Administration & CM/Governors — Set 3

Correct Answer: B. 1989

Mulayam Singh Yadav first became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1989. He served as CM three times: 1989-91, 1993-95, and 2003-07. He was the founder of the Samajwadi Party and also served as India's Defence Minister.

Correct Answer: B. Gram Panchayat, Kshetra Panchayat, Zila Panchayat

The correct answer is Gram Panchayat, Kshetra Panchayat, Zila Panchayat. The three-tier Panchayati Raj system in UP consists of Gram Panchayat at the village level, Kshetra Panchayat (Block Panchayat) at the block level, and Zila Panchayat at the district level. This structure was strengthened after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in 1992. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. 1991

Kalyan Singh first became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 1991 and served until 1992. He belonged to the Bharatiya Janata Party and was CM during the Ayodhya movement period. He later served as CM again briefly in 1997-99 and subsequently became the Governor of Rajasthan.

Correct Answer: B. Gram Pradhan

The Gram Pradhan (Village Head) is the elected head of the Gram Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh. The Gram Pradhan is directly elected by the villagers and serves a five-year term. The Gram Pradhan presides over Gram Panchayat meetings and oversees village-level development.

Correct Answer: C. 2000-2002

Rajnath Singh served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh from 2000 to 2002. He is a BJP leader who later served as the President of BJP and held key portfolios in the central government. He has served as India's Defence Minister and Home Minister.

Correct Answer: B. Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court

The correct answer is Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court. The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court was established in 1948 to provide easier access to justice for residents of the Lucknow and surrounding regions. It functions as a bench of the Allahabad High Court and handles cases from several districts of UP. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: C. Four times

Mayawati served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh four times: 1995, 1997, 2002-03, and 2007-2012. Her fourth term (2007-12) was the most significant as BSP won a clear majority on its own. She is one of the most prominent Dalit leaders in Indian politics.

Correct Answer: B. Block Pramukh

The Block Pramukh is the elected head of the Kshetra Panchayat (Block Panchayat) in Uttar Pradesh. The Block Pramukh is elected by the members of the Kshetra Panchayat and serves a five-year term. The Block Development Officer (BDO) serves as the executive officer at this level.

Correct Answer: C. 38 years

The correct answer is '38 years'. Akhilesh Yadav became the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh in 2012 at the age of 38, making him the youngest CM in UP's history. He served from 2012 to 2017 and is the son of former CM Mulayam Singh Yadav. He focused on expressway and metro development during his tenure.

Correct Answer: C. Head of an administrative division overseeing multiple districts

The Divisional Commissioner is an IAS officer who heads an administrative division in UP, overseeing multiple districts. The Commissioner acts as a link between the state government and district administration. UP has 18 divisions, each under a Divisional Commissioner.