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Rajasthan GK Quiz — विधानमंडल (Legislature)

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Q1. Where is the building of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly located?
  1. Jodhpur
  2. Udaipur
  3. Jaipur
  4. Ajmer
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Answer: C. Jaipur
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly building is located in Jaipur, the capital city.
Q2. Who decides on questions of disqualification of a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on the grounds of defection?
  1. The Governor
  2. The Chief Justice of the High Court
  3. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
  4. A special committee appointed by the Assembly
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Answer: C. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly decides on questions of disqualification on the grounds of defection.
Q3. What is the minimum age required to be a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. 18 years
  2. 21 years
  3. 25 years
  4. 30 years
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Answer: C. 25 years
A person must be at least 25 years old to be eligible for membership in a State Legislative Assembly.
Q4. Which Delimitation Commission Act led to the increase in the number of seats in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to 200?
  1. Delimitation Act, 1952
  2. Delimitation Act, 1962
  3. Delimitation Act, 1972
  4. Delimitation Act, 2002
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Answer: C. Delimitation Act, 1972
The Delimitation Act, 1972, based on the 1971 census, increased the number of seats in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to 200.
Q5. What is the minimum number of members required to form the official opposition in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. One-fifth of the total strength
  2. One-tenth of the total strength
  3. One-fourth of the total strength
  4. Twenty members
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Answer: B. One-tenth of the total strength
To be recognized as the official opposition, a party must secure at least one-tenth of the total strength of the House.
Q6. Under which article of the Indian Constitution can the Governor of Rajasthan promulgate ordinances when the Legislative Assembly is not in session?
  1. Article 123
  2. Article 213
  3. Article 200
  4. Article 163
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Answer: B. Article 213
Article 213 empowers the Governor to promulgate ordinances when the State Legislature is not in session.
Q7. Which of the following statements is true regarding a Money Bill introduced in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. It can be introduced in either house
  2. It requires the prior recommendation of the Governor
  3. It can be rejected by the Governor
  4. It can be returned by the Governor for reconsideration
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Answer: B. It requires the prior recommendation of the Governor
A Money Bill can only be introduced in a State Legislative Assembly with the prior recommendation of the Governor.
Q8. How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. 25
  2. 34
  3. 40
  4. 51
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Answer: B. 34
34 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
Q9. Who presides over the meetings of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. The Governor
  2. The Chief Minister
  3. The Speaker
  4. The Chief Justice of the High Court
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Answer: C. The Speaker
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly presides over its meetings.
Q10. Who was the first Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. Narottam Lal Joshi
  2. Ram Niwas Mirdha
  3. Poonamchand Bishnoi
  4. Hiralal Shastri
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Answer: A. Narottam Lal Joshi
Narottam Lal Joshi was the first Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
Q11. When was the first Rajasthan Legislative Assembly constituted?
  1. 29 March 1950
  2. 29 March 1952
  3. 1 November 1956
  4. 1 March 1957
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Answer: B. 29 March 1952
The first Rajasthan Legislative Assembly was constituted on 29 March 1952.
Q12. What is the primary function of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. To appoint judges
  2. To formulate state laws and approve the state budget
  3. To command the state police force
  4. To conduct elections
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Answer: B. To formulate state laws and approve the state budget
The primary functions of a State Legislative Assembly include making laws for the state and approving its budget.
Q13. What happens if a member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly remains absent from all meetings for a period of sixty days without permission?
  1. Their salary is withheld
  2. They are suspended for the next session
  3. Their seat may be declared vacant
  4. They are fined
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Answer: C. Their seat may be declared vacant
If a member remains absent from all meetings for sixty days without permission, their seat may be declared vacant.
Q14. What is the quorum required for a meeting of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. One-fifth of the total members
  2. One-tenth of the total members or ten members, whichever is greater
  3. One-fourth of the total members
  4. Twenty members
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Answer: B. One-tenth of the total members or ten members, whichever is greater
The quorum for a State Legislative Assembly meeting is one-tenth of the total number of members or ten members, whichever is greater.
Q15. Who was the first Deputy Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly?
  1. Lal Singh Shaktawat
  2. Niranjan Nath Acharya
  3. Lakshman Singh
  4. Mahipal Maderna
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Answer: A. Lal Singh Shaktawat
Lal Singh Shaktawat was the first Deputy Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
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