Indian Polity PYQ – Local Self Government – Part 2 (Q 35–67)
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The 73rd Amendment gave effect to Article 40, the Directive Principle on organising village panchayats as units of self-government, so R explains A.
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Indian Polity PYQ – Local Self Government – Part 2 (Q 35–67) – 33 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
CTS (INTERVIEW POST-II) – 2024
The committee that first introduced the idea of constitutional status of the Panchayat Raj institutions was
Correct Answer: A [Ashok Mehta Committee]
Explanation:
The Ashok Mehta Committee (1977-78) first recommended giving Panchayati Raj institutions constitutional status and a two-tier structure.
2.
GROUP 1B & 1C – 2024
Match the following:
(a) Ashok Mehta Committee – 1. Establishment of State Finance Commission
(b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee – 2. Creating the Post of District Development Commissioner
(c) GVK Rao Committee – 3. Two Tier Rural Local Govt.
(d) Gadgil Committee – 4. Three Tier Rural Local Govt.
Correct Answer: B [3 4 2 1]
Explanation:
Ashok Mehta suggested two tiers, Balwant Rai Mehta three tiers, G.V.K. Rao a District Development Commissioner and Gadgil a State Finance Commission, giving 3 4 2 1.
3.
Choose the correct statements on the Panchayat Raj
I. L.M. Singhvi Committee recommends constitutional status for Panchayats.
II. Article 243 B deals with Gram Sabha
III. Andhra Pradesh was the second state to establish Panchayat Raj
IV. Ashok Mehta Committee recommends that every state should have a minister for Panchayat Raj
Correct Answer: C [(I), (III) and (IV) only]
Explanation:
The Singhvi Committee (1986) recommended constitutional status for Panchayats; Article 243A deals with the Gram Sabha and 243B with constituting Panchayats, so statement II is wrong.
4.
________ Committee recommended Panchayati Raj system in India.
Correct Answer: B [Balwant Rai Mehta]
Explanation:
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj system as democratic decentralisation.
5.
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2025
Match the following (on municipalities):
(a) Reservation of seats – 1. 243V
(b) Disqualification of membership – 2. 243W
(c) Powers and responsibilities of municipalities – 3. 243Y
(d) Finance commission – 4. 243T
Correct Answer: A [4 1 2 3]
Explanation:
Article 243T gives reservation of seats, 243V disqualification, 243W powers and 243Y the Finance Commission for municipalities, matching 4 1 2 3.
6.
SPECIAL COMPETITIVE – 2025
Which schedule deals with powers and responsibilities of Municipalities in the 74th Amendment Act?
Correct Answer: A [12th Schedule]
Explanation:
The Twelfth Schedule lists the 18 functions of municipalities under Article 243W, added by the 74th Amendment.
7.
GROUP 1 & 1A – 2025
The financial position of the Panchayat is reviewed under
Correct Answer: A [Article 243-I]
Explanation:
Under Article 243I, the Governor constitutes a State Finance Commission every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats.
8.
With reference to the functional items placed within the purview of municipalities, consider the following.
(i) Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries
(ii) Safeguarding the interests of weaker sections of society
(iii) Small-scale industries, including food processing industries
(iv) Technical training and vocational education
Which of the above is/are correct statements?
Correct Answer: D [(i) and (ii) are correct]
Explanation:
Slaughterhouse regulation and similar urban items fall in the Twelfth Schedule for municipalities, while (iii) and (iv) belong to the Eleventh Schedule, so (i) and (ii) are correct.
9.
Match the Article:
(a) Audit and Accounts of Panchayats – 1. 243A
(b) Reservation of seats – 2. 243J
(c) Elections to the Panchayats – 3. 243D
(d) Gram Sabha – 4. 243K
Correct Answer: A [2 3 4 1]
Explanation:
Audit and accounts of Panchayats is Article 243J, reservation 243D, elections 243K and Gram Sabha 243A, giving 2 3 4 1.
10.
CTS (INTERVIEW POST) – 2025
Consider the following statements, choose the correct answer:
(i) The ancient Indian institutions Sabha and Samiti are said to be the rudiments of a modern parliament
(ii) The Samiti was the selected body
(iii) The Sabha was the elected body
(iv) The decision by the majority was regarded as "inviolable"
Correct Answer: B [(i) and (iv) only correct]
Explanation:
The Vedic Sabha and Samiti are regarded as early forms of modern parliamentary bodies, so statement (i) is correct along with the other keyed statement (iv).
11.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act came into force from
Correct Answer: D [1993]
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment was passed in 1992 and came into force on 24 April 1993.
12.
CTS (NON-INTERVIEW POST) – 2025
Match the correct answer:
(a) Article 243-D – 1. Audit of accounts of Panchayats
(b) Article 243-E – 2. Elections of the Panchayats
(c) Article 243-J – 3. Reservation of Seats
(d) Article 243-K – 4. Duration of Panchayats
Correct Answer: A [3 4 1 2]
Explanation:
Article 243D is reservation of seats, 243E duration of Panchayats, 243J audit of accounts and 243K elections, giving 3 4 1 2.
13.
CTS (ITI) – 2025
Assertion [A]: 73rd Amendment Act 1992 has added a new Part IX to the Constitution of India.
Reason [R]: The Act has also added a new Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution.
Correct Answer: D [Both [A] and [R] are true but [R] is not the correct explanation of [A]]
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment added Part IX and the Eleventh Schedule, both true, but one is not the reason for the other, so R does not explain A.
14.
GROUP 2 & 2A – 2025
Which of the following are true about Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994?
(i) Chapter II of this Act deals with Gram Sabha.
(ii) Chapter VII deals with Taxation and Finance.
(iii) Chapter XII deals with Penalties.
Correct Answer: B [(i) and (iii) only]
Explanation:
In the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, Chapter II deals with the Gram Sabha, and the other keyed chapter statement (iii) is also correct, so (i) and (iii) are true.
15.
ASSISTANT PUBLIC PROSECUTOR GRADE II – 2026
Which of the following is correctly paired?
1. Cantonment Act – 1924
2. Class I cantonment – Civilian population is less than 2500
3. Obligatory functions – Cleaning of streets
4. Discretionary functions – Supply of water
Correct Answer: A [1 and 3 are correct]
Explanation:
The Cantonments Act of 1924 was the earlier law (replaced by the 2006 Act), so pair 1 is correct, as is pair 3, while pair 2 about Class I cantonment population is wrong.
16.
CTS (INTERVIEW POST) – 2026
Which of the following Committees recommended that "a post of District Development Commissioner should be created" to act as the CEO of Zila Parishad?
Correct Answer: C [GVK Rao Committee]
Explanation:
The G.V.K. Rao Committee (1985) recommended creating a District Development Commissioner as chief executive of the Zila Parishad.
17.
Find out the correct statements on the Greater Chennai Corporation.
(i) The executive wing is headed by the Honourable Mayor.
(ii) The Chennai Corporation is divided into 15 zones comprising 200 wards.
(iii) These zones are grouped into 3 regional offices.
Correct Answer: D [(ii) and (iii) only]
Explanation:
In the Greater Chennai Corporation the Mayor heads the council and the Commissioner heads the executive wing; it has 15 zones and 200 wards, so (ii) and (iii) are correct.
18.
GROUP 2A MAINS – 2025 · CTS (NON-INTERVIEW POST) – 2026
Arrange the following committees in chronological order.
(1) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(2) Ashok Mehta Committee
(3) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
(4) L.M. Singhvi Committee
Correct Answer: B [(3), (2), (1), (4)]
Explanation:
In order: Balwant Rai Mehta (1957), Ashok Mehta (1977), G.V.K. Rao (1985), L.M. Singhvi (1986), i.e. 3, 2, 1, 4.
19.
GROUP 2A MAINS – 2025
V.N. Gadgil Committee on policy and programmes was constituted in the year
Correct Answer: D [1988]
Explanation:
The V.N. Gadgil Committee on policy and programmes for Panchayati Raj was constituted in 1988.
20.
Which one is not included in the three-tier system of local Government?
Correct Answer: B [Grama Sabha]
Explanation:
The Gram Sabha (Article 243A) is the body of all registered voters of a village, not one of the three tiers, which are gram panchayat, panchayat samiti and zila parishad.
21.
GROUP 2A MAINS (RE-EXAM) – 2026
Match the following:
(a) Article 243A – 1. Gram Sabha
(b) Article 243I – 2. State Finance Commission
(c) Article 243K – 3. State Election Commission
(d) Article 243O – 4. Bar to interference by Courts
Correct Answer: A [1 2 3 4]
Explanation:
Article 243A is the Gram Sabha, 243I the State Finance Commission, 243K the State Election Commission and 243O the bar on court interference in election matters, giving 1 2 3 4.
22.
Match the following:
(a) Dhar Commission – 1. Panchayat Raj
(b) Mandal Commission – 2. Fundamental Duties
(c) Swaran Singh Committee – 3. States Reorganisation
(d) Ashok Mehta Committee – 4. Reservation
Correct Answer: A [3 4 2 1]
Explanation:
The Dhar Commission (1948) examined reorganisation of states, Mandal Commission backward classes, Swaran Singh Committee fundamental duties, and Balwant Rai Mehta Panchayat Raj, matching 3 4 2 1.
23.
Which section of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 deals with the discretionary powers of Village Panchayats for certain matters?
Correct Answer: A [111]
Explanation:
Section 111 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 deals with the discretionary (optional) functions of village panchayats, while section 110 covers obligatory duties.
24.
Choose the right matches:
(i) The Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in the year – 1994
(ii) National Panchayat Raj Day – 24th April
(iii) Establishment of Local Government – Article 244
(iv) Reservation for SC/ST in Panchayat Raj – 73rd Amendment
Correct Answer: C [(ii) and (iv) only]
Explanation:
National Panchayat Raj Day is 24 April and the other keyed correct pair (iv) also holds, while the 1994 Panchayat Raj Act pair is not the right match.
25.
GROUP 2A MAINS (REVOKED) – 2026
Panchayat Raj System at Nagaur in Rajasthan was inaugurated by
Correct Answer: B [Jawaharlal Nehru]
Explanation:
Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the Panchayati Raj system at Nagaur, Rajasthan, on 2 October 1959.
26.
Choose the correct matches:
(1) Sec. 33 of Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 – Qualifications of Candidates
(2) Sec. 43 of Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act – Election of President
(3) Sec. 40 of Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act – Election of Vice-President
(4) Sec. 39 of Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act – Functions of the President
Correct Answer: B [(1) and (2) are correct]
Explanation:
Section 33 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 deals with qualifications of candidates and section 43 with the other keyed provision, so pairs (1) and (2) are correct.
27.
Arrange the following events in chronological order.
(1) Ashok Mehta Committee
(2) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(3) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(4) L.M. Singhvi Committee
Correct Answer: D [(3), (1), (2), (4)]
Explanation:
The correct order is Balwant Rai Mehta (1957), Ashok Mehta (1977), G.V.K. Rao (1985) and L.M. Singhvi (1986), i.e. 3, 1, 2, 4.
28.
The system of governance in the Panchayat Raj set up is followed by
Correct Answer: C [Three tier system of local self government at the village, block and District level]
Explanation:
Article 243B sets up a three-tier Panchayati Raj system at the village, intermediate (block) and district levels.
29.
Which of the following statements are true about Gram Sabha in Tamil Nadu?
(I) The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the conduct of Gram Sabha meetings a minimum of six times in a year.
(II) Gram Sabha meetings can be conducted on 26th January, 22nd March, 1st May, 15th August, 2nd October and 1st November respectively.
(III) If 10% quorum of the voters from the village panchayat is not available, then Gram Sabha meetings cannot be conducted.
Correct Answer: B [(I) and (II) only]
Explanation:
Tamil Nadu now requires at least six Gram Sabha meetings a year, and added March 22 and November 1 to the earlier four fixed days, so statements (I) and (II) are true.
30.
CTS (NON-INTERVIEW POST) – 2026
Consider the following statements about Nyaya Panchayats. Which among the following statements are correct?
(a) Each Panchayat within the jurisdiction of the Nyaya Panchayat elects a member to the latter.
(b) The member of a Nyaya Panchayat must not be less than 25 years of age.
(c) A Nyaya Panch is allowed to hold the office of Sarpanch or that of a member of Samiti or Parishad.
(d) The elections to the Nyaya Panchayats are regulated by the same rules as those of the elections of Vikas Panchayats.
Correct Answer: C [(a) and (d) only]
Explanation:
A Nyaya Panchayat is a village-level judicial body handling minor civil and criminal cases, distinct from the development Panchayat, so statements (a) and (d) are correct.
31.
GROUP 1 – 2026
Match the following:
(a) Powers to impose taxes of Panchayats – 1. Article 243I
(b) Audit of Panchayats – 2. Article 243D
(c) Finance Commission to Panchayats – 3. Article 243E
(d) Reservation in Panchayats – 4. Article 243J
5. Article 243H
Correct Answer: B [5 4 1 2]
Explanation:
Article 243H gives Panchayats power to levy taxes, 243J audit, 243I the Finance Commission and 243D reservation of seats, giving 5 4 1 2.
32.
Which of the following is/are not the recommendations of the Committee on Panchayat Raj Finances, 1962?
(i) The District Collector was to be a member of Zila Parishad.
(ii) Financial resources to Panchayat Samitis.
(iii) Loans to Panchayat Raj bodies.
Correct Answer: A [(i) only]
Explanation:
The K. Santhanam committee on Panchayat Raj finances (1963) made only financial recommendations, so the non-financial statement (i) is not one of its recommendations.
33.
Assertion [A]: The Seventy-third Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 was enacted to strengthen the Panchayat system in villages.
Reason [R]: Article 40 of the Directive Principles of State Policy provides that the State shall take steps to organise village Panchayats.
Correct Answer: A [Both [A] and [R] are true and [R] is the correct explanation of [A]]
Explanation:
The 73rd Amendment gave effect to Article 40, the Directive Principle on organising village panchayats as units of self-government, so R explains A.
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