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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA):
1.It aims to develop governance capabilities of Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
2.It recognizes and incentivizes Panchayati Raj Institutions based on performance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Both statements are correct.
Objectives of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA):
-Develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on the SDGs.
-Enhance capabilities of Panchayats for inclusive local governance with focus on optimum utilization of available resources
-Enhance capabilities of Panchayats to raise their own sources of revenue.
-Promote devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats according to the spirit of the Constitution and PESA Act 1996.
-Promote e-governance and other technology driven solutions to enable good governance in Panchayats for administrative efficiency and improved service delivery.
-Recognize and incentivize PRIs based on performance.Incorrect
Both statements are correct.
Objectives of Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA):
-Develop governance capabilities of PRIs to deliver on the SDGs.
-Enhance capabilities of Panchayats for inclusive local governance with focus on optimum utilization of available resources
-Enhance capabilities of Panchayats to raise their own sources of revenue.
-Promote devolution of powers and responsibilities to Panchayats according to the spirit of the Constitution and PESA Act 1996.
-Promote e-governance and other technology driven solutions to enable good governance in Panchayats for administrative efficiency and improved service delivery.
-Recognize and incentivize PRIs based on performance. - Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Sixth Schedule:
1.The Governor may, by public notification increase or diminish the area of any autonomous district.
2.Any amendment to the schedule requires the parliamentary majority as stated under the article 368 of the constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. The Governor may, by public notification create a new autonomous district, increase the area of any autonomous district, diminish the area of any autonomous district, unite two or more autonomous districts or parts thereof so as to form one autonomous district.
Provided that no order shall be made by the Governor except after consideration of the report of a Commission to inquire into and report on the administration of autonomous districts and autonomous regions.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Parliament may from time to time by law amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any of the provisions of the Sixth Schedule. No such law is deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of article 368, therefore does not require the two-thirds majority of houses in Parliament.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. The Governor may, by public notification create a new autonomous district, increase the area of any autonomous district, diminish the area of any autonomous district, unite two or more autonomous districts or parts thereof so as to form one autonomous district.
Provided that no order shall be made by the Governor except after consideration of the report of a Commission to inquire into and report on the administration of autonomous districts and autonomous regions.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Parliament may from time to time by law amend by way of addition, variation or repeal any of the provisions of the Sixth Schedule. No such law is deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of article 368, therefore does not require the two-thirds majority of houses in Parliament. - Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which of the following states have the autonomous districts as defined under the Sixth Schedule?
1. Assam
2. Manipur
3. Nagaland
4. Tripura
Select the correct answer using the code give below:Correct
The Sixth Schedule currently includes 10 autonomous district councils in four northeastern States — Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.
Sixth Schedule provides to safeguard the rights of tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC). ADCs are bodies representing a district to which the Constitution has given varying degrees of autonomy within the state legislature.Incorrect
The Sixth Schedule currently includes 10 autonomous district councils in four northeastern States — Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.
Sixth Schedule provides to safeguard the rights of tribal population through the formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC). ADCs are bodies representing a district to which the Constitution has given varying degrees of autonomy within the state legislature. - Question 4 of 10
4. Question
The Eleventh Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of?
Correct
Mahatma Gandhi had first championed the idea of little village republics but it was under P.V. Narasimha Rao that the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, better known as the Panchayati Raj Act, became effective
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Mahatma Gandhi had first championed the idea of little village republics but it was under P.V. Narasimha Rao that the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, better known as the Panchayati Raj Act, became effective
- Question 5 of 10
5. Question
The term “tribe” was first included in which of the following Act?
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In India, around eight percent of the population belongs to the category of Scheduled Tribes.
• The tribes inhabit areas spread over the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal and the Northeastern States of Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
• The term “tribes” were first included in the Government of India Act 1935.
• The term “Scheduled Castes” was used in this Act to define, “such castes, races or tribes or parts of groups within castes, races or tribes, which appear to His Majesty in Council to correspond to the classes of persons formerly known as the ‘Depressed Classes’, as His Majesty in Council may prefer.”•After Independence, the Constituent Assembly of India reserved the prevailing definition of Scheduled Castes and Tribes and conferred the responsibility of compiling a full listing of castes and tribes and also the power to edit this later, on the President of India and the Governors of states.
• Hence, ‘tribes’ were placed in a separate schedule in the schedules to the Presidential Order of 1950 and are today known as ‘Scheduled Tribes’.
• Article 342 of the Constitution of India defines a ‘tribe’ as “an endogamous group with an ethnic identity; who have retained their traditional cultural identity; they have a distinct language or dialect of their own; they are economically backward and live in seclusion, governed by their own social norms and largely having a self-contained economy.Incorrect
In India, around eight percent of the population belongs to the category of Scheduled Tribes.
• The tribes inhabit areas spread over the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal and the Northeastern States of Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Tripura and Arunachal Pradesh.
• The term “tribes” were first included in the Government of India Act 1935.
• The term “Scheduled Castes” was used in this Act to define, “such castes, races or tribes or parts of groups within castes, races or tribes, which appear to His Majesty in Council to correspond to the classes of persons formerly known as the ‘Depressed Classes’, as His Majesty in Council may prefer.”•After Independence, the Constituent Assembly of India reserved the prevailing definition of Scheduled Castes and Tribes and conferred the responsibility of compiling a full listing of castes and tribes and also the power to edit this later, on the President of India and the Governors of states.
• Hence, ‘tribes’ were placed in a separate schedule in the schedules to the Presidential Order of 1950 and are today known as ‘Scheduled Tribes’.
• Article 342 of the Constitution of India defines a ‘tribe’ as “an endogamous group with an ethnic identity; who have retained their traditional cultural identity; they have a distinct language or dialect of their own; they are economically backward and live in seclusion, governed by their own social norms and largely having a self-contained economy. - Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the “Panchayati Raj system in India”:
1. Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj.
2. West Bengal adopted the four-tier system of Panchayati Raj.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj. The scheme was inaugurated by the prime minister on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district.
• Rajasthan was followed by Andhra Pradesh, which also adopted the system in 1959. Thereafter, most of the states adopted the system.
• Though most of the states created panchayati raj institutions by mid 1960s, there were differences from one state to another with regard to the number of tiers, relative position of samiti and parishad, their tenure, composition, functions, finances and so on.
• For example, Rajasthan adopted the three-tier system while Tamil Nadu adopted the two-tier system. West Bengal, on the other hand, adopted the four-tier system.
• Further, in the Rajasthan–Andhra Pradesh pattern, panchayat samiti was powerful as the block was the unit of planning and development, while in Maharashtra–Gujarat pattern, zila parishad was powerful as the district was the unit of planning and development.
• Some states also established nyaya panchayats, that is, judicial panchayats to try petty civil and criminal casesIncorrect
Rajasthan was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj. The scheme was inaugurated by the prime minister on October 2, 1959, in Nagaur district.
• Rajasthan was followed by Andhra Pradesh, which also adopted the system in 1959. Thereafter, most of the states adopted the system.
• Though most of the states created panchayati raj institutions by mid 1960s, there were differences from one state to another with regard to the number of tiers, relative position of samiti and parishad, their tenure, composition, functions, finances and so on.
• For example, Rajasthan adopted the three-tier system while Tamil Nadu adopted the two-tier system. West Bengal, on the other hand, adopted the four-tier system.
• Further, in the Rajasthan–Andhra Pradesh pattern, panchayat samiti was powerful as the block was the unit of planning and development, while in Maharashtra–Gujarat pattern, zila parishad was powerful as the district was the unit of planning and development.
• Some states also established nyaya panchayats, that is, judicial panchayats to try petty civil and criminal cases - Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the “Cantonment Board”:
1. A cantonment board is created by Central government but administered by the state government.
2. Both the elected members and nominated members hold office for a term of five years.
3. The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the president of India.
Which the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
A cantonment board is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area.
• It is set up under the provisions of the Cantonments Act of 2006-a legislation enacted by the Central government.
• It works under the administrative control of the defense ministry of the Central government.
• Thus, unlike the above four types of urban local bodies, which are created and administered by the state government, a cantonment board is created as well as administered by the Central government.
• A cantonment board consists of partly elected and partly nominated members. The elected members hold office for a term of five years while the nominated members (i.e., ex-officio members) continue so long as they hold the office in that station.
• The military officer commanding the station is the ex-officio president of the board and presides over its meetings•The vice president of the board is elected by the elected members from amongst themselves for a term of five years.
• The functions performed by a cantonment board are similar to those of a municipality. These are statutorily categorised into obligatory functions and discretionary functions.
• The sources of income include both, tax revenue and non-tax revenue. The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the president of India.
• He implements all the resolutions and decisions of the board and its committees. He belongs to the central cadre established for the purpose.Incorrect
A cantonment board is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area.
• It is set up under the provisions of the Cantonments Act of 2006-a legislation enacted by the Central government.
• It works under the administrative control of the defense ministry of the Central government.
• Thus, unlike the above four types of urban local bodies, which are created and administered by the state government, a cantonment board is created as well as administered by the Central government.
• A cantonment board consists of partly elected and partly nominated members. The elected members hold office for a term of five years while the nominated members (i.e., ex-officio members) continue so long as they hold the office in that station.
• The military officer commanding the station is the ex-officio president of the board and presides over its meetings•The vice president of the board is elected by the elected members from amongst themselves for a term of five years.
• The functions performed by a cantonment board are similar to those of a municipality. These are statutorily categorised into obligatory functions and discretionary functions.
• The sources of income include both, tax revenue and non-tax revenue. The executive officer of the cantonment board is appointed by the president of India.
• He implements all the resolutions and decisions of the board and its committees. He belongs to the central cadre established for the purpose. - Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Which of the following are the criteria for declaring any area as a “Scheduled Area” under the Fifth Schedule?
1. Preponderance of tribal population.
2. Compactness and reasonable size of the area.
3. Economic backwardness of the area as compared to the neighbouring areas.
4. Area surrounded by forests.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
As per the Constitutional provision under Article 244 (1) of the Constitution of India, the ‘Scheduled Areas’ are defined as ‘such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas’ – as per paragraph 6(1) of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
• The specification of “Scheduled Areas” in relation to a State is by a notified order of the President, after consultation with the Governor of that State.
• In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6(2) of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the President may increase the area of any Scheduled Area in a State after consultation with the Governor of that State; and make fresh orders redefining the areas which are to be Scheduled Areas in relation to any State.
• The same applies in the case of any alteration, increase, decrease, incorporation of new areas, or rescinding any Orders relating to “Scheduled Areas”.
• At present, Scheduled Areas have been declared in the States of Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana), Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan.The criteria for declaring any area as a “Scheduled Area” under the Fifth Schedule are:
• Preponderance of tribal population,
• Compactness and reasonable size of the area,
• A viable administrative entity such as a district, block or taluk, and
• Economic backwardness of the area as compared to the neighbouring areas.
These criteria are not spelt out in the Constitution of India but have become well established. Accordingly, since the year 1950 to 2007 Constitutional Order relating to Scheduled Areas has been notified.Incorrect
As per the Constitutional provision under Article 244 (1) of the Constitution of India, the ‘Scheduled Areas’ are defined as ‘such areas as the President may by order declare to be Scheduled Areas’ – as per paragraph 6(1) of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
• The specification of “Scheduled Areas” in relation to a State is by a notified order of the President, after consultation with the Governor of that State.
• In accordance with the provisions of paragraph 6(2) of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the President may increase the area of any Scheduled Area in a State after consultation with the Governor of that State; and make fresh orders redefining the areas which are to be Scheduled Areas in relation to any State.
• The same applies in the case of any alteration, increase, decrease, incorporation of new areas, or rescinding any Orders relating to “Scheduled Areas”.
• At present, Scheduled Areas have been declared in the States of Andhra Pradesh (including Telangana), Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan.The criteria for declaring any area as a “Scheduled Area” under the Fifth Schedule are:
• Preponderance of tribal population,
• Compactness and reasonable size of the area,
• A viable administrative entity such as a district, block or taluk, and
• Economic backwardness of the area as compared to the neighbouring areas.
These criteria are not spelt out in the Constitution of India but have become well established. Accordingly, since the year 1950 to 2007 Constitutional Order relating to Scheduled Areas has been notified. - Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Tribal Advisory Council (TAC):
1. Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribal advisory council.
2. It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state assembly.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribal advisory council to advice on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes.
• It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.
• A similar council can also be established in a state having scheduled tribes but not scheduled areas therein, if the president so directs.Incorrect
Each state having scheduled areas has to establish a tribal advisory council to advice on welfare and advancement of the scheduled tribes.
• It is to consist of 20 members, three-fourths of whom are to be the representatives of the scheduled tribes in the state legislative assembly.
• A similar council can also be established in a state having scheduled tribes but not scheduled areas therein, if the president so directs. - Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Metropolitan Planning Committee
(MPC) provisions under the Constitution:
1. Two-thirds of the members of MPC shall be elected by, and amongst, the elected
members of the Municipalities and Chairpersons of the Panchayats.
2. The member of the Legislative Assembly in the metropolitan area shall be ex-officio
chairperson of the MPC.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Statement 1 is correct. Constitution under article 243ZE provides that there
shall be constituted in every Metropolitan area a Metropolitan Planning Committee to
prepare a draft development plan for the Metropolitan area as a whole.
The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to-
–the composition of the Metropolitan Planning Committees;
–the manner in which the seats in such Committees shall be filled:
Provided that not less than two-thirds of the members of such Committee shall be elected
by, and from amongst, the elected members of the Municipalities and Chairpersons of the
Panchayats in the Metropolitan area in proportion to the ratio between the population of the
Municipalities and of the Panchayats in that area.
Statement 2 is incorrect. No such provision exists. The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to the manner in which the Chairpersons of such Committees shall be chosen.Incorrect
Statement 1 is correct. Constitution under article 243ZE provides that there
shall be constituted in every Metropolitan area a Metropolitan Planning Committee to
prepare a draft development plan for the Metropolitan area as a whole.
The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to-
–the composition of the Metropolitan Planning Committees;
–the manner in which the seats in such Committees shall be filled:
Provided that not less than two-thirds of the members of such Committee shall be elected
by, and from amongst, the elected members of the Municipalities and Chairpersons of the
Panchayats in the Metropolitan area in proportion to the ratio between the population of the
Municipalities and of the Panchayats in that area.
Statement 2 is incorrect. No such provision exists. The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provision with respect to the manner in which the Chairpersons of such Committees shall be chosen.
