Administration & CM/Governors — Set 10

Correct Answer: B. Land revenue administration and record maintenance

The Tehsildar is primarily responsible for land revenue administration and maintenance of land records at the tehsil level in UP. The Tehsildar handles land mutation, revenue collection, and settlement of land disputes. The Tehsildar also issues various certificates like caste and income certificates.

Correct Answer: B. Two times

The correct answer is 'Two times'. Chaudhary Charan Singh served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh twice: first from 1967 to 1968 and then from 1970 to 1971. Both terms were relatively short but marked by significant administrative initiatives. He later became the Prime Minister of India in 1979.

Correct Answer: C. Chief Secretary

The Chief Secretary is the highest-ranking civil servant in the UP state government. The Chief Secretary is an IAS officer who heads the state bureaucracy and coordinates between various departments. The Chief Secretary also serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Minister on administrative matters.

Correct Answer: C. 50%

The correct answer is 50%. In Uttar Pradesh, 50% of seats in all three tiers of Panchayati Raj are reserved for women, which is higher than the 33% mandated by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. This enhanced reservation was introduced by the state government to increase women's participation in local governance. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: C. Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath launched 'Mission Shakti' in October 2020 as a campaign for women's safety and empowerment across UP. The mission includes awareness programs, legal aid, and strict action against crimes against women. It is implemented through multiple government departments.

Correct Answer: B. B. Gopala Reddi

B. Gopala Reddi served as the Governor of Uttar Pradesh during the Emergency period (1975-77). He held the position from 1969 to 1979, one of the longest gubernatorial tenures in UP. His tenure saw multiple political upheavals including the imposition and lifting of Emergency.

Correct Answer: A. An e-learning platform for primary education

PRERNA is an e-learning and assessment portal launched by the UP government for primary education. It provides digital educational content for students in government schools and monitors student learning outcomes. The platform aims to improve the quality of basic education in the state.

Correct Answer: A. One-third

One-third of the members of the UP Vidhan Parishad are elected by the members of the Vidhan Sabha. Other members are elected by local body representatives, teachers, graduates, and some are nominated by the Governor. This ensures diverse representation in the upper house.

Correct Answer: C. 1948

The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court was established in 1948 to serve the people of the Lucknow and adjoining regions. It handles cases from several districts of UP. The establishment of this bench reduced the need for litigants to travel to Prayagraj for High Court matters.

Correct Answer: B. Mulayam Singh Yadav

Mulayam Singh Yadav was popularly known as 'Neta Ji' in UP politics. He was the founder of the Samajwadi Party and served as CM three times. He was a champion of socialist politics and OBC empowerment in Uttar Pradesh.