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1. What is the total number of subjects listed in the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution, which are to be transferred to the Municipalities? 18
2. What is the minimum age to be elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)? 25 years
3. The total number of subjects listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution, which are to be transferred to the Panchayats, is: 29
4. What is the minimum age to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha? 25 years
5. The term of office for a Gram Panchayat is generally: 5 years
6. The term of a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) is generally for a period of: 5 years
7. The term of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is generally for a period of: 5 years
8. Which constitutional amendment act made provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats? 73rd Amendment Act
9. The 'Panchayati Raj Day' is celebrated on which date? April 24
10. Which Article empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session? Article 123
11. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a Legislative Council in a State? Article 169
12. The Governor has the power to reserve any bill for the consideration of the President under which Article? Article 200
13. The President of India can declare Financial Emergency under which Article? Article 360
14. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President? Article 61
15. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of the Parliament of India? Article 79
16. Who is the constitutional head of the State Executive in India? Governor
17. The 'Question Hour' in Parliament is primarily related to: Seeking information from the government
18. A 'Vote on Account' is passed by the Parliament to: Meet urgent expenditure pending the completion of the budget
19. What is the basic unit of Panchayati Raj System? Gram Panchayat
20. The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by whom? Governor
21. The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to which body? Vidhan Sabha
22. The State Legislature in India can be unicameral or bicameral. Which of the following is NOT a component of a bicameral legislature? High Court
23. Which of the following is NOT a tier in the Panchayati Raj system as per the 73rd Amendment? Nagar Panchayat
24. Which of the following is a type of Urban Local Government in India? Nagar Panchayat
25. Which body oversees the implementation of Panchayati Raj at the district level? Zila Parishad
26. Which of the following is the apex body for urban planning and development in metropolitan areas? Metropolitan Planning Committee
27. Which house of the State Legislature is presided over by the Speaker? Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha)
28. Which of the following is NOT a function of the Union Legislature? Appointing judges of the Supreme Court
29. Which of the following is NOT a type of municipality as defined by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act? Gram Panchayat
30. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, deals with which aspect of local government? Municipalities
31. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayats? Part IX
32. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Municipalities? Part IX-A
33. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which part to the Constitution? Part IX
34. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by whom? President
35. The Council of Ministers in India is collectively responsible to which body? Lok Sabha
36. Who among the following is NOT a part of the Union Executive? Chief Justice of India
37. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? Vice President of India
38. The Governor of a State is appointed by whom? President of India
39. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a State? Chief Justice of the High Court of the State
40. Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament? Speaker of Lok Sabha
41. Who is the constitutional head of the Union Executive in India? President
42. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India? Chief Justice of India
43. Which house of the Parliament is presided over by the Speaker? Lok Sabha
44. The 'No Confidence Motion' can be moved against the Council of Ministers in which house of the Parliament? Lok Sabha only
45. Municipalities are institutions of: Urban local self-government
46. The Union Legislature in India is bicameral, consisting of the President, the Lok Sabha and the: Rajya Sabha
47. The Governor can dissolve the State Legislative Assembly on the recommendation of: The Chief Minister
48. The 'Devolution of powers' is a key principle associated with which level of government in India? Local Governments (Panchayats and Municipalities)
49. Panchayats are institutions of: Rural local self-government
50. The President of India can be removed from office by which process? Impeachment