Polity: Governor, Assembly, High Court, Commissions and Panchayati Raj: Previous Year Questions
181 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), RAS Prelims, College Lecturer, CET (Senior Secondary), Senior Teacher (Secondary Education), Lecturer (Technical Education), Patwari), 193 times in all. The wording is exactly as printed in the English part of each paper, and the answers are from the Commission's final answer key. 91 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. हिंदी में पढ़ें
Rajasthan GK: Solved Previous Year Questions (English PDF)1189 questions · 30 original papers · 22 chapters · every answer explained · facts at a glance · exam traps
91st Amendment 2003 (Art 164(1A)): max 15% = 30, min 12; non-member up to 6 months (164(4)); salaries by state law (164(5))
Ministers of State exist, so not all are Cabinet
Legislative Assembly
Unicameral; 160 seats (1952) → 184 → 200 (1977, 6th Assembly); first pro-tem Maharao Sangram Singh; first Speaker Narottam Lal Joshi; Vishnoi = pro-tem, Speaker and Deputy Speaker; 22 standing committees (4 financial); MLA vote value 129, total 25,800 (2022)
Rules of procedure first framed 1956
President's rule
4 times: 1967 (no clear majority), 1977, 1980, 1992 (Governor M. Chenna Reddy)
Most linked to Shekhawat's tenures (key)
High Court
Inaugurated 29 Aug 1949, Jodhpur, by Rajpramukh Sawai Man Singh II; first CJ Kamalkant Verma; Jaipur bench 31 Jan 1977; 50 judges (sanctioned, exam time); Art 217 appointment by President; Art 233-237 subordinate courts
HC Rules 1952 effective 1 Oct 1952 (key)
RPSC and Board of Revenue
RPSC Ajmer, 22 Dec 1949, first chair S.K. Ghosh; Art 316 appointment by Governor, 317 removal by President, 320(3) disciplinary consultation, 321 extension by state law, 323 report to Governor; Board of Revenue Ajmer 1949 (appoints Tehsildars)
RSSB is at Jaipur
State commissions
State Election Commission: Art 243K, July 1994, single member, Secretary = Chief Electoral Officer; Information Commission: 18 Apr 2006, first CIC M.D. Kaurani, fine max Rs 25,000, Sec 19(7) binding; Human Rights Commission: 18 Jan 1999, functional Mar 2000, chair + 2, 3 yrs or 70, first chair Kanta Bhatnagar, removal by President
Governor is not in the SHRC selection committee
Lokayukta
Act in force 3 Feb 1973; first Lokayukta I.D. Dua; recommended first by ARC 1966-70; CM excluded; Sarpanch and Panch excluded; complaints older than 5 years barred; Narpat Mal Lodha committee 2014
Zila Pramukh and Pradhan are covered
Panchayati Raj
Nagaur 2 Oct 1959 (Nehru); Act 23 Apr 1994; women 50% (2008); Gram Sabha ≥ 2 meetings, quorum 1/10, simple majority; DRDA merged 2003; 'Gram Vikas Adhikari' (2021, Sec 89); Sarpanch chairs planning and establishment committees; Zila Pramukh chairs DPC; PESA in 10 states
Up-Pradhan acts after 30 days' absence, not 60
Administration
First Chief Secretary K. Radhakrishnan; longest M.L. Mehta; Divisional Commissioner abolished 1962, revived 1987; RAS as Collector first 2009; Collector post 1772; cantonment Nasirabad; first Advocate General G.C. Kasliwal; Guarantee Act 14 Nov 2011 (second appeal 60 days); Right to Hearing Act 2012 (first state)
Vishaka case (1997) = workplace sexual harassment
⚠️ Exam traps
Art 155 = appointment of the Governor, not removal; oath is Art 159, not 158.
Pardon = Art 161; ordinance = Art 213.
First CM = Hiralal Shastri; first elected CM = Tikaram Paliwal.
State Election Commission formed in July 1994, not April or December.
RPSC, SHRC and SEC members are appointed by the Governor but cannot be removed by the Governor.
Information Commission: 18 April 2006; Human Rights Commission: 18 January 1999.
1Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 29
Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
(A) Article 153 — Office of the Governor
(B) Article 156 — Term of the office of Governor
(C) Article 154 — Executive Power of Governor
(D) Article 155 — Removal of Governor from office
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Answer: (D) Article 155 — Removal of Governor from office
Article 155 deals with the appointment of the Governor (by the President), not removal. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156).
2Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 31
Who among the following Governors of Rajasthan has been the Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ?
Mohanlal Sukhadia (4 times), Bhairon Singh Shekhawat (3 times) and Haridev Joshi (3 times) became Chief Minister. Shiv Charan Mathur was CM twice.
4Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 35
Which of the following statements about Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan is/are correct ? A. The strength of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was 160 in 1952. B. The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly were first framed in 1956. C. There are 18 standing committees of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly out of which 4 are financial.
5Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 37
The Chief Justice and other judges of the state High Courts are appointed by the :
(A) President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and Governor of the state
(B) Governor of the state in consultation with the President, Chief Justice of India and State Council of Ministers
(C) Chief Justice of India in consultation with the President and Governor
(D) Governor on the recommendation of the Chief Minister of the state
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Answer: (A) President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and Governor of the state
Under Article 217 the President appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of a High Court after consulting the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state (and, for other judges, the Chief Justice of that High Court too).
6Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 38
From which of the following dates, the rules of the High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan, 1952 came into force ?
7Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 39
Who was the Pro tem speaker of 15th Rajasthan legislative assembly ?
(A) Pradyuman Singh
(B) Paras Ram Mordia
(C) Bhanwar Lal Meghwal
(D) Gulab Chand Kataria
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Answer: (D) Gulab Chand Kataria
As per the Commission's answer key, Gulab Chand Kataria was pro-tem Speaker of the 15th Assembly (2018). The pro-tem Speaker administers the oath to new members; C.P. Joshi was then elected Speaker.
8Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 40
Which of the following former women members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission have also been a member of the Union Public Service Commission ? (i) Smt. Kanta Kathuria (ii) Smt. Kamla Bheel (iii) Dr. (Smt.) Prakashwati Sharma (iv) Smt. Divya Singh
9Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 41
Among the Judges of Rajasthan High Court who were administered Oath on 29 August, 1949 which one is paired incorrectly ?
(A) Justice Lala Nawal Kishore : Jodhpur
(B) Justice Kanwar Lal Bapna : Jaipur
(C) Justice Jawan Singh Ranawat : Kota
(D) Justice Trilochan Dutt : Bikaner
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Answer: (C) Justice Jawan Singh Ranawat : Kota
As per the Commission's answer key, Jawan Singh Ranawat — Kota is the wrong pair; he came from Udaipur (Mewar). The High Court was inaugurated on 29 August 1949 and its first Chief Justice was Kamalkant Verma.
10Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 42
Who among the following has been the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan ? A. V. Narayanan B. Kishan Puri C. Sanwaldan Ujjwal D. Maghraj Kalla
11Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 43
Which of the following statement/s about State Election Commission, Rajasthan is/are correct ? A. The State Election Commission, Rajasthan was constituted in April 1994 under Article 243 K of the Constitution. B. The State Election Commission is a single member Commission headed by the State Election Commissioner. C. The State Election Commission has a Secretary who is also the Chief Electoral Officer for the state.
(A) Only A
(B) A and B
(C) B and C
(D) A, B and C
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Answer: (C) B and C
As per the Commission's answer key, statements B and C are correct; the Commission has a single member, the State Election Commissioner. Statement A is wrong: the Commission was set up under Article 243K in July 1994, not April.
12Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 44
Consider the following statements : I. A candidate cannot contest from more than one wards in a municipal election. II. A candidate can fill maximum four nomination papers from a ward in a municipal election.
13Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 45
Under which Section of the 'Right to Information Act, 2005', Rajasthan State Information Commission's order shall be binding on Public Authority of Rajasthan ?
(A) 19(4)
(B) 19(5)
(C) 19(6)
(D) 19(7)
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Answer: (D) 19(7)
Under Section 19(7) of the RTI Act, the decision of the Central or State Information Commission (on appeal) is binding.
14Assistant Professor (College Education) 2020 · Q 49
The jurisdiction of Rajasthan Human Rights Commission includes all types of human rights including : A. Civil and Political Rights B. Economic Rights C. Social and Cultural Rights
In Rajasthan the quorum to constitute a meeting for the consideration of a no confidence motion against the chairman, Municipal Board shall be ______ of the total number of persons entitled to vote thereat.
(A) Three fourth (3/4)
(B) One tenth (1/10)
(C) One third (1/3)
(D) Two third (2/3)
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Answer: (A) Three fourth (3/4)
As per the Commission's answer key, the quorum for a meeting on a no-confidence motion against a municipal board chairman is three-fourths of the members entitled to vote.
16CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131A · Q 62
Who was the first Protem Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
The Chairman of State Human Rights Commission is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee, who among the following is not part of that?
(A) Chief Minister
(B) Speaker of Legislative Assembly
(C) Opposition Leader of Legislative Assembly
(D) Chief Justice of High Court
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Answer: (D) Chief Justice of High Court
Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 the committee has the Chief Minister (chair), the Speaker, the state Home Minister and the Leader of Opposition. The High Court Chief Justice is not a member.
Read the statements carefully — I. Tikaram Paliwal is the only Chief Minister who has also been a Deputy Chief Minister in Rajasthan. II. Hari Shankar Bhabhra has been the Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan for the longest time till now. Which of the following option is correct?
(A) Only statement I is correct
(B) Only statement II is correct
(C) Both statements I and II are correct
(D) Both statements I and II are incorrect
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Answer: (C) Both statements I and II are correct
Tikaram Paliwal was CM in 1952 and later became the state's first Deputy CM in Jai Narayan Vyas's ministry. As per the Commission's answer key, Hari Shankar Bhabhra had (by the exam) been Deputy CM for the longest time, so both statements are correct.
20CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131A · Q 68
In how many days an appeal can be made to the second appellate authority against the decision of the first appellate authority under the Rajasthan Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011?
The Governor of Rajasthan is the ex-officio Chancellor of -
(A) All the State Universities as well as all the Central Universities working in the territory of Rajasthan.
(B) All the State as well as Private Universities of Rajasthan.
(C) All the State Universities of Rajasthan.
(D) All the State and Private Universities as well as Central Universities working in the territory of Rajasthan.
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Answer: (C) All the State Universities of Rajasthan.
The Governor is ex-officio Chancellor of all state universities created by state law. The President is Visitor of central universities, and private universities have their own Chancellors.
Also asked in: RAS Prelims 2016 · Q 52
22CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131A · Q 70
President's rule was imposed for the maximum number of times during the tenure of which of the following Chief Minister of Rajasthan?
Read the statements carefully - I. The Advocate General Office of Rajasthan came into existence on the formation of the State of Rajasthan as per the State Reorganisation Act, 1956. II. G.C. Kasliwal became the first Advocate General for the State of Rajasthan. Which of the following option is correct?
(A) Only statement I is correct
(B) Only statement II is correct
(C) Both statements I and II are correct
(D) Both statements I and II are incorrect
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Answer: (C) Both statements I and II are correct
As per the Commission's answer key, both statements are correct. The Advocate General (Article 165) is the state's top law officer, appointed by the Governor. G.C. Kasliwal was Rajasthan's first Advocate General.
24CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131B · Q 62
For how many months can a person remain a Minister in Rajasthan, without being a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
At present the number of Judges in the Rajasthan High Court is -
(A) 30
(B) 40
(C) 50
(D) 60
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Answer: (C) 50
At the time of the exam the sanctioned strength of the Rajasthan High Court was 50 judges (including the Chief Justice). The principal seat is at Jodhpur and a bench sits at Jaipur.
Who among the following is not in the Selection Committee of the Chairman and members of the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
(A) Governor
(B) Chief Minister
(C) Home Minister
(D) Leader of the Opposition
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Answer: (A) Governor
The selection committee has the Chief Minister (chair), the Speaker, the Home Minister and the Leader of Opposition. The Governor makes the appointment on its recommendation but is not a member.
28CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131C · Q 63
Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(A) Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Area (PESA) Act was implemented on 24 December 1996.
(B) The PESA Act was enacted on the recommendation of Dileep Singh Bhuria Committee.
(C) PESA Act is applied to 9 states of Schedule 5.
(D) One of the objectives of the Act is to protect and conserve the traditions and customs of tribal communities.
(A) Rajasthan can have 30 Ministers including the Chief Minister.
(B) All the Ministers of Rajasthan are Cabinet Ministers.
(C) Cabinet have important departments.
(D) Presently there is no Deputy Minister in the Government of Rajasthan.
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Answer: (B) All the Ministers of Rajasthan are Cabinet Ministers.
The Council of Ministers has Ministers of State as well as Cabinet Ministers, so "all ministers are Cabinet Ministers" is false. At 15% of the 200-member Assembly, there can be at most 30 ministers including the CM.
32CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131C · Q 67
Which of the following statement is not true?
(A) The post of District Collector was created by Warren Hastings in 1772.
(B) In district, the District Collector functions as Chief Protocol Officer.
(C) In Article 233 of the Indian Constitution, the word 'District Judge' has been mentioned.
(D) Ramsay MacDonald called the Collector as the Institutional Charisma.
Which pair is correctly matched about the Deputy Chief Ministers of Rajasthan?
(A) Shiv Charan Mathur, Tikaram Paliwal
(B) Kamla Beniwal, Sachin Pilot
(C) Hiralal Devpura, Sachin Pilot
(D) Ghanshyam Tiwari, Sachin Pilot
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Answer: (B) Kamla Beniwal, Sachin Pilot
Kamla Beniwal (the state's first woman Deputy CM) and Sachin Pilot were both Deputy Chief Ministers. Shiv Charan Mathur and Hiralal Devpura were Chief Ministers, not Deputy CMs.
36CET (Graduate) 2022 · 131D · Q 64
Who among the following was the first woman Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan?
Which one of the following pair (Governor of Rajasthan - Former Position) is not correct?
(A) Madan Lal Khurana — C.M. of Delhi
(B) Kalyan Singh — C.M. of U.P.
(C) Ram Naik — Governor of U.P.
(D) Kalraj Mishra — Governor of U.P.
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Answer: (D) Kalraj Mishra — Governor of U.P.
Before Rajasthan, Kalraj Mishra was Governor of Himachal Pradesh, not U.P. Madan Lal Khurana had been CM of Delhi and Kalyan Singh CM of U.P.; Ram Naik had been Governor of U.P.
38CET (Graduate) 2024 · A11 · Q 40★ asked 2 times
When was Rajasthan Information Commission constituted ?
Who among the following was the first woman Governor of the state of Rajasthan?
(A) Kamla Beniwal
(B) Pratibha Patil
(C) Prabha Rau
(D) Margaret Alva
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Answer: (B) Pratibha Patil
Pratibha Patil (2004-2007) was Rajasthan's first woman Governor; she later became India's first woman President. Prabha Rau and Margaret Alva were also Governors of Rajasthan.
42CET (Graduate) 2024 · A15 · Q 123
Where is the principal seat of Rajasthan High Court located?
Who has been appointed as the Advocate General of Rajasthan in February 2024?
(A) Praveer Bhatnagar
(B) N.M. Lodha
(C) Rajesh Kumar Gupta
(D) Rajendra Prasad Gupta
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Answer: (D) Rajendra Prasad Gupta
Rajendra Prasad Gupta was appointed Advocate General of Rajasthan in February 2024. The Advocate General (Article 165) is the state's top law officer, appointed by the Governor.
Also asked in: CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · T19 · Q 66
46CET (Graduate) 2024 · A17 · Q 51
Who among the following does not come within the jurisdiction of Lokayukta in Rajasthan?
(A) Ministers
(B) The Chief Minister
(C) Members of services established by the act of Rajasthan State
Who is the current Chairperson of Rajasthan Human Rights Commission ?
(A) Justice Ganga Ram Moolchandani
(B) Justice N.K. Jain
(C) Justice Shri Ram Chandra Singh Jhala
(D) Justice Prakash Tatia
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Answer: (A) Justice Ganga Ram Moolchandani
At the time of the exam (2024) Justice Ganga Ram Moolchandani was Chairperson. The Commission was set up on 18 January 1999; its first Chairperson was Justice Kanta Bhatnagar.
48CET (Graduate) 2024 · B23 · Q 87
In which year was the High Court of Rajasthan established ?
______ was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj.
(A) Gujarat
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Uttar Pradesh
(D) Punjab
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Answer: (B) Rajasthan
Rajasthan introduced Panchayati Raj at Nagaur on 2 October 1959; Prime Minister Nehru inaugurated it. Andhra Pradesh was the second state (11 October 1959).
50CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · P12 · Q 141
What is the percentage of Reservation for women in Panchayati Raj system in the State of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Who among the following is not appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
(A) State Election Commissioner
(B) Chairman of the State Public Service Commission
(C) Vice Chancellor of State Universities
(D) Chief Justice of High Court.
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Answer: (D) Chief Justice of High Court.
The President appoints the High Court Chief Justice (Article 217). The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner, the State PSC Chairman and (as Chancellor) the Vice Chancellors of state universities.
52CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · Q13 · Q 46
Who was the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan as on 5th September 2024?
The body working at the highest level of Rajasthan administration system is : Choose the most appropriate option from below:
(A) Ministers
(B) Government Secretariat
(C) Governor's office
(D) Chief Minister's office
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Answer: (B) Government Secretariat
The State Secretariat (Jaipur) is the top office of administration, where policies are made and their execution is monitored. Its administrative head is the Chief Secretary.
56CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · Q13 · Q 128
What is the minimum number of meetings of Gram Sabha to be held in Rajasthan in a year under the Panchayati Raj System? Choose the most appropriate option from below:
Where is the Public Service Commission of Rajasthan located?
(A) Ajmer
(B) Jaipur
(C) Jodhpur
(D) Alwar
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Answer: (A) Ajmer
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has its headquarters at Ajmer; it was set up in 1949. The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is at Jaipur.
60CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · S17 · Q 48
Chairman of Rajasthan Public Service Commission is appointed by which one of the following?
On 2nd October 1959, who inaugurated the modern three tier system of Panchayati Raj in the Nagaur (Rajasthan).
(A) Lal Bahadur Shastri
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(D) Sarojini Naidu
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Answer: (C) Jawahar Lal Nehru
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the three-tier Panchayati Raj at Nagaur on 2 October 1959, making Rajasthan the first state to do so; it was based on the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee's recommendations.
62CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · S17 · Q 128
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act (RPRA) came into force from:
Arrange the names of Governors of Rajasthan in the chronological order: a. Shri Raghukul Tilak b. Shri Sukh Dev Prasad c. Dr. Sampurnanand d. Dr. M. Chenna Reddy Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) a, b, c, d
(B) b, c, a, d
(C) c, b, d, a
(D) c, a, b, d
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Answer: (D) c, a, b, d
Dr. Sampurnanand (1962-67) → Raghukul Tilak (1977-81) → Sukhdev Prasad (1988-90) → Dr. M. Chenna Reddy (1992-93).
64CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · T19 · Q 61
Who was the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
Where is the headquarters of the Revenue Board of Rajasthan?
(A) Jodhpur
(B) Udaipur
(C) Ajmer
(D) Kota
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Answer: (C) Ajmer
The Board of Revenue was set up in 1949 with its headquarters at Ajmer. It is the highest appellate body in revenue matters.
66CET (Senior Secondary) 2024 · T19 · Q 67
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): The highest unit of Panchayati Raj system, is Zila Parishad or District council. Zila Parishad is a supervising authority regarding the execution of the plans and projects of the rural development and progress. Statement (II): The Zila Parishad (District council) is organized by the direct elected members from regional areas i.e MLA's, MP's from Zila Parishad. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(A) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
(B) Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
(C) Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
(D) Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
Who was the first Governor of Rajasthan? (Choose the most appropriate option from below:)
(A) Shri Kalraj Mishra
(B) Maharaja Sawai Man Singh
(C) Shri Gurumukh Nihal Singh
(D) Shri Hem Bahadur Singh
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Answer: (C) Shri Gurumukh Nihal Singh
When the post of Rajpramukh ended on 1 November 1956, Sardar Gurmukh Nihal Singh became the first Governor of Rajasthan. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur was Rajpramukh, not Governor.
Consider the following statements : I. The institution of Lokayukta was established in Rajasthan in the year 1973. II. Justice I.D. Dua was the first Lokayukta in the State of Rajasthan.
(A) Only I is correct.
(B) Only II is correct.
(C) Both I and II are correct.
(D) Both I and II are wrong.
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Answer: (C) Both I and II are correct.
The Lokayukta institution was created under the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1973, and Justice I.D. Dua was the first Lokayukta.
74College Lecturer 2014 · Q 39
In which Article of the Constitution of India states that "There shall be a Governor for each State" ?
When was the State Election Commission constituted in Rajasthan ?
(A) 1992
(B) 1994
(C) 1993
(D) 1996
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Answer: (B) 1994
After the 73rd and 74th Amendments, the Rajasthan State Election Commission was set up in 1994 under Article 243K. It conducts panchayat and urban body elections.
78College Lecturer 2014 · Q 49
Last time, when the President's Rule was imposed in Rajasthan, who was the Governor here ?
In which Assembly Election, the strength of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was raised from 184 to 200 ?
(A) Fourth
(B) Fifth
(C) Sixth
(D) Seventh
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Answer: (C) Sixth
From the sixth Assembly (1977 election) the strength rose from 184 to 200. The first Assembly (1952) had 160 members.
80Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 · Q 36
Which of the following Governor/Governors of Rajasthan resigned from the Office of Governor before completion of their term ? (i) Darbara Singh (ii) Madan Lal Khurana (iii) Pratibha Patil Choose the correct option :
Which of the following committee of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly does not have a predetermined number of members ?
(A) Committee on Petitions
(B) Committee on Privileges
(C) Committee on Government's Assurances
(D) General Purposes Committee
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Answer: (D) General Purposes Committee
The General Purposes Committee is chaired by the Speaker and its membership is not fixed in advance; the Speaker nominates members as needed. The Petitions, Privileges and Assurances committees have a fixed size.
82Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 · Q 40
Who among the following has taken oath as Chief Minister maximum number of times in Rajasthan ?
Which of the following Constitutional officials of Rajasthan are appointed by the Governor, but cannot be removed from their office by the Governor ? (i) Advocate General (ii) State Election Commissioner (iii) Members of Rajasthan Public Service Commission Choose the correct option :
(A) Only (i) and (ii)
(B) Only (ii) and (iii)
(C) Only (i) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
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Answer: (B) Only (ii) and (iii)
The State Election Commissioner can be removed only like a High Court judge (Article 243K), and PSC members only by the President (Article 317). The Advocate General holds office at the Governor's pleasure, so the Governor can remove him.
84Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 · Q 43
On which date the Rajasthan High Court started its Jaipur bench under the High Court of Rajasthan (Establishment of a Permanent Bench at Jaipur) order 1976 ?
The Rajasthan Human Rights Commission may inquire into complaints of violation of human right on behalf of : (i) Its own initiative (ii) Petition presented to it by a victim (iii) Petition presented to it by any other person on behalf of victim. Choose the correct option :
(A) Only (i) and (ii)
(B) Only (i) and (iii)
(C) Only (ii) and (iii)
(D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
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Answer: (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 a State Human Rights Commission can inquire on its own, on a victim's petition, or on a petition by someone on the victim's behalf. The Rajasthan Commission was set up in 1999.
86Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 · Q 46
How many years old cases cannot be filed as a complaint against a public servant in Lokayukt ?
Which of the following district does not come under the jurisdiction of Jaipur bench of Rajasthan High Court ?
(A) Bhilwara
(B) Ajmer
(C) Baran
(D) Alwar
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Answer: (A) Bhilwara
As per the Commission's answer key, Bhilwara is not under the Jaipur bench; it comes under the principal seat at Jodhpur. Ajmer, Baran and Alwar are under the Jaipur bench.
88Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 · Q 49
Who among the following is considered as the Principal census officer in district ?
On which date, the Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011 come into force ?
(A) 21st September, 2011
(B) 30th October, 2011
(C) 14th November, 2011
(D) 1st January, 2012
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Answer: (C) 14th November, 2011
The Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011 came into force on 14 November 2011. It fines officers who fail to deliver a service within the set time.
92Lecturer (Technical Education) 2020 · Q 55
When were the District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA) merged with the Zila Parishads in Rajasthan ?
The High Court of Rajasthan at Jodhpur was inaugurated by which of the following Rajpramukh of Rajasthan on 29.08.1949 ?
(A) Maharaja Bhupal Singh
(B) Maharaja Sawai Man Singh
(C) Maharawal Chandra Singh
(D) Maharawal Laxman Singh
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Answer: (B) Maharaja Sawai Man Singh
Rajpramukh Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II (Jaipur) inaugurated the Rajasthan High Court at Jodhpur on 29 August 1949. Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur was "Maharajpramukh".
94Patwari 2025 · DQ69 · Q 121
Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission is comprised of:
The Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayuktas Act - 1973 have come into force on the :
(A) 3rd January, 1973
(B) 3rd May, 1973
(C) 3rd June, 1973
(D) 3rd February, 1973
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Answer: (D) 3rd February, 1973
The Act came into force on 3 February 1973 and Justice I.D. Dua became the first Lokayukta. The Chief Minister is outside the Lokayukta's jurisdiction.
98Patwari 2025 · SPZ8 · Q 112
Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of Rajasthan State ?
The State Election Commission (SEC) Rajasthan was constituted by which article of the Constitution of India ?
(A) Article 243K
(B) Article 143K
(C) Article 115A
(D) Article 249K
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Answer: (A) Article 243K
Article 243K provides for the State Election Commission, which conducts panchayat elections (Article 243ZA for municipal bodies). The Rajasthan SEC was set up in 1994.
100Patwari 2025 · SPZ8 · Q 117
The Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission can only be removed by the :
Who amongst these was not a Chairperson of Rajasthan State Human Right Commission ?
(A) Justice N.K. Jain
(B) Justice S. Sageer Ahmed
(C) Justice Kanta Bhatnagar
(D) Justice Prem Chand Jain
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Answer: (D) Justice Prem Chand Jain
As per the Commission's answer key, Justice Prem Chand Jain was not Chairperson. Justice Kanta Bhatnagar was the first Chairperson; S. Saghir Ahmad and N.K. Jain also served as Chairpersons.
In which years was the office of Divisional Commissioner abolished and revived thereafter ?
(A) Abolished in 1962 and revived in 1971
(B) Abolished in 1959 and revived in 1987
(C) Abolished in 1966 and revived in 1973
(D) Abolished in 1962 and revived in 1987
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Answer: (D) Abolished in 1962 and revived in 1987
The post of Divisional Commissioner in Rajasthan was abolished in 1962 and revived in 1987 (under the Haridev Joshi government).
104RAS Prelims 2013 · Q 58
What is not true about the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission ? Read the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : i. The Commission became fully functional from May, 2000. ii. The Commission comprises of one full time Chairman and two members. iii. A former Chief Justice or a former Judge of a High Court can become Chairman of the Commission. iv. Justice A.S. Godara was the Chairman of the commission from July 2000 to July 2005.
For how many times President Rule was promulgated in Rajasthan ?
(A) 6
(B) 4
(C) 7
(D) 2
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Answer: (B) 4
President's rule has been imposed in Rajasthan four times: 1967, 1977, 1980 and 1992.
Also asked in: RAS Prelims 2016 · Q 46
106RAS Prelims 2013 · Q 122
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2015 was passed by Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha on March 27, 2015. It provides for Eligibility qualifications of local leaders — (i) Availability of a Toilet in the house (ii) Candidates for Zila Parishad — B.A. Degree (iii) Candidates for Panchayat Samitis — 10th Class Pass (iv) Candidates for Sarpanches — (8th Class) and in Scheduled Areas (5th Class) respectively
Among the following, whose tenure has been the longest as the Chairman of Rajasthan Public Service Commission ?
(A) Mohammad Yaqub
(B) Yatindra Singh
(C) D.S. Tewari
(D) C.R. Chaudhary
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Answer: (C) D.S. Tewari
As per the Commission's answer key, among the given names D.S. Tewari had the longest tenure as RPSC Chairman.
110RAS Prelims 2016 · Q 51
The powers of District Collector as a District Magistrate are : A. To maintain law and order B. Control over police C. To check passports of foreigners D. To control land revenue
The appointment of Lok Ayukta at the state level was first recommended by
(A) Rajasthan State Administrative Reforms Committee
(B) Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966-70)
(C) Second Administrative Reforms Commission
(D) Santhanam Committee
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Answer: (B) Administrative Reforms Commission of India (1966-70)
The first Administrative Reforms Commission (1966-70, chaired by Morarji Desai) recommended a Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states. Rajasthan's Lokayukta came in 1973.
112RAS Prelims 2016 · Q 56
In the history of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly till 30th June, 2016, how many times the confidence motion has been moved and discussed ?
Which of the following Chief Ministers have not held the post of the leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly ? A. Haridev Joshi B. Shivcharan Mathur C. Ashok Gehlot D. Vasundhara Raje Select the correct answer using code given below :
(A) A, B and C
(B) B and C
(C) C and D
(D) A and D
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Answer: (B) B and C
As per the Commission's answer key, Shivcharan Mathur and Ashok Gehlot (up to 2018) had not been Leader of the Opposition. Haridev Joshi and Vasundhara Raje had held that post.
118RAS Prelims 2018 · Q 56
After receiving complaint against following office bearer/s Lokayukta, Rajasthan cannot make investigation against
(A) Pradhan and Up-pradhan of Panchayat Samities
(B) Chairman of the Sthayi Samiti of Panchayat Samities
Which of the following statements are correct in context to Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission ? A. It was constituted on 18 January, 1999 by notification issued by Government of Rajasthan. B. The Commission became functional from March, 2000. C. Rajasthan Human Rights Commission is having one chairperson and 3 members in accordance with the provision of the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006. D. One of its former Chairmen has been a retired judge of Supreme Court of India. Select the correct answer using code given below :
(A) A, B and C
(B) A, B and D
(C) B, C and D
(D) B and C
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Answer: (B) A, B and D
The Commission was set up by a notification of 18 January 1999 and began functioning in March 2000. Its first Chairperson was Justice Kanta Bhatnagar, and retired Supreme Court judges (such as Justice N.K. Jain) have also been Chairpersons. The 2006 amendment fixed the size at a Chairperson plus 2 members, not 3, so statement C is wrong.
120RAS Prelims 2018 · Q 58
Which one of the following judges of Supreme Court of India has not worked in Rajasthan High Court as judge ?
Who among the following has held the post of Protem Speaker, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly ?
(A) Poonam Chand Vishnoi
(B) Niranjan Nath Acharya
(C) Shantilal Chaplot
(D) Parasram Maderna
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Answer: (A) Poonam Chand Vishnoi
Poonam Chand Vishnoi held all three posts in the Rajasthan Assembly: Deputy Speaker, pro-tem Speaker and Speaker.
122RAS Prelims 2018 · Q 60
Which of the following statements are correct in reference to rule of procedure for 'Motion For Adjournment on a matter of Public importance' in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly ? A. Speaker's consent necessary to make motion. B. The motion shall raise a question of privilege. C. The motion shall be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence. D. Not more than one such motion shall be made at the same sitting.
According to the 'Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly', which of the following department's estimates do not come under the control of Estimates Committee 'A'?
(A) Public Works Department
(B) Home Department
(C) Education Department
(D) Finance Department
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Answer: (B) Home Department
As per the Commission's answer key, the Home Department's estimates do not come under Estimates Committee 'A'. The Rajasthan Assembly has two estimates committees ('A' and 'B') with departments divided between them.
124RAS Prelims 2021 · Q 29
Rajasthan Public Service Commission presents its annual report to -
According to the provisions of the Rajasthan Municipal Act, 2009, maximum number of persons that can be nominated by the State Government in Municipal Council is -
(A) 10
(B) 12
(C) 8
(D) 6
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Answer: (C) 8
As per the Commission's answer key, under the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 2009 the state government can nominate at most 8 persons to a Municipal Council.
126RAS Prelims 2021 · Q 32
In which of the following year, for the first time Rajasthan Administrative Service Officers were posted as District Collector?
Which of the following Chief Ministers of Rajasthan have not been the member of Lok Sabha? A. Hari Dev Joshi B. Bhairon Singh Shekhawat C. Tika Ram Paliwal D. Barkatullah Khan Correct answer is -
(A) A, B, C and D
(B) Only A and B
(C) Only B, C and D
(D) Only A, B and D
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Answer: (D) Only A, B and D
As per the Commission's answer key, Haridev Joshi, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Barkatullah Khan were never Lok Sabha members. Tikaram Paliwal (CM in 1952) later became a Lok Sabha member.
128RAS Prelims 2021 · Q 34
Who among the following is eligible to be appointed as the Chairperson of Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission?
Which Section of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 has been amended to replace the expression 'Gram Vikas Adhikari' in place of 'Gram Sevak'?
(A) 88
(B) 89
(C) 91
(D) 90
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Answer: (B) 89
As per the Commission's answer key, Section 89 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 was amended to replace "Gram Sevak" with "Gram Vikas Adhikari".
130RAS Prelims 2021 · Q 42
Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission, Rajasthan - (i) The State Election Commission, Rajasthan was constituted in December, 1994. (ii) It has a Secretary who is also the Chief Electoral Officer for the state. Code :
The case of Vishakha and others Vs. State of Rajasthan and others is related to -
(A) Transfer policy for women
(B) Maternity leave in respect of working women
(C) Prevention of the practice of dowry prevalent in the society
(D) Prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (D) Prevention of sexual harassment of women at work place
In Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) the Supreme Court laid down the "Vishaka Guidelines" to prevent sexual harassment of women at the workplace. The case arose from the assault on Bhanwari Devi, a sathin of Bhateri (Jaipur). A law followed in 2013.
132RAS Prelims 2021 · Q 45
Gurumukh Nihal Singh was appointed as the first Governor of Rajasthan on -
What can be the minimum strength of Rajasthan's Council of Ministers ?
(A) 12
(B) 10
(C) 08
(D) 05
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Answer: (A) 12
Under Article 164(1A), added by the 91st Amendment (2003), a state Council of Ministers must have at least 12 members including the CM, and at most 15% of the Assembly. For Rajasthan (200 seats) the maximum is 30.
136RAS Prelims 2023 · Q 27
In the Presidential Election, 2022, the vote value of each member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was —
According to Article 217(1) of the Constitution, a Judge other than the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court is appointed by the President after consultation with —
(A) Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Attorney General of India and Governor of Rajasthan.
(B) Governor of Rajasthan, Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
(C) Union Law and Justice Minister and Governor of Rajasthan.
(D) Chief Justice of India and Governor of Rajasthan.
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Answer: (B) Governor of Rajasthan, Chief Justice of India and Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court.
Under Article 217(1) the President appoints a High Court judge after consulting the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state and (for judges other than the Chief Justice) the Chief Justice of that High Court.
138RAS Prelims 2023 · Q 29
Which of the following recommended the post of Rajpramukh to be abolished in Rajasthan and the arrangement of the Governor was made instead ?
Through which Amendment Act, the existing 'Village Level Workers' has been substituted by the 'Gram Vikas Adhikari' ?
(A) The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015
(B) The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2017
(C) The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2019
(D) The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2021
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Answer: (D) The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2021
As per the Commission's answer key, the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2021 replaced "Gram Sevak" (village level worker) with "Gram Vikas Adhikari". The Gram Vikas Adhikari is the secretary of the Gram Panchayat.
140RAS Prelims 2023 · Q 32
Consider the following statements regarding Rajasthan Public Service Commission : (i) The chairman and members of the commission are appointed by the Governor of Rajasthan. (ii) The chairman or any other member of the commission shall only be removed from his office, by order of the President.
The Tehsildar belongs to the Rajasthan Tehsildar Service, whose appointing authority is the Board of Revenue (Ajmer). RPSC may recommend selection, but the Board of Revenue issues the appointment.
142RAS Prelims 2023 · Q 34
A Committee constituted in 2014 under the Chairmanship of Narpat Mal Lodha is related to which of the following subjects ?
Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission, Rajasthan : (i) It was constituted in July, 1994 under Article 243 K of the Constitution of India. (ii) It is a single member commission headed by the State Election Commissioner.
(A) Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct.
(B) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
(C) Only (ii) is correct.
(D) Only (i) is correct.
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Answer: (B) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
After the 73rd Amendment, the Rajasthan State Election Commission was set up in July 1994 under Article 243K. It is a single-member body headed by the State Election Commissioner and conducts panchayat and urban body elections.
144RAS Prelims 2024 · Q 29
Who becomes the chairperson of District Planning Committee in Rajasthan ?
By which Act, the Jaipur Development Authority was established ?
(A) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1982
(B) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1983
(C) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1984
(D) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1985
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Answer: (A) Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1982
The Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) was set up under the Jaipur Development Authority Act, 1982. Jodhpur and Ajmer development authorities came later on the same lines.
146RAS Prelims 2024 · Q 31
Which of the following group of princely states had enacted legislations on Panchayats prior to independence ?
Which Article of the Constitution prescribes mandatory consultation with RPSC on disciplinary matters affecting a person serving under Government of Rajasthan ?
(A) Article 320(3)
(B) Article 318(1)
(C) Article 322(2)
(D) Article 325(4)
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Answer: (A) Article 320(3)
Article 320(3) requires the Public Service Commission to be consulted on recruitment, promotion and disciplinary matters (320(3)(c)). Article 318 covers members' conditions of service and Article 322 the Commission's expenses.
Under Section 7 of the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Deputy Lokayukta Act, 1973, the Lokayukta is empowered to investigate allegations against ministers and public servants in certain cases. Which of the following subject is not part of those investigations ?
(A) Unreasonable harm or suffering caused by public servants.
(B) Abusing his official position as a public servant to obtain illegal benefits for himself or any other person.
(C) Sexual harassment of women, caste discrimination and violence against children.
(D) Can be related to being guilty of corruption or lack of transparency in the capacity of a public servant.
State Information Commissioner is appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a Committee. Which of the following is not a member of this Committee ?
(A) The Chief Minister
(B) The Leader of opposition in Legislative Assembly
(C) A cabinet minister to be nominated by the Chief Minister
(D) Chief Justice of High Court
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Answer: (D) Chief Justice of High Court
Under Section 15(3) of the RTI Act, 2005 the committee has the Chief Minister (chair), the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly and a Cabinet Minister nominated by the CM. The High Court Chief Justice is not a member.
150RAS Prelims 2024 · Q 37
Among the following Chairpersons of Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission, who could complete a five year term ?
Consider the following statements regarding the salaries and allowances of the Ministers of the Government of Rajasthan : (I) The salaries and allowances of the Ministers of the Government of Rajasthan shall be such as the Parliament of India may from time to time by law determine. (II) Before November 1, 1956 the salaries and allowances of the Ministers of the Government of Rajasthan were as specified in the second schedule of the Constitution of India. Select the correct answer with the help of codes given below :
(A) (I) and (II) both are true.
(B) (I) and (II) both are false.
(C) (I) is true and (II) is false.
(D) (I) is false and (II) is true.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (D) (I) is false and (II) is true.
Under Article 164(5) state ministers' salaries are fixed by the state legislature by law, not by Parliament, so (I) is false. As per the Commission's answer key, (II) is true: until the legislature made a law, salaries were as in the Second Schedule.
Consider the following statements : (i) He served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan. (ii) He later became the Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. (iii) He also held the position of chairman of the Rajasthan State Finance Commission. These statements refer to which of the following prominent leaders of Rajasthan ?
What was the main objective of the Rajasthan Secretariat Reorganisation Committee (1969) ?
(A) Construction of Secretariat building
(B) Recruitment of employees
(C) Review of the cell system
(D) Preparation of budget
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Answer: (C) Review of the cell system
As per the Commission's answer key, the main aim of the 1969 Rajasthan Secretariat Reorganisation Committee was to review the cell system in the Secretariat.
On the recommendation of which Committee, the Rajasthan State Legislative Assembly discusses the report of the Commissioner for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes laid on the table of the House ?
(A) Committee on Welfare of Scheduled Caste
(B) Business Advisory Committee
(C) General Purpose Committee
(D) Committee on Welfare of Backward Classes
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Answer: (B) Business Advisory Committee
As per the Commission's answer key, such a report is discussed on the recommendation of the Business Advisory Committee, which decides how much time the House gives to each subject.
In which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India (Related to the State Legislature) provide for resolutions, having statutory effect ? A. 169 (1) B. 179 (C) C. 183 (C) Choose the correct answer :
(A) Only A and B are correct.
(B) Only A and C are correct.
(C) Only B and C are correct.
(D) A, B and C are correct.
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Answer: (D) A, B and C are correct.
All three provide for resolutions with legal effect: 169(1) the resolution to create or abolish a Legislative Council, 179(c) the resolution to remove the Speaker/Deputy Speaker, and 183(c) the resolution to remove the Chairman/Deputy Chairman of the Council.
Consider the following statements regarding the removal of any member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission : (i) Any member can only be removed from his office by order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour after the Supreme Court inquires the matter and reports positively. (ii) The President may by order remove any member directly, if in the opinion of the President, he is unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.
Consider the following statements regarding the procedure of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly : (i) Starred question requires a written answer and hence supplementary questions can follow. (ii) Un-starred question and short notice question require an oral answer and hence supplementary questions cannot follow.
(A) Only (i) is correct.
(B) Only (ii) is correct.
(C) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
(D) Neither (i), nor (ii) is correct.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (D) Neither (i), nor (ii) is correct.
Both are wrong. A starred question gets an oral answer and supplementaries may follow; an unstarred question gets a written answer with no supplementaries. A short notice question is also answered orally.
Consider the following statements regarding summoning of a session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly : A. When a session of the Assembly is summoned, the Speaker shall intimate to each member the date, time and place appointed by the Governor for the meeting of the Assembly and shall cause a notification to be issued in the Gazette. B. Provided that if a session is called at short notice, the speaker shall intimate the date, time and place for the meeting of the Assembly to members in such other manner as the Governor may direct. Choose the correct option :
Who among the following Chief Ministers of Rajasthan has presented the Budget for the first time in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
(A) Mohanlal Sukhadia
(B) Barkatullah Khan
(C) Jai Narayan Vyas
(D) Tikaram Paliwal
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Answer: (C) Jai Narayan Vyas
As per the Commission's answer key, the first Budget in the Rajasthan Assembly was presented when Jai Narayan Vyas was CM. The first Assembly was formed in 1952 and Vyas became CM in November 1952.
Consider the following pairs with reference to Articles related to the Powers of the Governor in the Constitution of India — (Power of Governor — Article) (I) Power of Governor to grant pardons — Article 162 (II) Power to promulgate ordinances — Article 214 (III) Assent to Bills — Article 200 (IV) Sessions of the State Legislature, Prorogation and Dissolution — Article 174 Choose the correct option -
(A) (I) and (II) are correct
(B) (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are correct
(C) (I), (II) and (III) are correct
(D) (III) and (IV) are correct
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Answer: (D) (III) and (IV) are correct
The pardoning power is in Article 161 and the ordinance power in Article 213, so (I) and (II) are wrong. Assent to Bills is Article 200 and sessions, prorogation and dissolution are Article 174.
On which of the following subject, Rajasthan State Legislative Assembly cannot make any law?
(A) Corporation Tax
(B) Taxes on agricultural Income
(C) Taxes on professions
(D) Tolls
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (A) Corporation Tax
Corporation tax is in the Union List (Seventh Schedule, List I), so only Parliament can legislate on it. Taxes on agricultural income, taxes on professions and tolls are in the State List.
The annual financial statement or the statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the State in respect of each financial year is presented to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on such date as may be directed by -
(A) The Chief Minister
(B) The Principal Secretary of the Legislative Assembly
Identify an incorrect statement regarding the power and functions of the Up-Pradhan of a Panchayat Samiti as per the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 -
(A) The Up-Pradhan can exercise power and perform the duties of the Pradhan, if pending the election of the Pradhan; or during the absence of the Pradhan from the Panchayat-Samiti Area by reason of leave for a period exceeding 60 days only.
(B) The Up-Pradhan can exercise the power and functions of the Pradhan, if the latter is absent from the Panchayat Samiti Area for a period exceeding 30 days.
(C) In the absence of the Pradhan, the Up-Pradhan presides at the meeting of the Panchayat Samiti.
(D) The Up-Pradhan exercises such power and perform such duties of the Pradhan of the Panchayat Samiti as the Pradhan from time to time may subject to the rules made by the Government in that behalf, delegate to him an order in writing.
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Answer: (A) The Up-Pradhan can exercise power and perform the duties of the Pradhan, if pending the election of the Pradhan; or during the absence of the Pradhan from the Panchayat-Samiti Area by reason of leave for a period exceeding 60 days only.
As per the Commission's answer key, statement (A) is wrong: under the Act the Up-Pradhan uses the Pradhan's powers when the Pradhan is absent for more than 30 days, not 60. The statements on presiding at meetings and on powers delegated in writing are correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission - (I) The modus operandi of the Commission is determined by the Government of Rajasthan. (II) The Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission (Procedure) Regulations, 2001 are applicable for the transaction of business in the Commission. Choose the correct answer -
(A) Neither (I) nor (II) is correct.
(B) Both (I) and (II) are correct.
(C) Only (I) is correct.
(D) Only (II) is correct.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (D) Only (II) is correct.
Under the Protection of Human Rights Act the Commission regulates its own procedure, not the state government, so (I) is wrong. Its business is run under the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission (Procedure) Regulations, 2001.
Consider the following about the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan - (i) All important cases involving the adoption of new Principles or new Schemes shall be disposed of by the Chief Secretary through the Minister-in-charge, wherever necessary, after it has been submitted to the Chief Minister. (ii) The Chief Secretary may, on his own motion, ask to see papers relating to any case in any department. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding 'Committee Devices' of Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha - (I) Legislative Committees can be divided into two categories - The Standing Committees and the Ad-hoc Committees. (II) In Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, there are 22 Standing Committees, out of which four are financial and the rest relates to various other subjects. Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
(A) Only (I) is correct.
(B) Neither (I) nor (II) is correct.
(C) Both (I) and (II) are correct.
(D) Only (II) is correct.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (C) Both (I) and (II) are correct.
As per the Commission's answer key, both are correct: Assembly committees are standing or ad hoc, and the Rajasthan Assembly has 22 standing committees, four of them financial (Public Accounts, Estimates 'A', Estimates 'B' and Public Undertakings).
Which of the following pair is NOT correctly matched in reference to post of Governor?
(A) Article 158 - Oath or affirmation by the Governor
(B) Article 156 - Term of office of Governor
(C) Article 157 - Qualifications for appointment as Governor
(D) Article 155 - Appointment of Governor
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (A) Article 158 - Oath or affirmation by the Governor
Article 158 deals with the conditions of the Governor's office; the oath is in Article 159. Article 155 is appointment, 156 term and 157 qualifications.
Consider the following statements - (I) A Panchayat may impose a special tax on the adult male members of the Panchayat area for the construction of any public work of general utility for the inhabitants of the said area. (II) Provided that it may exempt any member from payment of this tax in lieu of doing voluntary labour or having it done by another person on his behalf. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statement is incorrect as regards to Code of Conduct for the Ministers of Rajasthan?
(A) Furnish a declaration regarding his assets and liabilities for the previous financial year annually by 31 January to the Chief Minister.
(B) Refrain from buying from or selling to the Government any immovable property except where such property is compulsorily acquired by the Government in usual course.
(C) Refrain from starting or joining any business.
(D) Ensure that members of his family do not start or participate in business concerns engaged in supplying goods or services to that Government.
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (A) Furnish a declaration regarding his assets and liabilities for the previous financial year annually by 31 January to the Chief Minister.
As per the Commission's answer key, statement (A) is wrong: under the ministers' code of conduct the annual declaration of assets and liabilities is due by 31 August after the financial year, not 31 January. The other three are provisions of the code.
Extra practice questions
These are not from past papers. Notes Bazar wrote them on facts of this chapter that have not been asked yet.
P1Practice question
How many seats are there in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
(A) 160
(B) 184
(C) 200
(D) 230
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (C) 200
The Rajasthan Assembly has 200 seats (since 1977). It was 160 in 1952 and 184 before 1977. Rajasthan has a unicameral legislature.
P2Practice question
How many members does Rajasthan elect to the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha together?
The Rajasthan State Election Commission conducts elections to
(A) Lok Sabha
(B) Vidhan Sabha
(C) Panchayats and urban local bodies
(D) Rajya Sabha
Show answer and explanation
Answer: (C) Panchayats and urban local bodies
The State Election Commission (Article 243K, set up July 1994) conducts panchayat and municipal elections. Lok Sabha and Assembly elections are run by the Election Commission of India.
P14Practice question
How many times has President's rule been imposed in Rajasthan?
