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
Q191. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Rajasthan High Court enjoys original jurisdiction in matters pertaining to the election of members to the State Legislative Assembly. Reason (R): The Representation of the People Act, 1951 vests the power to hear election petitions directly in the High Courts. In the context of the above two statements, choose the correct option:
Explanation
The High Court has original jurisdiction over election petitions, because the Representation of the People Act, 1951 gives it the power to hear them directly. R explains A.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q192. The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the Rajasthan High Court are charged on:
Explanation
The salaries and allowances of the judges of a High Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State, so they are not subject to a vote in the Legislature.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q193. Consider the following statements regarding the writ of Certiorari: I. It is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal. II. It is issued to quash an order already passed by an inferior court. III. It can be issued on the grounds of excess of jurisdiction. IV. It can be issued on the grounds of error of law apparent on the face of the record. V. It can be issued against private individuals to resolve personal property disputes. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
Certiorari is issued by a higher court to quash an order of a lower court or tribunal, for excess of jurisdiction or an error of law on the face of the record. It is not issued against private individuals in property disputes, so V is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q194. Based on the statements given below, choose the correct option: Statement I: The President can appoint duly qualified persons as additional judges of the Rajasthan High Court for a temporary period not exceeding two years. Statement II: Additional judges can hold office up to the age of 65 years.
Explanation
The President can appoint additional judges for a temporary period of up to two years, so Statement I is correct. High Court judges retire at 62 years, not 65, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q195. What is the retirement age of a judicial officer serving in the subordinate judiciary (like a District Judge) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
In Rajasthan, officers of the subordinate judiciary, such as District Judges and Civil Judges, typically retire at the age of sixty years. This age limit was standardized across many states following judicial directions to ensure a consistent tenure for lower court judges. This differs from High Court judges, who retire at sixty-two, and Supreme Court judges, who retire at sixty-five.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q196. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the types of jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court?
Explanation
Supervisory jurisdiction refers to the High Court’s authority to oversee and call for returns from all subordinate courts and tribunals. Original jurisdiction is the power to hear a case for the first time, not appeals. Appellate jurisdiction involves hearing cases decided by lower courts. Notably, the power to provide advisory opinions to the executive is exclusive to the Supreme Court.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q197. Commercial Courts are established at the district level in Rajasthan under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. Their primary objective is to:
Explanation
Commercial Courts were established under the 2015 Act to specifically address business and trade-related disputes of a defined pecuniary value. Their primary objective is to streamline proceedings and ensure the speedy resolution of commercial matters. By doing so, they help improve the ease of doing business and reduce the burden of commercial litigation on the general civil court system.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q198. Arrange the following steps involved for the removal (impeachment) of a High Court Judge in the correct sequence: I. An address supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament is passed. II. A removal motion signed by requisite members is introduced in Parliament. III. The President issues an order for removal. IV. An Inquiry Committee is constituted to investigate the charges. Which of the following represents the correct sequence?
Explanation
The removal of a High Court judge follows a strict constitutional process. First, a removal motion must be introduced in Parliament with the required signatures. Then, an Inquiry Committee investigates the charges of misbehavior or incapacity. If the charges are proven, an address must be passed by a special majority in both Houses. Finally, the President issues the removal order.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q199. Consider the following statements regarding the judicial review power of the Rajasthan High Court: I. It can examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments of both the State Legislature and the Parliament. II. It cannot examine the constitutionality of executive orders of the Central Government. III. The phrase "judicial review" is not explicitly mentioned anywhere in the Constitution. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The High Court’s power of judicial review extends to examining the constitutionality of both State and Central legislative enactments and executive orders. Although this power is a fundamental feature of the Constitution, the specific phrase "judicial review" is not explicitly mentioned in the constitutional text. It is inferred from various articles like 13, 226, and 227 of the Constitution.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q200. What is the most appropriate description of the primary role of the Advocate General of Rajasthan before the High Court?
Explanation
The Advocate General serves as the highest legal officer for the State Government. Their primary role is to provide legal advice to the government on various matters and perform duties of a legal nature as assigned by the Governor. They represent the state’s interests in the High Court but do not hold judicial office or oversee financial audits.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(d) The Consolidated Fund of the State of Rajasthan
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(c) V only
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(a) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
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(b) 60 years
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(a) Supervisory Jurisdiction - Authority to call for returns from all subordinate courts and tribunals.
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(c) Adjudicate on commercial disputes of a specified value to ensure speedy resolution.
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(a) II, IV, I, III
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(b) I and III only
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(b) To advise the State Government on legal matters and perform duties of a legal character as assigned.
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.
