Political Scenario ( Rajasthan )

Total Questions: 44

41. Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission, Rajasthan : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

(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.

Correct Answer: (b) Only (ii) is correct
Note:

The State Election Commission (SEC), Rajasthan was constituted in July 1994 under Article 243K of the Constitution of India. The SEC is a single member commission headed by the state election commissioner. It has a secretary who is also the Chief Electoral Officer for the State. Hence, only option (ii) is correct.

42. As per State Election Commission, in Urban local Bodies General election 2015, state polling percentage was : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) 76.19%
Note:

According to State Election Commission voting percentage in the local elections held in 2015 was 76.19 percent.

43. Who among the following has held the post of Protem Speaker, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Poonam Chand Vishnoi
Note:

Poonam Chand Vishnoi has held the position of Protem Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative assembly from 28 April, 1967 to 2 May, 1967, Speaker from 6 June, 1980 to 9 March, 1985 and Deputy Speaker from 9 May, 1967 to 9 July, 1971. Vasudev Devnani is the current speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.

44. Which of the following Chief Ministers have not held the post of the leader of the Opposition in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

(A) Haridev Joshi
(B) Shivcharan Mathur
(C) Ashok Gehlot
(D) Vasundhara Raje

Select the correct answer using code given below:
Codes:

Correct Answer: (b) (B) and (C)
Note:

Shivcharan Mathur and Ashok Gehlot are the Chief Ministers who have never held the post of the Leader of Opposition in Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. At present Tika Ram Jully is the leader of the opposition.