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
Q201. Match the following terms related to revenue administration and courts in Rajasthan with their meanings:
Terms
Meanings
A. Khasra
i. A register of all persons cultivating land in a village
B. Khatauni
ii. A field book containing details of the land plot
C. Tehsildar
iii. An officer responsible for revenue collection at the Tehsil level
D. Sub-Divisional Officer
iv. The primary revenue court of original jurisdiction for major tenancy disputes
Explanation
A Khasra is a field book detailing specific land plots, while a Khatauni is a register of persons cultivating land in a village. The Tehsildar is the officer responsible for revenue collection and administration at the tehsil level. The Sub- Divisional Officer acts as the primary revenue court of original jurisdiction for significant tenancy and land disputes in the district hierarchy.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q202. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the contempt of court jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court.
Explanation
The High Court has the power to punish for contempt of itself and subordinate courts. Civil contempt involves willful disobedience of court orders, while criminal contempt involves scandalizing the court. However, under the Contempt of Courts Act, innocent publication and fair reporting of judicial proceedings or fair criticism of judicial acts do not constitute punishable contempt, protecting freedom of expression.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q203. Consider the following statements regarding Fast Track Courts in Rajasthan: I. They were initially established based on the recommendation of the 11th Finance Commission. II. They aim to clear the backlog of pending sessions cases. III. Fast track court judges are newly recruited directly from fresh law graduates. IV. State governments and High Courts are responsible for their establishment. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Fast Track Courts were established based on the recommendations of the 11th Finance Commission to clear the backlog of sessions cases. These courts are set up by state governments in consultation with High Courts. Judges for these courts are typically appointed from retired judicial officers or promoted from the lower judiciary, rather than being recruited directly from fresh law graduates.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q204. Which of the following disputes would generally not fall under the jurisdiction of a Family Court in Rajasthan?
Explanation
Family Courts possess specialized jurisdiction over personal matters such as the nullity of marriage, divorce, child custody, and maintenance for spouses. These courts are designed to handle the emotional and social aspects of domestic life. However, disputes involving the partition of ancestral agricultural property are generally categorized as civil or revenue matters and fall under the regular court system.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q205. The term ‘Lok Adalat’ literally translates to:
Explanation
The term "Lok Adalat" is derived from Hindi and literally translates to "People’s Court." This name reflects the forum’s objective of providing a democratic and accessible platform for the common people to resolve their legal disputes through mutual agreement. It serves as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism that bypasses the formalities and delays associated with the traditional system.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q206. In India, statutory backing to Lok Adalats was provided by the Legal Services Authorities Act. However, the first unofficial Lok Adalat camp in the post-independence era was held in 1982 in which state (serving as a model later adopted by Rajasthan)?
Explanation
While the Legal Services Authorities Act gave statutory status to Lok Adalats nationwide, the first unofficial post-independence Lok Adalat camp was held in Gujarat in 1982. This successful experiment served as a model for other states, including Rajasthan, to adopt similar alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. This movement highlighted the need for consensual settlements to reduce the judicial burden.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q207. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, a Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Rajasthan has the power to pass any sentence authorized by law except:
Explanation
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, a Chief Judicial Magistrate has the authority to pass any sentence authorized by law except for the most severe penalties. Specifically, a CJM cannot award a sentence of death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years. This limitation ensures that cases involving the most serious crimes are handled by the Sessions Court.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q208. The pension of a retired Judge of the Rajasthan High Court is charged on:
Explanation
While the salaries of High Court judges are paid from the Consolidated Fund of the State, their pensions are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. This distinction is a constitutional provision that ensures uniformity and security of retirement benefits for judges, regardless of the state in which they served. It protects the post-retirement interests of the judiciary from state influences.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q209. Consider the following powers of a Sessions Judge in Rajasthan: I. Power to try cases of murder and rape. II. Power to issue writs for fundamental rights. III. Power to pass a sentence of death, subject to confirmation by the High Court. IV. Power to hear appeals from the Chief Judicial Magistrate. V. Power to review legislative acts of the State Assembly. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A Sessions Judge in Rajasthan has the power to try serious criminal cases such as murder and rape. They can also hear appeals from the decisions of the Chief Judicial Magistrate. While they can impose a death sentence, it requires confirmation by the High Court. However, they do not possess the authority to issue writs or review legislative acts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q210. Based on the statements given below, choose the correct option: Statement I: A judge of the Rajasthan High Court can resign from his office by writing under his hand addressed to the Chief Justice of India. Statement II: A judge of the Rajasthan High Court can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament.
Explanation
A High Court judge can resign by writing to the President of India, not the Chief Justice of India. The removal of a judge is a formal process where the President acts on a recommendation made by Parliament. This recommendation requires an address passed by a special majority in both Houses on grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
201
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iii, D-iv
202
(d) Innocent publication and fair criticism of judicial acts constitute punishable criminal contempt.
203
(b) I, II and IV only
204
(b) A suit concerning partition of ancestral agricultural property.
205
(b) People’s Court
206
(a) Gujarat
207
(c) A sentence of death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for a term exceeding seven years.
208
(d) The Consolidated Fund of India
209
(b) I, III and IV only
210
(b) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
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.
