Q371. Which of the following is an incorrect statement regarding the Naib Tehsildar?
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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Q372. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
| Revenue Term | Function/Meaning |
|---|---|
| A. Khatauni | i. Change of ownership name |
| B. Khasra | ii. Crop inspection report |
| C. Girdawari | iii. Plot or field number in village map |
| D. Mutation | iv. Register of cultivators showing land held |
Explanation
In revenue terminology, the Khatauni is a register of cultivators showing the land they hold, while the Khasra identifies specific plots on a village map. Girdawari refers to the periodic crop inspection report, and mutation denotes the official change of ownership name in the records. These tools are fundamental for the systematic management of agricultural land and the fair collection of land-related taxes.
Q373. What is the effect of an improperly maintained land record by a Patwari on a farmer?
Explanation
A Patwari who keeps land records badly can cause a farmer to be denied agricultural credit and subsidies, since banks and schemes rely on those records.
Q374. Read the following statements regarding the duties of the District Collector and select the correct answer:
Statement I: The District Administration is responsible for ensuring the smooth supply of essential commodities.
Statement II: The District Collector enforces the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Statement I: The District Administration is responsible for ensuring the smooth supply of essential commodities.
Statement II: The District Collector enforces the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Explanation
The district administration is tasked with ensuring the continuous and fair supply of essential commodities like food and fuel to the public. To achieve this, the District Collector enforces the provisions of the Essential Commodities Act of 1955. This involves monitoring market prices, preventing hoarding, and overseeing the public distribution system to protect consumers from shortages and unfair trade practices within the district.
Q375. Consider the following functions of a Divisional Commissioner:
I. Directing relief measures during widespread natural calamities in the division.
II. Acting as a channel of correspondence between districts and the state government.
III. Acting as the returning officer for municipal elections.
IV. Adjudicating service matters of non-gazetted revenue staff.
V. Granting state-level mining leases.
Which of the above function(s) is/are incorrect for a Divisional Commissioner?
I. Directing relief measures during widespread natural calamities in the division.
II. Acting as a channel of correspondence between districts and the state government.
III. Acting as the returning officer for municipal elections.
IV. Adjudicating service matters of non-gazetted revenue staff.
V. Granting state-level mining leases.
Which of the above function(s) is/are incorrect for a Divisional Commissioner?
Explanation
A Divisional Commissioner coordinates relief during calamities and manages correspondence between the districts and the state government. They also oversee administrative matters for non-gazetted revenue staff. However, they do not act as the returning officer for municipal elections, nor do they grant state-level mining leases. These specialized functions are handled by the State Election Commission and the Department of Mines and Geology respectively.
Q376. Who exercises administrative control over the Sub-Divisional Officers (SDOs) in a district?
Explanation
The District Collector exercises direct administrative control over the Sub-Divisional Officers within the district. As the head of the district administration, the Collector supervises the SDOs’ work in revenue management, law and order, and developmental activities. This reporting structure ensures that the various sub-divisions operate in alignment with the overall strategic goals and policies established by the state government and district headquarters.
Q377. What is the most appropriate reason for delegating magisterial powers to revenue officers like SDOs and Tehsildars?
Explanation
Delegating magisterial powers to revenue officers like SDOs and Tehsildars is intended to ensure a quick administrative response to local issues. Because these officials are frequently in the field, they are well-positioned to resolve land or water disputes that could escalate into violence. These powers enable them to maintain public peace effectively without the delays often associated with formal judicial proceedings in distant courts.
Q378. In the context of district administration, what was the primary focus of the Cornwallis Code of 1793?
Explanation
The Cornwallis Code of 1793 was a landmark reform that aimed to professionalize the colonial administration by separating revenue collection from judicial functions. Before this, the same officials often collected taxes and decided legal disputes, leading to conflicts of interest. By creating a distinct judicial hierarchy, the Code sought to ensure more impartial justice and establish a structured, rule-based system for the British East India Company.
Q379. Arrange the following administrative milestones of Rajasthan in correct chronological order:
I. Enactment of Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
II. Re-establishment of the Divisional Commissioner System
III. Abolition of the Divisional Commissioner System
IV. Implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in Rajasthan
I. Enactment of Rajasthan Land Revenue Act
II. Re-establishment of the Divisional Commissioner System
III. Abolition of the Divisional Commissioner System
IV. Implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in Rajasthan
Explanation
The administrative history of Rajasthan began with the Land Revenue Act of 1956. The Divisional Commissioner system was then abolished in 1962 but later revived in 1987 to improve regional coordination. Finally, the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was implemented in 1994, significantly changing the landscape of local governance. This sequence reflects the state’s evolving approach to balancing centralized oversight with democratic decentralization.
Q380. Identify the correct statement regarding the role of a Tehsildar in a natural disaster.
Explanation
During a natural disaster, the Tehsildar serves as the nodal officer at the tehsil level for managing the local response. They are responsible for conducting immediate damage assessments and overseeing the initial distribution of relief materials to affected residents. The Tehsildar ensures that help reaches the grassroots level quickly and coordinates with other departments to manage the crisis effectively under the Collector’s guidance.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 371 | (a) Has the power to declare state emergencies. |
| 372 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| 373 | (b) It can cause denial of agricultural credit and subsidies from banks. |
| 374 | (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are true. |
| 375 | (b) III and V |
| 376 | (a) The District Collector |
| 377 | (b) Ensuring rapid response in maintaining peace and handling local land/water disputes. |
| 378 | (b) Separating revenue administration from the administration of justice. |
| 379 | (a) I, III, II, IV |
| 380 | (c) Nodal officer at Tehsil level for damage assessment and initial relief distribution. |
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.