question_answer 1)
Of all the seven Union Territories, which ones have Chief Commissioners as their heads?
A)
Puducherry and Lakshadweep done
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B)
Daman and Diu done
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C)
Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Chandigarh done
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D)
Dadra and Nagar Haveli done
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question_answer 2)
Which of the following has/have Lt Governor(s) as their head(s)
A)
Chandigarh done
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B)
Puducherry done
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C)
Dadra and Nagar Haveli done
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D)
Daman and Diu done
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question_answer 3)
One of the following has/have legislative assembly (assemblies)?
A)
Chandigarh done
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B)
National Capital Territory of Delhi done
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C)
Lakshadweep done
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D)
Dadra and Nagar Haveli done
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question_answer 4)
Delhi as the National Capital Territory has a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister at its head. What is the number of ministers?
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5 done
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B)
6 done
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C)
7 done
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D)
9 done
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question_answer 5)
Which amendment designated Delhi as the National Capital Territory of Delhi?
A)
68th (1992) done
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B)
69th (1993) done
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C)
70th (1992) done
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D)
71th (1993) done
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question_answer 6)
In case the legislature of a Union Territory is dissolved, who among the following has the responsibility of administration of that Union Territory?
A)
Home Minister done
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B)
President done
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C)
Prime Minister done
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D)
Lt. Governor done
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question_answer 7)
One of the areas of which of these states has been granted special provision for administration of Scheduled Areas?
A)
Andhra Pradesh done
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B)
Tamil Nadu done
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C)
West Bengal done
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D)
Punjab done
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question_answer 8)
Who according to the Constitution of India has the power to declare any area a Scheduled Area?
A)
President done
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B)
The Vice-President done
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C)
The Council of Ministers done
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D)
The Governor of the concerned state done
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question_answer 9)
The special provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas are part of one of the following schedules. Which one is it?
A)
Third Schedule done
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B)
Fourth Schedule done
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C)
Fifth Schedule done
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D)
Sixth Schedule done
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question_answer 10)
Who has the job to submit the report about the administration of the scheduled area to the President annually or whenever required?
A)
The tribal minister of the concerned state done
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B)
The chief minister of the concerned state done
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C)
The Governor of the concerned state done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 11)
Who governs the natural resources of the Scheduled Areas not covered by the 73rd Amendment?
A)
Gram Panchayat done
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B)
Gram Sabha done
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C)
Panchayat Samiti done
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D)
Zila Parishad done
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question_answer 12)
Consider the following and choose the correct code :
1. The state legislation in the Scheduled Areas should take care of customs of the traditional committees. 2. It may permit the mixing up of religious practices.
A)
Only1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 13)
One of the following is not true. Which one is it?
A)
For the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes in the state, a tribal advising Council is constituted. done
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B)
The tribal minister takes steps to protect the interests of the Scheduled Tribes. done
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C)
The Governor makes regulations prohibiting transfer of land. done
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D)
The Governor makes regulation prohibiting money lending. done
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question_answer 14)
What is meant by tribal areas? Answer by choosing the correct code.
1. Areas where tribal population lives in large number 2. Areas which are backward and mostly traditional
A)
1 is true but 2 is false, done
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B)
2 is true but 1 is false. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 15)
Which one of the following states have no or negligible tribal area?
A)
Assam done
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B)
Tamil Nadu done
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C)
Tripura done
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D)
Meghalaya done
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question_answer 16)
Where are the provisions of the tribal areas stated? Give the Schedule as given in the Constitution.
A)
Sixth Schedule done
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B)
Fifth Schedule done
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C)
Seventh Schedule done
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D)
Tenth Schedule done
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question_answer 17)
Which one of the following is not true with regard to the Sixth Schedule related to tribal areas?
A)
Gram Sab has of the tribal areas do not possess much powers. done
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B)
Customs was are not interfered into. done
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C)
Political/governance power to the tribal communities are recognized. done
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D)
None of the above done
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question_answer 18)
Consider the statements on Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) and choose the code with the correct ones.
1. The PESA empowers the Gram Sab has and the Gram Panchayats to take charge of village administration. 2. It empowers them to protect community resources. 3. It authorizes them to control social sector functionaries. 4. It allows them to own minor forest produce.
A)
Only 1 and 2 done
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B)
Only 2 and 3 done
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C)
Only 3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 19)
Which one of the following is not an urban local government body in India?
A)
Municipal Corporation done
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B)
Township done
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C)
Cantonment Board done
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D)
Zila Board done
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question_answer 20)
Which of the following ministries takes care of the cantonment Board?
A)
Ministry of Home Affairs done
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B)
Ministry of Rural Development done
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C)
Ministry of Defence done
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D)
Ministry of Urban Development done
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question_answer 21)
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:
1. The first municipal cooperation was set up in Madras (1687). 2. The Bombay municipal corporation came up in 1726.
A)
1 is true but 2 is false, done
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B)
2 is true but 1 is false. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 22)
Who among the following is called the father of local self-government of India?
A)
Mayo done
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B)
Ripon done
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C)
Bentinck done
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D)
Dalhousie done
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question_answer 23)
Which one of the following is not a type of municipality?
A)
Panchayat done
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B)
Nagar Panchayat done
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C)
Municipal Council done
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D)
Municipal Corporation done
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question_answer 24)
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:
1. Nagar Panchayat is an area in transition from a rural to an urban area. 2. Nagar Panchayat is an area in transition from an urban to a rural area.
A)
Only 1 is true. done
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B)
Only 2 is false. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 25)
Which one of the following does not comprise a municipality?
A)
Persons having special knowledge or experience in municipal administration with no right to vote done
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B)
The members of the Lok Sabha and the state legislative assembly living in the municipal area done
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C)
The members of the Rajya Sabha and legislative council living in the municipal area done
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D)
The chairpersons of wards committees done
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question_answer 26)
The reservation of the seats for women in the municipalities is:
A)
One-fifth done
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B)
One-fourth done
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C)
One-sixth done
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D)
One-third done
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question_answer 27)
The duration of a municipality is
A)
Three years, not dissoluble done
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B)
Four years, dissoluble done
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C)
Five years, not dissoluble done
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D)
Six years, not dissoluble done
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question_answer 28)
Who among the following directs, controls and conducts the elections of the municipalities?
A)
Election Commission of India done
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B)
State Election Commission done
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C)
State Electoral Chief done
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D)
Governor s secretarial staff done
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question_answer 29)
Consider the following statements about the functions of municipal planning committees and choose the correct code:
1. Preparation of plans for economic development and social justice 2. Implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice, as may be entrusted to them
A)
Only 1 is true. done
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B)
Only 2 is true. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 30)
Which one of the following is not a source of income of the municipalities?
A)
Taxes they can levy done
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B)
Toll fee done
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C)
Tax on village fairs done
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D)
Grants in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of the State done
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question_answer 31)
Which of the following are the principal recommendations which govern the finance commission in relation to municipalities? Answer by choosing the correct code.
1. The distribution of net proceeds of the taxes levied by the state between the state and municipalities 2. The determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which or/ any be assigned to the municipalities 3. The grants-in-aid to the municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of India
A)
Only1 done
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B)
Only 1and 2 done
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C)
Only land 3 done
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D)
Only 1, 2, 3 done
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question_answer 32)
The State Finance Commission is appointed by
A)
The President done
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B)
The Governor done
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C)
The Chief Minister done
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D)
the Prime Minister done
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question_answer 33)
The Finance Commission is appointed by the Governor every
A)
Three years done
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B)
Four years done
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C)
Five years done
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D)
Six years done
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question_answer 34)
A metropolitan area has a population of
A)
3 lakh done
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B)
5 lakh done
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C)
7 lakh done
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D)
10 lakh or/and more done
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question_answer 35)
Which among the following are the considerations which are kept in mind while preparing the draft plan of a metropolitan planning committee? Choose the correct code.
1. Plans as are prepared by the related municipalities and panchayats 2. Matters of common interests of municipalities and panchayats 3. The overall objectives and priorities set by the government 4. The extent and nature of investments likely to be made
A)
1 and 2 only done
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B)
2 and 3 only done
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C)
3 and 4 only done
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D)
1, 2, 3, 4 done
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question_answer 36)
The Twelfth Schedule does not include one of the following. Which one is it?
A)
Fire services done
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B)
Roads and bridges done
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C)
Markets and Fairs done
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D)
Construction of buildings done
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question_answer 37)
Which one of the following does not have three autonomous districts?
A)
Assam done
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B)
Tripura done
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C)
Mizoram done
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D)
Meghalaya done
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question_answer 38)
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) owe their existence to
A)
Fundamental Rights done
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B)
Directive Principles of State Policy done
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C)
Preamble done
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D)
Objectives Resolution done
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question_answer 39)
Which one of the following is included in the Balwantrai Mehta Committee?
A)
The establishment of elected and nominated bodies done
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B)
Decentralization of control done
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C)
Indirectly elected institutions done
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D)
Zila Parishad to play the advisory rolls done
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question_answer 40)
Which of the following is/are true about the Santhanam Committee report?
1. The Panchayats should not be given powers to levy taxes 2. All the grants at the state level should be sent in a consolidated form to PRIs
A)
1 is true but 2 is false, done
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B)
2 is true but 1 is false. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 41)
Which of the following states was the first to establish the Panchayati Raj?
A)
Bihar done
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B)
Rajasthan done
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C)
West Bengal done
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D)
Maharashtra done
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question_answer 42)
Ashok Mehta gave certain recommendations in 1977 with regard to the Panchayati Raj. One of the following was not incorporated in them. Which one was it?
A)
Nyaya Panchayat should be kept as integral part of the panchayat system at the village level. done
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B)
The PRIs should have powers of taxation to mobilise their financial resources. done
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C)
Zila Parishad should be the executive body and be made responsible for planning at the district level. done
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D)
The third tier system should be replaced by two-tier system. At the lower level there should be a mandal panchayat consisting of a group of villages. done
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question_answer 43)
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code with regard to the recommendations of Ashoka Mehta Committee.
1. Panchayati Raj be appointed to look after the affairs of the PRIs 2. Seats for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribe be reserved on the basis of their population
A)
1 is true but 2 is false, done
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B)
2 is true but 1 is false. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 44)
Which one of the following is not true with regard to G.V.K. Rao Committee recommendations of Panchayati Raj Institutions?
A)
Zila Parishad need not be pivotal in the scheme of democratic decentralization done
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B)
The PRIs be assigned a definite role in planning and implementation done
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C)
District Development Commissioner be created as an executive officer who would act as in charge of all the developmental departments done
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D)
Elections to the PRIs be held regularly done
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question_answer 45)
Which one of the following is true with regard to the L.M. Singhvi recommendations in 1986?
A)
The PRIs should be constitutionally recognised, protected and preserved. done
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B)
Nyaya Parishad should be made a part of the Panchayats at all levels. done
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C)
Gram Panchayats should be made as viable as Gram Sabhas. done
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D)
The Village Panchayats should be restricted in their resources so to avoid corruption. done
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question_answer 46)
Some of the salient features of the 73rd Amendment Act are
1. Gram Sabha to be the foundation of the Panchayati Raj 2. Three tier system to prevail everywhere 3. All elections for the PRIs to be conducted indirectly 4. Reservation of seats be done for backward classes 5. State Elections Commissions to look after the election system at the rural-urban level 6. State Finance Commission to review the financial position of the local-self-governing bodies Choose the correct features from the codes here.
A)
1, 2, 3, 5, 6 done
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B)
1, 2, 5, 6 done
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C)
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 done
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D)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 done
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question_answer 47)
Gram Sabha may be defined as
A)
All those belonging to a village done
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B)
All the residents of a village done
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C)
All the people above 18 years of age done
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D)
All the registered voters of a village done
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question_answer 48)
Which one of the following does not constitute the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj
A)
Panchayat done
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B)
Nagar Panchayat done
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C)
Panchayat Samiti done
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D)
Zila Parishad done
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question_answer 49)
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code
1. All the members of Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels are elected directly by the people. 2. The Chairpersons of Panchayats at the intermediate and district levels are elected indirectly.
A)
Only 1 is true. done
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B)
Only 2 is true. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 50)
The 73rd constitutional amendment provides for reservation of seats for the Scheduled castes and the Scheduled tribes in every panchayat. In what proportion is this reservation? Choose the correct code.
1. One-third of the total population 2. In proportion of their population to the population in the Panchayat area.
A)
1 is true but 2 is false, done
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B)
2 is true but 1 is false. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 51)
Which one of the following is not true with regard to the duration of the Panchayats?
A)
The tenure of the Panchayats is three years. done
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B)
The duration of the Panchayat is five years. done
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C)
Fresh election should be completed before the expiry of the duration of 5 years. done
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D)
In case of dissolution, before the expiry of a period of six months from the date of dissolution done
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question_answer 52)
The State Election Commission consists of
A)
One member done
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B)
Two members done
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C)
Three members done
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D)
One chief, and the other two members done
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question_answer 53)
Which of the following is not true with regard to the conditions of services of the State Election Commissioner? Choose from the codes provided.
1. He is appointed by Governor and his service conditions should be determined by Governor. 2. He is removed on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a High Court Judge.
A)
Only 1 is true. done
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B)
Only 2 is true. done
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C)
1 and 2 both are true. done
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D)
1 and 2 both are false. done
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question_answer 54)
Who, among the following, provides for the composition, manner of election and the required qualifications of members of the State Finance Commission?
A)
Governor done
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B)
President done
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C)
State legislative done
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D)
Chief Minister done
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question_answer 55)
Which one of the following is not included in the Eleventh Schedule?
A)
Animal husbandry done
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B)
Fuel and Fodder done
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C)
Registration of birth and death done
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D)
Minor Forest Produce done
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question_answer 56)
Which of the following is a committee purely on Panchayti Raj?
A)
Balwantrai Mehta Committee done
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B)
G.V.K. Rao Committee done
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C)
L.M. Singhvi Committee done
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D)
Ashok Mehta Committee done
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question_answer 57)
The following are the main features of Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. Choose the correct ones from the codes given.
1. The state legislation on PESA will not be against the customary laws of said areas. 2. The area shall be managed in accordance with the traditions and customs of the area. 3. Gram Sabha of the said village/area will be powerful enough to manage its affairs: cultural identity, community resources, etc.
A)
Only1 done
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B)
Only land 2 done
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C)
Only land 3 done
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D)
1, 2, 3 done
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question_answer 58)
Which one is the compulsory provisions of the 73rd Amendment Act?
A)
Gram Sabha as the foundation of the system done
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B)
Establishment of the Panchayati Raj system done
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C)
Authorizing the Panchayats to levy and collect taxes done
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D)
Duration of the Panchayats to be fixed at 5 years done
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question_answer 59)
Which is the voluntary provision of the 73rd Amendment Act?
A)
Reservation of one-third of the seats for women done
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B)
Establishment of three-tier system done
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C)
Setting up of a state Election Commission done
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D)
Giving representation to the members of the Parliament done
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question_answer 60)
Panchayati Raj is a system of
A)
Local governance done
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B)
Local administration done
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C)
Local self-government done
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D)
Rural local self-government done
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