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 High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q181. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment to the judicial service of the state (other than District Judges): I. Appointments are made by the Governor of the State. II. The appointments are made in accordance with rules made by the Governor. III. The Governor must consult the State Public Service Commission. IV. The Governor must consult the High Court exercising jurisdiction in relation to such state. V. The Chief Minister has absolute discretionary power to veto any appointment. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Appointments to the state judicial service, other than district judges, are made by the Governor under Article 234. This process requires mandatory consultation with the State Public Service Commission and the High Court. The appointments must follow rules framed by the Governor. This consultative process is designed to ensure that the selection of judicial officers is based on merit.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q182. Before entering upon his office, a person appointed as a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court makes and subscribes an oath or affirmation before:
Explanation
Before assuming office, a person appointed as a judge of the Rajasthan High Court must take an oath or affirmation. This ceremony is conducted before the Governor of Rajasthan or a person appointed by the Governor for this purpose. The form of the oath is prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Constitution, emphasizing the judge’s commitment to the law.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q183. Match the following courts/authorities with their primary jurisdiction:
Courts/Authorities
Primary Jurisdiction
A. Family Court
i. Disputes relating to agricultural land tenancy
B. Commercial Court
ii. Compensation for victims of road accidents
C. Revenue Court
iii. Disputes related to marriage and matrimonial affairs
D. Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal
iv. High-value business and trade disputes
Explanation
Family Courts handle domestic issues like marriage and custody. Commercial Courts resolve high-value trade disputes to promote economic efficiency. Revenue Courts deal with agricultural land and tenancy matters. Motor Accidents Claims Tribunals are specialized bodies for determining compensation for victims of road accidents. These specialized forums ensure that diverse legal matters are handled by experts in the respective legal fields.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q184. Who is the appointing authority for the Chairman and Members of the Board of Revenue in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Chairman and members of the Board of Revenue in Rajasthan are appointed by the State Government. The Board functions as the apex body for revenue administration and adjudication in the state. While it performs judicial functions, its administrative structure and appointments are governed by state-level executive decisions, reflecting the board’s role in the state’s land management system.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q185. Consider the following statements regarding the supervisory jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court under Article 227: I. The High Court can call for returns from subordinate courts. II. The High Court can make and issue general rules and prescribe forms for regulating the practice and proceedings of subordinate courts. III. The supervisory jurisdiction extends to tribunals dealing with armed forces. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Under Article 227, the High Court exercises supervisory jurisdiction by calling for returns from subordinate courts and issuing general rules to regulate their practice. This power ensures administrative efficiency and legal uniformity within the state’s judicial system. However, the Constitution explicitly excludes courts and tribunals relating to the armed forces from this supervisory authority, maintaining the military’s separate judicial framework.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q186. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the appellate jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court.
Explanation
The High Court possesses broad appellate jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters. It hears appeals against the decisions of District Courts and can also entertain second appeals if a substantial question of law is involved. In criminal cases, it hears appeals against convictions from Sessions Courts or where the sentence exceeds seven years. This appellate role is crucial for justice.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q187. Select the correct sequence of steps involved for a litigant seeking to appeal a civil dispute initially filed at the lowest level in Rajasthan:
Explanation
A civil case from the lowest court goes up from the Civil Judge (Junior Division) to the District Judge, then to the High Court and finally to the Supreme Court.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q188. In which year was the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) formally constituted to implement the provisions of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 in the state?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority was constituted in 1998 to implement the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 in the State.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q189. Find the odd one out among the following officers in the context of the revenue court hierarchy in Rajasthan:
Explanation
The Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Officer and Collector are revenue court officers. The Chief Judicial Magistrate is in the criminal court system, so he is the odd one out.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q190. Consider the following elements regarding the control of the High Court over subordinate courts under Article 235: I. Posting and promotion of persons belonging to the judicial service of a State. II. Grant of leave to persons belonging to the judicial service. III. Disciplinary jurisdiction over judicial officers. IV. Dismissal or removal of a District Judge without any reference to the Governor. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct regarding the scope of control?
Explanation
Article 235 gives the High Court control over posting, promotion, leave and discipline of judicial officers below the District Judge. The dismissal or removal of a District Judge needs the Governor, so IV is wrong.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
181
(a) I, II, III and IV only
182
(a) The Governor of Rajasthan or some person appointed in that behalf by him
183
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
184
(a) The State Government of Rajasthan
185
(a) I and II only
186
(b) The High Court does not have the power to hear second appeals in civil cases under any circumstances.
187
(a) Civil Judge (Junior Division) District Judge High Court Supreme Court
188
(c) 1998
189
(b) Chief Judicial Magistrate
190
(c) I, II and III only
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.
