78 RAS Prelims MCQs on statutory accountability bodies in Rajasthan cover the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, the State Election Commission, the Rajasthan Information Commission and the State Women Commission. They ask about the constitutional provisions, appointment, removal, powers and penalties of each body, so learn who appoints, who removes and to whom each reports.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q21. Consider the following statements regarding the independence of the State Election Commissioner: Statement I: The State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in like manner and on like grounds as a Judge of a High Court. Statement II: The conditions of service of the State Election Commissioner can be varied to his disadvantage at any time after his appointment by the State Legislature. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
To ensure the impartiality of the State Election Commissioner, the Constitution provides that they can only be removed in the same manner as a High Court Judge. Furthermore, the conditions of service of the Commissioner cannot be varied to their disadvantage after their appointment. This protection prevents the state executive from exerting undue influence over the local election process.
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Q22. Which of the following statements regarding the tenure of the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan is correct?
Explanation
In Rajasthan, the term of office for the State Election Commissioner is specifically defined by the state government’s rules. Currently, the Commissioner holds office for a period of five years from the date of assumption of charge or until reaching the age of sixty-five years, whichever occurs earlier. This fixed tenure helps in maintaining the stability and independence of the local election administration.
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Q23. Who acts as the principal administrative officer at the district level to assist the State Election Commission in the conduct of local body elections in Rajasthan?
Explanation
At the district level, the State Election Commission executes its functions through the District Election Officer. In Rajasthan, the District Collector is designated as the District Election Officer. This official is responsible for coordinating and supervising all work related to the conduct of elections to local bodies, including the preparation of electoral rolls and the management of polling stations.
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Q24. Consider the following steps involved in the process of conducting local elections by the State Election Commission: I. Issuance of election schedule notification. II. Preparation and revision of electoral rolls. III. Enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. IV. Deployment of Returning Officers. V. Reservation of seats for SC/ST and Women. Which of the above combination of statements correctly represents the direct responsibilities of the State Election Commission?
Explanation
The State Election Commission is responsible for notifying election schedules, preparing electoral rolls, enforcing the Model Code of Conduct, and deploying Returning Officers. However, the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Women in local bodies is typically determined by the State Government according to the provisions of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act and the relevant municipal laws.
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Q25. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The State Election Commission does not maintain a massive permanent administrative staff for conducting elections. Reason (R): Article 243K(3) of the Constitution mandates the Governor to make available to the SEC such staff as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions when requested. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The State Election Commission does not maintain a large permanent staff for election duties. Instead, the Constitution mandates that the Governor must provide the necessary staff to the Commission upon request. This allows the Commission to utilize existing government machinery and personnel during election periods, ensuring that the massive logistical exercise of conducting local polls is carried out efficiently without a huge bureaucracy.
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Q26. The power to conduct elections to urban local bodies (Municipalities, Municipal Councils, Municipal Corporations) is vested in the State Election Commission by virtue of which Article?
Explanation
While Article 243K deals with elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions, Article 243ZA extends similar powers to the State Election Commission for urban local bodies. It specifies that the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Municipalities shall be vested in the State Election Commission. This ensures a unified body manages all grassroots level elections.
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Q27. Which of the following statements correctly reflects the provision of Article 243O of the Constitution regarding electoral matters of Panchayats?
Explanation
Article 243O provides a significant legal shield to the local election process. It states that the validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allotment of seats to such constituencies shall not be called in question in any court. This provision is intended to prevent unnecessary litigation from stalling the election cycle, ensuring that local democratic processes proceed without judicial delays.
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Q28. Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, an election petition challenging the election of a Sarpanch can be presented to which of the following authorities?
Explanation
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, the validity of a Sarpanch’s election can only be challenged through an election petition. Such a petition must be presented to the District Judge having jurisdiction over the area. The Judge acts as a tribunal to hear the dispute. This legal mechanism ensures that grievances regarding electoral malpractices are resolved through a formal judicial process after the election.
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Q29. Match List-I (Authority/Mechanism) with List- II (Function in Local Elections):
Authority/Mechanism
Function in Local Elections
A. State Election Commission
i. Adjudication of election petitions post-election
B. Returning Officer
ii. Receiving nomination papers from candidates
C. Observer
iii. Ensuring adherence to the Model Code of Conduct
D. Election Tribunal/Judge
iv. Issuing the notification of election dates
Select the correct code:
Explanation
The local election process involves multiple authorities. The State Election Commission issues the election notification. The Returning Officer is responsible for receiving and scrutinizing nomination papers. Observers are deployed to monitor the adherence to the Model Code of Conduct and ensure fair play. Finally, if there is a legal challenge to the results, the designated Election Tribunal or Judge adjudicates the petition.
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Q30. Consider the following stages of the election dispute resolution process: I. Declaration of election results by the Returning Officer II. Filing of an election petition by an aggrieved candidate III. Presentation of evidence and hearing by the designated judicial authority IV. Pronouncement of final judgment on the validity of the election V. Issuance of a certificate of election Which of the following represents the correct chronological sequence?
Explanation
After the polling concludes, the Returning Officer declares the results and issues an election certificate to the winner. If a candidate is aggrieved by the outcome, they can then file an election petition. This is followed by a judicial hearing where evidence is presented. The process concludes with a final judgment from the judicial authority either upholding or setting aside the election results.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
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(c) The tenure is fixed at 5 years or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
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(d) District Election Officer (usually the District Collector)
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(c) I, II, III and IV only
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(d) Article 243ZA
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(c) It bars court interference in electoral matters, including laws regarding the delimitation of constituencies.
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(a) The District Judge or a subordinate judge empowered for this purpose
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(a) A-iv, B-ii, C-iii, D-i
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(a) I, V, II, III, IV
Key facts from Statutory Accountability Bodies
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission Ordinance came into effect on 20 August 1949.
The President removes the Chairman or a member of the RPSC, after an inquiry by the Supreme Court on a reference.
Article 243K provides for the State Election Commission, which conducts Panchayati Raj elections; the Rajasthan SEC was constituted in July 1994 and its Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
A second appeal to the Information Commission must be made within 90 days; the penalty on an officer is Rs 250 per day, up to Rs 25,000.
The burden of proving a denial of information rests on the Public Information Officer.
The Rajasthan State Women Commission has a Chairperson, three non-official members and a Member-Secretary.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Statutory Accountability Bodies?
This page has 78 practice MCQs on Statutory Accountability Bodies (Rajasthan Polity and Administration). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
When was the Rajasthan Public Service Commission set up?
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1949 came into effect on 20 August 1949. The Commission is a constitutional body under Part XIV, and its Chairman and members can be removed only by the President.
Who appoints the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan?
The Governor, under Article 243K. The State Election Commission was constituted in July 1994 and is responsible for the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
What is the maximum penalty under the RTI Act on an officer?
Rs 250 for each day of delay in providing information, up to a maximum of Rs 25,000. The Information Commission imposes it, and the Public Information Officer must prove that a refusal was justified.
