Rajasthan Polity and Administration: RAS Prelims MCQs
619 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on the political and administrative system of Rajasthan are on this page, in 8 chapters. They cover the Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, the Legislative Assembly, the High Court and subordinate courts, the Chief Secretary and Secretariat, field and district administration, the police, statutory accountability bodies and local self-government. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q101. Consider the following statements regarding the legislative powers of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly: I. It can make laws on any subject enumerated in the State List. II. It has exclusive power to make laws on subjects in the Concurrent List. III. Its laws on Concurrent List subjects prevail over Parliamentary laws if they receive the President’s assent. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The State Legislature has the power to make laws on subjects in the State List. It also shares power with Parliament over the Concurrent List, but does not have exclusive authority there. If a state law on a concurrent subject receives the President’s assent, it can prevail over a conflicting central law within that specific state.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q102. Match List I with List II.
Stages of passing an ordinary bill
Corresponding activities
A. First Reading
i. Detailed scrutiny of the bill clause by clause
B. Second Reading
ii. Introduction of the bill and publication in the gazette
C. Third Reading
iii. General discussion on the principles of the bill without detailed scrutiny
D. Committee Stage
iv. Voting on the bill as a whole, focusing on acceptance or rejection
Select the correct combination:
Explanation
The first reading involves the introduction and publication of the bill. The second reading focuses on general principles, while the committee stage allows for detailed, clause-by-clause scrutiny. The third reading is the final stage where the House votes on the bill as a whole. This multi-stage process ensures that proposed legislation is thoroughly debated and refined before becoming law.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q103. Arrange the following steps in the correct procedural order for the passage of an ordinary public bill in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly: I. Voting and passage in the Assembly II. Introduction of the bill III. Assent by the Governor IV. Clause-by-clause consideration Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The passage of a public bill starts with its introduction, followed by detailed clause-by-clause consideration during the second reading and committee stages. Once the House votes and passes the bill, it is sent to the Governor for formal assent. This logical progression ensures that every piece of legislation undergoes rigorous examination and gains the necessary executive approval.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q104. When an ordinary bill passed by the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is presented to the Governor, which of the following is an incorrect option available to him under Article 200?
Explanation
Under Article 200, the Governor can give assent, withhold assent, return the bill for reconsideration, or reserve it for the President. However, the Governor has no constitutional authority to unilaterally amend a bill or pass it into law. Any changes suggested by the Governor must be considered and passed by the Legislative Assembly through the established process.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q105. Which of the following represents the correct sequential order of the enactment of the State Budget in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
The enactment of the budget begins with its presentation, followed by a general discussion. Next, the House votes on the Demands for Grants for various departments. Finally, the Appropriation Bill and the Finance Bill are passed to authorize spending and taxation. This systematic process ensures that the government’s financial plans are thoroughly reviewed and legally sanctioned by the legislature.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q106. Consider the following statements regarding the procedure of a Money Bill in the Rajasthan Legislature: I. A Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council (if one existed). II. It can only be introduced on the recommendation of the Governor. III. It can be introduced by any private member of the assembly. IV. The Speaker’s decision on whether a bill is a Money Bill is final. V. The Governor cannot return a Money Bill for reconsideration. Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Explanation
A Money Bill is a government bill and can only be introduced by a minister, not a private member. All other statements are correct: it requires the Governor’s recommendation, the Speaker’s decision is final, and the Governor cannot return it for reconsideration. This specific procedure underscores the government’s primary responsibility and authority over the state’s financial matters and resources.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q107. Which of the following matters is NOT considered a defining condition of a Money Bill under Article 199 in the Rajasthan Assembly?
Explanation
Matters regarding fines or penalties imposed by local authorities are not considered Money Bills under Article 199. Money Bills must focus on state-level taxation, borrowing, or the Consolidated Fund of the State. Local financial regulations fall under different legislative categories. Distinguishing between state-level financial powers and local administrative fees is important for understanding the scope of Article 199.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q108. The introduction of a Money Bill in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly requires the prior recommendation of which constitutional authority?
Explanation
The prior recommendation of the Governor is a mandatory constitutional requirement for introducing a Money Bill in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. This rule highlights the executive’s role in initiating financial legislation.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q109. Read the following statements carefully: Statement I: The Constitution requires the state government to lay before the House the ‘Annual Financial Statement’ for that year. Statement II: The budget can only be presented in the Rajasthan Assembly by the Chief Minister. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Constitution requires the ‘Annual Financial Statement’ to be laid before the House each year. However, it is not mandatory for the Chief Minister to present the budget; usually, the Finance Minister performs this duty. In Rajasthan, the Chief Minister often holds the finance portfolio and presents it, but the role is not constitutionally restricted to that office.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q110. Identify the odd one out among the expenditures charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State (which are non-votable):
Explanation
The salaries and allowances of Cabinet Ministers are votable items and not charged upon the Consolidated Fund of the State. In contrast, the emoluments of the Governor, High Court Judges, and the Speaker are non-votable "charged" expenditures. This distinction ensures that the salaries of key constitutional heads and the judiciary are protected from annual legislative fluctuations or political debates.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
101
(c) I and III only
102
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
103
(a) II, IV, I, III
104
(a) He may amend the bill and pass it into law unilaterally
105
(b) Presentation of Budget General Discussion Voting on Demands Appropriation Bill Finance Bill
106
(b) III only
107
(c) The imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties by local authorities
108
(d) The Governor of the State
109
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
110
(b) Salaries and allowances of the State Cabinet Ministers
Key facts from Rajasthan Polity and Administration
The RPSC syllabus lists the political and administrative system of Rajasthan as a separate part of the Polity paper.
Many questions ask for a Rajasthan-specific fact: the first Chief Minister, the Assembly’s strength, the High Court’s seat, the Rajasthan Police Act of 2007.
Others test the constitutional article behind the State institution, for example Article 168 for the Legislature and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
District administration questions cover the Collector, the Tehsildar and the Patwari, with revenue terms like Girdawari.
The national polity chapters are on the Indian Polity and Governance page.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Rajasthan Polity and Administration?
This page has 619 practice MCQs on Rajasthan Polity and Administration. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Rajasthan polity set cover?
Eight chapters: the State Executive (Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers), the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, the Rajasthan High Court and subordinate courts, the Chief Secretary and State Secretariat, field and district administration, police administration, statutory accountability bodies, and local self-government.
Is the Rajasthan administrative system in the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus lists the Political and Administrative System of Rajasthan as the second part of the Polity paper, after the Indian Constitution, political system and governance.
How should I prepare the Rajasthan polity chapters?
Keep a list of Rajasthan-specific facts: first office-holders, years of Acts, numbers of members and places. Attempt the chapter questions, read each explanation and revise the list, since these facts rarely come from general polity books.
