RAS question
How many administrative divisions does Rajasthan currently have?
Correct answer: (C) 7.
Rajasthan currently has seven administrative divisions: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur.
Explanation
Rajasthan's administrative division count is seven. Rajasthan's seven administrative divisions are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota, and Bharatpur, and the official RajKaj PAR Summary Report lists Department of Revenue offices for Divisional Commissioner Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur. A division is a higher administrative unit headed through the Divisional Commissioner setup, so Rajasthan's division count is not derived from districts, zones, or departmental field offices. RajKaj PAR Summary Report lists exactly these seven divisional commissioner offices, making seven the count that matches Rajasthan's current administrative division structure.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) 10 is wrong because Rajasthan's administrative divisions are counted through the Divisional Commissioner setup, while 10 refers to RPSC zones.
- (B) 5 is wrong because it reflects an older count before newer divisions were created, whereas Rajasthan currently has seven division headquarters.
- (D) 12 is wrong because RajKaj PAR Summary Report lists seven Divisional Commissioner offices for Rajasthan, not twelve.
Concept
Rajasthan's administrative geography falls under the Political and Administrative System syllabus. Division, district, and zone counts are often confused in factual polity questions for RAS.