Q. What is the composition of the State Legislative Assembly?
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A.
Elected members only
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B.
Nominated members only
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C.
Elected and nominated members
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D.
Members from the Rajya Sabha
Solution
The State Legislative Assembly is composed of both elected and nominated members, as per the provisions of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
C
— Elected and nominated members
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Q. What is the maximum number of members in a Gram Panchayat?
Solution
The maximum number of members in a Gram Panchayat can be up to 30, depending on the population of the village.
Correct Answer:
D
— 30
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Q. What is the minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions in India?
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A.
18 years
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B.
21 years
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C.
25 years
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D.
30 years
Solution
According to the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, the minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions is 21 years.
Correct Answer:
B
— 21 years
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Q. What is the term duration for a Panchayat at the village level?
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A.
2 years
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B.
3 years
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C.
5 years
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D.
6 years
Solution
The term duration for a Panchayat at the village level is 5 years as per the provisions of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
C
— 5 years
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Q. Which article of the Constitution mandates the establishment of a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj?
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A.
Article 243A
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B.
Article 243B
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C.
Article 243C
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D.
Article 243D
Solution
Article 243B mandates the establishment of a three-tier system of Panchayati Raj in every state.
Correct Answer:
B
— Article 243B
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Q. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Panchayats?
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A.
Article 40
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B.
Article 243
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C.
Article 280
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D.
Article 356
Solution
Article 243 of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of Panchayats at the state and local levels.
Correct Answer:
B
— Article 243
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Q. Which body is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls for the elections to the local bodies in India?
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A.
Election Commission of India
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B.
State Election Commission
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C.
Parliament
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D.
State Legislature
Solution
The State Election Commission is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls for the elections to the local bodies in India.
Correct Answer:
B
— State Election Commission
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Q. Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of the 'Gram Sabha'?
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A.
61st Amendment
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B.
73rd Amendment
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C.
74th Amendment
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D.
86th Amendment
Solution
The 73rd Amendment introduced the concept of the 'Gram Sabha' as a body consisting of the registered voters in a village.
Correct Answer:
B
— 73rd Amendment
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Q. Which of the following is a fundamental duty of every citizen as per the Constitution?
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A.
To vote in elections
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B.
To pay taxes
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C.
To promote harmony
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D.
To serve in the military
Solution
Promoting harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood is a fundamental duty of every citizen as per Article 51A of the Constitution.
Correct Answer:
C
— To promote harmony
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Gram Sabha?
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A.
Approval of the annual budget
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B.
Monitoring the work of the Panchayat
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C.
Electing the Sarpanch
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D.
Conducting elections for the State Assembly
Solution
Conducting elections for the State Assembly is not a function of the Gram Sabha; it is the responsibility of the Election Commission.
Correct Answer:
D
— Conducting elections for the State Assembly
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