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| 1101. |
The members of the Constituent Assembly were: |
| A. | Directly elected by the people. |
| B. | Nominated by the Governor General |
| C. | Elected by the Legislatures of various provinces and nominated by the rulers of the princely states. |
| D. | Nominated by the Congress and the Muslim League. |
| Answer» D. Nominated by the Congress and the Muslim League. | |
| 1102. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List -I List -II (constituent Assembly committee (chairman) A. Steering committee 1. Sardar vallabhbhai patel B. Fundamental rights sub- committee 2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad C. Union constitution committee 3. J.B kripalani D. Provincial constitution committee 4. Jawaharlal Ne Codes: |
| A. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| B. | A-1 B4 C-3 D-2 |
| C. | A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 |
| D. | A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 |
| Answer» B. A-1 B4 C-3 D-2 | |
| 1103. |
The Constitution of India as framed by the Constituent Assembly was finally adopted and enacted on: |
| A. | 15th August, 1947 |
| B. | 30th January, 1948 |
| C. | 26th November, 1949 |
| D. | 26th January, 1950 |
| Answer» D. 26th January, 1950 | |
| 1104. |
Who among the following was the Chairman of the States Committee of the Constituen Assem- bly? |
| A. | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| D. | Sardar Patel |
| Answer» C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 1105. |
What was the procedure followed for adoption of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | It was submitted to the people of India for ratification. |
| B. | It was submitted to the Governor-General for his assent. |
| C. | It was adopted when the interim government approved it. |
| D. | It was adopted when it received the signature of the President and Members of the Constituent Assembly. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1106. |
Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India was/were given immediate effect from November 26, 1949? 1. Citizenship 2. Emergency provisions 3. Elections 4. Federal system Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1107. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha was elected as the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly. 2. H.C. Mukherjee was elected as the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 1108. |
Who among the following moved the "Objectives Resolution" in the Constituent Assembly? |
| A. | B.N. Rao |
| B. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» D. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 1109. |
Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Constituent Assembly: 1. The representatives were to be elected from the four constituents-Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian. 2. The chairman of the Union Constitution Committee was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. 3. The total strength of the Constituent Assembly was 389. 4. The Drafting Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar consisted of eight members. Which of these is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» D. 1 only | |
| 1110. |
Which of the following States require(s) judicial qualifications for the appointment of Lokayukta? 1. Maharashtra 2. Rajasthan 3. Bihar 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 4 only |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 4 | |
| 1111. |
The specific purpose of the institution of Lok Pal is to: |
| A. | Strengthen legislative control over administration |
| B. | Supplement judicial control over administration |
| C. | Protect and promote integrity in administration |
| D. | Enable effective popular control over administration |
| Answer» D. Enable effective popular control over administration | |
| 1112. |
The Administrative Reforms Commission (1966), recommended the establishment of 'Lokpal' in India on the lines of Ombudsman of which of the following countries? 1. Finland 2. Denmark 3. Norway 4. Switzerland Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 1113. |
The Lokayukta and Uplokayuktas Act was first passed in: |
| A. | Maharashtra |
| B. | West Bengal |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1114. |
Assertion (A): Lokayukt as have been appointed in all the States of India. Reason (R): An independent institution is required to redress the grievances of the people against the actions of civil servants. 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» E. | |
| 1115. |
Which of the following are major features of the institutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta as recommended by the Administrative Reforms Commission? 1. They should be demonstrably independent and impartial. 2. They should compare with the highest judicial functionary in the country. 3. They should be directly accountable to Parliament. 4. Their appointments should as far as possible be non-political. Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1116. |
At present, institutions for the redressal of citizen's grievances in India include: |
| A. | Supreme Court and the Lokpal |
| B. | Lokpal and the Lokayukta |
| C. | Lokayukta and the Supreme Court |
| D. | Administrative Tribunals and the Lokpal |
| Answer» D. Administrative Tribunals and the Lokpal | |
| 1117. |
Which one of the following committees recommended the establishment of the institutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta? |
| A. | Gorwala Committee |
| B. | Appleby Committee |
| C. | Administrative Reforms Commission |
| D. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| Answer» D. Ashok Mehta Committee | |
| 1118. |
The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following? |
| A. | Parliamentary Commissioner of UK |
| B. | Ombudsman in Scandinavia |
| C. | Procurator General of Russia |
| D. | Council of State in France |
| Answer» C. Procurator General of Russia | |
| 1119. |
"The state shall take steps to organise village Panchayats and endow them with such powers as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government." This provision is mentioned in: |
| A. | Part I of the Constitution |
| B. | Pan IV-A of the Constitution |
| C. | Part III of the Constitution |
| D. | Part IV of the Constitution |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1120. |
Consider the following statements. 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after prenature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1121. |
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? (1) People's participation in development (2) Political accountability (3) Democratic decentralization (4) Financial mobilization Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 only | |
| 1122. |
With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/ reconciliators. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1123. |
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 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? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1.2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1124. |
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 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: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1125. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Part IX of the Constitution of India provisions for Panchyats and was inserted by the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of Municipalities a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State. 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 | |
| 1126. |
Consider the following statements about local government in India: 1. Article 40 of Indian Constitution provides for the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to make them function as units of self-government. 2. The 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments inserted Part IX and IX A in the Constitution. 3. The provisions in Farts IX and IX A of Indian Constitution are more or less parallel and analogous. 4. The 73rd Constitution Amendment is applicable to all states irrespective of size of population. Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 and 4 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 only | |
| 1127. |
Which among the following statements regarding Lord Ripon's plan for local self-government in India is/are correct? 1. The district should be the maximum area served by one Committee or Local Board. 2. The Local Boards should consist of a large majority of nominated official members and be presided over by an official member as Chairman. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1128. |
How does participatory budgeting seek to make the functioning of local governance institutions more transparent and accountable? 1. By allowing citizens to deliberate and negotiate over the distribution of public resources. 2. By allowing citizens to play a direct role in deciding how and where resources should be spent. 3. By allowing historically excluded citizens with access to important decision-making venues. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1129. |
Panchayati Raj form of rural local government was adopted first by (in the order): |
| A. | Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh |
| B. | Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal |
| C. | Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan |
| Answer» D. Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan | |
| 1130. |
Point out the difference between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992: 1. It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies. 2. l/3rd positions are reserved forwomen. 3. Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government. Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1131. |
The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Which of the following are the main features of this provision? 1. A three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all states. 2. Panchayat election in every 5 years. 3. Not less than 33% of seats are reserved for women. 4. Constitution of district planning committies to prepare development plans. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 1132. |
Which one of the following is not a feature of part IX of the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Five year tenure for panchayats |
| B. | Reservation of seats for Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes for Panchayat membership |
| C. | Indirect election for all panchayat seats (village/intermediate level) |
| D. | Reservation for not less than one-third of the seats for women |
| Answer» D. Reservation for not less than one-third of the seats for women | |
| 1133. |
Which of following are the features of 74th Amendment Act on muncipalties? 1. Reservation of seats for SCs and Sts in Proportion of their population. 2. Mandatory periodic elections every 5 years. 3. The procedure for maintenance of accounts and audit would be decided by the state Governor. 4. Constitution of Nagar-Panchayats for smaller Urban area: |
| A. | 1, 2, and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1134. |
Consider the following statements:1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contain provisions for Panehayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act 1992.2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of municipalities? Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1135. |
Which among the following are true about the 73rd constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj? 1. Thirty per cent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levels. 2. The States will constitute their Finance Commission to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj institutions. 3. The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children. : 4. The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superceded or dissolved by the State government. |
| A. | 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1136. |
Which of the following features of Panchayati Raj, envisaged under the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, are correctly listed? 1. the elections to the Panehayats will be held by the Union Election Commission. 2. there is mandatory reservation of seats for weaker sections and women. 3. the Panehayats shall have a fixed term of five year and, if dissolved before the expiry of this term, the elections must be held within six months. |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 1137. |
Which of the following provisions about the Panchayati Raj in the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. All the members of Panehayats at the village. intermediate and district levels are elected directly by the voters. 2. The Chairperson of Panehayats at the village. intermediate and district levels is elected directly by the voters. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1138. |
Consider the following statements : In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee: 1. is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2. prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area. 3. has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1139. |
According to the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, the District Collector should be: |
| A. | Kept out of the Zila Parishad |
| B. | A non-voting member of the Zila Parishad |
| C. | A member of the Zila Parishad with the right to vote |
| D. | The Chairman of the Zila Parishad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1140. |
Consider the following statements 1. Stamp duties: levied by and duties on the Union medical and but collected toilet prepara and approtions priated by the States levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States 2. Duties on succession to property other than agricultural land 3. Taxes on income other than corporation: tax and tax on agricultural income 4. Receipts from Broadcasting levied, collected and appropriated by the Union Non-tax revenue of the Union Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1141. |
Which of the following are the compulsory provisions of the 73rd Amendment Act on Panchayati Raj? 1. Indirect elections of the chairpersons of Panehayats at the intermediate and district levels. 2. Fresh elections within six months in case of dissolution. 3. Provision for reservation of seats for back-ward classes. 4. Giving representation to MPs and MLAs in Panehayats. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1142. |
The recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta Committee includes: 1. Open participation of political parties in Panchayati Raj affairs. 2. Genuine transfer of power and responsibility to the Panchayati Raj institutions. 3. Constitutional protection for Panchayati Raj. 4. District Collector should be the Chairman of the Zila Parishad. 5. Panchayat Samiti to be the executive body Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 5 |
| B. | 2, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1143. |
In municipalities, 1. there is 50% reservation for women in the scats to be filled by direct elections 2. grant-in-aid may be given to municipalities from the Consolidated Fund Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1144. |
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? |
| A. | State Forest Department |
| B. | District Collector / Deputy Commissioner |
| C. | Tahsildar / Block Development Officer /Mandal Revenue Officer |
| D. | Gram Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1145. |
In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in whaich one among the following? |
| A. | Calcutta |
| B. | Madras |
| C. | Bombay |
| D. | Delhi |
| Answer» C. Bombay | |
| 1146. |
Panchayat Raj was first introduced in India in October, 1959 in: |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Kerala |
| D. | Kamataka |
| Answer» B. Tamil Nadu | |
| 1147. |
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? |
| A. | A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among other |
| B. | Elections being made mandatory for au posts at the time they are due |
| C. | A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, upto a third of the strength |
| D. | Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1148. |
_____ was not proposed by the 73rd constitutional amendment for Panchayati raj? |
| A. | 30% seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women |
| B. | States will constitute Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj bodies |
| C. | Elected functionaries would be disqualified to hold offices if they have more than two children |
| D. | Elections will be held in six months' time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superseded or dissolved. |
| Answer» D. Elections will be held in six months' time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superseded or dissolved. | |
| 1149. |
The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the: |
| A. | generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the under employed men and women in rural areas |
| B. | generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season |
| C. | laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country |
| D. | guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination |
| Answer» D. guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination | |
| 1150. |
The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following statements regarding PESA law is not correct? |
| A. | PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas |
| B. | PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas |
| C. | PESA protects the interests of the tribals |
| D. | PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals |
| Answer» C. PESA protects the interests of the tribals | |