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How many administrative divisions (Sambhag) are there in Rajasthan?

Correct answer: (B) 7.

Rajasthan has 7 administrative divisions: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Kota, Udaipur and Bharatpur.

  1. (A)

    5

  2. (B)

    7

  3. (C)

    10

  4. (D)

    12

Explanation

Rajasthan is divided into 7 administrative divisions, commonly called Sambhag. The official Land Revenue Department PDF, titled "All Division & Districts" and dated 29 January 2025, serialises the divisions from 1 to 7 and gives the total as 07. Rajasthan's division count is 7. The divisions are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Bikaner, Kota, Udaipur and Bharatpur. The key administrative level is not the district count but the intermediate layer above districts: Rajasthan's state-level grouping is counted by divisions, and the official division-and-district structure gives the figure of seven.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (A) Five is wrong because Rajasthan has 7 administrative divisions, not 5.
  • (C) Ten is wrong because Rajasthan has 7 administrative divisions, not 10.
  • (D) Twelve is wrong because Rajasthan has 7 administrative divisions, not 12.

Concept

Rajasthan's administrative structure includes a hierarchy of divisions and districts. RAS basic state administration coverage often requires candidates to distinguish divisions from districts.

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