Local Government — Set 3
Indian Polity · स्थानीय शासन · Questions 21–30 of 70
Under the 73rd Amendment, the Gram Sabha consists of?
Correct Answer: B. All registered voters in the village
The Gram Sabha consists of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village within the Panchayat area. It is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system. It acts as the village assembly.
Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?
Correct Answer: D. Governor of the State
The Governor of the State appoints the State Election Commissioner. However, the Commissioner can only be removed in the same manner as a High Court Judge. This ensures the independence of the election process.
Which type of Urban Local Body is created for the administration of ports?
Correct Answer: D. Port Trust
A Port Trust is established for the administration of port areas. Examples include the Mumbai Port Trust and Chennai Port Trust. It manages the civic amenities within the port premises.
Cantonment Boards function under the administrative control of which ministry?
Correct Answer: B. Ministry of Defence
Cantonment Boards function under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence. They manage civic administration in cantonment areas. Unlike other urban bodies, they are centrally administered.
Which of the following is a voluntary provision of the 73rd Amendment Act?
Correct Answer: D. Providing reservation for OBCs
Providing reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is a voluntary provision. It is left to the discretion of the State Legislature. The other options listed are compulsory provisions.
The 'Mayor' is usually the head of which urban local body?
Correct Answer: A. Municipal Corporation
The Mayor is the head of a Municipal Corporation. In most states, the Mayor is the presiding officer and a ceremonial head. The executive power lies with the Municipal Commissioner.
Which committee was appointed in 1985 to review the existing administrative arrangements for rural development?
Correct Answer: B. G.V.K. Rao Committee
The G.V.K. Rao Committee was appointed in 1985 by the Planning Commission. It observed that PRIs had become 'grass without roots' due to bureaucratization. It recommended strengthening the Zila Parishad.
Article 243K of the Constitution deals with?
Correct Answer: A. Elections to the Panchayats
Article 243K deals with elections to the Panchayats. It provides for the constitution of a State Election Commission. This body superintends, directs, and controls the preparation of electoral rolls.
What is the primary function of the 'Nyaya Panchayat' in some states?
Correct Answer: B. Administration of petty civil and criminal justice
Nyaya Panchayats are established to provide speedy and inexpensive justice. They deal with petty civil and criminal cases at the village level. They usually cannot award imprisonment.
Which state was the second to adopt the Panchayati Raj system in 1959?
Correct Answer: D. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh was the second state to adopt the system. It implemented it in 1959, shortly after Rajasthan. This marked the beginning of the nationwide spread of democratic decentralization.