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 · Field and District Administration
Q331. Consider the following functions of a District Collector/Magistrate: I. Imposing Section 144 of CrPC. II. Issuing domicile and caste certificates. III. Conducting municipal elections. IV. Acting as the Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority. V. Passing final verdicts in civil property ownership disputes. Which of the above statement(s) represents the correct functions?
Explanation
A District Collector performs several critical roles, including imposing Section 144 of the CrPC for public safety and issuing domicile or caste certificates. They also oversee the conduct of municipal elections and chair the District Disaster Management Authority. However, passing final verdicts in civil property ownership disputes is a judicial function handled by the civil courts, not the Collector.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q332. Under the framework of disaster management, what specific role does the District Collector play?
Explanation
Under the Disaster Management Act of 2005, the District Collector is designated as the Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority. In this role, the Collector is responsible for preparing the district’s disaster management plan and coordinating relief operations. They lead the local response to natural and man-made calamities, ensuring effective collaboration between various government departments and emergency services.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q333. Consider the following statements regarding the Tehsildar: I. The Tehsildar is the principal revenue officer at the Tehsil level. II. The Tehsildar acts as an Executive Magistrate when specially empowered. III. The Tehsildar is appointed directly by the President of India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Tehsildar serves as the principal revenue officer at the Tehsil level, managing land records and tax recovery. Additionally, they can act as an Executive Magistrate when specifically empowered by the state government for maintaining order. Tehsildars are typically appointed by the state government or through the state public service commission, rather than directly by the President of India.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q334. Who is the immediate controlling authority of the Patwari in the revenue hierarchy?
Explanation
In the revenue hierarchy, the Revenue Inspector, also known as the Girdawar or Kanungo, is the immediate controlling authority for the Patwari. The Inspector supervises the Patwari’s work, verifies the accuracy of land records, and conducts field inspections. This level of supervision ensures that the primary data collected at the village level is reliable before it moves up the administrative chain.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q335. 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 Naib Tehsildar plays a crucial subordinate role in revenue administration. Reason (R): The Naib Tehsildar has no statutory powers and acts purely as a clerk to the Tehsildar.
Explanation
The Naib Tehsildar plays a crucial role in revenue administration by assisting the Tehsildar in various executive and judicial tasks. Contrary to being a mere clerk, the Naib Tehsildar possesses specific statutory powers under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act. They often have independent charge of sub-tehsils and perform essential duties related to land record maintenance, revenue recovery, and local administration.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q336. Read the following statements regarding village-level administration and select the correct answer: Statement I: The Patwari is the village-level functionary responsible for maintaining land records. Statement II: The Patwari is also responsible for collecting agricultural statistics and reporting calamities.
Explanation
The Patwari is the primary village-level official responsible for the meticulous maintenance of land records. Their duties extend beyond record-keeping to include the collection of vital agricultural statistics and reporting natural calamities to higher authorities. This role is fundamental to the entire revenue system, as the data provided by the Patwari forms the basis for government planning and relief measures.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q337. Consider the following functions related to a Tehsildar: I. Registration of agricultural land mutations. II. Issuance of caste and domicile certificates. III. Recovery of land revenue arrears. IV. Sanctioning massive industrial loans. Which of the above function(s) is/are incorrect for a Tehsildar?
Explanation
Tehsildars handle essential local tasks such as registering land mutations, issuing caste certificates, and recovering land revenue arrears. However, they do not have the authority to sanction massive industrial loans, which are managed by specialized financial institutions or higher-level industrial departments. Their focus remains primarily on revenue administration and providing basic administrative services to the rural and semi-urban population at the tehsil level.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q338. Under the provisions of the Constitution, what is the primary mandate of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?
Explanation
The primary mandate of the District Planning Committee is to consolidate the various development plans prepared by rural Panchayats and urban Municipalities within the district. This ensures a synchronized approach to regional development, bridging the gap between rural and urban needs. By creating a draft development plan for the entire district, the DPC facilitates a more cohesive and efficient allocation of resources.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q339. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the District Planning Committee (DPC) in Rajasthan.
Explanation
In Rajasthan, the Zila Pramukh, who is an elected representative, serves as the Chairperson of the District Planning Committee. This structure emphasizes democratic decentralization as mandated by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. While the District Collector is involved in the committee’s functioning, they do not hold the chair. The DPC remains responsible for coordinating development efforts between various local government bodies.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q340. Read the following statements and select the correct answer: Statement I: The Divisional Commissioner system helps in decentralizing state-level supervision. Statement II: It provides an intermediate level of grievance redressal above the District Collector.
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner system decentralizes state-level supervision by providing a regional authority to oversee multiple districts. This intermediate level of administration allows for more direct monitoring of government projects and offers an accessible platform for grievance redressal above the district level. By supervising District Collectors, the Divisional Commissioner ensures that state policies are implemented uniformly and efficiently across the entire division.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) I, II, III and IV
332
(c) Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
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(a) I and II
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(c) Revenue Inspector / Girdawar
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(c) A is true but R is false.
336
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
337
(c) IV only
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(b) To consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities in the district.
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(a) The District Collector is the ex-officio Chairperson of the DPC in Rajasthan.
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(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
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.
