Q81. The legislative framework of Rajasthan is described as a unicameral system. What does this specifically signify in the context of the state?
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Q82. Read the following statements carefully:
Statement I: The Rajasthan Legislature is an integrated body comprising the Governor and the Vidhan Sabha.
Statement II: The Governor is an integral part of the State Legislature because he presides over the daily sessions of the Vidhan Sabha.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The Rajasthan Legislature is an integrated body comprising the Governor and the Vidhan Sabha.
Statement II: The Governor is an integral part of the State Legislature because he presides over the daily sessions of the Vidhan Sabha.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
The State Legislature is an integrated body comprising the Governor and the Vidhan Sabha, making the first statement accurate. However, the Governor does not preside over daily sessions; that responsibility belongs to the Speaker. The Governor’s role is largely ceremonial, including summoning sessions and providing assent to bills, rather than managing day-to-day legislative debates.
Q83. Consider the following statements regarding the structure of state legislatures in India:
I. Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature.
II. Madhya Pradesh has a bicameral legislature.
III. Gujarat has a unicameral legislature.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature.
II. Madhya Pradesh has a bicameral legislature.
III. Gujarat has a unicameral legislature.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan and Gujarat both maintain a unicameral legislature, consisting only of the Legislative Assembly. Madhya Pradesh also possesses a unicameral system, despite constitutional provisions that allow for a second chamber. Currently, only six Indian states-- Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh--have a bicameral structure. Understanding these distinctions is vital for state-level governance studies.
Q84. What is the current maximum strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly as determined by the delimitation exercise?
Explanation
The current strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is fixed at 200 members. This number was reached through progressive increases during previous delimitation exercises to reflect the growing population of the state. These 200 seats represent various territorial constituencies where members are directly elected by citizens through a universal adult franchise, ensuring a representative democratic legislative body.
Q85. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The State of Rajasthan does not possess a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
Reason (R): The Parliament of India has the exclusive power to create or abolish a Legislative Council in a state by a simple majority, provided the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.
Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The State of Rajasthan does not possess a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).
Reason (R): The Parliament of India has the exclusive power to create or abolish a Legislative Council in a state by a simple majority, provided the Legislative Assembly of that state passes a resolution to that effect by a special majority.
Explanation
Rajasthan currently operates with a unicameral legislature, meaning it has no Legislative Council. While Parliament holds the power to create or abolish such councils under Article 169, this requires a specific resolution from the State Assembly. The absence of a council in Rajasthan is a structural fact, although the legal mechanism for its creation exists at the federal level.
Q86. Which of the following constitutional provisions is an exception and does NOT apply to the Rajasthan State Legislature due to its structural nature?
Explanation
Article 171 of the Constitution pertains specifically to the composition and internal structure of Legislative Councils. Since Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature consisting only of the Legislative Assembly, the provisions regarding a second chamber are currently inapplicable. Articles 170, 174, and 178 remain relevant as they govern the Assembly’s composition, sessions, and the roles of presiding officers.
Q87. In the event that the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly passes a resolution demanding the creation of a Legislative Council, what will be the immediate constitutional effect?
Explanation
If the Legislative Assembly passes a resolution for a Legislative Council, Parliament must enact a law to create it under Article 169. The Governor or the President cannot create it on their own.
Q88. The first session of the First Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was held on which of the following dates?
Explanation
The inaugural session of the first Rajasthan Legislative Assembly took place on March 29, 1952. This historic meeting occurred at the Town Hall in Jaipur following the first general elections. It marked the formal beginning of parliamentary democracy in the newly integrated state. This session established the foundation for legislative procedures and governance within the state’s modern political history.
Q89. The strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was increased to 200 members during which assembly election?
Explanation
The membership of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was increased to its current total of 200 during the Sixth Assembly elections held in 1977. This expansion was necessary to ensure better representation for the state’s expanding population. Since then, the number of seats has remained constant, providing a stable framework for electing representatives across the various districts of Rajasthan.
Q90. Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications required to become a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly:
I. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
II. The candidate must be not less than 30 years of age.
III. The candidate must make and subscribe to an oath before a person authorized by the Election Commission.
IV. The candidate must be an elector for any assembly constituency in the state.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
I. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
II. The candidate must be not less than 30 years of age.
III. The candidate must make and subscribe to an oath before a person authorized by the Election Commission.
IV. The candidate must be an elector for any assembly constituency in the state.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
Explanation
To qualify as a member of the Legislative Assembly, a candidate must be a citizen of India and at least 25 years old. The requirement for 30 years of age applies to the Legislative Council or Rajya Sabha, not the Vidhan Sabha. Additionally, candidates must be registered electors and take an oath authorized by the Election Commission of India.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 81 | (c) The state legislature consists of the Governor and the Legislative Assembly only |
| 82 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| 83 | (c) I and III only |
| 84 | (c) 200 members |
| 85 | (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A. |
| 86 | (b) Article 171 (Composition of Legislative Councils) |
| 87 | (c) The Parliament of India must enact a specific law to create the Council |
| 88 | (b) 29 March 1952 |
| 89 | (c) Sixth Assembly Elections |
| 90 | (b) II only |
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.