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 · Police Administration
Q461. Match the Prakash Singh directives in List I with their intended objectives in List II:
Prakash Singh Directive
Intended Objective
A. State Security Commission
i. Ensure faster and more professional investigation of crimes
B. Minimum Tenure for DGP
ii. Prevent unwarranted political interference and arbitrary transfers
C. Separation of Investigation and Law & Order
iii. Insulate police from political pressure and lay down broad policies
D. Police Establishment Board
iv. Handle transfers, postings, and promotions of police officers up to DySP rank
Explanation
Each Supreme Court directive has a specific reform objective. The State Security Commission aims to insulate police from political pressure. Minimum tenures for DGPs are intended to prevent arbitrary transfers. The separation of investigation from law and order ensures more professional and focused crime solving. Finally, the Police Establishment Board is designed to handle personnel matters like postings and promotions.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q462. Who was the chairman of the National Police Commission established in 1977?
Explanation
The National Police Commission, which was constituted in 1977 to overhaul the Indian police system, was headed by Dharam Vira. As chairman, he led the commission in producing eight comprehensive reports that covered various aspects of police organization, welfare, and public relations. These reports remain the foundational documents for contemporary discussions on police reforms and modernization in India.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Police Administration
Q463. The Supreme Court directive to separate the investigating police from the law and order police aims primarily to:
Explanation
The Supreme Court directed the separation of the investigating police from the law and order police to enhance professional efficiency. This structural change aims to ensure that officers dedicated to criminal investigations are not diverted to routine duties like crowd control or VIP security. Consequently, this focus leads to speedier investigations, better quality of evidence collection, and improved conviction rates.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q464. Which part of the Constitution of India deals with the establishment, functions, and independence of the State Public Service Commissions?
Explanation
Part XIV of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to Services under the Union and the States. Specifically, Articles 315 to 323 within this part establish the State Public Service Commissions. These constitutional provisions ensure the commission’s independence and define its functions regarding recruitment, disciplinary matters, and appointments for civil services within the specific state administrative framework.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q465. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional basis of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission: Statement I: Article 315 of the Constitution mandates the creation of a Public Service Commission for the Union and for each State. Statement II: Two or more states cannot have a Joint Public Service Commission under any circumstance. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
Article 315 explicitly mandates the establishment of Public Service Commissions for the Union and individual States. However, the Constitution also provides for Joint State Public Service Commissions. Under Article 315(2), two or more states can agree to have a single commission if their legislatures pass a resolution to that effect, followed by a law enacted by the Parliament.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q466. Match List-I (Constitutional Articles) with List- II (Provisions related to State Public Service Commissions):
Constitutional Articles
Provisions
A. Article 315
i. Functions of Public Service Commissions
B. Article 316
ii. Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission
C. Article 317
iii. Appointment and term of office of members
D. Article 320
iv. Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States
Select the correct code:
Explanation
The Constitution allocates specific regulatory aspects to different articles. Article 315 establishes the commissions, while Article 316 governs the appointment and term of members. Article 317 details the removal and suspension procedures. Finally, Article 320 outlines the various functions the commissions perform, such as conducting examinations and providing advice on disciplinary matters concerning civil servants in the state.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q467. On which date did the Rajasthan Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1949 come into effect, marking the establishment of the RPSC?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission was established through an ordinance promulgated in 1949. Although the formal inauguration occurred later, the ordinance officially came into effect on August 20, 1949. This date marks the institutional beginning of the commission, which was created to ensure merit-based selection for various administrative posts during the integration of the diverse princely states into Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q468. Which of the following statements regarding the inception of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission is incorrect?
Explanation
When the Rajasthan Public Service Commission was initially established in 1949, its structure was significantly smaller than today. The original composition consisted of only one Chairman and two other members. Over time, the number of members increased through various government notifications to handle the growing volume of recruitment examinations and administrative responsibilities for the state’s expanding civil services.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q469. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Irregularity in consulting the RPSC on a disciplinary matter does not invalidate the final penalty imposed by the government. Reason (R): The provisions of Article 320(3) regarding consultation with the Commission are directory in nature, not mandatory. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
Failure to consult the RPSC under Article 320(3) does not invalidate the penalty, because the provision is directory and not mandatory. R explains A.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q470. Which of the following best describes the consequence if the State Government completely fails to consult the RPSC in making rules regarding the method of recruitment to a service?
Explanation
Since the constitutional provisions regarding consultation with the State Public Service Commission are directory in nature, the failure to consult does not render the resulting recruitment rules or administrative actions void. The commission serves an advisory role to assist the government in merit-based selection. While consultation is standard practice for good governance, its absence does not legally dismantle the government’s authority.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
461
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-i, D-iv
462
(b) Dharam Vira
463
(c) Ensure speedy investigation by preventing diversion to other duties
464
(b) Part XIV
465
(a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
466
(a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
467
(b) 20 August 1949
468
(c) The initial composition of the RPSC included a Chairman and five members.
469
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
470
(d) The rules remain valid as the function of the RPSC is purely advisory.
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.
