5. Local Government (Polity Quiz)

5. Local Government (Polity Quiz) Questions

• 11

  Which of the following is true?
  i. Each state in the country has same laws regarding to Panchayat
  ii. Source of income of Panchayat Samiti is through cess
  iii. Member of block samiti is not elected directly
  A. i and ii
  B. i and iii
  C. ii and iii
  D. all of these

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Within the guidelines given in the Constitution each state in the country has its own laws with regard to Panchayats. The idea is to provide more and more space for people to participate and raise their voices.
  Source of income of Panchayat Samiti is Cess on land, water, trade and tolls and leases of roads etc.

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• 12

  Who supervises the work of Patwaris?
  A. BDO
  B. Tehsildar
  C. Lekhpal
  D. Sarpanch

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Tehsildar supervise the work of the Patwaris. They ensure that records are properly kept and land revenue is collected.

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• 13

  Which of the following is not a function of Tehsildar?
  A. They make sure that the students can obtain their caste certificates
  B. Land disputes are heard in his office
  C. Providing information to the government about crops grown in the area
  D. All of the above are function of Tehsildar

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Function of Tehsildar-
  • They supervise the work of the Patwaris
  • They ensure that records are properly kept and land revenue is collected.
  • They make sure that the farmers can easily obtain a copy of their record, students can obtain their caste certificates etc.
  • The Tehsildar’s office is where land disputes are also heard.
  Providing information to the government about crops grown in the area is Patwari’s job

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• 14

  Which of the following state’s district is the first to implement Panchayati Raj system?
  A. Rajasthan
  B. Maharashtra
  C. Andhra Pradesh
  D. West Bengal

  Answer - A

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  First district to implement Panchayati Raj is Nagaur in Rajasthan in October 1959

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• 15

  Ward councilors are elected for-
  A. 3 years
  B. 4 years
  C. 5 years
  D. 1 year

  Answer - C

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• 16

  What is true regarding sub-contracting?
  i. Workers get paid more than regular workers
  ii. Work is done by private company
  iii. Jobs of workers are temporary
  A. i and ii
  B. ii and iii
  C. I and iii
  D. i, ii and iii

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  • Sub-contracting means that the work that was earlier being done by government workers is now being done by a private company.
  • These contract workers get paid less and their jobs are temporary.

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• 17

  Under Municipality, city is divided into-
  A. Zones
  B. Councils
  C. Panchayats
  D. Wards

  Answer - D

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Under Municipality, city is divided into wards. There are ward councillors which are elected for 5 years

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• 18

  Municipal corporation is present in
  A. Small towns
  B. Big cities
  C. Villages
  D. None of the above

  Answer - B

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Depending on the size of the urban area, the name of the local body has been decided as
  1. Nagar Panchayat (or similar other names) for a transitional area
  2. Municipal council for a smaller urban area
  3. Municipal corporation for a larger urban area

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• 19

  Under which constitutional amendment, Municipalities institution was constitutionalised?
  A. 72
  B. 73
  C. 74
  D. 75

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Under 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 Municipalities institution was constitutionalised

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• 20

  Which of the following is not a work of urban administration?
  A. Registration of births and deaths
  B. Cleaning of public streets
  C. Makes developmental plans at the district level
  D. Registration of births and deaths

  Answer - C

  Solution

  Points to Know-
  Working of urban administration-
  • Supply of pure water
  • Construction and maintenance of public streets
  • Lighting of public streets
  • Cleaning of public streets, places and sewers
  • Registration of births and deaths;
  • Construction and maintenance of public parks, gardens, libraries, museums, rest houses, orphanages and rescue homes for women.

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