(3)Rajasthan Panchayat Act, 1953 and Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 1959
(4)Rajasthan Panchayat Act, 1953 and Rajasthan Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Act, 1959✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Rajasthan Panchayat Act, 1953 and Rajasthan Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Act, 1959
Explanation
The 1994 Act, passed after the 73rd Amendment, repealed the Panchayat Act of 1953 and the Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads Act of 1959.
Q2
Match the Panchayati Raj institutions of Rajasthan with their elected heads:
A. Gram Panchayat — 1. Zila Pramukh
B. Panchayat Samiti — 2. Sarpanch
C. Zila Parishad — 3. Pradhan
(1)A-1, B-2, C-3
(2)A-2, B-1, C-3
(3)A-3, B-2, C-1
(4)A-2, B-3, C-1✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) A-2, B-3, C-1
Explanation
The Sarpanch heads the Gram Panchayat, the Pradhan the Panchayat Samiti and the Zila Pramukh the Zila Parishad.
Q3
In Rajasthan, the Pradhan is the elected head of which body?
(1)Gram Panchayat
(2)Zila Parishad
(3)Municipal Board
(4)Panchayat Samiti✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) Panchayat Samiti
Explanation
The Pradhan heads the Panchayat Samiti, the middle tier at the block level.
Q4
Consider the following statements about elections in Rajasthan's Panchayati Raj institutions:
1. The Sarpanch is elected directly by the voters of the Gram Panchayat.
2. The Pradhan is elected by the elected members of the Panchayat Samiti from among themselves.
3. The Zila Pramukh is nominated by the State Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(1)1 only
(2)1 and 2 only✓ Correct answer
(3)2 and 3 only
(4)1, 2 and 3
Answer: (2) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
The Sarpanch is directly elected; the Pradhan and the Zila Pramukh are both elected indirectly by the elected members.
Q5
Under the educational qualification rule applied in Rajasthan's 2015 Panchayat elections, what was the minimum qualification for a Sarpanch candidate in a non-scheduled area?
(1)Class 8 pass✓ Correct answer
(2)Class 5 pass
(3)Class 10 pass
(4)Class 12 pass
Answer: (1) Class 8 pass
Explanation
Sarpanch candidates needed Class 8 (Class 5 in scheduled areas), while Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad candidates needed Class 10.
Q6
In which year did Rajasthan remove the minimum educational qualification for contesting Panchayati Raj elections?
(1)2016
(2)2018
(3)2019✓ Correct answer
(4)2020
Answer: (3) 2019
Explanation
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill passed in 2019 scrapped the qualification introduced in 2015.
Q7
Rajasthan raised reservation for women in Panchayati Raj institutions from one-third to 50 percent by an amendment passed in which year?
(1)2005
(2)2012
(3)2015
(4)2008✓ Correct answer
Answer: (4) 2008
Explanation
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj (Second Amendment) Bill, 2008 made 50% reservation for women mandatory in PRIs.
Q8
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, framed under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, were issued in which year?
(1)1994
(2)1995
(3)1996✓ Correct answer
(4)1999
Answer: (3) 1996
Explanation
The detailed procedures under the 1994 Act are laid down in the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996.
Q9
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, how is the Up-Sarpanch of a Gram Panchayat chosen?
(1)Directly by the voters of the Panchayat circle
(2)By the members of the Panchayat at its meeting✓ Correct answer
(3)By nomination of the Sarpanch
(4)By the Vikas Adhikari from among the Panchs
Answer: (2) By the members of the Panchayat at its meeting
Explanation
Section 27 provides that the Up-Sarpanch is elected at a meeting of the Panchayat called by the competent authority, who presides without a vote.
Q10
Under which Article of the Constitution does the Governor constitute a State Finance Commission every five years to review the finances of Panchayats?
(1)Article 243I✓ Correct answer
(2)Article 243G
(3)Article 243K
(4)Article 243Y
Answer: (1) Article 243I
Explanation
Article 243I provides the State Finance Commission for Panchayats; Article 243Y applies it to municipalities.
Q11
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, who presides over the meetings of the Gram Sabha?
(1)Gram Sevak
(2)Patwari
(3)Sarpanch✓ Correct answer
(4)Vikas Adhikari
Answer: (3) Sarpanch
Explanation
The Sarpanch convenes and presides over the Gram Sabha; in his absence the Up-Sarpanch presides.
Q12
Consider the following statements about the Ward Sabha under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994:
1. Every ward of a Panchayat has its own Ward Sabha.
2. It must hold at least two meetings every year.
3. Its meetings are presided over by the Sarpanch.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(1)1 only
(2)1 and 2 only✓ Correct answer
(3)2 and 3 only
(4)1, 2 and 3
Answer: (2) 1 and 2 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 2 are correct (Section 3); the Ward Sabha is presided over by the Panch of that ward, not the Sarpanch.
Q13
The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 came into force on which date?
(1)23 April 1994✓ Correct answer
(2)24 April 1993
(3)2 October 1994
(4)26 January 1995
Answer: (1) 23 April 1994
Explanation
The Act came into force on 23 April 1994; 24 April 1993 is when the 73rd Amendment took effect.
Q14
Who is the chief administrative officer of a Panchayat Samiti in Rajasthan?
(1)Vikas Adhikari (Block Development Officer)✓ Correct answer
(2)Chief Executive Officer of the Zila Parishad
(3)Sub-Divisional Officer
(4)Tehsildar
Answer: (1) Vikas Adhikari (Block Development Officer)
Explanation
The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) runs the administration of the Panchayat Samiti under the Pradhan.
Q15
In Rajasthan, the administrative head of a Zila Parishad is the:
(1)Superintendent of Police
(2)Divisional Commissioner
(3)Chief Executive Officer (CEO)✓ Correct answer
(4)Vikas Adhikari
Answer: (3) Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Explanation
The Chief Executive Officer, a State officer, heads the Zila Parishad's administration, while the Zila Pramukh is its elected head.
Q16
The Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 2009 replaced which earlier law?
The 2009 Act repealed the Rajasthan Municipalities Act, 1959 and now governs all urban local bodies.
Q17
In 2019, the Rajasthan government divided the municipal corporations of which three cities into two corporations each?
(1)Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota✓ Correct answer
(2)Jaipur, Ajmer and Kota
(3)Jaipur, Jodhpur and Bikaner
(4)Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur
Answer: (1) Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota
Explanation
In October 2019 Jaipur was split into Greater and Heritage, and Jodhpur and Kota into North and South corporations; they were merged again in 2025.
Q18
Match the urban local bodies of Rajasthan with the title of their chairperson:
A. Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) — 1. Adhyaksh
B. Municipal Council (Nagar Parishad) — 2. Mayor (Mahapaur)
C. Municipal Board (Nagar Palika) — 3. Sabhapati
(1)A-2, B-1, C-3
(2)A-3, B-2, C-1
(3)A-2, B-3, C-1✓ Correct answer
(4)A-1, B-3, C-2
Answer: (3) A-2, B-3, C-1
Explanation
The chairperson is called Mayor in a Municipal Corporation, Sabhapati in a Municipal Council and Adhyaksh in a Municipal Board.
Q19
Consider the following statements about the election of Mayors in Rajasthan:
1. In the 2009 municipal elections, Mayors were elected directly by the voters.
2. In the 2014 municipal elections, Mayors were elected by the elected councillors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(1)1 only
(2)2 only
(3)Both 1 and 2✓ Correct answer
(4)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (3) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Direct election of Mayors was used in 2009; in 2014 the State returned to election by councillors.
Q20
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, a notice of a no-confidence motion against a Pradhan or Zila Pramukh must be signed by at least what proportion of the directly elected members?
(1)One-fourth
(2)One-third✓ Correct answer
(3)One-half
(4)Two-thirds
Answer: (2) One-third
Explanation
Section 37 requires a written notice signed by not less than one-third of the directly elected members.