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SSC CGL Polity – Local Government – Panchayats & Municipalities – Tier II Level · Marathon – 10 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.  
Under Art. 243C(4), the right to vote in Panchayat meetings belongs to:

Correct Answer: A [the chairperson and all members, whether or not directly elected]

Explanation:

Answer: the chairperson and all members, whether or not directly elected. Art. 243C(4).

2.  
Under Art. 243D(5), the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in Panchayats ceases with the period specified in:

Correct Answer: B [Art. 334]

Explanation:

Answer: Art. 334. Art. 243D(5).

3.  
Part IX's district-level provisions do not apply to the hill areas of:

Correct Answer: C [Darjeeling]

Explanation:

Answer: Darjeeling. Art. 243M(3).

4.  
Under Art. 243N, inconsistent State Panchayat laws could continue for at most:

Correct Answer: D [one year]

Explanation:

Answer: one year. Art. 243N.

5.  
A Municipality need not be constituted in an area specified by the Governor as:

Correct Answer: A [an industrial township]

Explanation:

Answer: an industrial township. Art. 243Q proviso.

6.  
Match the followingMatch:
P. Nagar Panchayat Q. Municipal Council R. Municipal Corporation
1. larger urban area 2. transitional area 3. smaller urban area

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

Explanation:

Answer: P-2, Q-3, R-1. Art. 243Q(1).

7.  
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj was created in:

Correct Answer: B [2004]

Explanation:

Answer: 2004. May 2004 (PIB).

8.  
Election disputes of Panchayats can be raised only by:

Correct Answer: C [an election petition under State law]

Explanation:

Answer: an election petition under State law. Art. 243O(b).

9.  
The DPC chairperson forwards the draft district development plan to the:

Correct Answer: A [State Government]

Explanation:

Answer: State Government. Art. 243ZD.

10.  
Under Art. 243ZA(1), elections to Municipalities are conducted by the State Election Commission referred to in:

Correct Answer: B [Art. 243K]

Explanation:

Art. 243ZA(1) – the same SEC as Panchayats.

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