UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Local Government Question Bank Local Government

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    Which among the following statements regarding Lord Ripon's plan for local self-government in India is/are correct?
    1. The district should be the maximum area served by one Committee or Local Board.
    2. The Local Boards should consist of a large majority of nominated official members and be presided over by an official member as Chairman.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below

    A) Only 1              

    B) Only 2

    C) Both 1 and 2                 

    D) Neither 1 nor 2

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    The salient features of the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 are: - To provide 3-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all States having population of over 20 lakhs. To hold Panchayat elections regularly every 5 years. To provide reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women (not less than 33%) To appoint State Finance Commission to make recommendations as regards the financial powers of the Panchayats.


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