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| 851. |
The National Development Council was set up as per: |
| A. | The Government of India Act, 1935 |
| B. | The recommendations of the Finance Commission |
| C. | The provisions of the Indian Constitution |
| D. | The recommendations of the Planning Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 852. |
Which of the following was/were suggested by the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2002)? 1. The Governor should be appointed only after consultation with the Chief Minister of the concerned State. 2. A person with fair knowledge of Constitution and Indian polity should be preferred as Governor. 3. The Governor should not be allowed to dismiss the ministry, so long as it enjoys the confidence of the Assembly. 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» E. | |
| 853. |
Who among the following was not a member of the "National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution" constituted by the Government of India in the year 2000? |
| A. | Soli J. Sorabjee |
| B. | C.R. Irani |
| C. | P.A. Sangma |
| D. | Somnath Chatterjee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 854. |
Which of the following in respect of the enlargement of Fundamental Rights were recommended by the "National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution" constituted by the Government of India in the year 2000? 1. Every person has a right to respect for his private and family life. 2. Every person has a right to leave the territory of India and every citizen shall have the right to return to India. 3. Every person who has been illegally deprived of his right to life or liberty shall have an enforceable right to compensation. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 855. |
Statement I: The National Commission for STs is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. Statement II: The National Commission for STs, while investigating any matter or inquiring into any complaint, has all the powers of a civil 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» C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false. | |
| 856. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Commission for STs presents an annual report to the Parliament. 2. The central government and state governments are required to consult the National Commission for STs on all major policy matters affecting the STs. 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 | |
| 857. |
The members of the National Commission for STs are appointed by the: |
| A. | Cabinet Committee on Appointments |
| B. | Parliament of India |
| C. | President of India |
| D. | Minister for Tribal Affairs |
| Answer» D. Minister for Tribal Affairs | |
| 858. |
Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the National Commission for STs? |
| A. | Article 338-A |
| B. | Article 339 |
| C. | Article 334 |
| D. | Article 338 |
| Answer» B. Article 339 | |
| 859. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was constituted under the Constitution (Eighty-ninth Amendment) Act. 2. The first National Commission for Scheduled Tribes was constituted in 2006. 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 | |
| 860. |
The conditions of service of the members of the National Commission for SCs are determined by the: |
| A. | Parliament of India |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Union Cabinet |
| D. | Constitution of India |
| Answer» C. Union Cabinet | |
| 861. |
The separate National Commission for SCs came into existence in: |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2002 |
| C. | 2004 |
| D. | 2006 |
| Answer» D. 2006 | |
| 862. |
The National Commission for SCs consists of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and: |
| A. | Two other members |
| B. | Three other members |
| C. | Four other members |
| D. | Five other members |
| Answer» C. Four other members | |
| 863. |
Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the National Commission for SCs? |
| A. | Article 336 |
| B. | Article 337 |
| C. | Article 338 |
| D. | Article 338-A |
| Answer» D. Article 338-A | |
| 864. |
Who of the following places the annual report of the National Commission for SCs before the Parliament? |
| A. | Union Minister for Social Justice |
| B. | Union Cabinet |
| C. | Prime Minister of India |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 865. |
Which of the following were created under the provisions of the Constitution of India? [1] National Development Council [2] Finance Commission [3] National Commission for Scheduled Castes [4] Commission to investigate the conditions of Backward Classes Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 4 only |
| Answer» D. 1 and 4 only | |
| 866. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The first National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was constituted in the year 1992. 2. The first National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes was constituted under the Constitution (Sixty-fifth Amendment) Act. 3. The 87th Amendment bifurcated the combined National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes into two separate bodies. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 867. |
Which one of the following functions is not the concern of the Local Government in India? |
| A. | Public health |
| B. | Sanitation |
| C. | Public utility services |
| D. | Maintenance of public order |
| Answer» E. | |
| 868. |
'A transitional area', 'a smaller urban area' or 'a larger urban area' in the context of a Nagar Panchayat, a Municipal Council or a Municipal Corporation, are specified by the Governor after considering which of the following: 1. Density of population 2. Percentage of employment in non-agricultural activities 3. Number of hospitals in the area 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» C. 2 and 3, only | |
| 869. |
The sources of revenue of urban local bodies in India are: 1. Taxes 2. Fees and fines 3. Grants 4. Loans Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 870. |
Which one of the following is not correct? Part IX-A of the Constitution of India pertaining to the Municipalities provides |
| A. | That grants-in-aid be made to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of the State |
| B. | For setting up a separate Finance Commission for the Municipalities |
| C. | For setting up Committee for District Planning |
| D. | For setting up Committee for Metropolitan Planning |
| Answer» C. For setting up Committee for District Planning | |
| 871. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act introduced a new part IX-A in the Constitution of India. 2. The provisions of the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act also apply to the Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas. 3. The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act specifies the manner and procedure of election of the Chairperson of a Municipal Corporation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 3 only | |
| 872. |
The State Government's administrative control over municipalities does not include power: |
| A. | Of inspection |
| B. | Of approving bye-laws and rules |
| C. | To decide over-borrowings |
| D. | Of dissolution and supersession |
| Answer» D. Of dissolution and supersession | |
| 873. |
Statement I: Multiplicity of authorities in urban areas has added to the problems of citizens. Statement II: New special purpose agencies have been created for urban functions. 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. | |
| 874. |
A metropolitan committee can be set up in an area having a population of: |
| A. | 3 lac-4.99 lac |
| B. | 5 lac - 9.99 lac |
| C. | Up to 10 lac |
| D. | Above 10 lac |
| Answer» E. | |
| 875. |
Which one of the following has the authority to constitute an area into a municipality or a municipal corporation or a panchayat? |
| A. | Central Government |
| B. | Divisional Commissioner |
| C. | District Collector |
| D. | State Government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 876. |
In which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India, is Urban Local Self-Government mentioned? |
| A. | Seventh Schedule |
| B. | Eighth Schedule |
| C. | Eleventh Schedule |
| D. | Twelfth Schedule |
| Answer» B. Eighth Schedule | |
| 877. |
Which one of the following is not correct for the Local Government? |
| A. | A constitutional obligation for the Village Panchayats to function as units of self-government |
| B. | The Constitution places the subject of local self-government as a responsibility of the states |
| C. | A constitutional obligation for the states to constitute Finance Commission to ensure financial viability of Municipalities |
| D. | A constitutional obligation for the Municipalities to carry out schemes related to public distribution system |
| Answer» E. | |
| 878. |
Regarding the Municipalities, who makes the provisions with respect to the composition and the territorial area of a Wards Committee? |
| A. | Municipal Commissioner |
| B. | District Collector |
| C. | State Legislature by law |
| D. | State Election Commissioner |
| Answer» D. State Election Commissioner | |
| 879. |
When was the first municipal corporation in India at Madras set up? |
| A. | 1587 |
| B. | 1687 |
| C. | 1787 |
| D. | 1887 |
| Answer» C. 1787 | |
| 880. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Local government including self-government institutions in both urban and rural areas is a subject under the Concurrent List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. Provisions inserted in the Constitution of India by article 243-243ZG are in the nature of basic provisions. 3. These provisions have to be supplemented by laws made by the respective State Legislatures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 881. |
Consider the following: 1. District Board 2. Municipal Corporation 3. Notified Area Authority and Town Area Committee 4. Township Committee and Port Trust Which of these is/are urban local body /bodies in India? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 882. |
In which pair of Schedules of the Constitution, the functions of Panchayats and Municipalities are incorporated? |
| A. | 8th and 9th |
| B. | 9th and 10th |
| C. | 10th and 11th |
| D. | 11th and 12th |
| Answer» E. | |
| 883. |
Statement I: The Directorates of Local Bodies in States supervise the working of Municipal Corporations. Statement II: The State governments need to exercise control over all the local bodies. 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. | |
| 884. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The State Finance Commissions receive grants directly from the Finance Commission set up by the Union Government. 2. The State France Commissions review the economic conditions of the various Panchayati Raj Institutions and Municipal Bodies in the 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 | |
| 885. |
Which of the following are the sources of revenue of urban local bodies? 1. Property tax 2. Octroi 3. Sales tax 4. Animal tax Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 886. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Urban Bodes) List-II (Features) A. Town Area committee 1. No elected members B. Port Trust 2. Semi- municipal authority C. Township 3. Created by an Act of parliament D. Tow Improvement Trust 4. Special purpose Agency 5. Works under defence Ministry Codes: |
| A. | A-1 B-5 C-2 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| C. | A-1 B-5 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-5 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-1 B-5 C-4 D-3 | |
| 887. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution (Seventy-third Amendment) Act, 1992 has added 16 Articles and a new Schedule in the Constitution of India. 2. The Constitution (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992 has added 18 Articles but no new Schedule in 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 | |
| 888. |
The Metropolitan Planning Committee while preparing the draft plan has to give due regard to: 1. Matters of common interest between Municipalities and Panchayats 2. Overall objectives and priorities set by the Union Government 3. Plans prepared by Panchayats in Metropolitan area 4. Contingent circumstances emerging out of natural calamities Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 889. |
The first municipal corporation that was established in India is at |
| A. | Madras |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Bombay |
| D. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» B. Delhi | |
| 890. |
Who consolidates the plans prepared by the Panchayats and Municipalities in the district? |
| A. | State Planning Commission |
| B. | Public Accounts Committee |
| C. | District Planning Committee |
| D. | District Planning and Development Council |
| Answer» D. District Planning and Development Council | |
| 891. |
To which of the following, the 74th Constitutional Amendment has not paid attention? 1. Municipal personnel system 2. Constitution and composition of municipality 3. Relations between elected executive and bureaucracy 4. Disqualifications for membership of municipality Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 4 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 only |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 892. |
Which of the following statements regarding the Seventy-Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of India are correct? 1. It provides for the insertion of a new Schedule to the Constitution. 2. It restructures the working of the municipalities. 3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and Scheduled Castes in the municipalities. 4. It is applicable only to some specified states. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 893. |
An election to constitute a municipality has to be completed: |
| A. | Immediately on completion of its term of five years |
| B. | Before the expiry of its fixed tenure |
| C. | Before the expiry of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution |
| D. | Before the expiry of a period of three months from the date of its dissolution |
| Answer» C. Before the expiry of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution | |
| 894. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Functionary) List-II (Institution) A. Sarpanch 1. Municipal cor B. Chairman 2. Village panchyat C. Mayor 3. Municipality D. Counsellor 4. Cantonment board 5. War Codes: |
| A. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-5 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-5 |
| D. | A-2 B-5 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» D. A-2 B-5 C-4 D-3 | |
| 895. |
73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India provide for elections to the local bodies: |
| A. | Every year |
| B. | After every three years |
| C. | After every five years |
| D. | After every two years |
| Answer» D. After every two years | |
| 896. |
Which of the following functions have been laid down in the 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India for the municipalities? 1. Urban poverty alleviation 2. Planning for economic and social development 3. Regulation for tanneries 4. Urban forestry Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 897. |
Under which Article of the Constitution of India, did the District Planning Committee come into existence? |
| A. | Article 243 ZD |
| B. | Article 243 ZE |
| C. | Article 244 ZD |
| D. | Article 242 ZD |
| Answer» B. Article 243 ZE | |
| 898. |
Which of the following is correct in respect of financial powers of local governments in India? |
| A. | Local Governments have constitutionally earmarked taxation powers. |
| B. | Local Governments are empowered to levy such taxes as are permitted under the law. |
| C. | Local Governments are empowered to levy charges on all items within their sphere of activities. |
| D. | Local Governments are empowered to levy taxes with the permission of the department concerned. |
| Answer» C. Local Governments are empowered to levy charges on all items within their sphere of activities. | |
| 899. |
Nagar Palika bill was first introduced in Parliament during the prime minister ship of |
| A. | V.P. Singh |
| B. | Chandrasekhar |
| C. | Rajiv Gandhi |
| D. | Narasimha Rao |
| Answer» D. Narasimha Rao | |
| 900. |
The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992 provides for which of the following? 1. Municipal Committees 2. Ward Committees 3. Committee for District Planning 4. Committee for Metropolitan Planning Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |