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 · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q71. Read the following statements regarding the dissolution of the legislative assembly by the Governor: I. The Governor can dissolve the assembly on the advice of a Chief Minister who has lost majority support. II. The Governor has the discretion to refuse the advice of a defeated Chief Minister to dissolve the assembly. III. Once the assembly is dissolved, the Governor must immediately take over the state administration directly. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Explanation
The Governor generally follows the advice of a majority-holding Chief Minister to dissolve the assembly. However, if a Chief Minister has lost support, the Governor has the discretion to refuse the advice to dissolve the House. Instead, the Governor may look for an alternative leader to form a government, ensuring that elections are not held unnecessarily while the current assembly can still function. This discretionary power prevents a defeated leader from using dissolution as a political weapon. The Governor’s goal is to ensure that a stable government exists as long as possible within the current assembly. By exploring other options, the Governor protects the democratic process and avoids the disruption and expense of premature general elections.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q72. Which constitutional article explicitly protects the Governor from being answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office?
Explanation
Article 361 protects the Governor from being answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the office.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q73. Which of the following cabinet committees is typically chaired by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
Explanation
In Rajasthan, as in other states, the Chief Minister typically chairs all major cabinet committees, including those for Political Affairs, Economic Affairs, and Investment. This centralized leadership allows the Chief Minister to maintain control over diverse policy areas and ensure that all committee decisions are consistent with the overall strategic goals and political priorities of the state government and its administration. These committees are where the real work of policy formulation happens. By heading them, the Chief Minister ensures that he is directly involved in the most important decisions. This practice strengthens the Chief Minister’s position as the real head of the government and provides for a more integrated and focused approach to state governance.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q74. The Governor addresses the state legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election. This is known as:
Explanation
The special address by the Governor is a constitutional requirement at the beginning of the first session after each general election and the first session of every year. In this speech, the Governor outlines the government’s policies and legislative program. This address is followed by a debate and a vote of thanks in the legislature, serving as a key democratic procedure. This event is more than just a ceremony; it is an important opportunity for the legislature to review the government’s plans. The subsequent debate allows the opposition to critique these policies. The final vote of thanks is a test of the government’s majority, reinforcing its accountability to the elected representatives of the people.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q75. If an individual who is a member of the legislative council (upper house) is appointed as Chief Minister, which of the following applies to him?
Explanation
A member of the Legislative Council can be appointed as Chief Minister. However, they can only vote in the House of which they are a member. Therefore, such a Chief Minister cannot vote on a motion of no-confidence, which is always moved and decided in the Legislative Assembly. This highlights the primary role of the Assembly in determining the government’s survival. While such a leader can participate in debates in both houses, their voting power is restricted to their own house. This constitutional rule ensures that the ultimate fate of the government rests with the house that is directly elected by the people. It maintains the essential democratic link between the electorate and the executive’s continuation in power.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q76. The following question consists of two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer: Assertion (A): The Constitution does not lay down any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister. Reason (R): Article 164 only states that the Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor. In the context of the above, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Article 164 is brief, merely stating that the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor. It does not detail the selection process. Therefore, the Governor relies on established parliamentary conventions, such as inviting the leader of the majority party. This lack of a rigid constitutional procedure allows for flexibility in various political scenarios while maintaining the core principle of majority support. These conventions are as important as the written text of the Constitution. They provide the practical rules that guide the Governor in making this crucial appointment. By following these established norms, the Governor ensures that the person chosen to lead the state has the necessary democratic legitimacy to command the legislative assembly.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q77. Which of the following is not a category of ministers in the Council of Ministers of a State?
Explanation
The Council of Ministers formally consists of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. While Parliamentary Secretaries are sometimes appointed to assist ministers, they are not constitutionally recognized as a category of the Council of Ministers. Their role is primarily to help ministers in the legislature, and they do not hold the same constitutional status as other ministerial ranks.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · State Executive: Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
Q78. Read the following statements about the Governor’s role in the legislative process: I. He can return a money bill for reconsideration of the state legislature. II. He can reserve an ordinary bill for the President’s consideration. III. He can withhold his assent to an ordinary bill. IV. He cannot return an ordinary bill if it is passed by the legislature for a second time. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Governor can reserve an ordinary bill for the President, can withhold assent to an ordinary bill and cannot return it when the legislature passes it again. A money bill cannot be returned, so I is wrong.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q79. Which Article of the Constitution of India mandates that there shall be a Legislature for every State?
Explanation
Article 168 of the Indian Constitution specifies that every state must have a legislature consisting of the Governor and either one or two houses. For Rajasthan, this involves a unicameral system featuring the Legislative Assembly. This constitutional mandate ensures a democratic legal framework for governance and law-making at the state level across India.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Polity and Administration · Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
Q80. Match List I with List II.
Articles of the Constitution
Provisions regarding State Legislatures
A. Article 169
i. Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation and dissolution
B. Article 170
ii. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
C. Article 174
iii. Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States
D. Article 178
iv. Composition of the Legislative Assemblies
Select the correct combination:
Explanation
Article 169 governs the abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in states, while Article 170 details the composition of Legislative Assemblies. Article 174 addresses the sessions, prorogation, and dissolution of the legislature. Finally, Article 178 outlines provisions for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. These articles collectively define the structural and operational parameters of state legislatures.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
71
(b) Only II
72
(b) Article 361
73
(d) All of the above
74
(c) Special Address
75
(d) He cannot vote on a motion of no-confidence in the legislative assembly.
76
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
77
(b) Parliamentary Secretaries
78
(a) II, III and IV
79
(b) Article 168
80
(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii
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.
