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Rajasthan Polity GK Questions and Answers

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Q :  

To whom does the head of the Panchayat Samiti in Rajasthan give his resignation?

(A) District Collector

(B) Auditorium Commissioner

(C) Development Officer

(D) Vice-President

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The correct answer is To the development officer. Gram Panchayat is the lowest in the hierarchy of the Panchayati Raj system. Qualification of elected members - Minimum age up to 21 years & educated at least till the 8th standard.


Q :  

What is the minimum age for the post of governor

(A) 35 years

(B) 40 years

(C) 25 years

(D) 45 years

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is 35 years. 35 years is the minimum age of the person to be a Governor of the State according to the constitution of India. The governor must be a citizen of India. He should not be a member of either house of the parliament or house of the state legislature.


Q :  

In which Lok Sabha election, the member strength of Rajasthan was increased from 23 to 25?

(A) IV Lok Sabha election

(B) V Lok Sabha election

(C) VI Lok Sabha election

(D) VII Lok Sabha election

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Since the first general elections, the number of voters in the state has increased by 4 crore 9 lakhs, while the number of Lok Sabha seats has increased from 18 to 25.


Q :  

With reference to the powers of the Governor, which of the following is not correct.

(A) The Governor can return the Money Bill to the State Legislature for reconsideration.

(B) The Governor can reserve a bill for the consideration of the President of India.

(C) Ordinance can be promulgated by the Governor during the recess of the State Legislature.

(D) The Governor has the power of pardon

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is that they can waive the death penalty. The Governor is a part of the state legislature under Article 168. The judges of the High Court of the States are administered by the President under Article 217. The Governor does not have emergency powers like the President.


Q :  

By whom has the M . M . Punchhi Commission recommended the provision of impeachment on the Governor?

(A) State Legislature

(B) Parliament

(C) Rajya Sabha

(D) State Legislature and Rajya Sabha

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Only a resolution by the state legislature should remove the governor. It supported the right of the governor to sanction the prosecution of ministers against the state government's advice. It recommended that there be provision for the impeachment of the governor by the state legislature.


Q :  

From which fund does the salary and allowances of the governor come?

(A) Consolidated Fund of India

(B) Contingency Fund of the State

(C) Consolidated Fund of the State

(D) In the ratio of 70:30 from the Consolidated Fund of the State and the Center

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Governor draws a salary from Consolidated fund of state but the pension from Consolidated fund of India.


Q :  

Who among the following governors of Rajasthan has also been the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

(A) Baliram Bhagat

(B) Kalyan Singh

(C) Anshuman Singh

(D) Pratibha Patil

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Sardar Hukam Singh (August 30, 1895 – May 27, 1983) was an Indian politician and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha between 1962 and 1967. He was also the Governor of Rajasthan between 1967 and 1972.


Q :  

In the President's rule, who is the main governing director of the state?

(A) Governor

(B) Prime Minister

(C) Chief Minister

(D) Parliament

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The dismissal of a state government and imposing direct authority of the Centre is known as President's Rule. The territory in dispute is taken over by the central government, and the Governor assumes the region's constitutional leadership.


Q :  

Which of the following powers is not vested in the Governor of Rajasthan?

(A) adjournment of the assembly

(B) prorogation of the Legislative Assembly

(C) to summon the assembly

(D) dissolution of the assembly

Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The correct answer is To adjourn the Legislative Assembly. Article 174, a governor shall summon the House at a time and place, as she or he thinks fit.


Q :  

Who was the Governor of Rajasthan at the time of proclamation under Article 356 in Rajasthan in 1992?

(A) Raghukul Tilak

(B) Darbar Singh

(C) M.Chennareddy

(D) Anshuman Singh

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Marri Chenna Reddy is the governor of Rajasthan at the time of imposing the fourth President's rule in Rajasthan.


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