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
Q121. Arrange the following events regarding the evolution of defection laws and legislative sizes in the correct chronological order: I. Kihoto Hollohan judgement by Supreme Court II. 91st Constitutional Amendment limiting ministry size III. 52nd Constitutional Amendment introducing Anti-Defection Law Select the correct sequence:
Explanation
The 52nd Amendment introduced the Anti- Defection Law in 1985. The Kihoto Hollohan judgement, which allowed judicial review of the Speaker’s decisions, occurred in 1992. Finally, the 91st Amendment in 2003 strengthened the law by removing the split exemption and limiting the size of ministries. This sequence shows the evolution of legal measures to ensure political stability in India.
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Q122. Identify the incorrect pair regarding exemptions to disqualification under the Anti-Defection Law:
Explanation
The 91st Amendment removed the provision that allowed one-third of a party’s members to split without facing disqualification. Currently, only a merger involving two-thirds of the members is exempted. Speakers and Deputy Speakers who resign from their parties after election are also protected from disqualification to maintain the neutrality of their offices. Modern laws aim to discourage small-scale defections.
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Q123. Consider the following statements regarding the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Rajasthan: I. The LoP receives salary and allowances equivalent to a Cabinet Minister of the state. II. The office of the LoP is a statutory office and not a constitutional office. III. The LoP is the ex-officio chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Leader of the Opposition holds a statutory position and receives the same salary and perks as a Cabinet Minister. While the LoP is often a member of the Public Accounts Committee, they are not necessarily the ex-officio chairman of it; that role is an appointment made by the Speaker. This office ensures that the opposition has a formal voice.
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Q124. The "Whip" system is a crucial mechanism for maintaining party discipline in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. Where is the office of the Whip mentioned?
Explanation
The office of the Whip is not mentioned in the Constitution, the Rules of the House, or any statute. It is entirely based on British parliamentary conventions that have been adopted in India. Every political party appoints a whip to ensure their members attend sessions and vote according to the party’s official directions, thereby maintaining internal cohesion and discipline.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q125. Consider the following types of whips issued to MLAs in the Assembly: I. One-line whip informs members of a vote but allows them to abstain. II. Two-line whip directs members to be present in the House during voting. III. Three-line whip directs members to be present and vote according to party lines. IV. Violating a three-line whip can lead to disqualification under the anti-defection law. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
One-line, two-line, and three-line whips indicate increasing levels of compulsion for members. A three-line whip is the most binding, requiring both presence and specific voting. Defying a three-line whip without valid permission from the party leads to disqualification under the Tenth Schedule. These mechanisms are vital for the survival of the government and the implementation of party policies.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q126. Match List I with List II.
Legislative procedures
Defining authorities
A. Summoning a session
i. Presiding Officer (Speaker)
B. Prorogation of a session
ii. Governor
C. Adjournment sine die
iii. Governor on advice of Council of Ministers
D. Dissolution of the Assembly
iv. Governor
Select the correct combination:
Explanation
Summoning and prorogation are the powers of the Governor, while adjournment sine die is the authority of the Speaker. Dissolution of the Assembly is also done by the Governor, usually upon the advice of the Council of Ministers. These procedures manage the lifecycle of a legislative session and the assembly itself, balancing the roles of the executive and presiding officers.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q127. Read the following statements carefully: Statement I: The maximum gap between two sessions of the state legislature cannot be more than six months. Statement II: The Assembly must meet at least three times a year strictly for Budget, Monsoon, and Winter sessions. Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The Constitution mandates that no more than six months can pass between two sessions of the State Legislature. However, it does not specify the number of sessions or their names.
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Q128. Which of the following authorities does NOT have the constitutional power to prorogue a session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
The power to prorogue a session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly belongs solely to the Governor under Article 174. Neither the Chief Minister nor the Speaker has the constitutional authority to end a session. While the Speaker can adjourn the House, only the Governor can formally terminate the entire session after the business of the House has been completed.
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Q129. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): At the commencement of the first session after each general election, the Governor of Rajasthan addresses the Legislative Assembly. Reason (R): Article 176 mandates a Special Address by the Governor to inform the legislature of the causes of its summons.
Explanation
Article 176 requires the Governor to address the Assembly at the start of the first session after a general election and at the start of each year. This address outlines the government’s plans and policy priorities. It is a mandatory constitutional duty that informs the legislature of the reasons for its summons, setting the stage for the year’s legislative agenda.
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Q130. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the ‘Motion of Thanks’ in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
Explanation
Members of the Assembly are permitted to propose amendments to the Motion of Thanks. This allows the opposition to highlight perceived failures or omissions in the Governor’s address. The motion must be passed by the House; if it is defeated, it is considered a vote of no confidence, necessitating the resignation of the government. This ensures accountability for executive policies.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(b) III, I, II
122
(c) One-third members splitting to form a new group (current law) - Exempted
123
(a) I and II only
124
(d) It is based on parliamentary conventions rather than being explicitly written
125
(d) I, II, III and IV
126
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
127
(c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false
128
(d) Both (2) and (3)
129
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(c) Members cannot propose amendments to the Motion of Thanks
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.
