Q71. In which year was the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act enacted?
Statutory Accountability Bodies: RAS Prelims MCQs
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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Q72. 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.
Q73. 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:
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.
Q74. 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:
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.
Q75. 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.
Q76. 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?
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.
Q77. 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.
Q78. Given below are two statements, one labeled as
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan Lokayukta does not have the direct power to punish a corrupt public servant or register a binding criminal FIR against them.
Reason (R): The Lokayukta is primarily an investigatory and recommendatory body that forwards its findings and recommendations to the competent authority for action.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): The Rajasthan Lokayukta does not have the direct power to punish a corrupt public servant or register a binding criminal FIR against them.
Reason (R): The Lokayukta is primarily an investigatory and recommendatory body that forwards its findings and recommendations to the competent authority for action.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Explanation
The Lokayukta is essentially an investigative and recommendatory body rather than a punitive one. While it can conduct thorough inquiries and summon witnesses, it does not have the authority to directly punish an individual or register a formal FIR. Once an investigation is complete, the Lokayukta sends a report with recommendations to the competent authority for final action.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 71 | (b) 1973 |
| 72 | (b) Justice I.D. Dua |
| 73 | (a) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i |
| 74 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 75 | (a) The Up-Lokayukta is appointed solely on the recommendation of the Chief Minister without consulting the Lokayukta. |
| 76 | (a) I, II, III and V only |
| 77 | (c) Five years from the date on which the action complained against took place. |
| 78 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
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.