1. In the year 1973, the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up Lokayukta Ordinance was passed, which became effective in Rajasthan from February 3, 1973.

All of the following statements are correct.

( A ) The Chief Minister appoints a Parliamentary Secretary and administers the oath of office.

( B ) Parliamentary Secretaries are appointed to assist Ministers.

( C ) State governments have been appointing Parliamentary Secretaries from among MLAs.

All the pairs (Article – Provision) are correct.

( A ) Article 161 Power of Governor to grant pardon

( B ) Article 167 - Duties of Chief Minister

( C ) Article 213 - Power of Governor to promulgate ordinances

1. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is a branch of the Government of India that looks after the ongoing process of decentralization and local governance in the states.

2. The Panchayati Raj system is the system of local self-government in rural India. Just as self-governance of urban areas is carried out through municipalities and suburban municipalities, similarly self-governance of rural areas is carried out through Panchayati Raj institutions.

3. There are three levels of Panchayati Raj institutions.

(1) Village level: Gram Panchayat

(2) Block level: Panchayat Samiti

(3) District level: District Council

1. The first assembly elections in Rajasthan were held in the year 1952. The tenure of the assembly formed during this period lasted till 1952.

2. The number of members in the first assembly was 160. When Ajmer merged with Rajasthan state in the year 1956, the number of members was increased to 190.

3. The number of members in the second assembly (1957-62) was. Whereas in the fourth assembly (1967-72) there were 184 members.

4. From the sixth (1977-80) Legislative Assembly, the number of members increased to 200.

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment had released the first pan-India toll-free helpline number 14567 Elder Line for senior citizens on September 28, 2021.

1. Colonel James Tod had said that if he was offered a jagir in Rajasthan, he would choose the fort of Bhainsrodgarh. Bhainsrodgarh Fort is located in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan. It is an ancient and historical fort known for its beauty and natural beauty.

2. Todd was a British historian and diplomat who wrote several books on the history and culture of Rajasthan. He called Bhainsrodgarh fort "Paradise of Rajasthan". He said the citadel is "a unique place for its beauty, natural beauty and historical importance."