The Patwari is responsible for maintaining land records at the rural level, assessing and collecting land revenue, and collecting agricultural data.
Q2. Which of the following is NOT one of the main functions of the District Collector?
Answer 4
Explanation
Making laws for the State Legislative Assembly is the function of the legislature, not the District Collector.
Q3. In a hypothetical map of Rajasthan, if a district is marked 'X' and is located on an international border, what would be a particular challenge for the District Collector of this district in maintaining law and order?
Answer 2
Explanation
For the District Collector of a district located on an international border, controlling cross-border crimes, infiltration, and smuggling is a major challenge in maintaining law and order.
Q4. By what other name is the District Collector known when performing judicial functions?
Answer 1
Explanation
When the District Collector performs functions related to law and order and criminal justice, they are known as the District Magistrate.
Q5. Who is the head of district administration in Rajasthan?
Answer 1
Explanation
The District Collector is the chief representative of the state government in the district and the head of district administration.
Q6. In district administration, who is the head of disaster management?
Answer 3
Explanation
The District Collector is the head of the District Disaster Management Authority and coordinates relief and rescue operations in times of disaster.
Q7. Under district administration in Rajasthan, where is the headquarters of the 'Board of Revenue' located?
Answer 3
Explanation
The headquarters of the Rajasthan Board of Revenue is located in Ajmer, which is the highest appellate and supervisory body for revenue administration in the state.
Q8. In the context of district administration in Rajasthan, what is the main objective of 'Jan Sunwai'?
Answer 2
Explanation
Jan Sunwai (Public Hearing) is a program organized by the district administration, whose main objective is to listen to and promptly resolve public problems and grievances.
Q9. In Rajasthan, the post of Divisional Commissioner is related to which level of administration?
Answer 4
Explanation
The Divisional Commissioner is the head of administration at the divisional level, supervising and coordinating the administration of several districts.
Q10. Under district administration in Rajasthan, who is the chairman of the 'District Planning Committee'?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Zila Pramukh is the chairman of the District Planning Committee, playing a crucial role in drafting and implementing development plans for the district.
Q11. Who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zila Parishad?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zila Parishad is usually an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, who manages the administrative and development functions of the Zila Parishad.
Q12. Which officer is responsible for maintaining law and order at the district level in Rajasthan?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Superintendent of Police (SP) is the head of the police force responsible for maintaining law and order in the district.
Q13. In district administration in Rajasthan, what does the term 'Girdawari' refer to?
Answer 4
Explanation
Girdawari is a process in which the Patwari surveys crops in the fields to assess crop production and land revenue.
Q14. In district administration in Rajasthan, which department maintains 'Land Records'?
Answer 4
Explanation
The Revenue Department is responsible for the maintenance of land records, collection of land revenue, and settlement of land-related disputes in Rajasthan.
Q15. In an organizational chart depicting the structure of district administration in Rajasthan, what would be the next important position in the administrative hierarchy after the District Collector?
Answer 4
Explanation
Immediately below the District Collector in the administrative hierarchy is the Additional District Collector (ADM), who assists the Collector in their functions and acts on their instructions.
Q16. Who is the head of revenue administration at the Tehsil level in Rajasthan?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Tehsildar is the head of revenue administration at the Tehsil level and supervises the collection of land revenue and maintenance of land records.
Q17. In a flowchart depicting the process of updating land records, what would be the next step after 'Namantaran' (Mutation)?
Answer 4
Explanation
Namantaran (Mutation) is the process of recording changes in land ownership. After this, this change is entered into the official land records, known as Jamabandi.
Q18. In the context of district administration in Rajasthan, what is the new name for 'Gram Sevak'?
Answer 2
Explanation
In Rajasthan, the name 'Gram Sevak' has been changed to 'Gram Vikas Adhikari' (VDO), who plays an important role in development works and administration at the Gram Panchayat level.
Q19. Under whom does the post of 'Additional District Collector' (ADM) fall in district administration?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Additional District Collector (ADM) works under the District Collector and assists in various functions, often taking responsibility for specific departments or areas.
Q20. Who is the head of revenue administration at the sub-divisional level in Rajasthan?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) is the head of revenue administration in their sub-division.
Study notes for this topic
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