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Who appoints the Pro-tem Speaker (temporary Speaker) of the State Legislative Assembly?
Election Commission|Governor|President|Chief Minister
Governor
All,Legislative Assembly
The Pro-tem Speaker (temporary Speaker) is appointed by the Governor of the state. Generally, the senior-most member of the newly elected Legislative Assembly is given this position. The main duty of the Pro-tem Speaker is to administer the oath of office to the newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and to conduct the election of the new Speaker.
What percentage of reservation for women has been provided in the Women’s Reservation Bill for the State Legislative Assemblies and the Lok Sabha?
33 percent|25 percent|50 percent|20 percent
33 percent
All,Legislative Assembly
Through the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (106th Constitutional Amendment), a historic provision has been made to reserve 33 percent (one-third) of the seats for women in the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies. This is considered a major step towards women’s empowerment in India.
Under which Article of the Constitution is the State Legislative Assembly constituted?
Article 174|Article 170|Article 168|Article 172
Article 170
All,Legislative Assembly
The State Legislative Assemblies in India are constituted under Article 170 of the Constitution. This Article also provides that the members of the Legislative Assembly shall be chosen by direct election and that the maximum number of members shall be 500 while the minimum number shall be 60.
Among the following states of India, which state has the highest number of seats in its Legislative Assembly?
West Bengal|Tamil Nadu|Madhya Pradesh|Bihar
West Bengal
All,Legislative Assembly
Among the given options, West Bengal has the highest number of Legislative Assembly seats (294). Tamil Nadu has 234 seats, Madhya Pradesh has 230 seats, and Bihar has 243 seats. (Note: Across India, Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats at 403, but it is not among the given options.)
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for the election of members of the State Legislative Assemblies?
Article 176|Article 170|Article 178|Article 171
Article 170
All,Legislative Assembly
Article 170 of the Constitution not only determines the composition of the Legislative Assembly but also provides that the members of the Assembly shall be elected by direct election from territorial constituencies and that universal adult suffrage shall be used.
Under which Article of the Constitution of India was representation provided for the Anglo-Indian community in the State Legislative Assemblies?
Article 333|Article 332|Article 331|Article 330
Article 333
All,Legislative Assembly
Under Article 333, the Governor had the power to nominate one member of the Anglo-Indian community to the Legislative Assembly if he/she felt that the community was not adequately represented. Note: This provision of nomination has been abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
What is the maximum number of members that a State Legislative Assembly can have?
500|550|400|450
500
All,Legislative Assembly
According to the clear provisions of Article 170 of the Constitution, the maximum number of members in any State Legislative Assembly cannot exceed 500, and the minimum number is fixed at 60. Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of seats (403).
Which of the following has placed restrictions on the defection of elected members of a party in the Legislative Assembly?
52nd Constitutional Amendment Act|44th Constitutional Amendment|42nd Constitutional Amendment|73rd Constitutional Amendment
52nd Constitutional Amendment Act
All,Legislative Assembly
In 1985, during the tenure of the Rajiv Gandhi government, the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act added the Tenth Schedule to the Indian Constitution. This is known as the Anti-Defection Law, which prevents elected representatives from changing parties.
What is the minimum number of members that a State Legislative Assembly can have?
60|90|40|50
60
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 170 of the Constitution, the minimum number of members in a State Legislative Assembly should be 60. However, some states such as Sikkim (32), Mizoram (40), and Goa (40) are special exceptions to this rule based on population considerations.
In the states, a Money Bill can be introduced in:
Only the Upper House|Only the Legislative Assembly|Both Houses|The office of the Governor
Only the Legislative Assembly
All,Legislative Assembly
Under Article 198, a Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Council (Upper House). It can be presented only in the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) with the prior recommendation of the Governor. The Legislative Council can delay it for a maximum of 14 days.
The Indian Constitution provides that no State Legislative Assembly shall have fewer than 60 members. Which of the following states is an exception to this?
Sikkim|Manipur|Tripura|Meghalaya
Sikkim
All,Legislative Assembly
Under the special provisions of Article 371F, Sikkim is an exception to this constitutional rule because the Sikkim Legislative Assembly has only 32 members. On the other hand, Manipur has 60 seats and is therefore not an exception.
A Money Bill cannot be introduced in a Legislative Assembly without the permission of which of the following?
Speaker|Governor|Chief Minister|Finance Minister
Governor
All,Legislative Assembly
Just as the prior recommendation of the President is mandatory for introducing a Money Bill in the Parliament at the Centre, similarly, the prior recommendation of the Governor of the state is required before any Money Bill can be introduced in the State Legislature (Article 207).
In which of the following places does a Legislative Assembly not exist?
Delhi|Lakshadweep|Puducherry|Jammu & Kashmir
Lakshadweep
All,Legislative Assembly
Lakshadweep is a Union Territory whose administration is carried out directly by the Central Government through an Administrator. There is no Legislative Assembly there. On the other hand, Delhi and Puducherry have their own elected Legislative Assemblies.
If a candidate declared elected in a State Legislative Assembly election loses his/her security deposit, it means that:
The number of candidates contesting the election was very high|The victory of the elected candidate over the nearest rival was by a very small margin|Voting was very low|There was malpractice in the constituency
The number of candidates contesting the election was very high
All,Legislative Assembly
According to election rules, if a candidate does not secure at least one-sixth of the total valid votes, his/her security deposit is forfeited. If even the winning candidate’s security deposit is forfeited, it means that the number of candidates contesting was so high that the votes were highly fragmented and the winner also received less than one-sixth of the votes.
Name the Union Territory that has an elected Legislative Assembly and a Council of Ministers.
Daman and Diu|Puducherry|Ladakh|Chandigarh
Puducherry
All,Legislative Assembly
In India, Puducherry and Delhi are the Union Territories that have their own elected Legislative Assemblies and a Council of Ministers headed by a Chief Minister. The administration of Daman and Diu, Ladakh, and Chandigarh is carried out directly by the Centre.
On what basis are Legislative Assembly elections held in India?
Proportional representation|Adult franchise|Single transferable vote|Limited franchise
Adult franchise
All,Legislative Assembly
Elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies in India are held by direct voting on the basis of universal adult franchise, under which every citizen aged 18 years or above has an equal right to vote (Article 326).
Within what time period must the State Legislative Assemblies accept or reject a Constitutional Amendment Bill?
No fixed time limit|6 months|1 year|3 months
No fixed time limit
All,Legislative Assembly
Under Article 368 of the Indian Constitution, when a Constitutional Amendment Bill affecting the federal structure is sent to at least half of the State Legislative Assemblies for ratification, the Constitution does not prescribe any fixed time limit for the states to take a decision.
Which state has the highest number of members in its Legislative Assembly?
Madhya Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh|Maharashtra|Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
All,Legislative Assembly
Uttar Pradesh has the highest population in India and therefore the highest number of members in its Legislative Assembly. At present, it has 403 seats, which is the highest among all states in the country.
Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not in a state?
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly|Finance Minister|Governor|Chief Minister
Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 199(3) of the Constitution, if a question arises as to whether a Bill introduced in the State Legislature is a Money Bill or not, the final and binding decision is taken by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, and this decision cannot be challenged in any court.
In which pair of states is the number of Legislative Assembly seats equal?
Punjab and Odisha|Haryana and Chhattisgarh|Bihar and Tamil Nadu|Rajasthan and Gujarat
Haryana and Chhattisgarh
All,Legislative Assembly
Haryana has 90 seats in its Legislative Assembly, and Chhattisgarh also has 90 seats. Therefore, the number of seats is exactly the same in the pair of Haryana and Chhattisgarh. (Punjab has 117 seats and Odisha has 147 seats.)
In the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, one member is nominated from which community?
Parsi community|Anglo-Indian community|Muslim community|Jain community
Anglo-Indian community
All,Legislative Assembly
Under the earlier provision of Article 333 of the Constitution, one member of the Anglo-Indian community was nominated by the Governor to the Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand (and several other states). However, this nomination provision was abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
What is the number of members in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly?
403|405|400|404
403
All,Legislative Assembly
The total number of members elected by direct election to the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly is 403, which is the highest in India. Earlier, with the nomination of one Anglo-Indian member, the figure used to be 404, but that provision has now been discontinued.
In which state can the Governor nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly?
Jammu & Kashmir|Nagaland|Sikkim|Manipur
Jammu & Kashmir
All,Legislative Assembly
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act and the special provisions applicable there, the Lieutenant Governor has been given the power to nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly if he/she feels that women are not adequately represented, so that their proper participation can be ensured.
How many members are there in the Assam Legislative Assembly?
128|126|120|130
126
All,Legislative Assembly
The total number of elected members in the Legislative Assembly of Assam, the most important state of North-East India, is 126. Even after delimitation, the total number of seats has been kept the same, although geographical boundaries have undergone changes.
Under whose supervision are the elections of members of the Legislative Assembly conducted?
Governor|Election Commission|Chief Minister|High Court
Election Commission
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 324 of the Constitution, the entire responsibility of the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and all State Legislative Assemblies and Legislative Councils rests with the Election Commission of India.
For how many days can a person remain a Minister without being a member of the Legislative Assembly?
6 months|3 months|1 year|1 month
6 months
All,Legislative Assembly
Under Article 164(4) of the Constitution, if a non-legislator is appointed as a Minister or Chief Minister, he/she must get elected as a member of the State Legislature (Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council) within a maximum period of six months; otherwise, the office automatically comes to an end on the completion of six months.
What is the normal tenure of a Legislative Assembly?
6 years|5 years|4 years|7 years
5 years
All,Legislative Assembly
According to the clear provision of Article 172(1) of the Indian Constitution, the normal tenure of every State Legislative Assembly is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting, unless it is dissolved earlier by the Governor.
Who issues the order for the prorogation of the session of the State Legislative Assembly?
Law Minister|Governor|Chief Minister|Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Governor
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 174(2) of the Constitution, the constitutional powers to summon the State Legislature, to prorogue the Houses, and to dissolve the Legislative Assembly completely rest with the Governor of the state (on the advice of the Chief Minister).
What is the tenure of the Legislative Assembly of the state of Jammu & Kashmir?
6 years|5 years|4 years|7 years
5 years
All,Legislative Assembly
Earlier, under the special Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir and Article 370, the tenure of its Legislative Assembly was six years. However, after the implementation of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act in 2019, it has now become five years, like all other Indian states and Union Territories.
The quorum for a sitting of the House of the State Legislative Assembly is:
30 members or one-tenth of the total number of members, whichever is greater|10 members or one-tenth of the total number of members, whichever is greater|20 members or one-tenth|50 members or one-tenth
10 members or one-tenth of the total number of members, whichever is greater
All,Legislative Assembly
Under Article 189(3) of the Constitution, the quorum required for a valid sitting or proceeding of either House of the State Legislature is 10 members or one-tenth of the total number of members of the House, whichever is greater.
While a Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation, by how much time can the term of a Legislative Assembly be extended?
6 months|1 year|3 months|2 years
1 year
All,Legislative Assembly
According to the provision of Article 172(1), when a National Emergency (Article 352) is in force in the country, Parliament may by law extend the term of any Legislative Assembly by a maximum of one year at a time. (After the Emergency ends, this extended period cannot continue for more than six months.)
If a member of the State Legislature remains absent from all meetings of the House for how many consecutive days without the permission of the House, the House may declare his/her seat vacant?
100 days|60 days|45 days|90 days
60 days
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 190(4) of the Constitution, if a member remains absent from all meetings of the House for a period of sixty days without the permission of the House, the House may by resolution declare his/her seat vacant.
While a Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation, by how much time can the term of a Legislative Assembly be extended?
1 year|6 months|2 years|For an indefinite period
1 year
All,Legislative Assembly
As stated in Article 172(1) of the Constitution, during an Emergency, Parliament may extend the term of a Legislative Assembly by one year at a time. After the Emergency ceases, the extended period cannot continue beyond six months under any circumstances.
Who elects the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
Members of the Legislative Assembly|Elected members of the Legislative Assembly|Governor|Chief Minister
Members of the Legislative Assembly
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 178 of the Constitution, every State Legislative Assembly shall, as soon as may be, choose two members of the Assembly to be respectively Speaker and Deputy Speaker. The Speaker is elected by a simple majority of the members of the Assembly present and voting.
Who administers the oath of office to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
Outgoing Speaker of the Legislative Assembly|No oath is required|Governor|Chief Justice
No oath is required
All,Legislative Assembly
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is not required to take a separate oath for the special office of Speaker. Before being elected as Speaker, he/she has already taken the oath of membership as an ordinary Member of the Legislative Assembly before the Pro-tem Speaker.
The interval between the last sitting of one session of the Legislative Assembly and the first sitting of the next session shall not exceed how much time?
6 months|3 months|1 month|2 months
6 months
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 174(1) of the Constitution, the interval between the last sitting of one session of the State Legislature (or Parliament) and the first sitting of the next session shall in no case exceed six months. Therefore, at least two sessions in a year are mandatory.
There is a system of reserved constituencies for representatives of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assembly constituencies. What is the total number of such constituencies?
1142|1253|1080|1190
1142
All,Legislative Assembly
The Delimitation Commission had reserved a total of 1142 constituencies across the State Legislative Assemblies of the country for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). This number is updated from time to time with the reorganisation of states and delimitation exercises.
At least how many times in a year must a session of the Legislative Assembly be summoned?
2|4|3|1
2
All,Legislative Assembly
Since the constitutional provision states that the maximum gap between any two sessions of the Legislative Assembly cannot exceed six months, it follows mathematically and constitutionally that the Assembly must be summoned at least twice in a year (12 months).
To whom does the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly address his/her resignation?
Chief Minister|Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly|Governor|President
Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
All,Legislative Assembly
According to the provisions of Article 179(b) of the Constitution, if the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly wishes to resign from office, he/she addresses the resignation to the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. Conversely, the Deputy Speaker addresses his/her resignation to the Speaker.
The Legislative Assembly of which state was dissolved for the first time even before its first meeting could be held?
Kerala|Karnataka|Tamil Nadu|Andhra Pradesh
Kerala
All,Legislative Assembly
In 1965, a historic and rare constitutional situation arose in Kerala when no political party or alliance could secure a clear majority after the Assembly elections. As a result, the Assembly was dissolved even before its first meeting could be held, and President’s Rule was imposed.
How many days’ prior notice must be given to the Speaker or Deputy Speaker before moving a resolution for his/her removal?
21 days|14 days|30 days|7 days
14 days
All,Legislative Assembly
According to the provision of Article 179(c), a resolution for the removal of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly cannot be moved in the House unless at least fourteen days’ notice of the intention to move the resolution has been given in writing to the person concerned so that he/she can present his/her case.
The quorum of the Legislative Assembly is what fraction of the total membership?
1/10|1/8|1/5|1/6
1/10
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 189 of the Constitution, for any proceeding of the House to be validly conducted, one-tenth (1/10) of the total number of members of the House, or at least 10 members (whichever is greater), must be present. This is known as the quorum.
The Council of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to whom?
Legislative Assembly|President|Governor|Legislative Council
Legislative Assembly
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 164(2) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers of a state is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state for all its administrative actions and policies. If a no-confidence motion is passed in the Assembly, the Chief Minister along with the entire Council of Ministers has to resign.
What should be the minimum age of a candidate for membership of the Legislative Assembly?
25 years|30 years|21 years|35 years
25 years
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 173(b) of the Indian Constitution, any Indian citizen who wishes to contest election to the State Legislative Assembly (as an MLA) must have completed the minimum age of 25 years. For the Legislative Council (MLC) and the Rajya Sabha, the minimum age is 30 years.
If a member of the State Legislature remains absent from all meetings of the House for how many consecutive days without the permission of the House, the House may declare his/her seat vacant?
100 days|60 days|30 days|45 days
60 days
All,Legislative Assembly
According to Article 190(4) of the Constitution, if a member remains absent from all sittings of the House for sixty consecutive days without the prior permission of the Speaker/Chairman of the House, the House may by resolution terminate his/her membership. In calculating these sixty days, the period of prorogation or adjournment for more than four consecutive days is not included.
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments provides that one-third of the seats in a Gram Panchayat shall be reserved for women?
73rd|71st|72nd|74th
73rd
All,Panchayati Raj
Under Article 243D of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992), a provision has been made for the reservation of at least one-third (33%) of the seats for women at all levels of the Panchayati Raj institutions.
Which body did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommend making more powerful?
Gram Panchayat|Panchayat Samiti|Zila Parishad|Gram Sabha
Panchayat Samiti
All,Panchayati Raj
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957), in its report, laid emphasis on making the intermediate level, i.e., the Panchayat Samiti, the most powerful and executive body.
Local Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Assembly are ex-officio members of which body?
Gram Sabha|Gram Panchayat|Panchayat Samiti|Zila Parishad
Zila Parishad
All,Panchayati Raj
Under the Panchayati Raj system, the local Members of Parliament (Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha) and Members of the Legislative Assembly of the district are ex-officio members of the Zila Parishad.
On the basis of the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, in which year was the Panchayati Raj system introduced?
1958|1959|1961|1960
1959
All,Panchayati Raj
The recommendations of the Committee were accepted by the National Development Council in 1958, and on that basis the Panchayati Raj system was formally inaugurated on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur in Rajasthan.
In its report, the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended a how-many-tier structure for Panchayati Raj institutions?
Two|Three|Four|One
Three
All,Panchayati Raj
This Committee recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj system – Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level, and Zila Parishad at the district level.
From which district was the Panchayati Raj system started in Rajasthan?
Nagaur|Jaisalmer|Jaipur|Bikaner
Nagaur
All,Panchayati Raj
On 2 October 1959, the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru formally inaugurated the Panchayati Raj system from Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
Which Committee recommended that political parties should be allowed to participate openly in Panchayati Raj elections on the basis of election symbols?
Sadiq Ali Committee|Ashok Mehta Committee|Balwant Rai Mehta Committee|L. M. Singhvi Committee
Ashok Mehta Committee
All,Panchayati Raj
The Ashok Mehta Committee, constituted by the Janata Party government in 1977, recommended the open participation of political parties in Panchayati Raj elections and the use of their election symbols.
What is the main problem of Panchayati Raj?
Illiteracy|Party politics|Poverty|Corruption
Party politics
All,Panchayati Raj
One of the major problems of Panchayati Raj is the dominance of party politics at the local level, which spoils rural harmony and leads to political favouritism in development works.
What kind of elections has the 73rd Constitutional Amendment provided for Panchayati Raj institutions?
Direct and secret ballot|Indirect voting|Open voting|Nomination
Direct and secret ballot
All,Panchayati Raj
Under the 73rd Amendment, members at all levels of the Panchayat (Ward Panch, Panchayat Samiti member, Zila Parishad member) are elected directly by the people through the system of direct and secret ballot.
Who was a strong supporter of greater representation of women and weaker sections in Panchayati Raj institutions?
Jawaharlal Nehru|Rajiv Gandhi|Lal Bahadur Shastri|Morarji Desai
Rajiv Gandhi
All,Panchayati Raj
Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was a strong advocate of the empowerment and greater representation of women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes in the Panchayats, and he had also introduced the 64th Constitutional Amendment Bill for this purpose.
In the elections of which body in India is the provision made for filling reserved seats by rotation?
Legislative Assembly elections|Panchayati Raj institution elections|Lok Sabha elections|Rajya Sabha elections
Panchayati Raj institution elections
All,Panchayati Raj
The seats reserved for women and reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) in Panchayati Raj institutions are filled on a rotational basis in every election so that all constituencies get an opportunity.
Which of the following Committees is not related to Panchayati Raj institutions?
Ashok Mehta Committee|P. B. N. Rao Committee|Balwant Rai Mehta Committee|L. M. Singhvi Committee
P. B. N. Rao Committee
All,Panchayati Raj
The Ashok Mehta, Balwant Rai Mehta, and L. M. Singhvi Committees are associated with the development of Panchayati Raj in India. There is no major Committee by the name of ‘P. B. N. Rao Committee’ related to Panchayati Raj (the correct name is G. V. K. Rao Committee).
On the basis of the report of which Committee was the Panchayati Raj system started in the country?
G. D. Sethi Committee|Balwant Rai Mehta Committee|Ashok Mehta Committee|Sarkaria Commission
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
All,Panchayati Raj
The blueprint of the three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India and its beginning became possible only on the basis of the report and recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957).
What is the primary objective of Panchayati Raj?
To increase rivalry among villagers|Decentralisation of power among the villagers|Contesting elections|Employment generation
Decentralisation of power among the villagers
All,Panchayati Raj
The fundamental and primary objective of Panchayati Raj is the decentralisation of democratic powers to the lowest level so that rural people can manage their own problems and development themselves.
On the basis of the report of which Committee was the Panchayati Raj system started in the country?
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee|G. D. Sethi Committee|Ashok Mehta Committee|Singhvi Committee
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
All,Panchayati Raj
As stated earlier, the foundation of Panchayati Raj in India was laid on the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee.
Who is the chief executive of the Panchayat Samiti?
Zila Pramukh|Block Development Officer|Sarpanch|Pradhan
Block Development Officer
All,Panchayati Raj
The chief executive and administrative officer of the Panchayat Samiti (block level) is the Block Development Officer (BDO).
Which of the following is a source of income of Gram Panchayats?
House and animal tax|Fair and market tax|Income tax|Sales tax
Fair and market tax
All,Panchayati Raj
Gram Panchayats can raise their income by levying taxes on local fairs, hats, and markets held in their area. This is one of their major local sources of revenue.
What is included in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?
Fundamental Rights|Subjects of the Panchayats|Directive Principles of State Policy|Fundamental Duties
Subjects of the Panchayats
All,Panchayati Raj
The Eleventh Schedule, added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, includes 29 subjects (programmes) related to the functional domain of the Panchayats on which the Panchayats can work.
Which of the following is not a source of income of Gram Panchayats?
Grants given by the State Government|Tax on agricultural income|Property tax|Fair tax
Tax on agricultural income
All,Panchayati Raj
In India, the power to levy tax on agricultural income belongs to the State Government; it does not fall within the sources of income or the jurisdiction of Gram Panchayats.
Who is regarded as the father of local self-government in the true sense in India?
Lord Mayo|Lord Ripon|Lord Dalhousie|Lord Curzon
Lord Ripon
All,Panchayati Raj
Lord Ripon’s Resolution of 1882 is called the Magna Carta of local self-government in India; for this reason he is regarded as the father of local self-government in India.
The Panchayat Samiti is constituted at which level?
Sub-division level|Block level|District level|Village level
Block level
All,Panchayati Raj
In the three-tier structure of Panchayati Raj, the Panchayat Samiti is constituted at the intermediate level, i.e., the block level.
What is the main function of the Zila Parishad?
Building rural unity|Coordination and supervision|Conducting elections|Tax collection
Coordination and supervision
All,Panchayati Raj
The Zila Parishad is the apex level of Panchayati Raj whose main function is to coordinate and supervise the development works of the Panchayat Samitis and Gram Panchayats under it.
What is the main achievement of Panchayati Raj?
Rural development|Development of political consciousness|Agricultural development|Industrial development
Development of political consciousness
All,Panchayati Raj
Although rural development is its goal, the greatest achievement of Panchayati Raj has been the development of political consciousness among the rural people, making them aware of their rights.
Who was the Chairman of the Committee that recommended democratic decentralisation and Panchayati Raj?
K. M. Panikkar|Balwant Rai Mehta|Ashok Mehta|Mahatma Gandhi
Balwant Rai Mehta
All,Panchayati Raj
The Committee constituted to review the Community Development Programme (1952) was headed by Balwant Rai Mehta. It was he who recommended ‘democratic decentralisation’.
From which date did the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act come into force?
24 April 1993|24 April 1994|1 June 1993|2 October 1993
24 April 1993
All,Panchayati Raj
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act came into force throughout the country on 24 April 1993. For this reason, 24 April is celebrated every year in India as National Panchayati Raj Day.
Which Committee approved the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj in India?
Ashok Mehta Committee|Balwant Rai Mehta Committee|Hanumantha Rao Committee|G. V. K. Rao Committee
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
All,Panchayati Raj
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee suggested a three-tier system consisting of Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zila Parishad, whereas the Ashok Mehta Committee recommended a two-tier system.
Which of the following is not a feature of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?
Two-thirds reservation for women|Constitutional status to Panchayati institutions|State Finance Commission|Direct elections
Two-thirds reservation for women
All,Panchayati Raj
The 73rd Amendment provides for one-third (1/3) reservation for women, not two-thirds (2/3). Therefore, ‘two-thirds reservation’ is not a feature of this Amendment.
On 2 October 1959, where was Panchayati Raj inaugurated in India?
Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh)|Nagaur (Rajasthan)|Sitamarhi (Bihar)|Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh)
Nagaur (Rajasthan)
All,Panchayati Raj
On 2 October 1959, Panchayati Raj was formally inaugurated by Pandit Nehru from Bagdari village in Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
Which of the following does not fall within the functional domain of Panchayati Raj?
Rural roads|Secondary education|Agricultural production|Water management
Secondary education
All,Panchayati Raj
Among the 29 subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule for Panchayats, primary and middle-level education is included, but the control of higher secondary or further secondary education rests directly with the State Government. According to the quiz, secondary education is the correct answer.
Who takes the decision regarding the conduct of Panchayat elections?
Election Commission|State Government|Central Government|District Magistrate
State Government
All,Panchayati Raj
The final policy decision as to when Panchayat elections will be held is taken by the State Government. The conduct and control of the elections, however, is the responsibility of the State Election Commission.
Who recommended the system of decentralisation?
J. B. Kripalani|Balwant Rai Mehta|Ashok Mehta|C. Rajagopalachari
Balwant Rai Mehta
All,Panchayati Raj
In his 1957 report, Balwant Rai Mehta recommended ‘democratic decentralisation’ for distributing the powers of administration and development to the lower levels.
Which of the following is not a Panchayati Raj institution?
Panchayat Samiti|Nagar Parishad|Gram Panchayat|Zila Parishad
Nagar Parishad
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Nagar Parishad is an urban local body that comes under the 74th Constitutional Amendment, whereas Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat, and Zila Parishad are institutions of rural Panchayati Raj (73rd Amendment).
The administration of the Panchayat Samiti is managed by a government officer known as:
Deputy Commissioner|Block Development Officer|District Magistrate|Village Development Officer
Block Development Officer
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All administrative and development works of the Panchayat Samiti (block level) are managed by a state government officer known as the Block Development Officer (BDO).
What is the structure of local self-government under the Panchayati Raj system?
Three-tier structure at village, block, and district levels|Four-tier system at village, block, district, and state levels|Two-tier system at village and block levels|Only one-tier system at the village level
Three-tier structure at village, block, and district levels
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In most states of India, in accordance with the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, the structure of Panchayati Raj is three-tier – Gram Panchayat at the bottom, Panchayat Samiti (block) in the middle, and Zila Parishad at the top.
The Community Development Programme was launched by the Government of India on 2 October of which year?
1951|1952|1953|1950
1952
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The Community Development Programme for rural development in India was launched on 2 October 1952 with the cooperation of the United States. Its failure led to the birth of Panchayati Raj.
In which year was Panchayati Raj first established in Rajasthan in India?
1956|1959|1960|1958
1959
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Rajasthan was the first state in the country to fully adopt and establish the Panchayati Raj system on 2 October 1959.
The holding of elections to the Gram Panchayat depends on:
State Government|Election Commission|Central Government|District Magistrate
State Government
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Panchayati Raj is a subject in the State List; therefore, the final decision regarding when and how elections to Gram Panchayats should be held rests entirely with the concerned State Government.
When and where was the Panchayati Raj system inaugurated in India?
5 July 1957, Faizabad|2 October 1959, Nagaur|2 October 1959, Rajahmundry|26 January 1950, Jaipur
2 October 1959, Nagaur
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As recorded in history, the formal inauguration of Panchayati Raj took place on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur in Rajasthan.
Under which of the following has the Panchayati Raj system been provided for in India?
Election Commission Act|Directive Principles of State Policy|Fundamental Rights|Fundamental Duties
Directive Principles of State Policy
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In Part IV of the Indian Constitution, under the Directive Principles of State Policy, Article 40 provides for the organisation of village panchayats and for endowing them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.
The Panchayati Raj system as a form of local rural government was first adopted (in chronological order) by:
Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal|Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh|Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
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Panchayati Raj was first adopted by Rajasthan in October 1959, and immediately thereafter, in November 1959, Andhra Pradesh became the second state in the country to adopt it.
Democratic decentralisation was suggested by:
Jayaprakash Narayan|Balwant Rai Mehta|Mahatma Gandhi|Vinoba Bhave
Balwant Rai Mehta
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Balwant Rai Mehta, in his report, concluded that for the success of development plans, public participation and ‘democratic decentralisation’ were essential.
Which Committee first recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj in India in 1957?
Ashok Mehta Committee|Balwant Rai Mehta Committee|Singhvi Committee|G. V. K. Rao Committee
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
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The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, constituted by the Government of India in January 1957, was the first to present a model of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system for India.
Where was the first Municipal Corporation established in India?
Mumbai|Chennai|Kolkata|Delhi
Chennai
All,Panchayati Raj
The first Municipal Corporation in India (and in British India) was established in Madras (present-day Chennai) in the year 1687. This is a major event in the history of local self-government in India.
At the development block level, the Panchayat Samiti is:
An advisory committee|An administrative authority|A consultative committee|A regulatory body
An administrative authority
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The Panchayat Samiti functioning at the development block level is not merely an advisory body; it is an executive and administrative authority that implements development works.
At the block level, the Panchayat Samiti is a:
Advisory body|Administrative authority|Consultative committee|Supervisory authority
Administrative authority
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This question is a variant of the previous one. At the block level, the Panchayat Samiti functions as an administrative authority that acts as a link between the Gram Panchayats and the Zila Parishad.
Which is the highest level among the Panchayati Raj institutions?
Panchayat Samiti|Zila Parishad|Gram Panchayat|Gram Sabha
Zila Parishad
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In the three-tier Panchayati Raj system, the Gram Panchayat is at the lowest level, the Panchayat Samiti is at the intermediate level, and the Zila Parishad is at the highest (apex) level.
What is an example of direct democracy in India?
Nagar Panchayat|Gram Sabha|Zila Parishad|Kshetra Panchayat
Gram Sabha
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The Gram Sabha is a body of all adult and registered voters of the village that takes decisions on village development directly. Therefore, it is considered the best example of direct democracy in India.
Which Committee presented the scheme of democratic decentralisation?
Sadiq Ali Committee|Balwant Rai Mehta Committee|Ashok Mehta Committee|Singhvi Committee
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
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The credit for presenting a detailed scheme and blueprint of democratic decentralisation in India goes to the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee.
Who represents the State Government at the Panchayat level?
Panchayat Sewak|Panchayat Samiti|Sarpanch|Mukhiya
Panchayat Sewak
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At the Gram Panchayat level, the administrative representation of the State Government is provided by a government employee known as the Panchayat Sewak (Village Development Officer or Village Secretary).
According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, what is the tenure of a Panchayati Raj institution?
4 years|5 years|6 years|3 years
5 years
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Under Article 243E of the Constitution, the tenure of Panchayati Raj institutions at all levels is fixed at exactly five years from the date of their first meeting.
Panchayati Raj was first introduced in:
Himachal Pradesh|Rajasthan|Andhra Pradesh|Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan
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In independent India, the Panchayati Raj system was first introduced experimentally and legally in the state of Rajasthan (Nagaur district).
Which tax is collected by the Panchayats?
Land revenue|Tax on local fairs|Income tax|Sales tax
Tax on local fairs
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Article 243H empowers the Panchayats to levy taxes, duties, tolls, and fees as determined by the State Legislature. This mainly includes taxes on local fairs, markets, and water resources.
What should be the minimum age of candidates for Panchayat elections?
18 years|21 years|25 years|30 years
21 years
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According to Article 243F, any person who wishes to contest election to become a member of a Panchayat (such as Sarpanch or Panch) must have completed the minimum age of 21 years (the voting age is 18, but the age for contesting is 21).
According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, at least what proportion of the offices of Chairpersons in Panchayati Raj institutions is reserved for women?
Two-thirds|One-third|Half|One-fourth
One-third
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According to the Constitutional Amendment, not only the seats of members but also at least one-third of the total number of offices of Chairpersons/Presidents at all three levels (village, block, and district) are reserved for women.
The Panchayati Raj system was adopted for:
Providing political awareness to the people|Decentralisation of the powers of democracy|Educating farmers|Rural development
Decentralisation of the powers of democracy
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The fundamental and philosophical objective of adopting this system was to make the common citizen a participant in power and to achieve the decentralisation of the powers of democracy.
Who were the strong supporters of Panchayati Raj in India?
Rajiv Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi|Siddharaj Dhadda|All of the above
All of the above
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Mahatma Gandhi (concept of Gram Swaraj), Rajiv Gandhi (effort for the Amendment Bill), and Sarvodaya leader Siddharaj Dhadda – all of them have been strong supporters of Panchayati Raj and Gram Swaraj in India.
What is the correct hierarchical order of the following? 1. Gram Sabha 2. Panchayat Samiti 3. Zila Parishad Choose the answer from the following codes:
3,1,2|1,2,3|2,1,3|3,2,1
1,2,3
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At the lowest (base) level is the Gram Sabha/Gram Panchayat (1), above it at the intermediate level is the Panchayat Samiti (2), and at the highest level is the Zila Parishad (3). Therefore, the correct order is 1, 2, 3.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment is related to:
Reserve Bank of India|Panchayati Raj|Finance Commission|Election Commission
Panchayati Raj
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The 73rd Constitutional Amendment, passed by Parliament in 1992, is purely related to providing constitutional status and protection to the Panchayati Raj institutions in India.
Who were the strong supporters of Panchayati Raj in India?
Rajiv Gandhi|Mahatma Gandhi|Siddharaj Dhadda|All of the above
All of the above
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This question has appeared again in the quiz. The Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and Siddharaj Dhadda were all strong advocates of the decentralisation of power through Panchayati Raj. Hence the correct answer is ‘All of the above’.