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Local Govt & Center-State 04
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Q1. In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in
A.
Kolkata
B.
Chennai
C.
Mumbai
D.
Delhi
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The first Municipal Corporation was established in Madras (now Chennai) in 1688.
Q2. Panchayati Raj was first introduced in October 1959 in
A.
Rajasthan
B.
Tamil Nadu
C.
Kerala
D.
Karnataka
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The first Panchayati Raj system was inaugurated by Nehru in Nagaur, Rajasthan.
Q3. Which one is NOT in the State List?
A.
Insurance
B.
Fisheries
C.
Agriculture
D.
Gambling
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Insurance is a subject of the Union List (Entry 47).
Q4. States in India can borrow from the market
A.
at their discretion
B.
only through the Center
C.
only with consent of the Center
D.
under no circumstance
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Under Article 293, a state cannot borrow without the Centre's consent if a previous loan is outstanding.
Q5. If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within
A.
1 month
B.
3 month
C.
6 month
D.
1 year
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
The 73rd Amendment mandates fresh elections within 6 months of a Panchayat's dissolution.
Q6. Members of Gram Sabha are
A.
Sarpanch and Panchas
B.
Sarpanch and Gram Sevak
C.
Elected Panchas
D.
Registered voters of Village Panchayat
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
D
The Gram Sabha consists of all persons whose names are included in the electoral rolls of the village.
Q7. The State List (Seventh Schedule) contains (originally)
A.
97 Subjects
B.
66 Subjects
C.
69 Subjects
D.
103 Subjects
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
B
The State List originally contained 66 subjects (now 61).
Q8. In 1977, under whose Chairmanship was the Panchayati Raj Committee formed?
A.
Ashok Mehta
B.
Sardar Swaran Singh
C.
Balwant Rai Mehta
D.
Madhu Dandwate
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
The Ashok Mehta Committee was appointed by the Janta Government to revive Panchayati Raj.
Q9. Which urban Local Self-Government does not have constitutional foundation?
A.
Cantonment Boards
B.
Municipal Councils
C.
Municipal Corporation
D.
Nagar Panchayats
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
A
Cantonment boards are statutory bodies created under the Cantonments Act (administered by the Ministry of Defence).
Q10. Which of the following subjects comes under the Concurrent List?
A.
Citizenship
B.
Inter-state rivers
C.
Trade union
D.
Local Government
ANSWER & SOLUTION
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Correct Answer:
C
Trade unions, industrial and labor disputes are subjects in the Concurrent List (Entry 22).
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