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| Concept | Key Fact | RPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Governor — Appointment | Article 155; by President; 5 years | Constitutional article |
| Governor — Pardon | Article 161; state law offences | Different from Art 72 |
| Governor — Ordinance | Article 213; when Assembly not in session | Discretionary power |
| CM — Accountability | Article 164; CoM to Vidhan Sabha | Collective responsibility |
| 91st Amendment | 15% size limit for CoM; min 12 | Cabinet size limit |
| Chief Secretary | Senior-most IAS; CM's advisor; Cabinet coordinator | Role description |
| Secretariat | Jaipur; policy-making; IAS officers | Secretariat function |
| Directorate | Implementation; technical officers | Secretariat vs Directorate |
| Revenue Board | Ajmer; Raj BOR Act 1949; highest revenue court | Revenue appellate body |
| RPSC | Article 315; Ajmer; Group A & B exams | Constitutional body |
| Lokayukta Act | 1973; 5 yr / age 70 term; advisory | Accountability body |
| Lokayukta — Outside | Governor, HC judges, MLAs excluded | Jurisdiction limits |
| Right to Hearing | 2012 Act; 21-day hearing; appeal within 30 days | Citizen rights |
| Rajasthan Police Act | 2007; replaced 1861 Act; State Police Board | Police reform |
| DGP | Director General of Police; IPS; Jaipur HQ | Police structure |