Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian Polity & Governance asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Under which of the following Amendments of the Constitution has reservation of seats for women in Gram Panchayats been provided in India?
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 provides for-
What is the role/power of the Gram Sabha in areas covered under the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA)? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections must be held within what period?
Reservation for women in Panchayats was provided by amending the Indian Constitution through the-
In India, seats are reserved for women in-
Which Article of the Constitution guarantees one-third representation for women in Panchayats?
Which of the following is related to 'Grassroots Democracy'?
The best explanation of local self-government is that it is an experiment in-
For successful functioning, Panchayati Raj requires the full cooperation of-
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of local self-government?
What are the salient features of the government's Panchayati Raj system?
What is NOT correct regarding a Gram Panchayat? i. A Gram Panchayat can have a maximum of 20 panchs. ii. If 15 panchs are elected in a Gram Panchayat, 5 panchs are nominated. iii. The Janpad Panchayat President nominates five panchs. iv. A Gram Panchayat can also have 10 panchs. v. In case of a tie in the election of panchs, the decision is made by lottery. vi. Nominated members can participate in meetings and vote.
In India, which one of the following subjects does NOT come under the powers of Panchayati Raj institutions?
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes in Panchayat elections shall NOT apply to which State?
To which of the following groups of States is the PESA [Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act], 1996 NOT applicable?
National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated on-
What is the minimum population below which Panchayats at the intermediate level may not be constituted as per the provisions of the 73rd Amendment Act?
What is NOT correct regarding Gram Sabha? i. 1/10th quorum is required for a meeting of Gram Sabha. ii. Attendance of 1/3rd women is required in a meeting of Gram Sabha. iii. Sarpanch and Panchs are responsible for quorum. iv. If there is no quorum, meeting of Gram Sabha can be adjourned. v. Quorum is required in an adjourned meeting also. vi. Budget can be passed in an adjourned meeting even without quorum. vii. Audit report can be passed in an adjourned meeting even without quorum. viii. If there is no quorum in five consecutive meetings of Gram Sabha, Sarpanch can be removed.
Which of the following functions does NOT relate to local self-government?
Panchayat elections are held-
Which one of the following does NOT relate to Panchayats?
Which one of the following was NOT proposed in the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution in the area of Panchayati Raj?
Which of the following functions does not come under the jurisdiction of local self-government?
Consider the following statements: 1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contains provisions relating to Panchayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. Part IX-A of the Constitution of India contains provisions relating to Municipalities, and according to Article 243-Q, there can be two types of Municipalities for every State: Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?