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upsc-p1-polity-panchayati-raj MCQ - Practice Questions with Answers
Solve 10 upsc-p1-polity-panchayati-raj questions for RAS/RPSC preparation.
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Q1Consider the following statements about reservation in Panchayats: 1. Seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are reserved in proportion to their population in the Panchayat area. 2. Not less than one-third of total seats are reserved for women, including seats reserved for women belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. 3. Article 243D(6) permits State Legislatures to provide reservation for backward classes in Panchayats. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
All three statements are correct. Article 243D links Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservation to their local population, guarantees the stated minimum for women, and separately enables States to reserve Panchayat seats or offices for backward classes.
Q2Arrange the following constitutional provisions in ascending order of their Article numbers and select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) State Finance Commission (b) Gram Sabha (c) State Election Commission (d) Reservation in Panchayats
Gram Sabha is under Article 243A, reservation under Article 243D, the State Finance Commission under Article 243I, and the State Election Commission under Article 243K. Their ascending order is therefore (b)-(d)-(a)-(c), given in option A.
Q3Consider the following two statements: Statement I: The Gram Sabha is a body of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village within a Panchayat area. Statement II: The Gram Panchayat and the Gram Sabha are constitutionally identical institutions. Which one of the following is correct?
Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect. The Gram Sabha is the body of registered voters, whereas the Gram Panchayat is the elected village-level local body. Their composition and roles are therefore distinct.
Q4Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below. List I (Provision) (a) Article 243A (b) Article 243C (c) Article 243E (d) Article 243F List II (Rule) 1. State law determines the powers and functions of the Gram Sabha 2. Election within six months after early dissolution, unless the remaining term is less than six months 3. A person who has attained 21 years is not disqualified merely for being below 25 years 4. Seats filled by direct election from territorial constituencies
Article 243A leaves Gram Sabha powers and functions to State law; Article 243C provides direct election from territorial constituencies; Article 243E requires an election within six months after early dissolution unless less than six months of the term remains; and Article 243F protects a person who has attained 21 years from disqualification merely for being below 25. Thus option B is correct.
Q5Consider the following statements about powers, finance and accounts of Panchayats: 1. Article 243G automatically transfers all 29 Eleventh Schedule matters to Panchayats. 2. Article 243H permits a State Legislature to authorise Panchayats to levy, collect and appropriate taxes, duties, tolls and fees. 3. Article 243J permits a State Legislature to provide for maintenance and scrutiny of Panchayat accounts. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Article 243H concerns Panchayat taxation, assigned revenues, grants and funds, while Article 243J concerns maintenance and scrutiny of accounts. Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 243G is enabling, and actual devolution requires State legislation and activity mapping.
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6Consider the following statements about the constitutional structure of Panchayats: 1. Article 243B provides for Panchayats at the village, intermediate and district levels. 2. A State with a population not exceeding 20 lakh need not constitute an intermediate-level Panchayat. 3. The Constitution itself exhaustively specifies every power of the Gram Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
7Consider the following statements about the application of Part IX and PESA: 1. Part IX does not automatically apply to Scheduled Areas under Article 244(1). 2. PESA automatically applies Part IX to every tribal-majority village in India. 3. PESA gives Scheduled Areas special Gram Sabha and tribal safeguards. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
8Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below. List I (Constitutional authority) (a) State Election Commission (b) State Finance Commission (c) Governor in relation to the State Finance Commission (d) Union Finance Commission under Article 280 List II (Feature) 1. Constitutes the State Finance Commission every five years 2. Controls electoral rolls and conduct of Panchayat elections 3. Reviews Panchayat finances and recommends fiscal distribution 4. Recommends measures to augment State Consolidated Funds to supplement Panchayat resources
9Consider the following two statements: Statement I: Article 243O channels a challenge to a Panchayat election into an election petition presented in the manner provided by State law. Statement II: Article 243O permanently abolishes every form of judicial review concerning Panchayat elections. Which one of the following is correct?
10Arrange the following committees in chronological order, from the earliest to the latest, and select the correct answer using the code given below. (a) L.M. Singhvi Committee (b) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (c) G.V.K. Rao Committee (d) Ashok Mehta Committee