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
Q531. Consider the following statements regarding the powers of the Board of Revenue: I. The Board has the power to call for records of any subordinate revenue court. II. The Board generally interferes with findings of fact during revision even if there is no error of jurisdiction. III. The Board has the power to review its own previous judgments or orders. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Board of Revenue has the power to call for records and review its own judgments. However, during a revision, the Board typically does not interfere with pure findings of fact unless there is a clear error of law or jurisdiction. Revisional jurisdiction is narrower than appellate jurisdiction, focusing on whether the lower court acted within its legal authority.
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Q532. Which of the following disputes would typically NOT be filed as an appeal before the Board of Revenue?
Explanation
The Board of Revenue handles civil disputes related to agricultural land, such as illegal dispossession, record-of-rights entries, and rent fixation. However, criminal trespass is a penal offense defined under the Indian Penal Code. Such cases are criminal in nature and must be tried by the regular criminal judiciary rather than the revenue courts, which only handle tenancy issues.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q533. Consider the following matters: I. Disputes under the Rajasthan Agricultural Credit Operations (Removal of Difficulties) Act. II. Disputes regarding ceiling on agricultural holdings. III. Appeals regarding the allocation of mining leases. IV. Boundary disputes between two adjoining agricultural fields. Which of the above matters fall within the jurisdiction of the revenue courts headed by the Board of Revenue?
Explanation
Revenue courts under the Board of Revenue adjudicate matters involving agricultural land ceiling, boundary disputes between fields, and specific agricultural credit operations. However, mining leases are governed by the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and fall under the jurisdiction of the Mines Department. Mining is distinct from agricultural land revenue and tenancy, which are the Board’s focus.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q534. In which year was the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act enacted?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act was enacted in 1973. This legislation was part of an early movement in India to create an independent anti-corruption ombudsman at the state level. The Act provides the legal framework for investigating allegations of corruption, favoritism, and maladministration against various categories of public servants and political functionaries in the state of Rajasthan.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q535. Who was appointed as the first Lokayukta of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Justice I.D. Dua, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, was appointed as the first Lokayukta of Rajasthan in 1973. His appointment marked the beginning of the ombudsman system in the state. As the first occupant of the office, he was responsible for establishing the initial investigative procedures and defining the commission’s role in promoting transparency and accountability.
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Q536. Match List-I (Lokayuktas of Rajasthan) with List-II (Previous Positions/Facts): List I: (Lokayuktas of Rajasthan) A. Justice I.D. Dua B. Justice D.P. Gupta C. Justice M.B. Sharma D. Justice Pratap Krishna Lohra List II: (Previous Positions/Facts) i. Incumbent Lokayukta (as of 2021 onwards) ii. First Lokayukta of Rajasthan iii. Served as acting Governor and Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court iv. Longest-serving Lokayukta of Rajasthan Select the correct code:
Explanation
Rajasthan’s Lokayukta institution has seen several notable leaders. Justice I.D. Dua was the first to hold the post. Justice D.P. Gupta served in multiple high-level capacities, including acting Governor. Justice M.B. Sharma is recognized as the longest-serving Lokayukta in the state’s history. More recently, Justice Pratap Krishna Lohra was appointed to the position in 2021, continuing the institution’s mandate.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q537. Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Lokayukta in Rajasthan: Statement I: The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan. Statement II: The appointment is made after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
The Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan. To ensure the office remains non-partisan, the Governor must consult two key figures before making the appointment: the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court and the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly. This consultative process is designed to select a person of high integrity who enjoys broad institutional trust.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q538. Which of the following statements regarding the institution of Up-Lokayukta in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act allows for the appointment of one or more Up-Lokayuktas by the Governor. Importantly, the Act specifies that the appointment of an Up- Lokayukta should be made after consultation with the Lokayukta. K.P.U. Menon holds the distinction of being the first Up-Lokayukta of Rajasthan, serving as a deputy to the main anti-corruption ombudsman.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Statutory Accountability Bodies
Q539. Consider the following categories of public servants: I. Cabinet Ministers in the State Government II. Pramukh of a Zila Parishad III. Mayor of a Municipal Corporation IV. Sarpanch of a Gram Panchayat V. Civil servants of the State Government Which of the above combination of functionaries falls within the jurisdiction of the Rajasthan Lokayukta for corruption inquiries?
Explanation
The Lokayukta has jurisdiction over Cabinet Ministers, Mayors, and Zila Parishad Pramukhs, as well as state civil servants. However, under the current legal framework in Rajasthan, Sarpanches and Panchas of Gram Panchayats are generally excluded from the Lokayukta’s direct investigative purview. Allegations against these village-level representatives are usually handled through different administrative channels within the Panchayati Raj Department.
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Q540. What is the statutory limitation period for filing a complaint before the Rajasthan Lokayukta regarding an alleged grievance or allegation?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act sets a specific time limit for entertaining complaints. The Lokayukta cannot conduct an investigation into any complaint if it is filed more than five years after the date on which the alleged action or incident took place. This limitation period ensures that investigations are conducted while evidence is relatively fresh.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
531
(b) I and III only
532
(a) A dispute regarding criminal trespass under Section 441 of the IPC on an agricultural farm.
533
(a) I, II and IV only
534
(b) 1973
535
(b) Justice I.D. Dua
536
(a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
537
(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
538
(a) The Up-Lokayukta is appointed solely on the recommendation of the Chief Minister without consulting the Lokayukta.
539
(a) I, II, III and V only
540
(c) Five years from the date on which the action complained against took place.
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.
