Practice MCQ Questions and answers on Indian Politics-GK

71

Which of the two states had firstly implemented Panchayati Raj System-

A) Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan B) Assam and Bihar C) Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh D) Punjab and Chandigarh

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru inaugurated three Tier Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October 1959 in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. Andhra Pradesh became the second state to implement it in November, 1959.

72

Rajasthan is the first state which-

A) Implemented Local Self Governance B) Started Mandal System C) Started direct election of chairperson D) Started indirect election of chairperson

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru inaugurated three Tier Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October 1959 in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. Andhra Pradesh became the second state to implement it in November, 1959.

73

Which of the following Indian States first adopted the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system?

A) Bihar B) Uttar Pradesh C) Rajasthan D) Madhya Pradesh

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru inaugurated three Tier Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October 1959 in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. Andhra Pradesh became the second state to implement it in November, 1959.

74

The Panchayati Raj was first adopted by which of the following states?

A) Haryana B) Rajasthan C) Madhya Pradesh D) Karnataka

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru inaugurated three Tier Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October 1959 in Nagaur district of Rajasthan. Andhra Pradesh became the second state to implement it in November, 1959.

75

Programme for capacity building of Elected Women Representatives (EWRs)of panchayats has been launched at_____ .

A) Nagaur, Rajasthan B) Ranchi, Jharkhand C) Patna, Bihar D) Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option B

Solution:

Programme for capacity building of elected women representatives of panchayat has been launched at Ranchi, Jharkand. The programme was launched by Ministry of Women & Child Development in collaboration with Ministry of Panchayati Raj. The programme aimed for empowerment and emancipation of women.

76

Which of the following state had implemented the provision of removal of the elected members of local self-governance institutions-

A) Madhya Pradesh B) Kerala C) Haryana D) Bihar

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Removal of elected members by the people for ineffective administration and incapacity is called Right to Recall. Madhya Pradesh along with Chhatisgarh and Punjab has implemented this provision in local goverance institutions.

77

The "Recall Provision" to removethe elected office bearers from the Local Self Government institution has been executed in-

A) Bihar B) Kerala C) Haryana D) Madhya Pradesh

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Removal of elected members by the people for ineffective administration and incapacity is called Right to Recall. Madhya Pradesh along with Chhatisgarh and Punjab has implemented this provision in local goverance institutions.

78

Who is the head of Municipal Corporation?

A) Prime Minister B) Sarpanch C) Governor D) Mayor

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The head of Municipal Corporation is Mayor. Municipal corporation and urban local bodies came into effect after 74th amendment in the constitution. Municipal corporation are autonomous bodies aimed to provide civic services like drinking water, sanitation, sewerage etc.

79

Democratic Decentralization means-

A) Union Government B) Parliamentary Government C) Democratic Government D) Local Government

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The term Domocratic Decentralization itself carries the concepts of Democracy which is active participation of people in decision-making and Decentralization which is transfer of power or authority to grassroot level i.e. central to local government. Thus democratic decentralization signifies that people at grossroot level are at the core of decision making through local government.

80

Which of the following ensures grassroot democracy in India-

A) Panchayati raj B) Interstate council C) President D) CAG

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

The term Panchayati Raj in India signifies the system of rural local self government. It has been established in all states of India by Acts of State Legislatures to build democracy at grassroot level.