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
Q361. Read the following statements and select the correct answer: Statement I: Tehsildars are invested with the power to issue notices for the recovery of government dues. Statement II: Arrears of commercial bank loans can also be recovered as arrears of land revenue if the state government issues a notification to that effect.
Explanation
Tehsildars are legally authorized to issue notices for the recovery of various government dues, treating them as arrears of land revenue. Additionally, the state government can notify specific commercial bank loans to be recovered through the same revenue mechanism. This ensures that essential funds and debts are efficiently collected using the established administrative machinery of the district’s revenue department for public benefit.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q362. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
Action/Process
Primary Officer
A. Attachment of property for tax default
i. Divisional Commissioner
B. Maintenance of daily village diary (Rozenamcha)
ii. District Magistrate / SDM
C. Issuing a search warrant under CrPC
iii. Tehsildar
D. Review of multiple districts’ development plans
iv. Patwari
Explanation
In district administration, the Tehsildar handles property attachment for tax defaults, while the Patwari maintains the daily village diary. The District Magistrate or SDM is responsible for issuing search warrants under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Meanwhile, the Divisional Commissioner oversees the development plans of multiple districts within the division, ensuring regional coordination and effective implementation of various state-sponsored government policies.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q363. The concept of "Dual Subordination" in district administration primarily refers to which situation?
Explanation
Dual subordination occurs when technical officers at the district level, such as those in agriculture or health, report to two different authorities. They are administratively under the District Collector, who coordinates their activities within the district. Simultaneously, they remain technically accountable to their respective departmental heads at the state level. This structure requires careful coordination to ensure that departmental expertise aligns with local needs.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q364. Under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, who is officially designated as the Land Records Officer for the district?
Explanation
Under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, the District Collector is officially designated as the Land Records Officer for the entire district. In this capacity, the Collector is responsible for the overall maintenance, accuracy, and updating of all land-related records within their jurisdiction. They supervise the work of subordinate revenue officials to ensure that ownership details and land use data are correctly documented for administration.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q365. Consider the following statements regarding the revenue recovery process by a Tehsildar: I. A Tehsildar can issue a writ of demand for non-payment of land revenue. II. A Tehsildar can order the arrest and detention of a defaulter under specific conditions. III. A Tehsildar can unilaterally pardon the entire land revenue debt of a village. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
A Tehsildar possesses specific legal powers to recover unpaid land revenue, including issuing a writ of demand to the defaulter. If necessary, they can also order the arrest and detention of a person who fails to pay their dues under certain statutory conditions. However, a Tehsildar cannot unilaterally pardon the land revenue debt of an entire village, as such major financial decisions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q366. Identify the correct statement regarding the interaction between the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) and the local police.
Explanation
The Sub-Divisional Officer, in their capacity as a magistrate, exercises oversight over the local police to ensure the legal conduct of administration. They have the authority to order a magisterial inquiry into serious incidents, such as police firing, to determine if the use of force was justified. This role provides an essential check and balance, maintaining accountability and public trust in the sub-division’s law enforcement.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q367. 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 District Collector’s role as a District Development Officer has evolved significantly since the enactment of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Reason (R): The 73rd Amendment transferred massive development funds and functions to the Panchayati Raj Institutions, slightly shifting the direct developmental control away from the Collector in some states like Rajasthan.
Explanation
The District Collector’s role as a development officer has changed significantly since the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. This legislation empowered Panchayati Raj Institutions by transferring many developmental funds and functions directly to local bodies like the Zila Parishad. Consequently, while the Collector remains involved, the direct control over rural development has partially shifted toward elected representatives, requiring a more collaborative approach to governance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q368. Find the odd one out concerning the authorities tasked with resolving land revenue disputes.
Explanation
The Board of Revenue, Sub-Divisional Officer, and Revenue Appellate Authority are all specialized entities within the revenue administration hierarchy tasked with resolving land disputes. In contrast, the Chief Judicial Magistrate belongs to the judicial branch and primarily handles criminal cases. Therefore, the Chief Judicial Magistrate is not part of the standard administrative framework used for adjudicating land revenue and agricultural property-related legal conflicts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q369. Consider the following statements regarding the administration of a Division: I. The Divisional Commissioner monitors the functioning of local bodies and Panchayati Raj institutions in the division. II. The Divisional Commissioner has no authority to review the revenue decisions made by the District Collector. III. The office of Divisional Commissioner was reintroduced to reduce the direct administrative burden on the state secretariat. IV. Divisional Commissioners conduct periodic tours and inspections of district offices. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner monitors local bodies and conducts regular inspections of district offices to ensure administrative efficiency. The office was reintroduced to reduce the direct burden on the state secretariat by providing regional oversight. Contrary to having no authority, the Divisional Commissioner actually possesses the power to review certain revenue decisions made by the Collector, acting as a crucial intermediate level of administration.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Field and District Administration
Q370. Which of the following defines the "Record of Rights" (Jamabandi)?
Explanation
The "Record of Rights," commonly known as Jamabandi, is a critical register that documents the ownership, rights, and various liabilities associated with every parcel of land. It serves as the definitive legal evidence of a person’s title to their property. Maintaining an accurate Jamabandi is essential for preventing land disputes, facilitating property transactions, and ensuring that farmers can access bank loans and government subsidies.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
361
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
362
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
363
(a) Technical officers reporting to the Collector administratively and to heads technically.
364
(c) The District Collector
365
(a) I and II
366
(c) The SDO can order a magisterial inquiry into incidents like police firing.
367
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
368
(d) Chief Judicial Magistrate
369
(b) I, III and IV
370
(c) A register containing details of land ownership, rights, and liabilities.
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.
