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.
What is correct regarding the powers of the District Panchayat in Scheduled Areas?
If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections must be held within what period?
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.
Who presides over the meeting of the Gram Sabha in Scheduled Areas?
Which of the following Articles provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of decentralisation?
Panchayati Raj was organised as a unit of self-government under-
Which of the following Amendments to the Indian Constitution confers constitutional status on the 'Panchayati Raj System'?
Article 40 of the Indian Constitution advises the State to take meaningful steps with regard to-
Who among the following is authorised to make provisions with respect to the composition of Panchayats?
How many total subjects have been listed for Panchayats in the Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?
The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution provided for: 1. Regular elections to Panchayats; 2. Reservation of seats for women at all levels; 3. Mandatory transfer of funds to Panchayats on recommendation of State Finance Commission; and 4. Mandatory devolution of powers to Panchayats relating to subjects in the Eleventh Schedule. Select the correct answer from the code given below:
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India directs State Governments to organise village panchayats?
The legislative beginning of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act started with which Constitutional Amendment Bill?
Who was the Prime Minister of India when the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments relating to Panchayats and Municipalities were enacted?
What is the structural framework of the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj system?
The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India relates to-
In which year were provisions regarding Panchayats and Municipalities introduced into the Constitution of India?
By which Constitutional Amendment did Panchayati Raj institutions get constitutional status?
Under which Article has the list of 29 functions been entrusted to Panchayati Raj institutions?
Functions to be assigned to Panchayats by the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution are mentioned in:
Describing India's self-sufficient social system, who said that 'Indian village communities are little republics'?
Which one of the following is NOT correct regarding the structure/composition of Panchayats?
When was the third tier added to the Indian federal system?
Which language is NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution?