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  1. The idea of organization of Panchayats as a duty of state is mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?








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    Chapter IV

    Correct Option: D

    Chapter IV

  1. Under 74th Amendment of the Constitution, the local body for a transitional area is known as








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    Under 74th Amendment of the Constitution, the local body for a transitional area is known as Nagar Panchayat. This article provides that there be a Nagar Panchayat for transitional areas i.e. an area in transition from rural to urban, a municipality for a smaller urban area and a municipal corporation for a larger urban area.

    Correct Option: C

    Under 74th Amendment of the Constitution, the local body for a transitional area is known as Nagar Panchayat. This article provides that there be a Nagar Panchayat for transitional areas i.e. an area in transition from rural to urban, a municipality for a smaller urban area and a municipal corporation for a larger urban area.

  1. Which one of the following is not the concern of local government?








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    The local government of India are vested with a long list of functions delegated to them by the state governments under the municipal legislation. These functions broadly relate topublic health, welfare, regulatory functions, public safety, public infrastructure works, and development activities.

    Correct Option: D

    The local government of India are vested with a long list of functions delegated to them by the state governments under the municipal legislation. These functions broadly relate topublic health, welfare, regulatory functions, public safety, public infrastructure works, and development activities.

  1. Elections in the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India are conducted by








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    The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats shall be vested in a State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.

    Correct Option: A

    The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Panchayats shall be vested in a State Election Commission consisting of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor.

  1. Which of the following committees recommended that the elections to Panchayati Raj bodies should be held on party lines?








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    According to Ashok Metha Committee, there should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections.

    Correct Option: B

    According to Ashok Metha Committee, there should be an official participation of political parties at all levels of Panchayat elections.