Q471. Who holds the constitutional authority to remove the Chairman or any member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission?
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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Q472. On which of the following grounds can the President remove a member of the RPSC without making a reference to the Supreme Court for an inquiry?
Explanation
Under Article 317(3), the President can remove a member of the State Public Service Commission without a Supreme Court inquiry under specific conditions. These include if the member is adjudged an insolvent, engages in paid employment outside their official duties, or is, in the President’s opinion, unfit due to infirmity of mind or body. Removal for misbehavior, however, requires a mandatory inquiry.
Q473. Match List-I (Grounds/Process for Action against RPSC Member) with List-II (Constitutional Provision):
Select the correct code:
| Grounds/Process for Action against RPSC Member | Constitutional Provision |
|---|---|
| A. Suspension by Governor during inquiry | i. Article 317(3) |
| B. Removal for being adjudged an insolvent | ii. Article 319 |
| C. Removal on ground of misbehavior | iii. Article 317(2) |
| D. Prohibition of holding other employment post-retirement | iv. Article 317(1) |
Explanation
Suspension by the Governor during an inquiry is under Article 317(2), removal for insolvency under Article 317(3), removal for misbehaviour under Article 317(1) and the bar on later employment under Article 319. This gives A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii.
Q474. Which of the following statements regarding the definition of ‘misbehavior’ for an RPSC member under Article 317 is incorrect?
Explanation
Under Article 317, being interested in a government contract or sharing in its profits is misbehaviour. A member of an incorporated company sharing profits with other members in the ordinary way is not, so A is incorrect.
Q475. Select the correct order of the procedure followed for the removal of an RPSC member on the grounds of misbehavior:
Explanation
The removal of a member for misbehavior follows a strict constitutional procedure. First, the President makes a reference to the Supreme Court. The Court then conducts an inquiry in accordance with the procedures prescribed under Article 145.
Q476. Article 243K of the Constitution of India explicitly mandates the creation of the State Election Commission for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for:
Explanation
Article 243K of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a State Election Commission in each state. Its primary responsibility is the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Elections to the State Legislative Assembly and Parliament are handled by the Election Commission of India.
Q477. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan State Election Commission:
I. It was constituted under the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
II. It is a multi-member commission headed by the Chief Electoral Officer.
III. It enjoys the same functional independence as the Election Commission of India in its specified domain.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. It was constituted under the provisions of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.
II. It is a multi-member commission headed by the Chief Electoral Officer.
III. It enjoys the same functional independence as the Election Commission of India in its specified domain.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Election Commission is a constitutional body established following the 73rd and 74th Amendments. It is a single-member body headed by the State Election Commissioner, not the Chief Electoral Officer. Within its specific jurisdiction of local body elections, the Commission enjoys a high degree of functional independence, similar to the authority exercised by the Election Commission of India.
Q478. In which month and year was the Rajasthan State Election Commission formally constituted?
Explanation
Following the enactment of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, Rajasthan took steps to operationalize the new local governance framework. The State Election Commission of Rajasthan was formally constituted in July 1994. Since its inception, it has been responsible for conducting regular and fair elections to the three tiers of Panchayati Raj Institutions and the various urban local bodies.
Q479. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched regarding the jurisdiction of the State Election Commission?
Explanation
Article 243K and Article 243ZA govern elections to Panchayats and Municipalities, respectively. Article 324 relates to the Election Commission of India. However, Article 243O specifically bars courts from interfering in electoral matters related to Panchayats, such as the delimitation of constituencies. It does not pertain to the District Planning Committees, which are instead governed by the provisions of Article 243ZD.
Q480. Consider the following powers and functions:
I. Delimitation of territorial constituencies for Panchayat elections.
II. Superintendence and direction of the preparation of electoral rolls for Municipalities.
III. Conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
IV. Allotment of symbols to political parties for State Assembly elections.
Which of the above combinations correctly represents the powers vested in the State Election Commission by the Constitution?
I. Delimitation of territorial constituencies for Panchayat elections.
II. Superintendence and direction of the preparation of electoral rolls for Municipalities.
III. Conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
IV. Allotment of symbols to political parties for State Assembly elections.
Which of the above combinations correctly represents the powers vested in the State Election Commission by the Constitution?
Explanation
The State Election Commission is primarily responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections for Panchayats and Municipalities. While it manages the election process, the delimitation and numbering of wards are usually carried out by the state government. Allotment of symbols for State Assembly elections is the exclusive function of the Election Commission of India, not the state-level commission.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 471 | (c) The President of India |
| 472 | (b) Engaging in paid employment outside the duties of their office |
| 473 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 474 | (a) Being a member of an incorporated company and receiving a proportionate share of profits alongside other members constitutes misbehavior. |
| 475 | (b) Reference to Supreme Court by President Inquiry by Supreme Court under Article 145 Binding Report to President Order of Removal by President |
| 476 | (a) Panchayati Raj Institutions |
| 477 | (c) I and III only |
| 478 | (c) July 1994 |
| 479 | (d) Article 243O - Elections to the District Planning Committees. |
| 480 | (b) II and III only |
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.