Q111. What is the fundamental purpose of passing a ‘Vote on Account’ in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
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Q112. Consider the following categories of parliamentary questions used in the Rajasthan Assembly:
I. Starred Questions
II. Unstarred Questions
III. Short Notice Questions
Which of the following represents the correct combination regarding their answers?
I. Starred Questions
II. Unstarred Questions
III. Short Notice Questions
Which of the following represents the correct combination regarding their answers?
Explanation
Starred questions require oral answers and allow for supplementary questions. Unstarred questions require a written response, and no supplementaries are permitted. Short notice questions concern matters of urgent public importance and are answered orally after a notice period shorter than ten days. This system allows MLAs to hold the executive accountable through different levels of inquiry and detail.
Q113. Match List I with List II.
Select the correct combination:
| Parliamentary Committees | Primary functions |
|---|---|
| A. Public Accounts Committee | i. Regulates the timetable of the House |
| B. Estimates Committee | ii. Examines the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) |
| C. Committee on Privileges | iii. Suggests alternative policies for economy in administration |
| D. Business Advisory Committee | iv. Investigates breaches of members’ rights and immunities |
Explanation
The PAC examines CAG reports, while the Estimates Committee suggests administrative economies. The Committee on Privileges investigates breaches of members’ rights, and the Business Advisory Committee manages the House’s schedule. These committees play vital roles in financial oversight, procedural integrity, and the efficient management of legislative time, ensuring the government remains accountable to the elected representatives.
Q114. In the context of the daily routine of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, how is "Zero Hour" best defined?
Explanation
"Zero Hour" is an informal period following Question Hour where members can raise matters of urgent public importance without prior notice. It is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure but has become a significant convention in Indian legislatures. This period allows for spontaneous debate on current issues, providing a platform for members to address immediate concerns.
Q115. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
By convention, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is usually appointed from the opposition party, not the ruling party. This practice ensures an impartial and critical audit of government expenditures. Ministers are ineligible for membership to avoid conflicts of interest, as the committee’s role is to scrutinize the very departments that the ministers oversee and manage.
Q116. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Committee on Privileges in the Rajasthan Assembly functions in a semi-judicial capacity.
Reason (R): It examines cases of breach of privileges of the House and its members and recommends appropriate action.
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The Committee on Privileges in the Rajasthan Assembly functions in a semi-judicial capacity.
Reason (R): It examines cases of breach of privileges of the House and its members and recommends appropriate action.
Explanation
The Committee on Privileges acts in a semi-judicial capacity by investigating alleged breaches of the House’s code of conduct or members’ immunities. After examining the facts, it recommends whether a breach has occurred and what punishment should be taken. This process protects the dignity of the legislature and ensures that members can perform their duties without interference.
Q117. Read the following statements carefully:
Statement I: A ‘Half-an-hour discussion’ is meant for discussing matters of sufficient public importance that have been the subject of a recent question.
Statement II: Such discussions generally take place in the first hour of the sitting before the Question Hour begins.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: A ‘Half-an-hour discussion’ is meant for discussing matters of sufficient public importance that have been the subject of a recent question.
Statement II: Such discussions generally take place in the first hour of the sitting before the Question Hour begins.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
A ‘Half-an-hour discussion’ is used to clarify matters of public importance arising from recent questions. However, these discussions do not occur before Question Hour. Instead, they are typically held at the end of the day’s sitting on designated days. This provides an opportunity for more detailed explanations when a previous answer is considered insufficient by the members.
Q118. Identify the odd one out among the following committees based on their classification as Financial Committees of the Rajasthan Assembly:
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committees, and Committee on Public Undertakings are all classified as financial committees because they oversee state finances. The Committee on Subordinate Legislation is a scrutiny committee that examines whether the executive is properly exercising its delegated power to make rules. Distinguishing between these functional categories is essential for understanding legislative oversight mechanisms.
Q119. What is the standard number of members in the Public Accounts Committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
The Public Accounts Committee of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly consists of 15 members. These members are elected annually from the Assembly through the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote. This size allows for diverse party representation while remaining small enough to conduct detailed and effective examinations of the state’s audit reports and accounts.
Q120. What is the most appropriate purpose of introducing an Adjournment Motion in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
An Adjournment Motion is a tool used to draw the attention of the House to a specific, definite matter of urgent public importance. If admitted, it leads to the suspension of the day’s scheduled business to debate the urgent issue. Because it carries an element of censure against the government, it requires the support of a minimum number of members.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 111 | (a) Granting funds for part of the year while the budget is under consideration |
| 112 | (c) I requires oral answer, II requires written answer, III requires oral answer |
| 113 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 114 | (c) An informal way for MLAs to raise urgent issues without giving prior notice |
| 115 | (b) By convention, the Chairman of the PAC is appointed from the ruling party |
| 116 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 117 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| 118 | (a) Committee on Subordinate Legislation |
| 119 | (b) 15 members |
| 120 | (b) Drawing House attention to a definite matter of urgent public importance |
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.