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- Question 1 of 20
1. Question
Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India? [1995]
CorrectAccording to 73rd Amendment Act 1993, under Article 243D, not less than (1/3)rd i.e. 33% seats should be reserved for women in local bodies.
IncorrectAccording to 73rd Amendment Act 1993, under Article 243D, not less than (1/3)rd i.e. 33% seats should be reserved for women in local bodies.
UnattemptedAccording to 73rd Amendment Act 1993, under Article 243D, not less than (1/3)rd i.e. 33% seats should be reserved for women in local bodies.
- Question 2 of 20
2. Question
What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up? [1996]
CorrectAccording to 73rd Amendment Act, three-tier system of Panchayats exists: Village level, District Panchayat at the district level, the intermediate Panchayat which stands between the village and District Panchayats in the States where the population is above 20 Lakhs.
IncorrectAccording to 73rd Amendment Act, three-tier system of Panchayats exists: Village level, District Panchayat at the district level, the intermediate Panchayat which stands between the village and District Panchayats in the States where the population is above 20 Lakhs.
UnattemptedAccording to 73rd Amendment Act, three-tier system of Panchayats exists: Village level, District Panchayat at the district level, the intermediate Panchayat which stands between the village and District Panchayats in the States where the population is above 20 Lakhs.
- Question 3 of 20
3. Question
Panchayat Raj was first introduced in India in October, 1959 in: [1998]
CorrectPanchayati Raj System was first introduced in Nagaur district of Rajasthan on October 2, 1959 followed by Andhra Pradesh in 1959.
IncorrectPanchayati Raj System was first introduced in Nagaur district of Rajasthan on October 2, 1959 followed by Andhra Pradesh in 1959.
UnattemptedPanchayati Raj System was first introduced in Nagaur district of Rajasthan on October 2, 1959 followed by Andhra Pradesh in 1959.
- Question 4 of 20
4. Question
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? [1999]
CorrectProvision given in option (d) is not included under 73rd Amendment Act 1993.
IncorrectProvision given in option (d) is not included under 73rd Amendment Act 1993.
UnattemptedProvision given in option (d) is not included under 73rd Amendment Act 1993.
- Question 5 of 20
5. Question
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: [2000]
CorrectName in the voters list is the important condition.
IncorrectName in the voters list is the important condition.
UnattemptedName in the voters list is the important condition.
- Question 6 of 20
6. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2000]
List-I List-II
(Local bodies) (States as in 1999)
A. Zila Parishads at the sub-divisional level 1. Andhra Pradesh
B. Mandal Praja Parishad 2. Assam
C. Tribal Councils 3. Mizoram
D. Absence of Village Panchayats 4. Meghalaya
Codes:CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 7 of 20
7. Question
If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within: [2009]
CorrectDuration of Panchayats is five year. Fresh election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed before the expiry of its term; or in case of dissolution fresh election is to be conducted before the expiry of a period of 6 months from the date of its dissolution.
IncorrectDuration of Panchayats is five year. Fresh election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed before the expiry of its term; or in case of dissolution fresh election is to be conducted before the expiry of a period of 6 months from the date of its dissolution.
UnattemptedDuration of Panchayats is five year. Fresh election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed before the expiry of its term; or in case of dissolution fresh election is to be conducted before the expiry of a period of 6 months from the date of its dissolution.
- Question 8 of 20
8. Question
In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following? [2009]
CorrectIn 1688, the first Municipal Corporation of India was set up in Madras.
IncorrectIn 1688, the first Municipal Corporation of India was set up in Madras.
UnattemptedIn 1688, the first Municipal Corporation of India was set up in Madras.
- Question 9 of 20
9. Question
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? [2011]
1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.
2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.
3. Establishment of State Finance Commission.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:CorrectDistrict planning committee comes under 74th Amendment not in 73rd Amendment.
IncorrectDistrict planning committee comes under 74th Amendment not in 73rd Amendment.
UnattemptedDistrict planning committee comes under 74th Amendment not in 73rd Amendment.
- Question 10 of 20
10. Question
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? [2012]
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?CorrectRecommendation of Gram sabha or Panchayat at the appropriate level shall be mandatory for grant of prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals (not for any minerals) in the sheduled areas. Therefore statement 3 is false.
IncorrectRecommendation of Gram sabha or Panchayat at the appropriate level shall be mandatory for grant of prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals (not for any minerals) in the sheduled areas. Therefore statement 3 is false.
UnattemptedRecommendation of Gram sabha or Panchayat at the appropriate level shall be mandatory for grant of prospecting licence or mining lease for minor minerals (not for any minerals) in the sheduled areas. Therefore statement 3 is false.
- Question 11 of 20
11. Question
Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both? [2013]
CorrectSection C of the Forest Dwellerwws Act provides a transparent three step procedure for deciding on who gets rights.
Firstly, the Gram Sabha makes a recommendation i.e, who has been cultivating land for how long, which minor forest produce is collected; etc. The Gram Sabha plays this role because it is a public body where all people participate and hence is fully democratic and transparent. The Gram Sabha’s recommendation goes through two stages of screening committees- the Taluka and the District levels.IncorrectSection C of the Forest Dwellerwws Act provides a transparent three step procedure for deciding on who gets rights.
Firstly, the Gram Sabha makes a recommendation i.e, who has been cultivating land for how long, which minor forest produce is collected; etc. The Gram Sabha plays this role because it is a public body where all people participate and hence is fully democratic and transparent. The Gram Sabha’s recommendation goes through two stages of screening committees- the Taluka and the District levels.UnattemptedSection C of the Forest Dwellerwws Act provides a transparent three step procedure for deciding on who gets rights.
Firstly, the Gram Sabha makes a recommendation i.e, who has been cultivating land for how long, which minor forest produce is collected; etc. The Gram Sabha plays this role because it is a public body where all people participate and hence is fully democratic and transparent. The Gram Sabha’s recommendation goes through two stages of screening committees- the Taluka and the District levels. - Question 12 of 20
12. Question
The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective? [2013]
CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 13 of 20
13. Question
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? [2015]
(1) People’s participation in development
(2) Political accountability
(3) Democratic decentralization
(4) Financial mobilization
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectFinancial mobilization is not the fundamental objective of PRls. Even though Panchayats have the powers to collect revenue.
Political accountability refers to the responsibility or obligation of government officials (both politicians and civil servants) to act in the best interests of society or face consequences.IncorrectFinancial mobilization is not the fundamental objective of PRls. Even though Panchayats have the powers to collect revenue.
Political accountability refers to the responsibility or obligation of government officials (both politicians and civil servants) to act in the best interests of society or face consequences.UnattemptedFinancial mobilization is not the fundamental objective of PRls. Even though Panchayats have the powers to collect revenue.
Political accountability refers to the responsibility or obligation of government officials (both politicians and civil servants) to act in the best interests of society or face consequences. - Question 14 of 20
14. Question
Which of the following are the objectives of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)? [1995]
1. To stabilize agricultural prices
2. To ensure meaningful real income level to the farmers
3. To protect the interest of the consumers by providing essential agricultural commodities at reasonable rates through public distribution system
4. To ensure maximum price for the farmer
Codes:CorrectThe objective of the price policy underlying MSP is to bring a balanced and integrated price structure for agricultural commodities and not to ensure maximum price for the farmers.
IncorrectThe objective of the price policy underlying MSP is to bring a balanced and integrated price structure for agricultural commodities and not to ensure maximum price for the farmers.
UnattemptedThe objective of the price policy underlying MSP is to bring a balanced and integrated price structure for agricultural commodities and not to ensure maximum price for the farmers.
- Question 15 of 20
15. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India: [1999]
1. Its Chairman must be a retired Chief Justice of India
2. It exists in each state as State Human Rights Commission
3. Its powers are only recommendatory in nature
4. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the commission
Which of the above statements are correct?CorrectHere the possible answer is (d) because Statement 2 is incorrect as it is not mandatory that each state must have a State Human Rights Commission. But statement 4 is correct as Chairperson of the National Commission on Women is also the member of NHRC.
IncorrectHere the possible answer is (d) because Statement 2 is incorrect as it is not mandatory that each state must have a State Human Rights Commission. But statement 4 is correct as Chairperson of the National Commission on Women is also the member of NHRC.
UnattemptedHere the possible answer is (d) because Statement 2 is incorrect as it is not mandatory that each state must have a State Human Rights Commission. But statement 4 is correct as Chairperson of the National Commission on Women is also the member of NHRC.
- Question 16 of 20
16. Question
Which one of the following legislations does not deal with the protection of environment? [1999]
CorrectThe water (cess) Act, 1977 provides for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on certain industries and by local authorities, with a view to augment the resources of the Central Board and the State Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution.
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.IncorrectThe water (cess) Act, 1977 provides for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on certain industries and by local authorities, with a view to augment the resources of the Central Board and the State Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution.
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.UnattemptedThe water (cess) Act, 1977 provides for the levy and collection of a cess on water consumed by persons carrying on certain industries and by local authorities, with a view to augment the resources of the Central Board and the State Boards for the prevention and control of water pollution.
The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991 provides for public liability insurance for the purpose of providing immediate relief to the persons affected by accident occurring while handling any hazardous substance and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. - Question 17 of 20
17. Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2001]
List-I List-II
(Publisher) (Publication)
A. Ministry of Industry 1. Report on Currency and Finance
B. Central Statistical Organisation 2. Economic Survey
C. Reserve Bank of India 3. Wholesale Price Index
D. Ministry of Finance 4. National Accounts Statistics
Codes:CorrectIncorrectUnattempted - Question 18 of 20
18. Question
The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by the: [2002]
CorrectMain purpose of these Committees is to provide a forum for informal discussions between the Government and Members of Parliament on policies and programmes of the Government and the manner of their implementation.
IncorrectMain purpose of these Committees is to provide a forum for informal discussions between the Government and Members of Parliament on policies and programmes of the Government and the manner of their implementation.
UnattemptedMain purpose of these Committees is to provide a forum for informal discussions between the Government and Members of Parliament on policies and programmes of the Government and the manner of their implementation.
- Question 19 of 20
19. Question
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [2003]
CorrectMadhya Pradesh publishes largest number of newspapers in India.
IncorrectMadhya Pradesh publishes largest number of newspapers in India.
UnattemptedMadhya Pradesh publishes largest number of newspapers in India.
- Question 20 of 20
20. Question
With reference to Indian public finance, consider the following statements: [2004]
1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of the Parliament
2. The Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State
3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements
Which of the statements given above are correct?CorrectThe Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund and a Public Account under Article 266 and a Contingency Fund for each State under Article 267. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are not subject to a Vote of Parliasment.
IncorrectThe Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund and a Public Account under Article 266 and a Contingency Fund for each State under Article 267. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are not subject to a Vote of Parliasment.
UnattemptedThe Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund and a Public Account under Article 266 and a Contingency Fund for each State under Article 267. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are not subject to a Vote of Parliasment.