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This section includes 176 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
After elections, vote of no-confidence against the sarpanch can be proposed only after |
| A. | 3 months |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | 1 year |
| D. | 2 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 52. |
Panchayati Raj in India is laid down under: |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principle of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Election Commission Act Policy |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 53. |
Three-tier system of Panchayati Raj consists of |
| A. | Gram Panchayat, Panchayati Samiti, Block Samiti |
| B. | Gram Panchayat, Block Samiti, Zila Parishad |
| C. | Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad |
| D. | Gram Panchayat, Zila Parishad, Block Samiti |
| Answer» D. Gram Panchayat, Zila Parishad, Block Samiti | |
| 54. |
Functions to be assigned to panchayats by 73rd amendment of the Constitution are mentioned in |
| A. | Tenth schedule |
| B. | Eleventh schedule |
| C. | Twelfth schedule |
| D. | Thirteenth schedule |
| Answer» C. Twelfth schedule | |
| 55. |
Which of the following Indian states has no Panchayati Raj institution? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Tripura |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» E. | |
| 56. |
A Panchayat Samiti at the block level is |
| A. | An advisory body |
| B. | An administrative authority |
| C. | A consultant committe |
| D. | A supervisory authority |
| Answer» E. | |
| 57. |
The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the Panchayati Raj should be held regularly after a gap of: |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 3 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
Panchayati Raj in India represents: |
| A. | Decentralization of powers |
| B. | Participation of the people |
| C. | Community development |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 59. |
The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution deals with |
| A. | Panchayati Raj |
| B. | Compulsory primary education |
| C. | Nagar Palikas |
| D. | Minimum age of marriage |
| Answer» B. Compulsory primary education | |
| 60. |
The Ashok Mehta Committee laid greater emphasis on |
| A. | Gram Sabha |
| B. | Mandal Sabha |
| C. | Taluka Panchayat Samiti |
| D. | Zila Parishad |
| Answer» C. Taluka Panchayat Samiti | |
| 61. |
Which one of the following states started the Panchayati Raj institution soon after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed? |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Bihar |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Orissa |
| Answer» B. Bihar | |
| 62. |
'Swaranajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna' came into being in: |
| A. | April, 1995 |
| B. | April, 1997 |
| C. | April, 1999 |
| D. | July, 2001 |
| Answer» D. July, 2001 | |
| 63. |
Who amongst the following developed the concept of Human Development Index? |
| A. | Amartya Sen |
| B. | A.S. Kabir |
| C. | Alva Myrdal |
| D. | Mehboob-ul-Haq |
| Answer» E. | |
| 64. |
Mid-day meal scheme was launched in 1995 to promote: |
| A. | Adult literacy |
| B. | Secondary education |
| C. | Universalization of primary education |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 65. |
The National Rural Employment Scheme was launched throughout the country from |
| A. | 01-04-2007 |
| B. | 02-10-2007 |
| C. | 14-11-2007 |
| D. | 01-04-2008 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 66. |
In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provisions? |
| A. | A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture rural development, primary education and social forestry among other |
| B. | Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due |
| C. | A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, up to a third of the strength |
| D. | Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 67. |
A 2-tier system is prescribed by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 for states with population less than |
| A. | 10 lakhs |
| B. | 5 lakhs |
| C. | 20 lakhs |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 68. |
Swaraj Trophy is associated with which of the following |
| A. | Best district |
| B. | Best Zila Parishad |
| C. | Best metropolitan |
| D. | Best Panchayat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 69. |
Who is responsible to make changes in names and boundaries of the states? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Rajya Sabha |
| D. | Governor |
| Answer» C. Rajya Sabha | |
| 70. |
Under which prime Minister were the 73rd and 74th amendment implemented? |
| A. | Narasimha Rao |
| B. | Indira Gandhi |
| C. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| D. | Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Answer» B. Indira Gandhi | |
| 71. |
Which is the first state in South India to introduce Panchayati Raj? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Tamil Nadu |
| D. | Karnatka |
| Answer» B. Kerala | |
| 72. |
Which of the following articles states that State shall take necessary steps to organize village panchayat? |
| A. | Article 40 |
| B. | Article 30 |
| C. | Article 29 |
| D. | Article 101 |
| Answer» B. Article 30 | |
| 73. |
Which of the following is not a feature of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Scheme? |
| A. | Provision of 100 days of guaranteed wage employment for all registered households of the Village Panchayat. |
| B. | Adult members of rural households may register themselves with the village Panchayat. |
| C. | No contractors or machineries are allowed. |
| D. | There is inequality in the wages of men and women. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
The entry "Public health and Sanitation" is included in the Constitution of India in |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 75. |
Point out the difference between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992:1. It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies.2. 1/3rd positions are reserved forwomen.3. Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 76. |
Which of the following is not a component of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) |
| A. | Interest on deposit and no minimum balance required |
| B. | Accidental insurance cover of Rs.1.00 lakh and life insurance cover of Rs. 30,000/- |
| C. | Easy Transfer of money across India and access to Pension, insurance products |
| D. | No overdraft facility |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
'Come, Make in India'- Prime Minister Modi's push to revive an ailing manufacturing sector has aimed at facilitating |
| A. | Single-window clearances |
| B. | minimal procedures |
| C. | cutting out of any red-tapism |
| D. | all the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 78. |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has Launched Sukanya Samridhi Yojna' (girl child prosperity scheme) which would fetch yearly interest rate of |
| A. | 10 per cent |
| B. | 9.1 per cent |
| C. | 12 per cent |
| D. | 8 per cent |
| Answer» C. 12 per cent | |
| 79. |
Which among the following in India have been referred to as "Glorified Municipalities" by critics? |
| A. | Nagar Nighams |
| B. | Union Territories |
| C. | Panchayats |
| D. | States |
| Answer» E. | |
| 80. |
Which one of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India deals with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj? |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 73rd |
| D. | 86th |
| Answer» D. 86th | |
| 81. |
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institution in the country, provides for which of the following :1. Constitution of District Planning Committees 2. State Election Commission to conduct all Panchayat elections 3. Establishment of State Finance CommissionSelect the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 82. |
Consider the following statements Assertion (A) : The 73rd Amendment granted constitutional status to the Gram Sabha.Reason (R) : The Balwant Raj Mehta committee mentioned the Gram Sabha.Codes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R Mehta committee mention of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 83. |
Who among the following are directly elected by people ?Select the correct answer using the codes given below 1. Pradhan2. Block Pramukh3. Zila Panchayat Adhyaksh4. Sarpanch5. PanchCodes |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 5 | |
| 84. |
Match List-I (Local Bodies) with List-II (States as in 1999)and select the correct answer using the codes given below the listsList-IList-IIF. Zila Parishadsat the sub division level1. AssamG. Mandal Praja Parishad2. Andra PradeshH. Tribal Councils3. MizoramJ. Absence of village Panchayats 4. MeghalayaCodes FGHJA. 1234B. 2134C. 4321D. 4312 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 85. |
Consider the following sources of Revenue of the Panchayats 1. Local Authority Grant by Finance Commission2. Assistance by Central Co-operative Banks3. Allocation from State Finance Commission4. Allocation from State Finance Commission5. NABARDOf the above the correct sources of Finance for Panchayat would be |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 4 and 5 | |
| 86. |
The decision to conduct Panchayat Raj election is taken by which nof the following ? |
| A. | The Central Government |
| B. | The State Government |
| C. | The District Judge |
| D. | The Election Commission |
| Answer» C. The District Judge | |
| 87. |
Nyaya Panchayats in Panchyat Raj system have no powers of awarding imprisonment excedpt in the state of |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Maharashtra |
| D. | West Bengal |
| Answer» C. Maharashtra | |
| 88. |
Which of the following committee recommended for according a constitutional position to the Panchayti Raj ? |
| A. | Balwant Rai Metha Committee |
| B. | Ashok Metha Committee |
| C. | Rao Committee |
| D. | L.M. Singhvi Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 89. |
What is the middle unit in the three-tier Panchayat Raj System ? |
| A. | Gram panchayat |
| B. | Panchayat Samiti |
| C. | Zila Parishad |
| D. | Union Board |
| Answer» C. Zila Parishad | |
| 90. |
Panchayati Raj system in India is laid down under |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Election commission Act policy |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 91. |
The Panchayati Raj system was first started in India in the states of Rajasthan and |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Gujarat |
| D. | Haryana |
| Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 92. |
Which one of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India deals with the issue of strengthening of the Panchayati Raj |
| A. | 42nd |
| B. | 44th |
| C. | 73rd |
| D. | 86th |
| Answer» D. 86th | |
| 93. |
The Ashok Metha Committee laid greater emphasis on |
| A. | Gram Sabha |
| B. | Mendal Panchayat |
| C. | Taluka Panchayat Samiti |
| D. | Zila Parishad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 94. |
Which Amendment of the Constitution provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions ? |
| A. | 71st Amendment |
| B. | 73rd Amendment |
| C. | 74th Amendment |
| D. | 76th Amendment |
| Answer» C. 74th Amendment | |
| 95. |
The Constitution of India mandates that the elections of the PanchayatiRaj should be held regularly after a gap of |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 3 years |
| C. | 4 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» E. | |
| 96. |
A committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by |
| A. | Balwant Rai Metha |
| B. | Ashok Metha |
| C. | K.N. Katju |
| D. | Jagjivan Ram |
| Answer» C. K.N. Katju | |
| 97. |
When was the Panchayati Raj System introduced in India ? |
| A. | 1945 |
| B. | 1950 |
| C. | 1959 |
| D. | 1962 |
| Answer» D. 1962 | |
| 98. |
The Constitution status has been given to Panchayats under Article |
| A. | 219 |
| B. | 226 |
| C. | 239 |
| D. | 243 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 99. |
Who was the President of the committee on whose recommendation was the Panchayati Raj established in India ? |
| A. | Balwant Rai Metha |
| B. | Ashok Metha |
| C. | Dr. Iqbal Narayan |
| D. | Jeevraj Metha |
| Answer» B. Ashok Metha | |
| 100. |
Provisions regarding Panchayats and Municipalities was made in the Indian Constitution in which year ? |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1995 |
| D. | 2000 |
| Answer» C. 1995 | |