1
CET (10+2): 22.10.2024Who was the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan (as of 05 September 2024)-
A
Satish Kumar
B
Jagdish Meena
C
Subhash Chandra
D
Sudhansh Pant
Explanation
Sudhansh Pant was the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan on 05 September 2024.
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2
Who is the Chief Executive Officer of Rajasthan? [PTI 2015, II Grade Teacher 2014, College Lecturer 30.05.2019]
A
Chief Secretary
B
Principal Secretary
C
Chief Minister
D
Cabinet Secretary
Explanation
The head of the government secretariat is the Chief Secretary, who is the senior-most officer of the Indian Administrative Service and is a confidant of the Chief Minister. They are appointed by the Chief Minister. The Chief Secretary is the 'king pin' of the state administration, playing the most important role in policy-making, control, and administrative leadership.
3
In the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, if a member wants to draw the attention of any minister to a matter of urgent public importance, then written notice must be given to- [II Grade (Sans Dept)-29.12.2024]
A
Principal Secretary
B
Chief Minister
C
Speaker
D
Governor
Explanation
According to the Legislative Assembly rules, such notice should be given to the concerned Principal Secretary.
4
PTI (Grade II)-30.4.2023What is the correct chronological order of the former Chief Secretaries of Rajasthan?
A
1, 2, 4, 3
B
2, 1, 4, 3
C
3, 1, 2, 4
D
4, 2, 1, 3
Explanation
The correct chronological order is: 3. Shri B.G. Rao (1953), 1. Shri Kishan Puri (1954), 2. Shri K.N. Subramanyam (1958), 4. Shri Bhagwat Singh Mehta (1965).
5
Read the following statements carefully regarding the functions of the Chief Secretary and give the correct answer- [II Grade GK (Sanskrit Edu) - 17.02.2019]
- He is the principal advisor to the Chief Minister.
- He is the head of state civil services.
- He is the principal advisor to the Governor of the state.
A
Only 1 and 3 are correct.
B
Only 2 is correct.
C
Only 1 and 2 are correct.
D
Only 3 is correct.
Explanation
The Chief Secretary is the principal advisor to the Chief Minister and the head of the state civil services. He is not the principal advisor to the Governor.
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II Grade (S-II) - 29.1.2023How many women have served as Chief Secretary of Rajasthan before the current Chief Secretary Usha Sharma?
A
One
B
Two
C
Three
D
Ten
Explanation
Before Usha Sharma, only Smt. Kushal Singh had served as the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan.
7
II Grade GK - 21.12.2022Which of the Rajasthan Chief Secretaries has worked with the maximum number of Chief Ministers during his tenure?
A
Meetha Lal Mehta
B
B.B.L. Mathur
C
S.L. Khurana
D
Arun Kumar
Explanation
B.B.L. Mathur worked with the maximum number of Chief Ministers during his tenure.
8
Consider the following officers of the Rajasthan State Secretariat- [II Gra.GK (Sanskrit Edu)-19.2.2019]
- Chief Secretary
- Deputy Secretary
- Special Secretary
- Assistant Secretary
What is the correct descending order of the above officers?
A
2, 3, 4, 1
B
4, 3, 2, 1
C
3, 2, 1, 4
D
1, 3, 2, 4
Explanation
According to the administrative hierarchy, the correct descending order is: Chief Secretary > Secretary > Special Secretary > Deputy Secretary > Assistant Secretary. See the hierarchy chart:
9
II Grade (GK) 29.1.2023Which is not matched correctly?
A
Rajiv Mehrishi - Ashok Gehlot
B
Meetha Lal Mehta - Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
C
K.P.U. Menon - Mohan Lal Sukhadia
D
C.K. Mathew - Vasundhara Raje
Explanation
C.K. Mathew served during the Ashok Gehlot government, not during Vasundhara Raje's term.
10
The officer appointed as Chief Secretary is selected by whom? [CET (10+2): 23.10.2024 (S-II)], [II Grade Teacher 26.4.17], [Jail Prahari 28-10-2018, Shift-II]
A
Governor
B
Chief Minister
C
Home Minister
D
President
Explanation
The Chief Secretary is appointed by the Chief Minister.
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11
Who is the head of the bureaucratic organization in Rajasthan? [PTI Exam - 23.02.2015]
A
Chief Minister
B
Personnel Secretary
C
Home Secretary
D
Chief Secretary
Explanation
The Chief Secretary is the head of the bureaucratic organization in the state.
12
Match the following: [PTI (Grade-III)-25.9.2022]
| Rank | Work |
|---|---|
| A. Secretary | 1. Program Implementation |
| B. Project Officer | 2. Typing/Clerical work |
| C. Section Officer | 3. Full Supervision |
| D. Assistant | 4. Policy formulation |
Code:
A
(1) 4 1 2 3
B
(2) 1 2 3 4
C
(3) 3 2 1 4
D
(4) 1 3 2 4
Explanation
The correct match is: Secretary (Policy formulation), Project Officer (Program implementation), Section Officer (Full supervision), Assistant (Typing/Clerical work). Thus option (1) is correct.
13
The Chief Secretary of the state works as- [Jail Prahari 21-10-2018][II Grade Teacher-1.5.2017]
- As Secretary to Cabinet
- As Chief Advisor to Chief Minister
- As Head of Secretaries
- As Head of Civil Services
- As Head of State
A
2, 3, 4, 5
B
1, 2, 3, 4
C
2, 4, 5
D
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation
The Chief Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Cabinet, Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister, Head of Secretaries, and Head of Civil Services. He is not the Head of the State (the constitutional head of the state is the Governor).
14
In 1963, consider the following statements regarding the suggestions given by the Rajasthan Administrative Reforms Committee regarding the Secretariat and choose the correct answer from the codes given below- [Assist. Professor-8.9.2024]
- Appointment to the post of Secretary should not be for more than three years.
- Merit should be the only basis for appointment to the post of Secretary, not seniority.
A
Both 1 and 2 are correct.
B
Only 1 is correct.
C
Both 1 and 2 are wrong.
D
Only 2 is correct.
Explanation
In the context of the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Committee 1963, both these statements are not considered correct.
15
When was the Secretariat established in Rajasthan? [VDO-28.12.2021 (S-I)], [Patwar Exam - 2011]
A
April, 1949
B
November, 1950
C
November, 1949
D
April, 1950
Explanation
The integrated form of the Rajasthan Government Secretariat came into existence in April 1949.
16
IIgd. T - 01.05.2017The Chief Secretary of the state is called 'Residual Legatee', which means-
A
He performs all such functions which are not specifically allocated to any secretary.
B
He is the chief advisor to the Chief Minister.
C
He is the head of civil service in the state.
D
He acts as a Cabinet Secretary.
Explanation
The Chief Secretary is called 'Residual Legatee' because he handles all matters that do not fall under the jurisdiction of other secretaries.
17
प्रवक्ता (तकनीकी शिक्षा विभाग) - 12.03.2021Which of the following Chief Secretaries of Rajasthan have served as a member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission-
A
Savaldas Ujwal
B
Sundarlal Khurana
C
Mohan Mukerji
D
Anand Mohan Lal
Explanation
Mohan Mukerji has served as a member of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) in addition to being the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan.
18
CET (10+2)-22.10.2024Which is the body working at the highest level of the Rajasthan administrative system-
A
Minister
B
Government Secretariat
C
Governor's Office
D
Chief Minister's Office
Explanation
The Government Secretariat operates at the highest level of the Rajasthan administrative system, serving as the center for policy formulation and administration.
19
III Grade (Hindi) - 26.2.2023Arrange the following former Chief Secretaries of Rajasthan in chronological order according to their tenure- 1. C.K. Mathew 2. Rajiv Mehrishi 3. Nihal Chand Goyal 4. D.B. Gupta
A
C.K. Mathew-Rajiv Mehrishi-Nihal Chand Goyal-D.B. Gupta
B
Rajiv Mehrishi - C.K. Mathew - Nihal Chand Goyal - D.B. Gupta
C
Nihal Chand Goyal - C.K. Mathew - Rajiv Mehrishi - D.B. Gupta
D
Rajiv Mehrishi - Nihal Chand Goyal - C.K. Mathew - D.B. Gupta
Explanation
Correct Chronology: C.K. Mathew (2012-2013), Rajiv Mehrishi (2013-2014), Nihal Chand Goyal (2017-2018), D.B. Gupta (2018-2020).
20
II Grade (Hindi)-2011Who was the first female Chief Secretary of Rajasthan?
A
Smt. Krishna Bhatnagar
B
Smt. Meenakshi Hooja
C
Smt. Alka Kala
D
Smt. Kushal Singh
Explanation
Smt. Kushal Singh was the first female Chief Secretary of Rajasthan.
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