Collection of verified questions for Indian Polity And Governance under Indian Polity & Governance. Includes previous year exam questions with official answer keys and step-by-step solutions.
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding local governance in India?
Consider the following functions of the State Election Commission and select the correct answer using the code given below: 1. Prepares electoral rolls for elections to Panchayats and Municipalities in the State. 2. Conducts elections for the Panchayats and Municipalities in the State. 3. Conducts elections for bodies other than Panchayats and Municipalities in accordance with the Governor's directions. 4. Performs the work of preparing electoral rolls and conducting elections entrusted by the Election Commission of India. Code:
The superintendence, direction, and control of the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats is vested in the-
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India is the reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in Municipalities in Madhya Pradesh provided?
How many elected and ex-officio members are there in the District Planning Committee?
For Panchayat elections, the State Election Commissioner is appointed by-
Which of the following criteria is NOT correct according to the Census of India for defining an urban area? All places - (a) That have a municipality, corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee. (b) Having a minimum population of 5,000. (c) Where at least 60% of the male working population is engaged in non-agricultural pursuits. (d) Having a density of population of at least 400 persons per sq. km.
Who among the following is responsible for revenue sharing between the State Government and local governments?
In Uttar Pradesh, the President of a Municipality is elected: 1. By all adults residing in the municipal area. 2. By all electors included in the electoral roll of that municipal area. 3. By the elected members of the municipal body. 4. From among the electors of the wards of that municipal area. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
Which of the following Parts of the Constitution relates to Municipalities?
Consider the following and select the correct answer from the code given below: Assertion (A): The Union Finance Commission has no role in considering measures to augment the finances of local bodies. Reason (R): Despite the 73rd and 74th Amendments, local government remains a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. Code:
The 73rd Amendment of the Indian Constitution provides for-
Which one of the following authorities recommends to the Governor of a State the principles governing the determination of taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State?
A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that-
A person shall not be disqualified for being chosen as a member of a Municipality-
What is correct regarding the duration of a Municipality? i. The duration of a Municipality is calculated from the date of declaration of election results. ii. The duration of a Municipality is calculated from the date appointed for its first meeting. iii. The duration of a Municipality is 5 years. iv. If a Municipality is dissolved in 2 years, the newly constituted Municipality will continue for a period of 3 years. v. If a Municipality is dissolved in 2 years, the newly constituted Municipality will continue for a period of 5 years. Code:
By which Constitutional Amendment was constitutional status granted to urban local government?
Consider the following statements: Metropolitan Planning Committee in India 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2. Prepares the draft development plan for that metropolitan area. 3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in that metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? Code:
By which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts was constitutional status conferred on Municipalities?
Who among the following constitutes a 'Finance Commission' to review the financial position of Panchayats?
The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting Panchayati Raj institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all Panchayat elections 3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:
If a Councillor, being a legal practitioner, acts on behalf of any other person against the Municipal Council, what will happen?
If there is a dispute between a Panchayat and a Cantonment Board, who takes the final decision?
The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission was constituted on:
Which of the following bodies are included in the District Planning in Uttar Pradesh? I. Nagar Panchayat II. Gram Panchayat III. Kshetra Panchayat Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code: