Q481. Who appoints the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan?
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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Q482. The conditions of service and tenure of office of the State Election Commissioner are determined by:
Explanation
According to Article 243K of the Constitution, the conditions of service and the tenure of office for the State Election Commissioner are determined by the Governor. However, this power is subject to any law made by the State Legislature. This framework allows the state to define the administrative parameters of the office while ensuring the Commissioner’s independence through specific constitutional safeguards.
Q483. Match List-I (Former State Election Commissioners of Rajasthan) with List-II (Period of Tenure):
Select the correct code:
| Former State Election Commissioners of Rajasthan | Period of Tenure |
|---|---|
| A. Amar Singh Rathore | i. 2002 to 2007 |
| B. Inderjit Khanna | ii. 2013 to 2017 |
| C. A.K. Pande | iii. 1994 to 2000 |
| D. Ram Lubhaya | iv. 2008 to 2013 |
Explanation
Rajasthan has had several distinguished officers serving as State Election Commissioners. Amar Singh Rathore was the first, serving from 1994 to 2000. Inderjit Khanna followed from 2002 to 2007, and A.K. Pande served from 2008 to 2013. Ram Lubhaya held the office from 2013 to 2017. These commissioners have played a vital role in strengthening grassroots democracy through the regular conduct of local polls.
Q484. Consider the following statements regarding the independence of the State Election Commissioner:
Statement I: The State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
Statement II: The conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner can be varied to his disadvantage at any time after his appointment by the State Legislature.
Identify the correct option:
Statement I: The State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of a High Court.
Statement II: The conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner can be varied to his disadvantage at any time after his appointment by the State Legislature.
Identify the correct option:
Explanation
To ensure the impartiality of the State Election Commissioner, the Constitution provides that they can only be removed in the same manner as a High Court Judge. Furthermore, the conditions of service of the Commissioner cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment. This protection prevents the state executive from exerting undue influence over the local election process.
Q485. Which of the following statements regarding the tenure of the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan is correct?
Explanation
In Rajasthan, the term of office for the State Election Commissioner is specifically defined by the state government’s rules. Currently, the Commissioner holds office for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge or until reaching the age of sixty-five years, whichever occurs earlier. This fixed tenure helps in maintaining the stability and independence of the local election administration.
Q486. Who acts as the principal administrative officer at the district level to assist the State Election Commission in the conduct of local body elections in Rajasthan?
Explanation
At the district level, the State Election Commission executes its functions through the District Election Officer. In Rajasthan, the District Collector is designated as the District Election Officer. This official is responsible for coordinating and supervising all work related to the conduct of elections to local bodies, including the preparation of electoral rolls and the management of polling stations.
Q487. Consider the following steps involved in the process of conducting local elections by the State Election Commission:
I. Issuance of election schedule notification.
II. Preparation and revision of electoral rolls.
III. Enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
IV. Deployment of Returning Officers.
V. Reservation of seats for SC/ST and Women.
Which of the above combination of statements correctly represents the direct responsibilities of the State Election Commission?
I. Issuance of election schedule notification.
II. Preparation and revision of electoral rolls.
III. Enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
IV. Deployment of Returning Officers.
V. Reservation of seats for SC/ST and Women.
Which of the above combination of statements correctly represents the direct responsibilities of the State Election Commission?
Explanation
The State Election Commission is responsible for notifying election schedules, preparing electoral rolls, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct, and deploying Returning Officers. However, the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women in local bodies is typically determined by the State Government according to the provisions of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act and the relevant municipal laws.
Q488. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State Election Commission does not maintain a massive permanent administrative staff for conducting elections.
Reason (R): Article 243K(3) of the Constitution mandates the Governor to make available to the SEC such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions when requested.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The State Election Commission does not maintain a massive permanent administrative staff for conducting elections.
Reason (R): Article 243K(3) of the Constitution mandates the Governor to make available to the SEC such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions when requested.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The State Election Commission does not maintain a large permanent staff for election duties. Instead, the Constitution mandates that the Governor must provide the necessary staff to the Commission upon request. This allows the Commission to utilize existing government machinery and personnel during election periods, ensuring that the massive logistical exercise of conducting local polls is carried out efficiently without a huge bureaucracy.
Q489. The power to conduct elections to urban local bodies (Municipalities, Municipal Councils, Municipal Corporations) is vested in the State Election Commission by virtue of which Article?
Explanation
While Article 243K deals with elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions, Article 243ZA extends similar powers to the State Election Commission for urban local bodies. It specifies that the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Municipalities shall be vested in the State Election Commission. This ensures a unified body manages all grassroots level elections.
Q490. Which of the following statements correctly reflects the provision of Article 243O of the Constitution regarding electoral matters of Panchayats?
Explanation
Article 243O provides a significant legal shield to the local election process. It states that the validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allotment of seats to such constituencies shall not be called in question in any court. This provision is intended to prevent unnecessary litigation from stalling the election cycle, ensuring that local democratic processes proceed without judicial delays.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 481 | (a) The Governor of Rajasthan |
| 482 | (b) Provisions determined by the Governor, subject to state law |
| 483 | (a) A-iii, B-i, C-iv, D-ii |
| 484 | (a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect |
| 485 | (c) The tenure is fixed at 5 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier. |
| 486 | (d) District Election Officer (usually the District Collector) |
| 487 | (c) I, II, III and IV only |
| 488 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
| 489 | (d) Article 243ZA |
| 490 | (c) It bars court interference in electoral matters, including laws regarding the delimitation of constituencies. |
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.