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 · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q501. Consider the following statements regarding the tenure of Information Commissioners after the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019: Statement I: The tenure of the State Chief Information Commissioner is now strictly fixed at 5 years. Statement II: The term of office is now prescribed by the Central Government, which has notified it as 3 years. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
After the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019, the term of office is fixed by the Central Government, so Statement II is correct. The term is no longer a fixed five years, so Statement I is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q502. Consider the following fields of knowledge/ experience: I. Law II. Science and Technology III. Social Service IV. Management V. Journalism and Mass Media According to the RTI Act, 2005, persons of eminence in which of the above fields are eligible to be appointed as Information Commissioners?
Explanation
The RTI Act, 2005 allows persons of eminence in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism and mass media, and other fields to be appointed as Information Commissioners.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q503. What is the prescribed time limit for filing a second appeal to the State Information Commission against the decision of a First Appellate Authority?
Explanation
A second appeal to the State Information Commission must be filed within 90 days of the decision of the First Appellate Authority.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q504. Consider the following powers exercised by the Rajasthan Information Commission while inquiring into a matter: I. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath. II. Requiring the discovery and inspection of documents. III. Awarding a sentence of simple imprisonment for contempt of the Commission. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding the powers of the RIC?
Explanation
The Information Commission has the powers of a civil court to summon persons, take evidence on oath and require discovery and inspection of documents. It cannot sentence anyone to imprisonment for contempt, so III is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q505. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The State Information Commission cannot impose a penalty exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees on a State Public Information Officer. Reason (R): The RTI Act limits the penalty to two hundred and fifty rupees for each day of delay, subject to a maximum cap of twenty-five thousand rupees. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Commission can impose a penalty of Rs 250 for each day of delay, up to a maximum of Rs 25,000. That limit explains why it cannot go beyond twenty-five thousand rupees.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q506. During appellate proceedings before the Rajasthan Information Commission, upon whom does the burden of proving that a request for information was justifiedly denied legally rest?
Explanation
In an appeal before the Information Commission, the burden of proving that the denial of information was justified rests on the Public Information Officer who denied the request.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q507. In which year was the Rajasthan State Women Commission (RSWC) formally constituted?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Women Commission was formally established in 1999 following the enactment of the relevant state legislation. Its creation was a response to the growing need for a dedicated institutional mechanism to address issues of gender discrimination, violence against women, and to ensure that constitutional and legal safeguards for women are effectively implemented throughout the state of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q508. Which of the following statements most accurately defines the legal status of the Rajasthan State Women Commission?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Women Commission is a statutory body, meaning its existence and powers are derived from a specific law passed by the State Legislature. It was established under the Rajasthan State Commission for Women Act, 1999. This legal status gives it the authority to investigate complaints, monitor women’s rights, and advise the government, though it remains separate from constitutional bodies.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q509. Match List-I (Function/Power of RSWC) with List-II (Nature of the Function): List I: (Function/Power of RSWC) A. Inspecting jails and women’s institutions B. Recommending prosecution in cases of severe atrocities C. Advising the government on policy matters affecting women D. Funding litigation for unrepresented women List II: (Nature of the Function) i. Promotional/Empowerment Role ii. Advisory Role iii. Investigative/Monitoring Role iv. Punitive Recommendation Role Select the correct code:
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Women Commission performs diverse functions. It monitors women’s welfare institutions through inspections and investigates rights violations. It plays an advisory role by suggesting policy changes to the state government. Furthermore, it recommends the prosecution of offenders in serious cases and engages in promotional activities, such as funding legal aid, to empower women and ensure they have access to justice.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q510. Select the correct logical sequence representing the establishment and operationalization of a statutory body like the Rajasthan State Women Commission:
Explanation
The establishment of the Rajasthan State Women Commission followed a standard legislative process. It began with the drafting of the bill, which was then debated and passed by the State Legislative Assembly. After receiving the Governor’s assent, the Act was published in the official gazette. Finally, using the powers granted by the Act, the state government formally constituted the commission.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
501
(b) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
502
(d) I, II, III, IV and V
503
(d) 90 days
504
(c) III only
505
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
506
(b) The State Public Information Officer who denied the request
507
(c) 1999
508
(d) It is a statutory body established under the Rajasthan State Commission for Women Act, 1999.
509
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
510
(a) Drafting of Bill Passing of Bill by State Legislature Governor’s Assent Gazette Notification of Act Constitution of the Commission
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.
