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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Good Governance, Digital Transformation

Paper I · Unit 2 Section 9 of 14 0 PYQs 33 min
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PYQ Pattern Analysis

Questions Asked

No verbatim PYQ questions have been confirmed in the grounding data for this specific topic. This is consistent with Tier 4 (Occasional) classification — the topic appeared in 1 of the last 5 exam cycles with limited mark allocation. Based on exam records and adjacent topic patterns, questions in this area have appeared as part of broader governance questions.

What RPSC Tests

Analysing adjacent topics and the single verified appearance, RPSC's pattern for governance topics tends toward:

  1. Factual recall (5-mark): "Name any four services delivered through E-Mitra in Rajasthan." / "What is Jan Soochna Portal? State its significance." / "What is the RGDPS Act 2011?"
  2. Analytical (10-mark): "Discuss Rajasthan's initiatives for good governance through digital transformation." / "Evaluate the role of Jan Aadhaar in ensuring transparency and reducing leakage in welfare delivery."
  3. Comparative (10-mark): "How does Rajasthan's Right to Hearing Act 2012 differ from the RTI Act 2005 in scope and mechanism?"

RPSC consistently rewards specificity: naming the year, stating the exact number of kiosks, distinguishing proactive from reactive disclosure. Generic answers about "e-governance helping citizens" without Rajasthan-specific data score poorly.

Frequency and Trend

  • Appearances: 1 out of 5 recent exams (2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2023)
  • Trend: Rising — The revised RPSC 2026 syllabus explicitly names "digital transformation" alongside good governance, suggesting elevated importance. The state government's IT Policy 2024, Jan Soochna's UN award, and the post-COVID digital push have all raised the topic's exam relevance.
  • Marks range: 5–10 marks when it appears

2026 Prediction

The following are high-probability exam questions for 2026, based on the new syllabus emphasis and recent developments:

  1. 5-mark: "What is Jan Soochna Portal? Why is it called India's first proactive disclosure platform?" — Answer must distinguish it from RTI (reactive) and cite 100+ departments/schemes figure.
  2. 5-mark: "Write a short note on the Rajasthan Right to Hearing Act 2012." — Must include India's-first status, Jan Sunwai mechanism, and link to accountability.
  3. 10-mark: "Critically evaluate Rajasthan's digital governance initiatives with reference to transparency, accountability, and inclusive service delivery." — A full analytical answer integrating Jan Aadhaar, DBT, E-Mitra, and the challenge of digital divide.
  4. 10-mark: "Discuss the role of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in improving welfare delivery in Rajasthan. What are its limitations?" — Must cite ₹27,494 crore (2024-25), 5.71 crore beneficiaries, and acknowledge last-mile/rural internet challenges.