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
Q521. Consider the following statements regarding the Board of Revenue for Rajasthan: I. It was established by an Ordinance in 1949. II. Its headquarters is in Ajmer. III. It replaced the highest revenue courts of the integrating Rajputana states. IV. It operates primarily under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act, 1956 and the Rajasthan Tenancy Act, 1955. V. It has original jurisdiction to hear murder cases related to land disputes. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
Established in 1949, the Board of Revenue operates primarily under the Rajasthan Land Revenue Act and the Rajasthan Tenancy Act.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q522. Which of the following matters does NOT fall under the jurisdiction of the Board of Revenue?
Explanation
The jurisdiction of the Board of Revenue is specifically limited to agricultural land and matters defined under the Rajasthan Land Revenue and Tenancy Acts. It handles tenancy rights, partition of agricultural holdings, and mutation appeals. However, disputes involving urban commercial or residential properties fall under the jurisdiction of the regular civil courts and are governed by different sets of civil laws.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q523. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The Board of Revenue does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate civil property title disputes regarding residential houses. Reason (R): The jurisdiction of the Board is strictly confined to agricultural land and revenue matters, whereas civil title disputes fall under regular civil courts. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Board of Revenue and its subordinate revenue courts are specialized tribunals for agricultural land. They do not have the legal authority to decide on title disputes regarding non-agricultural residential or commercial buildings. Such property disputes involve complex questions of civil law that are reserved for the civil judiciary, maintaining a clear distinction between revenue administration and general civil litigation.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q524. Which of the following statements regarding the dual nature of the Board of Revenue is incorrect?
Explanation
The Board of Revenue has both judicial and administrative roles. It is the highest appellate revenue court and controls all revenue officers like Collectors and Tehsildars. However, it does not exercise administrative control over the District Police. While revenue officers may request police assistance for land-related matters, the police department remains under its own separate hierarchy and the home department.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q525. The Chairman of the Board of Revenue, Rajasthan, is typically appointed from which cadre of officers?
Explanation
The Chairman of the Board of Revenue is a high-ranking administrative position in the Rajasthan government. Typically, a very senior officer from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), often at the level of Additional Chief Secretary, is appointed to this role. This ensures that the head of the highest revenue authority has extensive experience in both state administration and land laws.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q526. In the context of the Board of Revenue’s jurisdiction, which of the following best distinguishes its original jurisdiction from its appellate jurisdiction?
Explanation
In revenue law, original jurisdiction refers to the power of a court to hear and decide a case when it is first filed. Most revenue suits start in lower courts, such as those of the Tehsildar or SDO. The Board primarily exercises appellate and revisional jurisdiction, where it reviews the legality and correctness of orders passed by these subordinate revenue authorities.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q527. Match List-I (Revenue Officer/Court) with List- II (Typical Primary Function/Jurisdiction):
Revenue Officer/Court
Primary Function/Jurisdiction
A. Tehsildar
i. Highest Revisional Authority in revenue cases
B. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)
ii. Primary court of original jurisdiction for agricultural tenancy suits
C. District Collector
iii. Preparation and maintenance of land records at the tehsil level
D. Board of Revenue
iv. Overall head of district land revenue administration
Select the correct code:
Explanation
The revenue administration is hierarchical. Tehsildars manage land records at the local level. Sub-Divisional Officers act as the primary courts for agricultural tenancy suits. The District Collector serves as the administrative head of the district’s revenue department. Finally, the Board of Revenue acts as the highest authority in the state for revising the decisions made by subordinate revenue courts.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q528. Consider the following statements regarding the administrative control exercised by the Board of Revenue: Statement I: The Board of Revenue exercises administrative control over Patwaris, Inspector Land Records, and Tehsildars. Statement II: The Board of Revenue conducts the examination and training of Patwaris in the state. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
Beyond its judicial functions, the Board of Revenue has significant administrative oversight. It controls the lower levels of the revenue hierarchy, including Tehsildars, Girdawars, and Patwaris. Crucially, the Board is responsible for the recruitment process, training, and professional examinations of Patwaris, ensuring that the ground-level staff responsible for maintaining state land records are properly qualified and supervised.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q529. Consider the following revenue authorities in Rajasthan: I. Naib Tehsildar II. Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) III. Patwari IV. Revenue Appellate Authority (RAA) V. Inspector Land Records (Girdawar) Which of the following represents the correct ascending hierarchical order from lowest to highest?
Explanation
The revenue hierarchy in Rajasthan begins with the Patwari at the village level, followed by the Inspector Land Records (Girdawar). Above them is the Naib Tehsildar and then the Sub- Divisional Officer (SDO). The Revenue Appellate Authority (RAA) sits higher in the hierarchy, hearing appeals from the decisions of SDOs and other officers before matters potentially reach the Board.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q530. What does the "revisional power" of the Board of Revenue primarily entail?
Explanation
Revisional power is a critical supervisory tool of the Board of Revenue. It allows the Board to examine the records of any case decided by a lower revenue court. The purpose is to ensure that the subordinate court has not exceeded its jurisdiction or acted with material irregularity. This power helps maintain consistency and legal correctness across all revenue courts.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(b) I, II, III and IV only
522
(d) Title disputes over urban commercial plots
523
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
524
(b) It exercises administrative control over the District Police in maintaining law and order during land evictions.
525
(b) Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers
526
(a) Original jurisdiction allows the Board to hear a case directly at the first instance, whereas appellate jurisdiction involves reviewing decisions of subordinate revenue courts.
527
(a) A-iii, B-ii, C-iv, D-i
528
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
529
(a) III, V, I, II, IV
530
(b) The power to call for the records of any subordinate revenue court to satisfy itself regarding the legality or propriety of an order passed by them.
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.
