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| 701. |
On which of the following subjects, does the Finance Commission of a State constituted under the Part IX of the Constitution of India make recommendations to the Governor? 1. Distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes by the State. 2. Determination of the taxes which may be assigned to or appropriated by the Panchayats. 3. Grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 only | |
| 702. |
Consider the following statements: 73rd Amendment of the Constitution has provided constitutional sanction for: 1. Building a three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj 2. Reservation of seats for women 3. Withdrawal of the right of governments to hold elections to Panchayats 4. Taking away the right of State Governments to give grants to Panchayats Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 703. |
Under which provision does the Governor of a State constitute a State Finance Commission to review the financial position of Panchayats? |
| A. | Under the discretionary powers of the Governor |
| B. | By a resolution passed in the Legislative Assembly |
| C. | In accordance with the Article 243-1 of the Constitution of India |
| D. | In accordance with a resolution passed in the Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» D. In accordance with a resolution passed in the Rajya Sabha | |
| 704. |
Which one of the following government documents first suggested for having elections of Pan- chayati Raj Institutions on political party basis? |
| A. | Report of the Administrative Reforms Commission |
| B. | Ashok Mehta Committee Report |
| C. | Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Report |
| D. | Diwakar Committee Report |
| Answer» C. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Report | |
| 705. |
Consider the following with respect to the revolutionary features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: 1. Bestowal of Constitutional status on Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). 2. Mandatory elections to PRIs. 3. Introduction of third tier of Government with powers in rural India. 4. 33% reservation of seats and chairpersonships for women in the Panchayats at each level. Which of these are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 706. |
Consider the following with reference to 73rd Constitutional Amendment in respect of Panchayati Raj: 1. Direct elections of members at all levels 2. Direct elections of chairpersons at the village level 3. Indirect election of chairpersons at the intermediate levels and district levels 4. Mandatory provision for holding elections Which of the above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 707. |
Statement I: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is the culmination of the process of democratic decentralisation. Statement II: The state should take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Codes: |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false. | |
| 708. |
Which one of the following committees had recommended people's participation in community development programmes? |
| A. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| B. | Balwant Rai Mehta Committee |
| C. | Rural-urban Relationship Committee |
| D. | L.M. Singhvi Committee |
| Answer» C. Rural-urban Relationship Committee | |
| 709. |
Consider the following statements: 1. According to Article 243D, one-third of the seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat. 2. Not less than one-third of the total number of seats reserved for the SCs and STs in every Panchayat are reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes, or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes. 3. Not less than one-third of the total number of offices of chairpersons in Panchayats at each level are reserved for women. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 710. |
Consider the following statements: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provided: 1. For 27% reservation of seats in the Panchayats for the Other Backward Castes (OBCs). 2. That the Chairpersons of the Panchayats at intermediate or district level, shall be elected by, and from amongst the elected members thereof. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 711. |
Which of the following is not a feature of Ashok Mehta Committee recommendations on Pan- chayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)? |
| A. | Constitutional recognition to the PRIs |
| B. | Non-involvement of political parties in elections to the PRIs |
| C. | Reservation of seats for SCs and STs |
| D. | A minister-in-charge of Panchayati Raj |
| Answer» C. Reservation of seats for SCs and STs | |
| 712. |
Which of the following are within the mandate of the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India? 1. Disqualification provision for Panchayat membership 2. Setting up of a State Finance Commission 3. Empowering the State Election Commission to hold periodic local government elections 4. Constitution of a District Planning Committee Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 713. |
Under Article 243-D, which one of the following categories enjoys reservation for Panchayat membership in proportion to their population? |
| A. | Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes |
| B. | Women |
| C. | Backward Classes |
| D. | Physically handicapped persons |
| Answer» B. Women | |
| 714. |
Who among the following are among those who comprise the Zila Parishad? 1. Chairmen / Presidents of the Panchayat Samities within the jurisdiction of the district 2. MPs, MLAs and MLCs whose constituencies are in the district 3. Representatives of co-operative societies, municipalities, notified area committees, etc. 4. Health care specialists Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 715. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Features) List-II (Related to) A. Democratic decentralization 1. 73rd amendment B. Nager panchayats 2. 74th Amendment C. Panchayat Raj Elections 3. B.R Mehta committee D. Two Tier system 4. Ashok Mehta committee Codes: |
| A. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-2 C-2 D-3 |
| C. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 716. |
The Panchayad Raj is included in the: |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | Residuary List |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 717. |
Consider the following features: 1. Panchayats have now been brought under the direct supervision of the Governor. 2. Finance Commission of the State now determines the distribution of taxes and duties between the State and Panchayats. 3. Panchayats are now entitled to receive grants-in-aid directly from the Central Government. 4. 1 /3 of the seats in the Panchayats are now reserved for women. According to the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, which of these are correct features of Panchayats? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 718. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Eleventh Schedule was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Seventy Third Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution of India corresponds to Article 243-W of the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 719. |
Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution lays down that the State shall take steps to organise Village Panchayats? |
| A. | Article 40 |
| B. | Article 26 |
| C. | Article 39 |
| D. | Article 38 |
| Answer» B. Article 26 | |
| 720. |
Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act that provided for the establishment of Panchayats also made which of the following provisions? 1. Addition of a new Schedule (XI) to the Constitution listing 29 subjects which are to be handled by the Panchayats. 2. Addition of a new Schedule (XI) to the Constitution listing 18 subjects which are to be handled by the Panchayats. 3. Bar on the courts to question the validity of laws relating to delimitation of constituencies. 4. Reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats in Panchayats for women (excluding the number of seats reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes). Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 721. |
Which one of the following States was the first to introduce the Panchayati Raj system? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh | |
| 722. |
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Village Panchayats are responsible for: 2. Agricultural production 3. Rural industrial development 4. Maternity and child welfare 5. Higher vocational education Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 723. |
In 1977, under whose chairmanship, the Panchayati Raj Committee was formed? |
| A. | Ashok Mehta |
| B. | Sardar Swaran Singh |
| C. | Balwant Rai Mehta |
| D. | Madhu Dandawate |
| Answer» B. Sardar Swaran Singh | |
| 724. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (state) List-II (intermediate panchayats) A. Madhya Pradesh 1. Panchayat Samiti B. West Bengal 2. Block panchayat C. Uttar Pradesh 3. Taluka panchayat D. Gujarat 4. Kshetra panchayat Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| C. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 725. |
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, the State Legislatures delegate powers and functions to the Panchayats? |
| A. | 243 and 243 A |
| B. | 243 A and 243 B |
| C. | 243 G and 243 H |
| D. | 243 D and 243 F |
| Answer» D. 243 D and 243 F | |
| 726. |
State Finance Commission is appointed by a State Government every five years to determine: |
| A. | Financial resources of the State for placing State's requirement before the Union Government |
| B. | Development requirements of the State for formulating State Five Year Plan |
| C. | Budgetary requirements of various departments of the State Government |
| D. | Pattern of distribution of State's tax revenue between the State Government and local bodies (both rural and urban) and the pattern of grants-in-aid to local bodies |
| Answer» E. | |
| 727. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Courts have no jurisdiction to examine the validity of a law relating to delimitation of constituencies or allotment of seats in respect of Panchayats. 2. An election to a Panchayat can be called in question only by an election petition, which should be presented to such authority and in such manner as may be prescribed by the State Election Commission. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 728. |
Under which one of the following provisions is reservation for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in every Panchayat made? |
| A. | Article 243 (Q) of the Constitution of India |
| B. | Article 243 (V) of the Constitution of India |
| C. | Article 243 (S) of the Constitution of India |
| D. | Article 243 of the Constitution of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 729. |
What is the minimum population below which Panchayats at the intermediate level are not constituted as per provision of the Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act? |
| A. | 20 lakhs |
| B. | 25 lakhs |
| C. | 30 lakhs |
| D. | 35 lakhs |
| Answer» B. 25 lakhs | |
| 730. |
Which of the following provisions can be made by law by a State Legislature? 1. Representation of the members of the House of People in Panchayats subject to fulfilling certain conditions 2. Reservation of seats in any Panchayat in favour of backward class of citizens 3. Authorising a Panchayat to levy, collect and appropriate taxes Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2, only |
| C. | 2 and 3, only |
| D. | 1 and 3, only |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2, only | |
| 731. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: 1. It envisages the Gram Sabha as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj System. 2. It provides that Panchayat bodies will have a duration of five years. 3. It stipulates that the Chairperson of a Panchayat shall be elected by and from amongst the elected members thereof. 4. It has reserved 33 per cent of the seats to Other Backward Classes in Panchayati Raj Institutions. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 732. |
Assertion (A): The Constitution of India now provides a mechanism for regular flow of funds to Panchayati Raj institutions. Reason (R): The Panchayati Raj institutions have been greatly handicapped in the performance of their assigned duties by paucity of funds. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 733. |
Which one of the following about Article 243 (G) is correct? |
| A. | Panchayats should be enabled by law to function as agents of the State Government. |
| B. | Panchayats should be enabled by law to function as institutions of self-government. |
| C. | Panchayats will act as the implementing agencies for centrally sponsored schemes. |
| D. | Gram Panchayats will be answerable to District Panchayats. |
| Answer» C. Panchayats will act as the implementing agencies for centrally sponsored schemes. | |
| 734. |
73rd Constitutional Amendment does not apply to which of the following states? |
| A. | Meghalaya |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Sikkim |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Goa | |
| 735. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Amendments / committees) List-II (provisions) A. 73nd constitutional 1. Administrative arrangement for rural development B. 74nd constitutional amendment 2. State finance commission C. G.V.K Rao committee 3. Municipal councils D. L.M singhvi committee 4. Constitutional state to panchayati Raj Codes: |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-3 B-2 C-4 D-1 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 | |
| 736. |
Consider the following statements: In the post 73nd Amendment era, there has to be decentralisation of: 1. Decision-making powers 2. System as a whole 3. Judicial powers 4. Administrative powers Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 737. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (states) List-II (official language) A. Meghalaya 1. Hindi B. Jammu & Kashmir 2. Konkani C. Jharkhand 3. English D. Goa 4. Kashmiri 5. Urdu Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3 |
| B. | A-3 B-5 C-1 D-2 |
| C. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-1 B-5 C-2 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 | |
| 738. |
Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with the official language? |
| A. | Part XVI |
| B. | Part XVII |
| C. | Part XVIII |
| D. | Part XIV |
| Answer» C. Part XVIII | |
| 739. |
Sindhi was included in the Eight Schedule of the Constitution of India by the: |
| A. | 21st "Amendment Act |
| B. | 15th Amendment Act |
| C. | 27th Amendment Act |
| D. | 23rd Amendment Act |
| Answer» B. 15th Amendment Act | |
| 740. |
In which of the following years, the Parliament enacted the Official Language Act? |
| A. | 1963 |
| B. | 1965 |
| C. | 1957 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» B. 1965 | |
| 741. |
Statement I: The Supreme Court hears only those who petition or appeal in English and not in Hindi. Statement II: The Parliament has not made any provision for the use of Hindi in the Supreme Court. Codes: |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. | |
| 742. |
Which of the following sets of Articles of the Constitution of India contain provisions pertaining to the official language? |
| A. | Articles 347 to 353 |
| B. | Articles 346 to 354 |
| C. | Articles 342 to 352 |
| D. | Articles 343 to 351 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 743. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Parliament of India may make any one or more of the languages in use in a State or Hindi as the official language of that State. 2. The Official Language Act lays down that English should be used for purposes of communication between the Union and non-Hindi States. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 744. |
Which one of the following is not a part of the form of oath or affirmation for the judges of High Courts? |
| A. | To bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India |
| B. | To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India |
| C. | To uphold the Constitution and the laws |
| D. | To devote himself to the service and well-being of the people of the state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 745. |
Who of the following administers the oath of office to the State Chief Information Commissioner? |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Chief Justice of India |
| C. | Governor of the State |
| D. | Chief Justice of the State High Court |
| Answer» D. Chief Justice of the State High Court | |
| 746. |
In the absence of the Chief Justice of the State High Court, who among the following administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State? |
| A. | The Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly |
| B. | The Law Minister of the State |
| C. | The senior most Judge of the State High Court available |
| D. | The Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» D. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 747. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Every member of either House of Parliament shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the Speaker, an oath or affirmation. 2. Every person appointed to be the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India shall, before he enters upon his office, make and subscribe before the President an oath or affirmation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 748. |
What is meant by 'kangaroo closer'? Select the correct code. 1. When a member of the Parliament seeks closure of the discussion and for vote 2. When important clauses are taken up for discussion and for voting |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct, |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are correct, | |
| 749. |
When are the Private Members resolutions/bill introduced? |
| A. | Every Monday |
| B. | Every Friday |
| C. | Alternate Monday |
| D. | Alternate Friday |
| Answer» E. | |
| 750. |
Which of the following is true with regard to a Private Bill? |
| A. | It is introduced by a minister. |
| B. | It reflects the view point of the ruling party. |
| C. | It has lesser chances of being passed by the Parliament. |
| D. | It requires a seven-days-notice. |
| Answer» D. It requires a seven-days-notice. | |