Chapter 10 CIVICS : Local Governments in India — Online MCQ Test
CIVICS · CLASS 12 INTER II YEAR · Andhra State Board
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This chapter covers: This chapter details 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts.
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Chapter 10 CIVICS : Local Governments in India — Important Questions & Answers
Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
- A. 71st Amendment
- B. 73rd Amendment
- C. 74th Amendment
- D. 75th Amendment
Answer: B. 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions.
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act is primarily concerned with:
- A. Rural Local Bodies
- B. Urban Local Bodies
- C. State Legislature
- D. Judiciary
Answer: B. Urban Local Bodies
The 74th Amendment Act pertains to the constitutional recognition of Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities and Municipal Corporations.
The 74th Amendment Act pertains to the constitutional recognition of Urban Local Bodies like Municipalities and Municipal Corporations.
Which of the following is responsible for conducting elections to local bodies?
- A. Election Commission of India
- B. State Election Commission
- C. District Magistrate
- D. Governor
Answer: B. State Election Commission
The 73rd and 74th amendments mandated the creation of a State Election Commission to conduct elections for local bodies.
The 73rd and 74th amendments mandated the creation of a State Election Commission to conduct elections for local bodies.
Which of these is NOT a mandatory feature of the 73rd Amendment Act?
- A. Direct election to all seats in Panchayats
- B. Reservation of seats for women
- C. Granting judicial powers to Nyaya Panchayats
- D. Regular elections every five years
Answer: C. Granting judicial powers to Nyaya Panchayats
The establishment of Nyaya Panchayats with judicial power is a discretionary provision, not mandatory under the 73rd Amendment.
The establishment of Nyaya Panchayats with judicial power is a discretionary provision, not mandatory under the 73rd Amendment.
Which statement best describes the difference between the 73rd Amendment and local governance prior to it?
- A. It reduced the power of the State Government
- B. It standardized the structure and frequency of elections across India
- C. It abolished the Municipalities entirely
- D. It made local government a subject of the Union List
Answer: B. It standardized the structure and frequency of elections across India
Before the 73rd and 74th Amendments, local bodies were subject to varying state laws; the amendments ensured uniformity in structure and election timelines.
Before the 73rd and 74th Amendments, local bodies were subject to varying state laws; the amendments ensured uniformity in structure and election timelines.