SSC CGL Polity – Local Government – Panchayats & Municipalities – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint

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SSC CGL Polity – Local Government – Panchayats & Municipalities – Level 2 · Exam Level · Tier I Sprint – 15 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.  
The intermediate level of Panchayats may be skipped in a State whose population does not exceed:

Correct Answer: B [20 lakh]

Explanation:

Answer: 20 lakh. Art. 243B(2).

2.  
Which Article bars courts from interfering in the electoral matters of Municipalities?

Correct Answer: D [Art. 243ZG]

Explanation:

243ZG for Municipalities; 243O is the Panchayat twin.

3.  
A Metropolitan Planning Committee is set up for an area with a population of:

Correct Answer: C [ten lakh or more]

Explanation:

Answer: ten lakh or more. Art. 243ZE.

4.  
Statement-based
I. Reservation of seats for backward classes in Panchayats is compulsory.
II. Reservation for SCs and STs is in proportion to their population.
Which is/are correct?

Correct Answer: A [Only II]

Explanation:

BC reservation optional (243D(6)).

5.  
Match the followingMatch:
P. 243B Q. 243E R. 243K
1. State Election Commission 2. Duration 3. Three tiers

Correct Answer: B [P-3, Q-2, R-1]

Explanation:

B tiers · E duration · K elections.

6.  
Part IXA (the 74th Amendment) came into force on:

Correct Answer: D [1 June 1993]

Explanation:

74th w.e.f. 1-6-1993; 73rd w.e.f.

7.  
Which committee recommended constitutional recognition for Panchayats?

Correct Answer: A [L. M. Singhvi Committee (1986)]

Explanation:

Answer: L. M. Singhvi Committee (1986). Singhvi 1986.

8.  
Fire services appear in the:

Correct Answer: C [Twelfth Schedule]

Explanation:

Answer: Twelfth Schedule. Urban service.

9.  
Which matter is in the Eleventh Schedule?

Correct Answer: B [Minor irrigation]

Explanation:

Answer: Minor irrigation. Rural – Eleventh.

10.  
If a Panchayat is dissolved early, the fresh election must be completed within:

Correct Answer: A [six months]

Explanation:

Answer: six months. Art. 243E(3)(b).

11.  
Subject to State law, the conditions of service and tenure of the State Election Commissioner are determined by:

Correct Answer: D [the Governor, by rule]

Explanation:

Answer: the Governor, by rule. Art. 243K(2).

12.  
Assertion–Reason
A: Persons with special knowledge of municipal administration may be members of a Municipality.
R: Such members have the right to vote in its meetings.

Correct Answer: C [A is true but R is false]

Explanation:

Answer: A is true but R is false. Art. 243R(2) – no vote.

13.  
Odd one outOdd one out (by Part of the Constitution):

Correct Answer: A [Art. 243K]

Explanation:

243K is Part IX; others Part IXA.

14.  
The Directive Principle on organising village panchayats is:

Correct Answer: B [Art. 40]

Explanation:

Answer: Art. 40. Art. 40.

15.  
Which Article deals with the District Planning Committee?

Correct Answer: D [Art. 243ZD]

Explanation:

243ZD district; 243ZE metropolitan.

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