question_answer 1)
Consider the following statements: 1. A Panchayat elected in the place of a dissolved one, does not enjoy the full period but remains in office for the remaining period after the dissolution. 2. In Panchayats, seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women but not for Backward Classes of citizens.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 2)
Consider the following statements: 1. Courts have no jurisdiction to examine the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies or allotment of seats in respect of Panchayats. 2. An election to a Panchayat can be called in question only by an election petition, which should be presented to such authority and in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Election Commission.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 3)
Consider the following statements: 1. The Eleventh Schedule was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Seventy Third Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India corresponds to Article 243-W of the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 4)
Consider the following statements: 1. According to Article 243D, one-third of the seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat. 2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for the SCs and STs in every Panchayat are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes, or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes. 3. Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of chairpersons in Panchayats at each level are reserved for women.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
1 and 2 only done
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B)
2 and 3 only done
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C)
1 and 3 only done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 5)
On which of the following subjects, does the Finance Commission of a State constituted under the Part IX of the Constitution of India make recommendations to the Governor? 1. Distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes by the State. 2. Determination of the taxes which may be assigned to or appropriated by the Panchayats. 3. Grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
1 and 2 only done
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C)
2 and 3 only done
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D)
1 and 3 only done
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question_answer 6)
Which one of the following is not correct?
A)
Part IX of the Constitution of India pertaining to the Panchayats provided for setting up of a Finance Commission. done
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B)
Part IX of the Constitution of India pertaining to the Panchayats provided for vesting all elections to the Panchayats in a State Election Commission. done
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C)
Part IX of the Constitution of India pertaining to the Panchayats provided for reservation of posts of chairpersons at the village level or any other level for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women. done
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D)
Organisation of Village Panchayats is not included in the Directive Principles of State Policy. done
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question_answer 7)
73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India provides for:
A)
Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and district levels done
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B)
Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and block levels done
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C)
Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the block and district levels done
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D)
Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels. done
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question_answer 8)
Who makes provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts?
A)
Finance Commission of the concern State done
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B)
Legislature of the State done
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C)
Comptroller and Auditor General of India done
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D)
District Collector done
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question_answer 9)
The State Election Commissioner can be removed:
A)
By the Governor of the State done
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B)
By the State Assembly done
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C)
Through an order issued by the Chief Minister done
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D)
Through a procedure similar to that for removal of the judge of a High Court done
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question_answer 10)
Consider the following statements: In the post 73nd Amendment era, there has to be decentralisation of: 1. Decision-making powers 2. System as a whole 3. Judicial powers 4. Administrative powers
Which of these statements are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
1, 2 and 4 done
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C)
2, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 11)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I (Amendments / committees) List-II (provisions) A. 73nd constitutional 1. Administrative arrangement for rural development B. 74nd constitutional amendment 2. State finance commission C. G.V.K Rao committee 3. Municipal councils D. L.M singhvi committee 4. Constitutional state to panchayati Raj
Codes:
A)
A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 done
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B)
A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 done
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C)
A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 done
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D)
A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 done
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question_answer 12)
Which one of the following about Article 243 (G) is correct?
A)
Panchayats should be enabled by law to function as agents of the State Government. done
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B)
Panchayats should be enabled by law to function as institutions of self-government. done
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C)
Panchayats will act as the implementing agencies for centrally sponsored schemes. done
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D)
Gram Panchayats will be answerable to District Panchayats. done
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question_answer 13)
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairperson of a Panchayat at district level is elected in such manner as the Legislature of the State may provide. 2. Legislature of a State may provide for representation of members of the Legislative Assembly of the State representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat. 3. The Lok Sabha may provide for the representation of its members representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Only 3 done
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D)
2 and 3 done
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question_answer 14)
73rd Constitutional Amendment does not apply to which of the following states?
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Meghalaya done
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B)
Goa done
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C)
Sikkim done
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D)
Himachal Pradesh done
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question_answer 15)
Assertion (A): The Constitution of India now provides a mechanism for regular flow of funds to Panchayati Raj institutions. Reason (R): The Panchayati Raj institutions have been greatly handicapped in the performance of their assigned duties by paucity of funds.
Codes:
A)
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done
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B)
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done
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C)
A is true but R is false done
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D)
A is false but R is true done
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question_answer 16)
Consider the following statements with respect to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: 1. It envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj System. 2. It provides that Panchayat bodies will have a duration of five years. 3. It stipulates that the Chairperson of a Panchayat shall be elected by and from amongst the elected members thereof. 4. It has reserved 33 per cent of the seats to Other Backward Classes in Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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B)
1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
2, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1 and 2 done
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question_answer 17)
Under which one of the following provisions is reservation for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat made?
A)
Article 243 (Q) of the Constitution of India done
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B)
Article 243 (V) of the Constitution of India done
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C)
Article 243 (S) of the Constitution of India done
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D)
Article 243 of the Constitution of India done
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question_answer 18)
Which of the following provisions can be made by law by a State Legislature? 1. Representation of the members of the House of People in Panchayats subject to fulfilling certain conditions 2. Reservation of seats in any Panchayat in favour of backward class of citizens 3. Authorising a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate taxes
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
1 and 2, only done
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C)
2 and 3, only done
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D)
1 and 3, only done
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question_answer 19)
What is the minimum population below which Panchayats at the intermediate level are not constituted as per provision of the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act?
A)
20 lakhs done
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B)
25 lakhs done
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C)
30 lakhs done
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D)
35 lakhs done
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question_answer 20)
State Finance Commission is appointed by a State Government every five years to determine:
A)
Financial resources of the State for placing State's requirement before the Union Government done
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B)
Development requirements of the State for formulating State Five Year Plan done
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C)
Budgetary requirements of various departments of the State Government done
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D)
Pattern of distribution of State's tax revenue between the State Government and local bodies (both rural and urban) and the pattern of grants-in-aid to local bodies done
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question_answer 21)
Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India? 1. Constitutional status to Panchayats 2. Reservation of seats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes 3. Providing permanent structures for district planning
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
Only 1 done
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C)
2 and 3 done
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D)
Only 3 done
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question_answer 22)
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, the State Legislatures delegate powers and functions to the Panchayats?
A)
243 and 243 A done
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B)
243 A and 243 B done
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C)
243 G and 243 H done
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D)
243 D and 243 F done
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question_answer 23)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I (state) List-II (intermediate panchayats) A. Madhya Pradesh 1. Panchayat Samiti B. West Bengal 2. Block panchayat C. Uttar Pradesh 3. Taluka panchayat D. Gujarat 4. Kshetra panchayat
Codes:
A)
A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 done
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B)
A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 done
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C)
A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 done
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D)
A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 done
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question_answer 24)
In 1977, under whose chairmanship, the Panchayati Raj Committee was formed?
A)
Ashok Mehta done
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B)
Sardar Swaran Singh done
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C)
Balwant Rai Mehta done
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D)
Madhu Dandawate done
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question_answer 25)
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Village Panchayats are responsible for: 2. Agricultural production 3. Rural industrial development 4. Maternity and child welfare 5. Higher vocational education
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1, 2 and 4 done
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B)
1 and 3 done
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C)
1, 2 and 3 done
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D)
2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 26)
Which one of the following States was the first to introduce the Panchayati Raj system?
A)
Tamil Nadu done
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B)
West Bengal done
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C)
Rajasthan done
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D)
Uttar Pradesh done
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question_answer 27)
Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act that provided for the establishment of Panchayats also made which of the following provisions? 1. Addition of a new Schedule (XI) to the Constitution listing 29 subjects which are to be handled by the Panchayats. 2. Addition of a new Schedule (XI) to the Constitution listing 18 subjects which are to be handled by the Panchayats. 3. Bar on the courts to question the validity of laws relating to delimitation of constituencies. 4. Reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats in Panchayats for women (excluding the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
B)
1 and 3 done
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C)
2 and 4 done
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D)
1 only done
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question_answer 28)
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution lays down that the State shall take steps to organise Village Panchayats?
A)
Article 40 done
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B)
Article 26 done
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C)
Article 39 done
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D)
Article 38 done
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question_answer 29)
Assertion (A): Reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj bodies will pave the way for their political empowerment. Reason (R): Empowerment of women is essential for the achievement of democracy and development.
Codes:
A)
Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A done
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B)
Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A done
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C)
A is true but R is false done
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D)
A is false but R is true done
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question_answer 30)
Consider the following features: 1. Panchayats have now been brought under the direct supervision of the Governor. 2. Finance Commission of the State now determines the distribution of taxes and duties between the State and Panchayats. 3. Panchayats are now entitled to receive grants-in-aid directly from the Central Government. 4. 1 /3 of the seats in the Panchayats are now reserved for women.
According to the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, which of these are correct features of Panchayats?
A)
1 and 3 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
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D)
2 and 4 done
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question_answer 31)
The Panchayad Raj is included in the:
A)
Union List done
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B)
State List done
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C)
Concurrent List done
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D)
Residuary List done
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question_answer 32)
The 73rd Amendment Act emanates from the:
A)
Article 38 done
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B)
Article 40 done
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C)
Article 44 done
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D)
Article 52 done
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question_answer 33)
Who among the following are among those who comprise the Zila Parishad? 1. Chairmen / Presidents of the Panchayat Samities within the jurisdiction of the district 2. MPs, MLAs and MLCs whose constituencies are in the district 3. Representatives of co-operative societies, municipalities, notified area committees, etc. 4. Health care specialists
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
1, 2 and 4 done
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D)
2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 34)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I (Features) List-II (Related to) A. Democratic decentralization 1. 73rd amendment B. Nager panchayats 2. 74th Amendment C. Panchayat Raj Elections 3. B.R Mehta committee D. Two Tier system 4. Ashok Mehta committee
Codes:
A)
A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 done
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B)
A-4 B-2 C-2 D-3 done
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C)
A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 done
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D)
A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 done
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question_answer 35)
Which of the following are within the mandate of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India? 1. Disqualification provision for Panchayat membership 2. Setting up of a State Finance Commission 3. Empowering the State Election Commission to hold periodic local government elections 4. Constitution of a District Planning Committee
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1, 2 and 4 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
1 and 3 done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer 36)
Under Article 243-D, which one of the following categories enjoys reservation for Panchayat membership in proportion to their population?
A)
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes done
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B)
Women done
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C)
Backward Classes done
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D)
Physically handicapped persons done
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question_answer 37)
The members of a Panchayat Samiti are:
A)
Directly elected by the people done
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B)
Indirectly elected by the members of the Village Panchayat done
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C)
Nominated by the Block Development Officer done
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D)
Nominated by the president / chairman of the Panchayat Samiti done
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question_answer 38)
Which of the following is not a feature of Ashok Mehta Committee recommendations on Pan- chayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?
A)
Constitutional recognition to the PRIs done
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B)
Non-involvement of political parties in elections to the PRIs done
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C)
Reservation of seats for SCs and STs done
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D)
A minister-in-charge of Panchayati Raj done
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question_answer 39)
Consider the following statements: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provided: 1. For 27% reservation of seats in the Panchayats for the Other Backward Castes (OBCs). 2. That the Chairpersons of the Panchayats at intermediate or district level, shall be elected by, and from amongst the elected members thereof.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 40)
Consider the following statements in reference to the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act 1. The Governor of a State shall constitute a Finance Commission every fifth year to review the financial position of the Panchayats. 2. The superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in a State Election Commission.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer 41)
Which one of the following committees had recommended people's participation in community development programmes?
A)
Ashok Mehta Committee done
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B)
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee done
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C)
Rural-urban Relationship Committee done
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D)
L.M. Singhvi Committee done
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question_answer 42)
Statement I: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is the culmination of the process of democratic decentralisation. Statement II: The state should take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
Codes:
A)
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. done
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B)
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. done
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C)
Statement I is true but Statement II is false. done
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D)
Statement I is false but Statement II is true. done
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question_answer 43)
Consider the following with reference to 73rd Constitutional Amendment in respect of Panchayati Raj: 1. Direct elections of members at all levels 2. Direct elections of chairpersons at the village level 3. Indirect election of chairpersons at the intermediate levels and district levels 4. Mandatory provision for holding elections
Which of the above are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
2, 3 and 4 done
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C)
1, 2 and 4 done
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D)
1, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 44)
Which one of the following government documents first suggested for having elections of Pan- chayati Raj Institutions on political party basis?
A)
Report of the Administrative Reforms Commission done
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B)
Ashok Mehta Committee Report done
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C)
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Report done
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D)
Diwakar Committee Report done
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question_answer 45)
Consider the following with respect to the revolutionary features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: 1. Bestowal of Constitutional status on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). 2. Mandatory elections to PRIs. 3. Introduction of third tier of Government with powers in rural India. 4. 33% reservation of seats and chairpersonships for women in the Panchayats at each level.
Which of these are correct?
A)
1 and 4 done
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B)
1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 46)
Under which provision does the Governor of a State constitute a State Finance Commission to review the financial position of Panchayats?
A)
Under the discretionary powers of the Governor done
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B)
By a resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly done
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C)
In accordance with the Article 243-1 of the Constitution of India done
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D)
In accordance with a resolution passed in the Rajya Sabha done
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question_answer 47)
Consider the following statements: 73rd Amendment of the Constitution has provided constitutional sanction for: 1. Building a three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj 2. Reservation of seats for women 3. Withdrawal of the right of governments to hold elections to Panchayats 4. Taking away the right of State Governments to give grants to Panchayats
Which of these statements are correct?
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
1, 2 and 3 done
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C)
2, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1 and 4 done
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question_answer 48)
In which part of the Indian Constitution, has the provision for panchayats been made?
A)
Part IX done
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B)
Part IV done
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C)
Part III done
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D)
Part IX-A done
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question_answer 49)
Which one of the following committees recommended the separation of regulatory and development functions at the district level?
A)
Dantwallah Committee done
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B)
Hanumantha Rao Committee done
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C)
Kothari Committee done
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D)
G.V.K. Rao Committee done
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question_answer 50)
Who recommends to the Governor the principles which should govern the distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes, tolls and fees leviable by the state which may be divided between them?
A)
Zilla Parishad done
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B)
Chief Minister done
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C)
Finance Minister of the State done
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D)
State Finance Commission done
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question_answer 51)
Which of the following are provided for in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment? 1. Elections through the Chief Election Commissioner. 2. Devolution of functions by the state government. 3. Creation of the State Finance Commission. 4. Setting up a three-tiered Indian Federation.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
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D)
2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 52)
The Ashok Mehta Committee (1977) was recommended for the establishment of:
A)
Mandal Panchayat done
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B)
Nagar Panchayat done
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C)
Panchayat Samiti done
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D)
Gram Panchayat done
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question_answer 53)
The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats contains:
A)
18 items done
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B)
28 items done
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C)
19 items done
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D)
29 items done
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question_answer 54)
Consider the following statements with respect to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: 1. For 27% reservation to the Other Backward Classes. 2. That the chairperson of the panchayat at intermediate/district level shall be elected by, and from amongst the elected members thereof. 3. For reservation for SCs/STs. 4. For uniform five-year term for local bodies.
Which of these is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
1 and 2 done
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C)
2, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer 55)
As per Article 243-H of 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, the Legislature of a State, may by law, provide for making grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from:
A)
Contingency Fund of the President done
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B)
Contingency Fund of the Governor done
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C)
Consolidated Fund of the State done
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D)
Consolidated Fund of India done
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question_answer 56)
Which one of the following provisions has been left to the will of the State Governments in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
A)
Providing reservation to the Backward Classes done
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B)
All posts at all levels to be filled by direct elections done
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C)
Reservation of seats for SC/ST in proportion to their population done
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D)
Reservation up to 1 /3 seats for women in panchayats done
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question_answer 57)
Consider the following Committees set up to study the structure, powers and functions to be as- signed to Panchayati Raj Institutions: 1. Santhanam Committee 2. Ashok Mehta Committee 3. Balwantrai Mehta Committee G.V.K. Rao Committee
Which one of the following is their correct chronological order?
A)
3-4-2-1 done
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B)
2-1-3-4 done
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C)
3-1-2-4 done
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D)
2-4-3-1 done
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