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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Explanation
The Family Courts Act was enacted by the Parliament in 1984 to promote conciliation and secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs. Under this legislation, specialized Family Courts have been established in various districts of Rajasthan. These courts adopt a less formal approach compared to traditional civil courts to resolve sensitive personal and domestic matters effectively.I. It was constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
II. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society.
III. The Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court acts as its Patron-in-Chief.
IV. It organizes Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes.
V. It has the power to issue binding writs similar to the High Court in public interest litigations.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority was established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. Its primary goal is to provide free and competent legal services to vulnerable sections of society. The Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court serves as the Patron-in-Chief. While it organizes Lok Adalats for dispute resolution, it does not possess writ-issuing powers.Explanation
Article 222 governs the transfer of a judge from one high court to another by the President. Article 223 deals with the appointment of an acting Chief Justice when the office is vacant. Article 224 relates to additional and acting judges. Article 226 empowers the high court to issue writs for the enforcement of rights. Correct mapping of articles is essential.| Institution | Presiding Officer |
|---|---|
| A. High Court of Rajasthan | i. Executive Chairman |
| B. Board of Revenue | ii. Chief Justice |
| C. Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority | iii. District Judge |
| D. District Court | iv. Chairman |
Explanation
The Rajasthan High Court is presided over by the Chief Justice. The Board of Revenue is led by a Chairman. For the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority, a senior judge of the high court serves as the Executive Chairman. The District Court is headed by the District Judge. These leadership roles are defined by specific statutes and constitutional provisions for administration.Explanation
Under Article 222 of the Constitution, the President has the authority to transfer a judge from one high court to any other high court within India. This power is not absolute and must be exercised only after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. This procedure ensures that transfers are made in the interest of justice and judicial administration.I. Lok Adalats have jurisdiction over both pre-litigation matters and pending cases.
II. The award made by a Lok Adalat is deemed to be a decree of a civil court.
III. An appeal against the award of a Lok Adalat can be filed directly in the Rajasthan High Court within 30 days.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to handle both pending court cases and pre-litigation matters through mutual settlement. The awards passed by these forums are legally deemed to be decrees of a civil court and are binding on all parties. Crucially, no appeal lies against a Lok Adalat award in any court, emphasizing the finality of the consensual settlement reached.Explanation
Prerogative writs are specific legal remedies issued by high courts under Article 226 and the Supreme Court under Article 32. These include Mandamus, Certiorari, Quo Warranto, Prohibition, and Habeas Corpus. While an injunction is a common legal remedy used to restrain or compel actions, it is categorized as an equitable remedy in civil law rather than a prerogative writ.Explanation
High case pendency in the subordinate judiciary often leads to significant social and legal consequences. One major effect is the prolonged detention of undertrial prisoners who remain in jail waiting for their cases to be heard. While factors like infrastructure shortages and complex procedures are causes of delay, the continued imprisonment of individuals without a final verdict is a direct result.Explanation
Fast Track Courts exist to dispose quickly of long-pending sessions cases, especially those involving women and children.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 161 | (a) Tehsildar Sub-Divisional Officer Revenue Appellate Authority Board of Revenue |
| 162 | (b) 1984 |
| 163 | (a) I, II, III and IV only |
| 164 | (d) Article 222 - Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another |
| 165 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 166 | (b) The Chief Justice of India |
| 167 | (a) I and II only |
| 168 | (a) Injunction |
| 169 | (c) Prolonged pre-trial detention of undertrial prisoners. |
| 170 | (a) To facilitate the rapid disposal of long- pending sessions cases and those involving women or children. |
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.