Local Government — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about the 73rd Constitutional Amendment: 1. It made the establishment of Gram Sabha mandatory 2. It provided for direct election of Chairpersons at all three levels 3. It reserved one-third of seats for women in all Panchayati Raj institutions 4. It made the recommendations of State Finance Commission binding on state governments Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following subjects are included in the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution? 1. Urban planning including town planning 2. Regulation of land-use and construction of buildings 3. Roads and bridges 4. Water supply for domestic, industrial and commercial purposes 5. Public health, sanitation conservancy and solid waste management Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements about State Election Commission: 1. The State Election Commissioner can be removed only through impeachment by the State Legislature 2. The Commission conducts elections to both Panchayati Raj institutions and Urban Local Bodies 3. The State Election Commissioner enjoys the same security of tenure as a Judge of the High Court 4. The Commission is responsible for delimitation of constituencies for local body elections Which of the statements given above are correct?

The concept of 'Gram Swaraj' as envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi was closest to which of the following modern constitutional provisions?

Which of the following are the mandatory provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment? 1. Constitution of Gram Sabha in every village 2. Three-tier structure in all states 3. Direct election to all levels of Panchayats 4. Reservation of Chairperson posts for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes 5. Five-year term for all Panchayati Raj institutions Select the correct answer using the code given below: