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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Q41. Consider the following powers exercised by the Rajasthan Information Commission while inquiring into a matter: I. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of persons and compelling them to give oral or written evidence on oath. II. Requiring the discovery and inspection of documents. III. Awarding a sentence of simple imprisonment for contempt of the Commission. Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect regarding the powers of the RIC?
Explanation
The Information Commission has the powers of a civil court to summon persons, take evidence on oath and require discovery and inspection of documents. It cannot sentence anyone to imprisonment for contempt, so III is incorrect.
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Q42. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The State Information Commission cannot impose a penalty exceeding twenty-five thousand rupees on a State Public Information Officer. Reason (R): The RTI Act limits the penalty to two hundred and fifty rupees for each day of delay, subject to a maximum cap of twenty-five thousand rupees. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Commission can impose a penalty of Rs 250 for each day of delay, up to a maximum of Rs 25,000. That limit explains why it cannot go beyond twenty-five thousand rupees.
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Q43. During appellate proceedings before the Rajasthan Information Commission, upon whom does the burden of proving that a request for information was justifiedly denied legally rest?
Explanation
In an appeal before the Information Commission, the burden of proving that the denial of information was justified rests on the Public Information Officer who denied the request.
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Q44. In which year was the Rajasthan State Women Commission (RSWC) formally constituted?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Women Commission was formally established in 1999 following the enactment of the relevant state legislation. Its creation was a response to the growing need for a dedicated institutional mechanism to address issues of gender discrimination, violence against women, and to ensure that constitutional and legal safeguards for women are effectively implemented throughout the state of Rajasthan.
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Q45. Which of the following statements most accurately defines the legal status of the Rajasthan State Women Commission?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Women Commission is a statutory body, meaning its existence and powers are derived from a specific law passed by the State Legislature. It was established under the Rajasthan State Commission for Women Act, 1999. This legal status gives it the authority to investigate complaints, monitor women’s rights, and advise the government, though it remains separate from constitutional bodies.
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Q46. Match List-I (Function/Power of RSWC) with List-II (Nature of the Function): List I: (Function/Power of RSWC) A. Inspecting jails and women’s institutions B. Recommending prosecution in cases of severe atrocities C. Advising the government on policy matters affecting women D. Funding litigation for unrepresented women List II: (Nature of the Function) i. Promotional/Empowerment Role ii. Advisory Role iii. Investigative/Monitoring Role iv. Punitive Recommendation Role Select the correct code:
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Women Commission performs diverse functions. It monitors women’s welfare institutions through inspections and investigates rights violations. It plays an advisory role by suggesting policy changes to the state government. Furthermore, it recommends the prosecution of offenders in serious cases and engages in promotional activities, such as funding legal aid, to empower women and ensure they have access to justice.
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Q47. Select the correct logical sequence representing the establishment and operationalization of a statutory body like the Rajasthan State Women Commission:
Explanation
The establishment of the Rajasthan State Women Commission followed a standard legislative process. It began with the drafting of the bill, which was then debated and passed by the State Legislative Assembly. After receiving the Governor’s assent, the Act was published in the official gazette. Finally, using the powers granted by the Act, the state government formally constituted the commission.
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Q48. What is the composition of the Rajasthan State Women Commission as per the parent Act?
Explanation
The Rajasthan State Women Commission has a Chairperson, three non-official members and a Member-Secretary appointed by the Government, as the Act provides.
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Q49. Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Rajasthan State Women Commission: I. The Chairperson is appointed by the State Government. II. At least one member among the non-official members must belong to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. III. The Member-Secretary must be a judicial officer of the rank of a District Judge. Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The State Government is responsible for appointing the Chairperson and the non-official members of the commission. To ensure social inclusivity, the Act mandates that at least one member must be from the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Member-Secretary is usually an officer from the administrative services, not necessarily a judicial officer of the rank of a District Judge.
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Q50. Consider the following statements regarding the tenure of the Chairperson and Members of the RSWC: Statement I: The Chairperson and every non-official member hold office for a period of three years. Statement II: The Chairperson and members are eligible for reappointment for a maximum of two consecutive terms. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
The Chairperson and every non-official member of the Rajasthan State Women Commission hold their office for a period of three years. This limited tenure ensures that the commission receives fresh perspectives periodically. While members can serve the commission, the parent Act does not typically provide for a standard reappointment for multiple consecutive terms in the same manner as other constitutional bodies.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(c) III only
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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(b) The State Public Information Officer who denied the request
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(c) 1999
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(d) It is a statutory body established under the Rajasthan State Commission for Women Act, 1999.
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(a) A-iii, B-iv, C-ii, D-i
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(a) Drafting of Bill Passing of Bill by State Legislature Governor’s Assent Gazette Notification of Act Constitution of the Commission
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(b) One Chairperson and three non-official members, plus one appointed Member- Secretary.
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(a) I and II only
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(a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
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.
