SSC CGL Polity – Local Government – Panchayats & Municipalities – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level

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SSC CGL Polity – Local Government – Panchayats & Municipalities – Level 1 · Warm-up · Tier I Level – 12 questions, subject: Indian Polity & Governance. 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.  
One-line fact recallPart IX of the Constitution deals with:

Correct Answer: C [the Panchayats]

Explanation:

Answer: the Panchayats. Part IX – Arts. 243–243O.

2.  
Which Amendment added Part IXA (Municipalities)?

Correct Answer: A [74th]

Explanation:

Answer: 74th. 74th Amendment, 1992.

3.  
The Eleventh Schedule contains how many matters?

Correct Answer: B [29]

Explanation:

Answer: 29. Eleventh – Panchayats – 29.

4.  
The audit of the accounts of Panchayats is provided for in:

Correct Answer: D [Art. 243J]

Explanation:

Art. 243J – audit by State law; 243I is the Finance Commission.

5.  
The minimum age to contest a Panchayat election under Art. 243F is:

Correct Answer: D [21 years]

Explanation:

Not disqualified for being under 25 if 21.

6.  
The normal term of a Panchayat is:

Correct Answer: A [5 years]

Explanation:

Answer: 5 years. Art. 243E(1).

7.  
Panchayat elections are conducted by the:

Correct Answer: B [State Election Commission]

Explanation:

Answer: State Election Commission. Art. 243K.

8.  
Which committee (1985) suggested the district as the basic unit of planning?

Correct Answer: C [G. V. K. Rao Committee]

Explanation:

Answer: G. V. K. Rao Committee. G. V. K. Rao, 1985.

9.  
Panchayati Raj was first inaugurated (2 October 1959) at Nagaur in:

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan]

Explanation:

Rajasthan first; Andhra Pradesh second, later in 1959.

10.  
The State Finance Commission for Panchayats is constituted by the:

Correct Answer: A [Governor]

Explanation:

Answer: Governor. Art. 243I.

11.  
At least what share of seats in a Panchayat is reserved for women?

Correct Answer: D [One-third]

Explanation:

Answer: One-third. Art. 243D(3).

12.  
A Municipal Corporation is meant for a:

Correct Answer: B [larger urban area]

Explanation:

Answer: larger urban area. Art. 243Q.

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