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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