation of various state-sponsored government policies.
Q48. The concept of "Dual Subordination" in district administration primarily refers to which situation?
Explanation
Dual subordination occurs when technical officers at the district level, such as those in agriculture or health, report to two different authorities. They are administratively under the District Collector, who coordinates their activities within the district. Simultaneously, they remain technically accountable to their respective departmental heads at the state level. This structure requires careful coordination to ensure that departmental expertise aligns with local needs.
Q49. Under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, who is officially designated as the Land Records Officer for the district?
Explanation
Under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, the District Collector is officially designated as the Land Records Officer for the entire district. In this capacity, the Collector is responsible for the overall maintenance, accuracy, and updating of all land-related records within their jurisdiction. They supervise the work of subordinate revenue officials to ensure that ownership details and land use data are correctly documented for administration.
Q50. Consider the following statements regarding the revenue recovery process by a Tehsildar:
I. A Tehsildar can issue a writ of demand for non-payment of land revenue.
II. A Tehsildar can order the arrest and detention of a defaulter under specific conditions.
III. A Tehsildar can unilaterally pardon the entire land revenue debt of a village.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. A Tehsildar can issue a writ of demand for non-payment of land revenue.
II. A Tehsildar can order the arrest and detention of a defaulter under specific conditions.
III. A Tehsildar can unilaterally pardon the entire land revenue debt of a village.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A Tehsildar possesses specific legal powers to recover unpaid land revenue, including issuing a writ of demand to the defaulter. If necessary, they can also order the arrest and detention of a person who fails to pay their dues under certain statutory conditions. However, a Tehsildar cannot unilaterally pardon the land revenue debt of an entire village, as such major financial decisions.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 41 | (d) District Magistrate |
| 42 | (b) Girdawari - Assessment of crop conditions and harvest |
| 43 | (c) A cluster of Tehsils or a single large Tehsil |
| 44 | (a) Division District Sub-Division Tehsil Patwar Circle |
| 45 | (a) The Collector has direct operational command over the deployment of Army units during peacetime. |
| 46 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
| 47 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i |
| 48 | (a) Technical officers reporting to the Collector administratively and to heads technically. |
| 49 | (c) The District Collector |
| 50 | (a) I and II |
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.