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
Q211. Consider the following provisions regarding the Family Courts Act, 1984: I. It makes it obligatory for the State Government to set up a Family Court for every city/town with a population exceeding one million. II. Legal practitioners have an absolute right to represent their clients in a Family Court. III. It provides for the association of social welfare agencies and counselors. IV. The proceedings may be held in camera if the court so desires. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Family Courts Act mandates the establishment of specialized courts in cities with populations exceeding one million. These courts focus on social welfare and utilize counselors to help resolve domestic disputes. Proceedings are often conducted in camera to maintain privacy. Notably, legal practitioners do not have an absolute right to represent clients; their appearance is subject to permission.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q212. The Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court can direct that the High Court or any Judges thereof may sit at a place other than Jodhpur or Jaipur within the State. This power is exercised with the prior approval of:
Explanation
The Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court has the authority to direct that judges may sit at locations other than Jodhpur or Jaipur. This power allows for judicial flexibility within the state to improve access to justice. However, such a direction can only be issued with the prior approval of the Governor of Rajasthan, ensuring coordination with the state.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q213. Match the following Constitutional Articles with their subjects pertaining to Subordinate Courts:
Articles
Subjects
A. Article 233
i. Interpretation of terms like ‘District Judge’
B. Article 234
ii. Control over subordinate courts
C. Article 235
iii. Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service
D. Article 236
iv. Appointment of district judges
Explanation
Article 233 focuses on the appointment of District Judges. Article 234 deals with the recruitment of other personnel to the judicial service. Article 235 establishes the High Court’s control over subordinate courts. Article 236 provides definitions for terms like "district judge." These articles collectively form the constitutional framework for managing the state’s lower judiciary and ensuring its operational independence.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q214. According to the Legal Services Authorities Act, which of the following categories is generally NOT entitled as of right to free legal aid from the RSLSA?
Explanation
Under the Legal Services Authorities Act, free legal aid is a right for specific categories including women, children, industrial workmen, and members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. It is also available to individuals whose income falls below a limit. Consequently, a wealthy individual earning a high annual salary would generally not be entitled to free legal assistance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q215. Consider the following historical facts regarding the judiciary in Rajasthan: I. Prior to 1949, several princely states in Rajputana had their own High Courts. II. The Rajasthan High Court Ordinance, 1949 abolished the various High Courts of the integrating states. III. The Satyanarayan Rao Committee recommended shifting the capital to Jodhpur. IV. Currently, the Principal Seat is at Jodhpur and the Bench is at Jaipur. V. The first Chief Justice, Kamal Kant Verma, was formerly the Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Before 1949, Rajasthan’s princely states maintained independent High Courts, which were later abolished by the 1949 Ordinance. The B.R. Patel Committee recommended the high court’s seat in Jodhpur. Today, Jodhpur is the principal seat, and Jaipur hosts a bench. Justice Kamal Kant Verma, formerly of the Allahabad High Court, served as the first Chief Justice of the unified state.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q216. The P. Satyanarayan Rao Committee, on whose recommendation the Jaipur bench was abolished in 1958, consisted of how many members including the Chairman?
Explanation
The P. Satyanarayan Rao Committee was formed to address administrative issues regarding the location of government institutions in Rajasthan. The committee consisted of three members, including Chairman P. Satyanarayan Rao. Its recommendation in 1958 led to the abolition of the Jaipur Bench of the High Court, a decision that remained in effect until the bench was later restored.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q217. Based on the statements given below, choose the correct option: Statement I: Prohibition is issued to a lower court to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction while the case is pending. Statement II: Certiorari is issued to a lower court to quash its order after the judgment has been pronounced.
Explanation
Prohibition and Certiorari are closely related writs but apply at different stages of a legal proceeding. Prohibition is a preventive writ issued while a case is pending to stop a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction. In contrast, Certiorari is a corrective writ issued after a judgment or order has been made to quash it based on legal errors.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q218. Original jurisdiction of a court refers to:
Explanation
Original jurisdiction refers to the legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case at its first instance. This means the case starts in that specific court rather than arriving there through an appeal from a lower body. For example, high courts exercise original jurisdiction in writ petitions and certain election disputes, acting as the primary forum.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q219. What is the constitutionally mandated term of office for the Advocate General of Rajasthan?
Explanation
The term of office for the Advocate General of Rajasthan is not fixed by the Constitution. According to Article 165, the Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor. This means the Governor can remove them at any time, and the position usually changes when a new state government takes office. This ensures the government has a trusted advisor.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan High Court and Subordinate Courts
Q220. Identify the incorrect statement regarding a Judicial Magistrate First Class in Rajasthan.
Explanation
A Judicial Magistrate First Class is a subordinate officer within the criminal judiciary who can award sentences of up to three years. They are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Court. However, they lack the jurisdiction to try serious offenses punishable by death or life imprisonment, as such cases are reserved for the Court of Sessions.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
211
(b) I, III and IV only
212
(b) The Governor of Rajasthan
213
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
214
(a) An able-bodied adult male earning Rs. 50 Lakhs per annum.
215
(a) I, II, IV and V only
216
(b) Three
217
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
218
(d) The power to hear a case for the first time in the first instance.
219
(a) Not fixed by the Constitution; holds office during the pleasure of the Governor
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(c) They can try criminal cases involving offenses punishable with death.
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.
