Q441. Which of the following is typically NOT a duty of a Sub-Inspector assigned to a police station?
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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Q442. Identify the correct pair regarding police rank and shoulder insignia in the Rajasthan Police:
Explanation
In the Rajasthan Police, rank is visually identified through specific shoulder insignia. A Sub- Inspector is identified by two stars along with a red and blue ribbon. A Deputy Superintendent of Police typically has three stars without a ribbon, while an Inspector wears three stars with a ribbon. An Assistant Sub-Inspector is identified by a single star and a ribbon.
Q443. In police administration, what distinguishes a General Diary from an FIR?
Explanation
The General Diary and the First Information Report serve different purposes in police administration. The GD is a comprehensive daily record of all station activities, personnel movements, and miscellaneous reports.
Q444. Select the correct logical sequence of an investigation process initiated at a police station:
Explanation
The logical sequence of a criminal investigation begins with the formal registration of a First Information Report. This is followed by a site inspection to understand the crime scene. Subsequently, the investigating officer focuses on the collection of various forms of evidence and witness statements. Finally, based on the findings, a charge sheet is filed in the court.
Q445. Which of the following statements correctly describes the mandate of the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Special Operations Group in Rajasthan is a specialized unit created with a specific mandate. It focuses on tackling high-stakes security challenges, such as organized crime syndicates, terrorism, and the activities of inter-state criminal gangs. Unlike regular district police, the SOG is equipped and trained to handle complex operations that require advanced surveillance and specialized tactical responses.
Q446. Consider the following statements regarding the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rajasthan:
I. It is an independent agency headed by an officer of the rank of Director General or Additional Director General.
II. Its jurisdiction covers only non-gazetted government officials.
III. It takes proactive measures, such as organizing traps to catch corrupt officials red-handed.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It is an independent agency headed by an officer of the rank of Director General or Additional Director General.
II. Its jurisdiction covers only non-gazetted government officials.
III. It takes proactive measures, such as organizing traps to catch corrupt officials red-handed.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Anti-Corruption Bureau is an independent agency headed by a high-ranking officer like a Director General. It takes proactive measures, such as organizing traps to catch officials accepting bribes. Its jurisdiction is not limited to non-gazetted staff; it has the authority to investigate corrupt practices among all government officials, including senior gazetted officers, within the administrative framework.
Q447. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Rajasthan is broadly divided into two main branches. What are they?
Explanation
The Criminal Investigation Department in Rajasthan is organized into two primary branches to handle specialized tasks. The Crime Branch is responsible for investigating complex or sensational criminal cases that require expert handling. The Special Branch, on the other hand, serves as the state’s intelligence wing, focusing on gathering information related to internal security, political developments, and public order.
Q448. Which of the following statements about the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) is incorrect?
Explanation
The Anti-Corruption Bureau operates independently of the regular district police and derives its powers from the Prevention of Corruption Act. It encourages citizens to report bribery. Importantly, the ACB is not barred from investigating All India Service officers serving in the state; it can investigate any public servant within its jurisdiction, provided the necessary legal procedures are followed.
Q449. Consider the following functions:
I. Investigating cases of complex nature involving multiple districts.
II. Gathering political, social, and security-related intelligence.
III. Supervising regular police stations regarding daily law and order.
IV. Providing specialized assistance in cyber-crime investigations.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are associated with the CID (Crime Branch and Special Branch) in Rajasthan?
I. Investigating cases of complex nature involving multiple districts.
II. Gathering political, social, and security-related intelligence.
III. Supervising regular police stations regarding daily law and order.
IV. Providing specialized assistance in cyber-crime investigations.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are associated with the CID (Crime Branch and Special Branch) in Rajasthan?
Explanation
The CID branches in Rajasthan are involved in investigating complex crimes across multiple districts and gathering critical intelligence for the state. They also provide specialized assistance in modern challenges like cyber-crime investigations. However, supervising the daily law and order functions of regular police stations is the responsibility of the district police leadership, rather than the specialized CID units.
Q450. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) primarily enforces the provisions of which specific legislation?
Explanation
The Anti-Corruption Bureau is the primary agency in Rajasthan dedicated to combating graft within the government. Its legal foundation and investigative powers are derived from the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. By enforcing this specific legislation, the bureau works to identify, investigate, and prosecute public servants who engage in bribery, embezzlement, or other forms of corrupt behavior.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 441 | (d) Declaring the imposition of curfew in the district |
| 442 | (c) Sub-Inspector - Two stars with red and blue ribbon |
| 443 | (b) GD records all station activities; FIR starts investigations |
| 444 | (b) FIR Registration > Site Inspection > Collection of Evidence > Filing of Charge Sheet |
| 445 | (a) Tackling organized crime, terrorism, and inter-state gangs |
| 446 | (b) I and III only |
| 447 | (d) Crime Branch (CB) and Special Branch (SB) |
| 448 | (b) ACB officers are barred from investigating All India Service officers serving in the state. |
| 449 | (c) I, II and IV |
| 450 | (d) Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 |
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.