Urban Local Bodies — Prelims Questions

With reference to Urban Local Bodies in India, consider the following statements: 1. The 74th Constitutional Amendment made it mandatory for states to establish three types of municipalities. 2. All seats in municipalities must be filled through direct elections with no provision for nomination. 3. The State Election Commission conducts elections to Urban Local Bodies. 4. One-third of seats are reserved for women in all categories. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following functions are included in the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution? 1. Urban planning and regulation of land use 2. Water supply for domestic and commercial purposes 3. Public health and sanitation 4. Primary education 5. Urban poverty alleviation Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements about the 15th Finance Commission recommendations for Urban Local Bodies: 1. It recommended grants of over ₹1 lakh crore for ULBs for 2021-26. 2. Performance-based incentives were introduced for the first time. 3. Grants are tied to improvements in own revenue generation. 4. All ULBs are eligible for grants without any conditions. Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to Metropolitan Planning Committees, consider the following: 1. They are mandatory for all metropolitan areas as defined in the Constitution. 2. Two-thirds of members are elected by local bodies in the metropolitan area. 3. They prepare draft development plans for the metropolitan area. 4. Their recommendations are binding on constituent local bodies. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'agency functions' in the context of Urban Local Bodies? 1. Functions performed by ULBs as agents of state government 2. Functions where ULBs have full autonomy and decision-making power 3. Functions funded entirely by ULB's own resources 4. Functions that require prior approval from state government