Q321. Which of the following divisions in Rajasthan was not created during the 2023 administrative reorganization?
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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Q322. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment and jurisdiction of the Divisional Commissioner:
I. The Divisional Commissioner is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
II. The post of Divisional Commissioner in Rajasthan was abolished in 1962 and revived in 1987.
III. A Divisional Commissioner holds direct administrative control over the state police headquarters.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. The Divisional Commissioner is a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
II. The post of Divisional Commissioner in Rajasthan was abolished in 1962 and revived in 1987.
III. A Divisional Commissioner holds direct administrative control over the state police headquarters.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner is a senior Indian Administrative Service officer responsible for regional oversight. In Rajasthan, this post has a varied history, having been abolished in 1962 during an administrative reform phase and later revived in 1987. While they oversee general administration, they do not hold direct command over the state police headquarters, which is a separate department.
Q323. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the powers and functions of the Divisional Commissioner in Rajasthan.
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner acts as a supervisor and coordinator for various departments and District Collectors within their specific division. However, they do not possess the legal authority to transfer Indian Administrative Service officers across the state. Such personnel management and transfer decisions are exclusively handled by the state government through the Department of Personnel and the Chief Minister’s office.
Q324. The following question consists of two statements: one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer:
Assertion (A): The Divisional Commissioner plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the division.
Reason (R): The Divisional Commissioner organizes inter-district coordination meetings involving Collectors and Range Inspector Generals of Police.
Assertion (A): The Divisional Commissioner plays a crucial role in maintaining law and order in the division.
Reason (R): The Divisional Commissioner organizes inter-district coordination meetings involving Collectors and Range Inspector Generals of Police.
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner plays a critical role in maintaining law and order by ensuring effective communication between the district administration and the police. By organizing inter-district coordination meetings involving Collectors and Range Inspector Generals of Police, they facilitate a synchronized approach to security challenges. This coordination is essential for managing large-scale events and addressing regional peace concerns.
Q325. Which of the following correctly describes the role of the Divisional Commissioner as an appellate authority?
Explanation
In the revenue hierarchy, the Divisional Commissioner serves as a significant appellate authority. They are empowered to hear and decide upon appeals filed against specific revenue-related orders passed by the District Collectors within their jurisdiction. This function ensures a multi-tiered review process, providing a mechanism for grievance redressal and ensuring that legal procedures are correctly followed in district administration.
Q326. Consider the following statements regarding the District as the basic unit of administration:
I. It is the principal geographical unit where state government policies are implemented.
II. The district is universally recognized in India for revenue and general administration.
III. The structural boundary of a district always perfectly matches a parliamentary constituency.
IV. It serves as a localized hub for disaster management and law enforcement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
I. It is the principal geographical unit where state government policies are implemented.
II. The district is universally recognized in India for revenue and general administration.
III. The structural boundary of a district always perfectly matches a parliamentary constituency.
IV. It serves as a localized hub for disaster management and law enforcement.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?
Explanation
While the district is the principal unit for implementing state policies and managing law enforcement, its boundaries do not always coincide with parliamentary constituencies. Constituencies are demarcated based on population for electoral purposes, whereas districts are created for administrative efficiency. The district serves as a hub for disaster management and remains the universally recognized unit for revenue collection.
Q327. What is the fundamental difference between the District Collector and the District Magistrate?
Explanation
The roles of Collector and District Magistrate are often held by the same individual but represent different functional capacities. As a Collector, the officer focuses on land revenue, government dues, and general administration. As a District Magistrate, the officer exercises executive magisterial powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure to maintain public peace, order, and overall law administration.
Q328. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| Functionary | Primary Task |
|---|---|
| A. District Magistrate | i. Conduction of Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls |
| B. District Development Officer | ii. Maintenance of public peace and order |
| C. District Election Officer | iii. Collection of land revenue and government dues |
| D. District Collector | iv. Implementation of rural development programs |
Explanation
A District Magistrate is primarily responsible for maintaining public peace, while as the District Development Officer, they oversee rural development programs. In the capacity of District Election Officer, the official conducts Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha polls. Finally, as the Collector, they manage the collection of land revenue and various other government dues within the district’s jurisdiction.
Q329. Identify the correct pair representing the revenue functions of the District Collector.
Explanation
Managing government lands and estates is a core revenue function of the District Collector. This involves ensuring the proper utilization of state property and maintaining accurate land records. While collectors handle diverse tasks like election coordination and disaster management, the administration of land resources and the collection of related dues remain their primary responsibilities under state revenue legislation.
Q330. Which of the following is an exception to the regular revenue functions of a District Collector in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The District Collector is an executive officer and does not possess the authority to conduct trials for serious criminal offenses like murder. Such judicial functions are exclusively reserved for the District and Sessions Judge under the judicial branch. The Collector’s duties are limited to revenue administration, executive magistracy for maintaining order, land acquisition processes, and the distribution of agricultural loans.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 321 | (d) Ajmer |
| 322 | (a) I and II |
| 323 | (c) Has the power to transfer any Indian Administrative Service officer within the state. |
| 324 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 325 | (d) Primary appellate authority against specific orders of the District Collector. |
| 326 | (b) III only |
| 327 | (d) Collector manages revenue and administration, while Magistrate exercises executive magisterial powers. |
| 328 | (a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii |
| 329 | (b) Managing government lands and estates - Revenue Administration |
| 330 | (b) Direct trial of murder cases under the Indian Penal Code |
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.