Panchayati Raj & Municipalities PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q82Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India :

   1.Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

   2.Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.

   3.The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

   Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

   aThere are two correct statements, that include statement 2.bThere are two correct statements, that are statements 1 and 3.cThere is only one correct statement.dAll three statements are correct.
2. Prelims 2026Q99Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ?

   1.The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.

   2.The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.

   3.The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.

   Select the answer using the code given below :

   a1 and 2b2 onlyc1 and 3d2 and 3
3. Prelims 2025Q56Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Consider the following statements :

   With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule

   I.the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration

   II.the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   aI onlybII onlycBoth I and IIdNeither I nor II
4. Prelims 2025Q91Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Consider the following statements :

   I.Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States.

   II.To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years.

   III.The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level.

   Which of the statements given above are not correct?

   aI and II onlybII and III onlycI and III onlydI, II and III
5. Prelims 2023Q39Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements :

   1.Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.

   2.The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.

   3.The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.

   How many of the above statements are correct?

   aOnly onebOnly twocAll threedNone
6. Prelims 2022Q73Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it ?

   aThis would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.bThis would create a local self-governing body in that area.cThis would convert that area into a Union Territory.dThe State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.
7. Prelims 2019Q50Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

   aThird SchedulebFifth SchedulecNinth ScheduledTwelfth Schedule
8. Prelims 2017Q16Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

   aFederalismbDemocratic decentralisationcAdministrative delegationdDirect democracy
9. Prelims 2016Q100Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.

   2.A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
10. Prelims 2015Q59Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

    aprotect the interests of Scheduled Tribesbdetermine the boundaries between Statescdetermine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayatsdprotect the interests of all the border States
11. Prelims 2015Q85Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

    1.People's participation in development

    2.Political accountability

    3.Democratic decentralization

    4.Financial mobilization

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1, 2 and 3 onlyb2 and 4 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
12. Prelims 2013Q25Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996.

    Which one of the following is NOT identified as its objective?

    aTo provide self-governancebTo recognize traditional rightscTo create autonomous regions in tribal areasdTo free tribal people from exploitation
13. Prelims 2012Q1Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?

    1.Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas.

    2.Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.

    3.Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
14. Prelims 2011Q11Panchayati Raj & MunicipalitiesAnswer disputed

    The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?

    1.Constitution of District Planning Committees.

    2.State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.

    3.Establishment of State Finance Commissions.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
15. Prelims 2011Q73Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee

    1.Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.

    2.Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.

    3.Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government-sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
16. Prelims 2010Q144Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State ?

    aDistrict Planning CommitteesbState Finance CommissioncFinance Ministry of that StatedPanchayati Raj Ministry of that State
17. Prelims 2009Q77Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within

    a1 monthb3 monthsc6 monthsd1 year
18. Prelims 2009Q83Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following ?

    aCalcuttabMadrascBombaydDelhi
19. Prelims 2008Q138Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States?

    aThirdbFifthcSeventhdNinth
20. Prelims 2005Q51Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Part IX of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Panchayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992.

    2.Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities and Article 243Q envisages two types of municipalities – a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation – for every state.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
21. Prelims 2001Q16Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    In which one of the following areas does the State Government NOT have control over its local bodies?

    aCitizen’s grievancesbFinancial matterscLegislationdPersonnel matters
22. Prelims 2000Q43Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that

    ahe obtains permission from the principal of his collegebhe is a member of a political partychis name figures in the Voters’ Listdhe files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India
23. Prelims 2000Q46Panchayati Raj & MunicipalitiesAnswer disputed

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I (Local bodies) (States as in 1999)

    I.Zila Parishads at the sub-divisional level

    II.Mandal Praja Parishad

    III.Tribal Councils

    IV.Absence of Village Panchayats

    List II

    A) Andhra Pradesh

    B) Assam

    C) Mizoram

    D) Meghalaya

    Codes:

    aI-B, II-A, III-D, IV-CbI-A, II-B, III-D, IV-CcI-C, II-B, III-A, IV-DdI-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
24. Prelims 2000Q68Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the

    ageneration of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural areabgeneration of employment for the able-bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural seasonclaying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the countrydguarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
25. Prelims 1999Q6Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past.

    Which one of the following is not one such provision?

    aA number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.bElections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due.cA statutory representation for women in the panchayats, up to a third of the strength.dRegular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
26. Prelims 1998Q64Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Panchayati Raj was first introduced in India in October 1959 in

    aRajasthanbTamil NaducKeraladKarnataka
27. Prelims 1997Q20Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Which one of the following was NOT proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?

    aThirty per cent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levelsbThe States will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj InstitutionscThe Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two childrendThe elections will be held in six months’ time if Panchayati Raj bodies are super-ceded or dissolved by the State government
28. Prelims 1996Q60Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj setup?

    aSingle tier structure of local self-government at the village levelbTwo-tier system of local self-government at the village and block levelscThree tier structure of local self-government, at the village, block and district levelsdFour tier system of local self-government at the village, block, district and state levels
29. Prelims 1995Q89Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India?

    aAccording to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal systemb30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for womencLocal government finances are to be provided by a CommissiondElections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission