Q221. A citizen files a writ petition in the Rajasthan High Court challenging an illegal demolition order of his house by the local municipality. The High Court issues a temporary order stopping the demolition until final hearings. This order is best termed as a:
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.
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Q222. Match the following legal maxims/literal meanings with their corresponding writs:
| Maxims/Meanings | Writs |
|---|---|
| A. You may have the body | i. Mandamus |
| B. We command | ii. Certiorari |
| C. To be certified | iii. Quo Warranto |
| D. What is your authority | iv. Habeas Corpus |
Explanation
"You may have the body" is the meaning of Habeas Corpus, used against unlawful detention. "We command" corresponds to Mandamus, directing the performance of a duty.
Q223. What is the fundamental effect of the phrase "and for any other purpose" in Article 226 concerning the Rajasthan High Court’s writ jurisdiction?
Explanation
The words and for any other purpose in Article 226 let the High Court issue writs to enforce ordinary legal rights as well as fundamental rights. This makes its writ jurisdiction wider than the Supreme Court’s under Article 32.
Q224. Find the odd one out among the options below concerning the essential qualifications to be appointed as a High Court judge under the Constitution:
Explanation
A High Court judge must be an Indian citizen and must have held judicial office or been a High Court advocate for ten years. There is no minimum age of 50, so D is the odd one out.
Q225. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the territorial jurisdiction of the Rajasthan High Court?
Explanation
Only Parliament can extend or exclude the jurisdiction of a High Court over a Union Territory. The State Legislature and the President cannot do it alone.
Q226. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India is the form of oath or affirmation for a Judge of a High Court prescribed?
Explanation
The form of oath or affirmation for a High Court judge is prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Constitution.
Q227. Based on the statements given below regarding the ‘Special Appeal’ (Intra-court appeal) in the Rajasthan High Court, choose the correct option:
Statement I: A Special Appeal lies before a Division Bench against the judgment of a Single Judge of the same High Court.
Statement II: Such intra-court appeals are governed by the provisions of the High Court Rules and Letters Patent/Ordinance.
Statement I: A Special Appeal lies before a Division Bench against the judgment of a Single Judge of the same High Court.
Statement II: Such intra-court appeals are governed by the provisions of the High Court Rules and Letters Patent/Ordinance.
Explanation
A Special Appeal is an intra-court appeal that lies to a Division Bench from the judgment of a Single Judge of the same High Court, and it is governed by the High Court Rules and the Letters Patent or Ordinance. Both statements are correct.
Q228. At the district level in Rajasthan, who acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA)?
Explanation
The District Judge acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority at the district level in Rajasthan.
Q229. Which of the following best defines the primary role of the State Secretariat in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The State Secretariat serves as the central administrative hub where government policies are formulated. It acts as the primary advisory body to the political executive, assisting ministers in decision-making and planning. Additionally, it ensures inter-departmental coordination, maintains institutional memory, and monitors the implementation of various state programs to ensure administrative efficiency and consistency across all government departments.
Q230. The relationship between the Secretariat and the Directorate in the state administration is based on which of the following principles?
Explanation
State administration follows the split system, which maintains a clear distinction between policy-making and implementation. The Secretariat functions as a staff agency focused on planning and advisory roles, while the Directorate acts as a line agency responsible for field execution. This separation ensures specialized focus on administrative strategy and operational management across different government sectors, improving overall governance.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 221 | (a) Stay Order / Interim Injunction |
| 222 | (a) A-iv, B-i, C-ii, D-iii |
| 223 | (c) It allows the High Court to issue writs for the enforcement of both fundamental and ordinary legal rights. |
| 224 | (d) Must have attained the age of 50 years. |
| 225 | (a) Only the Parliament can extend or exclude the jurisdiction of the High Court regarding any Union Territory. |
| 226 | (b) Third Schedule |
| 227 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. |
| 228 | (a) District Judge |
| 229 | (b) Formulation of policies and coordination of state activities |
| 230 | (a) The split system where policy-making is separated from policy implementation |
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.