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RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 June 2026 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q1. Which Part and Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with Municipalities?

  1. (a) Part IX and 11ᵗʰ Schedule
  2. (b) Part IX and 12ᵗʰ Schedule
  3. (c) Part IXA and 11ᵗʰ Schedule
  4. (d) Part IXA and 12ᵗʰ Schedule
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Part IXA and 12ᵗʰ Schedule

Topic: Constitutional Provisions for Municipalities
Part IXA→ Deals with Municipalities (Articles 243P to 243ZG)
12th Schedule→ Lists 18 functional items of Municipalities
Note: Part IX deals with Panchayats (11th Schedule)
74th Amendment Act, 1992 added Part IXA and 12th Schedule
Answer: Option 4 → Part IXA and 12ᵗʰ Schedule
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 June 2026 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q2. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments introduced Part IX related to Panchayats in India?

  1. (a) 44th Amendment
  2. (b) 73rd Amendment
  3. (c) 42nd Amendment
  4. (d) 86th Amendment
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 73rd Amendment

Topic: Constitutional Amendments - Panchayati Raj
73rd Amendment Act, 1992introducedPart IXto the Constitution.
Key Features:
• Added Articles 243 to 243-O
• Gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions
• Three-tier system: Village, Intermediate, District level
• Reservation for SC/ST and women (1/3rd seats)
Note:74th Amendmentadded Part IX-A for Municipalities.
Answer: Option 2 → 73rd Amendment
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 June 2026 Shift 1 · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q3. Elections to Panchayats and Municipalities are managed by which body according to the Constitution?

  1. (a) Lok Sabha Secretariat
  2. (b) District Magistrates
  3. (c) Central Election Commission
  4. (d) State Election Commissions
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) State Election Commissions

Constitutional Provision: Article 243K and 243ZA
Article 243K → Panchayat elections conducted byState Election Commission
Article 243ZA → Municipality elections conducted byState Election Commission
Each state has independent State Election Commission for local body elections.
Central Election Commission manages only Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and State Legislative elections.
Answer: Option 4 → State Election Commissions
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q4. The People’s Plan Campaign, introduced nationwide in 2018, aimed to strengthen rural governance through which of the following approaches?

  1. (a) Uniform national budgeting templates
  2. (b) Centralized expenditure control
  3. (c) Participatory Gram Sabha-based planning
  4. (d) Corporate-led rural investments
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Participatory Gram Sabha-based planning

Topic: People's Plan Campaign & Rural Governance
Key Facts:
1. People's Plan Campaign focuses ondecentralized planningat grassroots level.
2. Emphasizesparticipatory democracythrough Gram Sabha involvement.
3. Gram Sabha members directly participate in planning and decision-making for local development.
4. Strengthens Panchayati Raj institutions by empowering local communities.
Options 1, 2, 4 represent centralized/top-down approaches, contrary to the campaign's philosophy.
Answer: Option 3 → Participatory Gram Sabha-based planning
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 2 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q5. When did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee submit its report related to the Panchayati Raj System?

  1. (a) 1958
  2. (b) 1956
  3. (c) 1957
  4. (d) 1962
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1957

Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Appointed in 1957 to examine Community Development Programme and National Extension Service.
Submitted report inNovember 1957.
Recommendedthree-tier Panchayati Raj system: Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad.
First implemented in Rajasthan (Nagaur) on 2 October 1959.
Answer: Option 3 → 1957
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 2 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q6. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of Gram Sabha?

  1. (a) Article 243A
  2. (b) Article 243B
  3. (c) Article 224B
  4. (d) Article 224A
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 243A

Topic:Panchayati Raj System - Constitutional Provisions
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992added Part IX to the Constitution.
Article 243A- Defines and provides for the constitution of Gram Sabha.
Gram Sabha = Village assembly consisting of all registered voters in a Panchayat area.
Article 243B deals with constitution of Panchayats at village, intermediate and district levels.
Answer: Option 1 → Article 243A
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 June 2026 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q7. Which Article authorises municipalities to perform Twelfth Schedule functions introduced through this Constitutional Amendment Act?

  1. (a) Article 243-W
  2. (b) Article 243-Q
  3. (c) Article 243-P
  4. (d) Article 243-ZC
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 243-W

Topic:74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Article 243-Wdeals with powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities.
It authorizes State Legislature to endow Municipalities with powers to perform functions listed inTwelfth Schedule.
Twelfth Schedule contains 18 functional items like urban planning, water supply, public health, etc.
Other Articles: 243-Q (Constitution of Municipalities), 243-P (Definitions), 243-ZC (Part not to apply to certain areas).
Answer: Option 1 → Article 243-W
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 16 June 2026 Shift 3 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q8. The 11ᵗʰ Schedule of the Constitution of India lists:

  1. (a) Fundamental Duties
  2. (b) Concurrent List subjects
  3. (c) 29 subjects for Panchayats
  4. (d) 18 subjects for Municipalities
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 29 subjects for Panchayats

11th Schedule of Indian Constitution
Added by:73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Contains:29 subjectsrelated to Panchayati Raj
Key subjects: Agriculture, land improvement, minor irrigation, animal husbandry, fisheries, social forestry, small scale industries, rural housing, drinking water, fuel and fodder, roads, education, health and sanitation, etc.
Note:12th Schedulecontains 18 subjects for Municipalities (added by 74th Amendment)
Answer: Option 3 → 29 subjects for Panchayats
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 15 June 2026 Shift 1 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q9. The Balwantrai Mehta Committee recommended how many tiers of Panchayati Raj system in India?

  1. (a) Three-tier
  2. (b) Two-tier
  3. (c) One-tier
  4. (d) Four-tier
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Three-tier

Balwantrai Mehta Committee (1957)
Recommended:Three-tier Panchayati Raj system
Structure:
1. Gram Panchayat (Village level)
2. Panchayat Samiti (Block level)
3. Zila Parishad (District level)
First implemented in Rajasthan (1959) and Andhra Pradesh (1959).
Answer: Option 1 → Three-tier
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 15 June 2026 Shift 3 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q10. Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayats?

  1. (a) Part VII
  2. (b) Part V
  3. (c) Part IX
  4. (d) Part XI
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Part IX

Topic: Indian Constitution - Panchayats
Part IXof the Constitution deals with Panchayats.
Added by73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
Contains Articles243 to 243-O.
Provides constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Answer: Option 3 → Part IX
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 14 June 2026 Shift 1 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q11. The Eleventh Scheduled of the Constitution places how many functions within the purview of the Panchayati Raj bodies?

  1. (a) 23
  2. (b) 35
  3. (c) 32
  4. (d) 29
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 29

Topic: Eleventh Schedule of Indian Constitution
TheEleventh Schedulewas added by the73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
It lists29 subjects/functionsunder the jurisdiction of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
These include agriculture, land improvement, minor irrigation, animal husbandry, fisheries, social forestry, small scale industries, rural housing, drinking water, fuel and fodder, roads, education, health, family welfare, women and child development, social welfare, public distribution system, etc.
Answer: Option 4 → 29
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 9 May 2026 Shift 2 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q12. Which schedule contains the assigned functions of the Rural Local Self Government or the Panchayati Raj?

  1. (a) 12th Schedule
  2. (b) 9th Schedule
  3. (c) 10th Schedule
  4. (d) 11th Schedule
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 11th Schedule

Topic: Constitutional Schedules - Panchayati Raj
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992added Part IX and11th Scheduleto the Constitution.
11th Schedulecontains 29 subjects assigned to Panchayati Raj Institutions (Rural Local Self Government).
Key subjects: Agriculture, Land reforms, Minor irrigation, Animal husbandry, Fisheries, Social forestry, Small scale industries, Rural housing, Drinking water, Education, Health, etc.
Note:12th Schedule (74th Amendment) deals with Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities).
Answer: Option 4 → 11th Schedule
SSC GD 2026 – 8 May 2026 Shift 1 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q13. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment deals with:

  1. (a) Anti-defection
  2. (b) Panchayati Raj
  3. (c) Tribunals
  4. (d) Cooperative Societies
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Panchayati Raj

Correct Answer: Panchayati Raj — Option (b)
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) deals with Panchayati Raj institutions. It added Part IX (Articles 243 to 243-O) and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution. Key provisions include: mandatory elections to Panchayati Raj bodies, reservation of seats for SCs, STs, and women (not less than 1/3rd), establishment of State Finance Commission and State Election Commission, and devolution of 29 subjects listed in the 11th Schedule to Panchayats. It came into force on 24 April 1993, which is now celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Day.
Option (a) Anti-defection — Incorrect: Anti-defection is covered by the 10th Schedule of the Constitution (added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment, 1985), not the 73rd.
Option (c) Tribunals — Incorrect: Tribunals are covered under Part XIV-A of the Constitution (Articles 323-A and 323-B), added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976).
Option (d) Cooperative Societies — Incorrect: Cooperative Societies are covered by the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act (2011), not the 73rd.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 8 May 2026 Shift 1 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q14. The laws to provide for the representation of the Chairpersons of the Panchayats are made by ___________.

  1. (a) State Legislature
  2. (b) The President of India
  3. (c) Governor of State
  4. (d) The Parliament of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) State Legislature

Topic: Panchayati Raj System - Constitutional Provisions
Article 243Kof the Constitution deals with elections to Panchayats.
TheState Legislaturehas the power to make laws regarding:
- Composition of Panchayats
- Representation of Chairpersons
- Reservation of seats
- Electoral matters related to Panchayats
Panchayats areState subjectsunder Part IX of Constitution.
Answer: Option 1 → State Legislature
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 8 May 2026 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q15. Which of the following was NOT recommended by the 73ʳᵈ Indian Constitutional Amendment Act?

  1. (a) Establishment of State Finance Commissions
  2. (b) Establishment of Finance Commission of India
  3. (c) Establishment of Zila panchayat at district level
  4. (d) Establishment of a three-tier structure
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Establishment of Finance Commission of India

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Key Provisions:
• Three-tier Panchayati Raj system (Gram, Intermediate, District)
• Establishment ofState Finance Commission(every 5 years)
• Zila Panchayat at district level
• Reservation for SC/ST and women
Finance Commission of Indiais a constitutional body under Article 280, established in 1951.
It was NOT created by 73rd Amendment.
Answer: Option 2 → Establishment of Finance Commission of India
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 8 May 2026 Shift 3 · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q16. The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to the:

  1. (a) President and Vice-President
  2. (b) State Assemblies
  3. (c) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  4. (d) Panchayats and Municipalities
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Panchayats and Municipalities

Topic: State Election Commission
Constitutional Provision:Article 243K and 243ZA
State Election Commission conducts elections to:
• Panchayats (rural local bodies)
• Municipalities (urban local bodies)
Election Commission of India conducts:
• President, Vice-President
• Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
• State Legislative Assemblies
Answer: Option 4 → Panchayats and Municipalities
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 8 May 2026 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q17. Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies (municipalities)?

  1. (a) 86th Amendment Act
  2. (b) 42nd Amendment Act
  3. (c) 74th Amendment Act
  4. (d) 73rd Amendment Act
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 74th Amendment Act

Topic:Constitutional Amendments - Local Self-Government
73rd Amendment Act (1992)→ Panchayati Raj (Rural Local Bodies)
74th Amendment Act (1992)→ Municipalities (Urban Local Bodies)
Both amendments gave constitutional status to local governance.
74th Amendment added Part IX-A and 12th Schedule to Constitution.
Answer: Option 3 → 74th Amendment Act
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2025-26 – 7 May 2026 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q18. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Constitution of municipalities?

  1. (a) Article 243R
  2. (b) Article 243Q
  3. (c) Article 243S
  4. (d) Article 243P
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 243Q

Topic:Indian Constitution - Municipalities
Part IX-Aof the Constitution deals with Municipalities (Articles 243P to 243ZG).
Article 243Qspecifically provides for theConstitution of Municipalities.
Other Articles:
• Article 243P → Definitions
• Article 243R → Composition of Municipalities
• Article 243S → Constitution and composition of Wards Committees
Answer: Option 2 → Article 243Q
SSC GD 2026 – 28 April 2026 Shift 1 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q19. As of July 2025, how many states in India have provided 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions?

  1. (a) 21
  2. (b) 11
  3. (c) 14
  4. (d) 25
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 21

Correct Answer: 21 — Option (a)
As of July 2025, 21 states in India have provided 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandated a minimum of one-third (33%) reservation for women in PRIs at all levels (village, intermediate, and district panchayats). However, many progressive states went beyond this constitutional minimum to provide 50% reservation: States with 50% reservation for women in PRIs include: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttarakhand, and others. This higher reservation has significantly increased women's political participation at the grassroots level in India. India now has the largest representation of elected women representatives in the world, with over 1.4 million women elected to PRIs.
Option (b) 11 — Incorrect: By July 2025, 21 states had provided 50% reservation for women in PRIs, which is significantly more than 11; the momentum towards 50% reservation has been growing across Indian states.
Option (c) 14 — Incorrect: By July 2025, 21 states (not 14) had provided 50% reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions; 14 reflects an outdated or incorrect count.
Option (d) 25 — Incorrect: As of July 2025, 21 states had adopted 50% women's reservation in PRIs, not 25; while the number is large, 25 overstates the figure as of that date.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 2 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q20. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, entrusted the Municipalities with ______ functional domains under the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution.

  1. (a) 9
  2. (b) 10
  3. (c) 20
  4. (d) 18
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 18

74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
This amendment deals withUrban Local Bodies (Municipalities).
TheTwelfth Schedulewas added to the Constitution.
It lists18 functional domainsfor Municipalities including:
Urban planning, water supply, public health, slum improvement, urban forestry, etc.
Note:73rd Amendment (Panchayats) has 29 subjects in Eleventh Schedule.
Answer: Option 4 → 18
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 27 March 2026 Shift 3 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q21. Which of the following is not a feature of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992?

  1. (a) Mandatory elections to Panchayats every five years
  2. (b) Establishment of Lokpal at the village level
  3. (c) Provision for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women
  4. (d) Establishment of Panchayats as institutions of self-government
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Establishment of Lokpal at the village level

73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Key Features:
• Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions
• Three-tier structure: Village, Intermediate, District level
• Fixed 5-year term with mandatory elections
• Reservation for SC/ST (as per population) and women (1/3rd seats)
• State Election Commission for conducting elections
• State Finance Commission for financial matters
Lokpal:
Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman at Central level (Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013).
It is NOT part of 73rd Amendment and NOT established at village level.
Answer: Option 2 → Establishment of Lokpal at the village level
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 25 March 2026 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q22. Article 243V of the Indian Constitution applies to disqualification for membership in which type of body?

  1. (a) State Legislature
  2. (b) Panchayats
  3. (c) District Council
  4. (d) Municipality
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Municipality

Topic: Indian Constitution - Article 243V
Part IX-Aof the Constitution deals with Municipalities (Articles 243P to 243ZG).
Article 243Vspecifically deals with disqualification for membership of Municipalities.
It states that a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of a Municipality if disqualified under any law for the time being in force for the purposes of elections to the Legislature of the State.
Note:Article 191 deals with State Legislature disqualification, Article 243F deals with Panchayat disqualification.
Answer: Option 4 → Municipality
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 24 March 2026 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q23. Under the 74th Amendment of the Indian Constitution, who is eligible for representation in a municipality without voting rights?

  1. (a) Governors of States
  2. (b) Persons with special knowledge in municipal administration
  3. (c) Members of the Gram Sabha
  4. (d) The Chief Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Persons with special knowledge in municipal administration

74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Article 243R deals with composition of municipalities.
Key Provision:
State Legislature may provide for representation of persons havingspecial knowledge or experience in municipal administration.
Important: These persons do NOT have voting rights in municipality meetings.
They serve in advisory capacity to bring expertise.
Answer: Option 2 → Persons with special knowledge in municipal administration
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 24 March 2026 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q24. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deal with the Audit of accounts of the Panchayats and Municipalities?

  1. (a) Article 243 G and Article 243 ZB
  2. (b) Article 243 M and Article 243 ZA
  3. (c) Article 243 J and Article 243 Z
  4. (d) Article 243 I and Article 243 Y
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Article 243 J and Article 243 Z

Topic: Constitutional Provisions for Audit
Article 243 J→ Audit of accounts of Panchayats
Deals with maintenance and auditing of accounts by Panchayats
Article 243 Z→ Audit of accounts of Municipalities
Deals with maintenance and auditing of accounts by Municipalities
Both articles empower state legislature to make provisions for audit
Answer: Option 3 → Article 243 J and Article 243 Z
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 22 March 2026 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q25. Which amendment made it constitutionally mandatory for municipalities to prepare “District Planning Committees” and “Metropolitan Planning Committees”?

  1. (a) 97th Amendment
  2. (b) 74th Amendment
  3. (c) 102nd Amendment
  4. (d) 73rd Amendment
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 74th Amendment

Topic: Constitutional Amendments - Local Governance
74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Key Provisions:
• Added Part IXA to Constitution (Articles 243P to 243ZG)
• Provided constitutional status to municipalities
• Made it mandatory to constituteDistrict Planning Committees (DPCs)under Article 243ZD
• Made it mandatory to constituteMetropolitan Planning Committees (MPCs)under Article 243ZE
• These committees consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities
Note: 73rd Amendment (1992) dealt with Panchayati Raj institutions in rural areas
Answer: Option 2 → 74th Amendment
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 22 March 2026 Shift 2 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q26. Consider the following statements.
1. Lord Mayo’s Resolution of 1870 on financial decentralization visualized the development of local self-government institutions.
2. Hobhouse was the Chairman of the Royal Commission on Decentralization.
3. Under the Government of India Act of 1919, local self-government became a reserved subject.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. (a) 1 and 3 only
  2. (b) 1, 2 and 3
  3. (c) 1 and 2 only
  4. (d) 2 and 3 only
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1 and 2 only

Topic: Local Self-Government in British India
Statement 1: Lord Mayo's Resolution (1870)
Lord Mayo's Resolution on financial decentralization aimed at provincial financial autonomy and laid foundation for local self-government development.
Statement 1 isCORRECT.
Statement 2: Royal Commission on Decentralization
The Royal Commission on Decentralization (1907) was chaired byC.E.H. Hobhouse.
It recommended strengthening local self-government institutions.
Statement 2 isCORRECT.
Statement 3: Government of India Act 1919
Under the Act of 1919, local self-government was made atransferred subject(not reserved).
Reserved subjects were under Governor's control; transferred subjects under Indian ministers.
Answer: Option 3 → 1 and 2 only
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 2 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q27. The Twelfth Schedule of the Indian Constitution defines how many new tasks in the functional domain of the Urban Local Bodies as of March 2025?

  1. (a) 19
  2. (b) 18
  3. (c) 21
  4. (d) 20
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 18

Topic: Twelfth Schedule - Urban Local Bodies
TheTwelfth Schedulewas added by the74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
It lists18 functional itemsunder the jurisdiction of Urban Local Bodies (Municipalities).
Key functions include: urban planning, water supply, public health, slum improvement, urban forestry, safeguarding weaker sections, etc.
As of March 2025, the number remains18.
Answer: Option 2 → 18
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 19 March 2026 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q28. Which among the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides Municipalities with financial powers?

  1. (a) Article 243ZB
  2. (b) Article 243U
  3. (c) Article 243P
  4. (d) Article 243 X
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 243 X

Topic: Constitutional Provisions for Municipalities
Part IXA (Articles 243P to 243ZG)deals with Municipalities.
Article 243X→ Finance Commission provisions for Municipalities.
Deals with financial powers and resource allocation.
Other Articles:
Article 243P → Definitions
Article 243U → Constitution of Municipalities
Article 243ZB → Related to District Planning Committees
Answer: Option 4 → Article 243 X
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 March 2026 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q29. Consider the following statements regarding the 74th Amendment Act of 1992.
1. It has added a new Part IX-A to the Constitution of India.
2. The Act has also added a new 10th Schedule to the Constitution.
3. The Act provides for the constitution of three types of municipalities in every state.
4. It consists of provisions from Articles 243-P to 243-ZG.
Which of the abo ve statements are correct?

  1. (a) 2 and 3 only
  2. (b) 1, 2, and 3 only
  3. (c) 1, 3, and 4 only
  4. (d) 2 and 4 only
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) 1, 3, and 4 only

74th Amendment Act, 1992 - Urban Local Bodies
Statement 1:Added Part IX-A to Constitution ✓
Deals with municipalities (Articles 243-P to 243-ZG)
Statement 2:Added 10th Schedule ✗
10th Schedule = Anti-Defection Law (52nd Amendment)
74th Amendment added12th Schedule(18 subjects)
Statement 3:Three types of municipalities ✓
Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation
Statement 4:Articles 243-P to 243-ZG ✓
Part IX-A contains these 18 articles
Answer: Option 3 → 1, 3, and 4 only
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 18 March 2026 Shift 2 · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q30. As per Article 243Y of the Indian Constitution, to whom does the Finance Commission submit its recommendations regarding Municipalities?

  1. (a) Governor of the State
  2. (b) State Finance Minister
  3. (c) President of India
  4. (d) Chief Secretary of the State
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Governor of the State

Article 243Y: Finance Commission for Municipalities
Article 243Y mandates constitution of Finance Commission
by Governor every 5 years to review financial position
of Municipalities and Panchayats.
The Finance Commission submits its recommendations
to theGovernor of the State, who then places them
before the State Legislature.
Answer: Option 1 → Governor of the State
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2025-26 – 17 March 2026 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q31. According to Article 243Q, the level of municipality for a transitional area will be designated as a _________.

  1. (a) Municipal Council
  2. (b) Municipal Corporation
  3. (c) Nagar Panchayat
  4. (d) Township
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nagar Panchayat

Article 243Qdefines three types of municipalities:
1.Nagar Panchayat→ Transitional area (rural to urban)
2.Municipal Council→ Smaller urban area
3.Municipal Corporation→ Larger urban area
Transitional areas are those in transition from rural to urban.
Answer: Option 3 → Nagar Panchayat
SSC MTS 2025 – 6 February 2026 Shift 1 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q32. As of July 2025, India has about _____ lakh Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).

  1. (a) 14.5
  2. (b) 11.9
  3. (c) 21.9
  4. (d) 18.5
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 14.5

Correct Answer: 1 (14.5)
As of July 2025, India has approximately 14.5 lakh (1.45 million) Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This reflects the significant reservation provided to women in panchayati raj bodies (minimum 33%, and up to 50% in several states), making India one of the largest democratic platforms for women's political participation.
Option 2 (11.9 lakh) is incorrect.
Option 3 (21.9 lakh) is incorrect.
Option 4 (18.5 lakh) is incorrect.
SSC MTS 2025 – 5 February 2026 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q33. Which of the following part of the Indian constitution deals with the Municipalities?

  1. (a) Part - IXA
  2. (b) Part - XIV
  3. (c) Part - XVII
  4. (d) Part - XII
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Part - IXA

Correct Answer: Part - IXA
Part IXA of the Indian Constitution (Articles 243P to 243ZG) deals with Municipalities (urban local bodies). It was inserted by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. It provides constitutional status to urban local governance including Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats.
Why other options are wrong:
Part XIV - Deals with Services under the Union and States.
Part XVII - Deals with Official Language.
Part XII - Deals with Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 2 · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q34. Which of the following body supervises municipal elections?

  1. (a) State Election Commission
  2. (b) Parliament
  3. (c) Election Commission of India
  4. (d) High Court
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) State Election Commission

The State Election Commission (SEC), established under Article 243K by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992), is responsible for superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of elections to Panchayats and Urban Local Bodies (municipalities). Option 1 is correct.
Option 2 is wrong: Parliament makes laws relating to elections but does not directly supervise or conduct municipal elections.
Option 3 is wrong: The Election Commission of India (ECI) oversees elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and offices of President and Vice President — NOT municipal elections.
Option 4 is wrong: High Courts have judicial oversight and can hear election petitions, but they do not supervise or conduct municipal elections; that is the State Election Commission's role.
Delhi Police Constable (Exe) 2025-26 – 20 December 2025 Shift 3 · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q35. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by:

  1. (a) Governor
  2. (b) Union Home Minister
  3. (c) President
  4. (d) Chief Minister
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Governor

Under Article 243K(1) of the Indian Constitution (inserted by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, 1992), the State Election Commission is superintended by the State Election Commissioner, who is appointed by the Governor of the state. Option 1 is correct.
Option 2 is wrong: The Union Home Minister heads the Ministry of Home Affairs and oversees Central law enforcement and security matters; the Union Home Minister does not appoint the State Election Commissioner.
Option 3 is wrong: The President appoints constitutional authorities at the central level including the Chief Election Commissioner and Governors; the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor, not the President.
Option 4 is wrong: The Chief Minister heads the state government; the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor (not the elected Chief Minister) to maintain independence of the election process.
SSC CPO Paper-1 2025 – 10 December 2025 Shift 1 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q36. Which constitutional amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?

  1. (a) 42nd Amendment
  2. (b) 52nd Amendment
  3. (c) 99th Amendment
  4. (d) 73rd Amendment
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 73rd Amendment

Correct Answer: 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 (effective April 24, 1993) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by adding Part IX and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution. It mandated three-tier PRIs, reservation for women and SCs/STs, and regular elections.
Option 1 (42nd Amendment, 1976): Incorrect. It dealt with Fundamental Duties and other changes.
Option 2 (52nd Amendment, 1985): Incorrect. It introduced the anti-defection law (10th Schedule).
Option 3 (99th Amendment, 2014): Incorrect. It established the National Judicial Appointments Commission (later struck down).
SSC Stenographer 2025 – 6 December 2025 Shift 2 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q37. Which level of the Panchayati Raj system operates at the village level?

  1. (a) Zila Parishad
  2. (b) Gram Sabha
  3. (c) Gram Panchayat
  4. (d) Panchayat Samiti
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gram Panchayat

The correct answer is Gram Panchayat . The Panchayati Raj system in India is a three-tier structure consisting of Zila Parishad at the district level, Panchayat Samiti at the block/intermediate level, and Gram Panchayat at the village level. The Gram Panchayat is directly elected by the members of the Gram Sabha (all adult villagers) and is responsible for local governance, village development, sanitation, water supply, street lighting, and implementation of government schemes. It is the grassroots democratic institution that ensures people’s participation in governance at the village level.
SSC CHSL Tier-1 2025 – 21 November 2025 Shift 3 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q38. Which committee recommended a three-tier Panchayati Raj structure in India?

  1. (a) 1. Ashok Mehta Committee
  2. (b) 2. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  3. (c) 3. GVK Rao Committee
  4. (d) 4. L M Singhvi Committee
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 2. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957) recommended the three-tier Panchayati Raj structure: Village Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level). The Ashok Mehta Committee (1978) recommended a two-tier structure. GVK Rao Committee (1985) and L M Singhvi Committee (1986) focused on revitalizing Panchayati Raj institutions.
RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 September 2025 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q39. Which type of Municipality is formed for a transitional area under Article 243Q of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) Municipal Council
  2. (b) Town Panchayat
  3. (c) Nagar Panchayat
  4. (d) Municipal Corporation
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nagar Panchayat

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q40. Women are guaranteed a minimum of _____ of seats in Panchayats.

  1. (a) 25%
  2. (b) 40%
  3. (c) 50%
  4. (d) 33%
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 33%

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q41. Which of the following features introduced by the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment ensures the continuous functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs)?

  1. (a) Creation of Lok Adalats at Panchayat level
  2. (b) Elections within six months of dissolution of a Panchayat
  3. (c) Inclusion of Panchayati Raj in the Union List
  4. (d) Provision for direct funding from the Union government
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Elections within six months of dissolution of a Panchayat

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 September 2025 Shift 3 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q42. Which amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?

  1. (a) Seventy-fourth Amendment Act, 1992
  2. (b) Eighty-sixth Amendment Act, 2002
  3. (c) Seventy-third Amendment Act, 1992
  4. (d) Seventy-second Amendment Act, 1992
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Seventy-third Amendment Act, 1992

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 4 September 2025 Shift 2 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q43. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution was introduced through the 73ʳᵈ Amendment. What is its significance in the context of Panchayati Raj?

  1. (a) It specifies 44 functional subjects to be devolved to Panchayats by States.
  2. (b) It lists subjects to be legislated by the Union government.
  3. (c) It outlines administrative powers of the Gram Sabha.
  4. (d) It specifies 29 functional subjects to be devolved to Panchayats by States.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) It specifies 29 functional subjects to be devolved to Panchayats by States.

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 2 September 2025 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q44. Which Article deals with the constitution of Municipalities?

  1. (a) Article 243Z
  2. (b) Article 243Q
  3. (c) Article 243W
  4. (d) Article 243P
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 243Q

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 22 August 2025 Shift 2 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q45. Which of the following is NOT a function under the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution?

  1. (a) Urban planning
  2. (b) Foreign trade promotion
  3. (c) Urban poverty alleviation
  4. (d) Public health
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Foreign trade promotion

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 August 2025 Shift 3 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q46. The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists various subjects. Which level of government are these subjects intended for?

  1. (a) Central Government (Union ministries)
  2. (b) State Governments (State legislative matters)
  3. (c) Urban Municipal Corporations
  4. (d) Panchayati Raj Institutions (village/local level)
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Panchayati Raj Institutions (village/local level)

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 1 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q47. Women play a significant role in rural livelihoods and household management. What is the minimum percentage of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions?

  1. (a) 25%
  2. (b) 33%
  3. (c) 50%
  4. (d) 43%
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 33%

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 August 2025 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q48. Which Constitutional Amendment granted constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj system in India?

  1. (a) 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
  2. (b) 42ⁿᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
  3. (c) 97ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011
  4. (d) 74ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 August 2025 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q49. The reservation of seats in Panchayats for SCs/STs and women comes under which Article?

  1. (a) Article 243D
  2. (b) Article 243A
  3. (c) Article 243E
  4. (d) Article 243B
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Article 243D

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 2 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q50. Which of the following statements about the Gram Sabha is correct?

  1. (a) It meets only once every five years.
  2. (b) It consists only of elected members of the Gram Panchayat.
  3. (c) It has authority to override the decisions of the Panchayat.
  4. (d) It comprises all adult voters in the Panchayat area; its role is defined by state law.
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) It comprises all adult voters in the Panchayat area; its role is defined by state law.

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 August 2025 Shift 3 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q51. The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution relates to which of the following?

  1. (a) Powers and responsibilities of Panchayats
  2. (b) Functions of municipalities
  3. (c) Anti-defection law
  4. (d) State list subjects
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Powers and responsibilities of Panchayats

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 1 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q52. What is the minimum age required to contest elections to Panchayats as per Article 243F?

  1. (a) 21 years
  2. (b) 30 years
  3. (c) 18 years
  4. (d) 25 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 21 years

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q53. How are the one-third reserved seats for women distributed across different categories in local bodies?

  1. (a) Only one-third of the general (unreserved) seats are reserved for women, excluding reserved-category seats.
  2. (b) One-third reservation applies only to leadership positions such as Sarpanch or Chairperson.
  3. (c) One-third of all seats, including those reserved for SC/ST/OBC categories, are reserved for women, allowing a seat to be reserved simultaneously for a woman and for an SC/ST/OBC candidate.
  4. (d) One-third reservation applies only to rural Panchayats and not to urban municipal bodies.
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) One-third of all seats, including those reserved for SC/ST/OBC categories, are reserved for women, allowing a seat to be reserved simultaneously for a woman and for an SC/ST/OBC candidate.

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q54. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for the composition of Municipalities?

  1. (a) Article 243Q
  2. (b) Article 243X
  3. (c) Article 243S
  4. (d) Article 243R
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Article 243R

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 August 2025 Shift 3 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q55. Which body acts as the apex at the district level in Panchayati Raj?

  1. (a) Gram Panchayat
  2. (b) Zilla Parishad
  3. (c) Municipal Corporation
  4. (d) Panchayat Samiti
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Zilla Parishad

RRB NTPC UG CBT-1 2024-25 – 8 August 2025 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q56. Which Article provides for the formation of Ward Committees in Municipal areas?

  1. (a) Article 243Z
  2. (b) Article 243S
  3. (c) Article 243T
  4. (d) Article 243R
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Article 243S

SSC Selection Post 2025 (Phase XIII) – 2 August 2025 Shift 2 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q57. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) aimed at legal reform in which of the following areas?

  1. (a) Industrial disputes management
  2. (b) Environmental protection at grassroot level
  3. (c) Local self-governance at rural level
  4. (d) Consumer protection rights in villages
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Local self-governance at rural level

Correct Answer: Option 3 – Local self-governance at rural level
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), establishing a three-tier system of local self-governance in rural India: Gram Panchayat (village level), Panchayat Samiti (intermediate level), and Zila Parishad (district level). It added Part IX and the 11th Schedule to the Constitution.
Option 1 (Industrial disputes): Governed by the Industrial Disputes Act; not related to the 73rd Amendment.
Option 2 (Environmental protection): Environmental laws fall under other legislation; not the 73rd Amendment.
Option 4 (Consumer protection): Addressed by the Consumer Protection Act; not the 73rd Amendment.
RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 24 June 2025 Shift 2 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q58. Which of the following positions is NOT found in every Gram Panchayat in India?

  1. (a) Elected President (Sarpanch) of the Panchayat
  2. (b) Vice President (Upsarpanch) of the Panchayat
  3. (c) Elected Treasurer of the Panchayat
  4. (d) Panchayat Secretary
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Elected Treasurer of the Panchayat

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 23 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q59. Which of the following is NOT an elected position under the Panchayati Raj system in India?

  1. (a) Pradhan
  2. (b) Panchayat Secreatary
  3. (c) Zila Pramukh
  4. (d) Sarpanch
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Panchayat Secreatary

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 23 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q60. In the three-tier structure of the Panchayati Raj system in India, which body is elected at the grassroots level?

  1. (a) Block Samiti
  2. (b) Zila Parishad
  3. (c) Gram Panchayat
  4. (d) Panchayat Samiti
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Gram Panchayat

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 June 2025 Shift 2 · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q61. Which financial institution was established by the 74ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment, 1992, to review the finances of Urban Local Government Bodies?

  1. (a) Reserve Bank of India
  2. (b) Municipal Treasury Board
  3. (c) Urban Taxation Authority
  4. (d) State Finance Commission
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) State Finance Commission

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 21 June 2025 Shift 2 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q62. Prior to 1992, what was the status of Local Governments in India?

  1. (a) Statutory status under State Law
  2. (b) Constitutional status
  3. (c) Directly controlled by the Central Government
  4. (d) Autonomous self-governance
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Statutory status under State Law

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 20 June 2025 Shift 1 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q63. Why is decentralised planning considered advantageous in the Panchayati Raj system in India?

  1. (a) It allows local communities to tailor need-based development initiatives.
  2. (b) It slows down the decision-making process, hindering development.
  3. (c) It centralises power in the hands of a few state officials.
  4. (d) It limits community participation in development planning.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) It allows local communities to tailor need-based development initiatives.

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 June 2025 Shift 3 · 73rd Amendment - Panchayati Raj

Q64. What powers and responsibilities were granted to Panchayati Raj Institutions through the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?

  1. (a) Full autonomy from State
  2. (b) Power to override state legislations in matters of local importance
  3. (c) Constitutional status and protection
  4. (d) Direct control over the armed forces in rural areas
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Constitutional status and protection

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 19 June 2025 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q65. Who among the following is responsible for implementing decisions made by a Municipal Corporation’s council and standing committees in India?

  1. (a) Deputy Mayor
  2. (b) Chairman
  3. (c) Municipal Commissioner
  4. (d) Standing Committee Head
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Municipal Commissioner

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q66. Which provision was introduced in the Constitution of India through the 74ᵗʰ Amendment Act?

  1. (a) Part X
  2. (b) Part IX-A
  3. (c) Part IX
  4. (d) Part XI
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Part IX-A

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q67. Following the provisions of the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment 1992, how frequently are the members of the Gram Sabha expected to meet in a year?

  1. (a) Every week
  2. (b) At least twice in a year
  3. (c) Once a month
  4. (d) Once every five years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) At least twice in a year

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 2 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q68. What is the primary benefit of having local self-government institutions like Panchayats in India?

  1. (a) They are closest to the people and understand local problems.
  2. (b) They provide direct access to national policy-making.
  3. (c) They replace the entire administrative framework of the State.
  4. (d) They solely focus on revenue collection.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) They are closest to the people and understand local problems.

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 18 June 2025 Shift 1 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q69. Overall, the Panchayati Raj system in India is designed to promote:

  1. (a) central control over local areas across the country
  2. (b) economic austerity across the country for people's betterment
  3. (c) democratic governance and empowerment at the grassroots level
  4. (d) international funding for local projects, ensuring adequate development
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) democratic governance and empowerment at the grassroots level

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 17 June 2025 Shift 3 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q70. Besides resolving disputes, what power do the Nyaya Panchayats have in India?

  1. (a) Levying taxes for village development
  2. (b) Managing village agriculture
  3. (c) Imposing fines on offenders
  4. (d) Issuing binding contracts
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Imposing fines on offenders

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 17 June 2025 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q71. Who among the following has the authority to specify an urban area as a 'large urban area' or a 'small urban area' or a 'transitional area' in a state?

  1. (a) Chief Justice of the State's High Court
  2. (b) Chief Minister of the State
  3. (c) President of India
  4. (d) Governor of the State
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Governor of the State

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 17 June 2025 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q72. Who among the following is the political head of the municipality in India?

  1. (a) Chief Municipal Officer
  2. (b) Mayor
  3. (c) Chairman
  4. (d) Municipal Commissioner
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Chairman

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 June 2025 Shift 2 · 11th and 12th Schedules

Q73. How many functional items are listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution for Panchayats?

  1. (a) 21
  2. (b) 11
  3. (c) 36
  4. (d) 29
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) 29

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 14 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q74. Which of the following correctly represents the three levels/tiers in the Panchayati Raj system in India?

  1. (a) Gram Panchayat, Block Assemblies, State Assembly
  2. (b) Gram Sabha, Municipal Council, Cantonment Board
  3. (c) Village Panchayat, Block Samiti, Zilla Parishad
  4. (d) Village Panchayat, Municipal Corporation, Zilla Parishad
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Village Panchayat, Block Samiti, Zilla Parishad

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 1 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q75. When was municipal governance first introduced in British India?

  1. (a) 1687
  2. (b) 1850
  3. (c) 1919
  4. (d) 1882
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1687

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q76. According to the 73ʳᵈ Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which body functions as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system, ensuring broad-based community participation?

  1. (a) Gram Panchayat
  2. (b) Zila Parishad
  3. (c) Nyaya Panchayat
  4. (d) Gram Sabha
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Gram Sabha

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q77. Following the provisions of the 74ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment, 1992, which of the following terms is used for urban governance in areas transitioning from rural to urban?

  1. (a) Special Economic Zones
  2. (b) Block Development Councils
  3. (c) Nagar Panchayats
  4. (d) Zila Parishads
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Nagar Panchayats

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 13 June 2025 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q78. What major power did the 74ᵗʰ Amendment Act, 1992, provide to Urban Local Bodies?

  1. (a) Authority to control State Legislatures
  2. (b) Complete independence from State control
  3. (c) Right to enact national laws
  4. (d) Constitutional outline for governance
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) Constitutional outline for governance

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q79. In the context of the Panchayati Raj system in India, what does the term 'Village Panchayat' refer to?

  1. (a) A district-level administrative body
  2. (b) Local government at the village level
  3. (c) A block-level committee
  4. (d) An urban municipal corporation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Local government at the village level

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 12 June 2025 Shift 2 · Evolution and committees (Balwant Rai Mehta, Ashok Mehta, etc.)

Q80. When were the Municipal Corporations of Calcutta and Bombay established?

  1. (a) 1726
  2. (b) 1919
  3. (c) 1882
  4. (d) 1850
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) 1726

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 June 2025 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q81. What is the term duration for representatives in municipalities in India?

  1. (a) 7 years
  2. (b) 5 years
  3. (c) 10 years
  4. (d) 3 years
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) 5 years

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 11 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q82. Which of the following is NOT one of the components of the Panchayati Raj institutions in India at the village level?

  1. (a) Panchayat Samiti
  2. (b) Gram Sabha
  3. (c) Nyaya Panchayat
  4. (d) Gram Panchayat
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Panchayat Samiti

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q83. What happens if a municipality in India is dissolved before completing its full term?

  1. (a) A new election must be held within 6 months.
  2. (b) The central government takes over governance.
  3. (c) The previous municipal council is reinstated.
  4. (d) The municipality ceases to exist.
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) A new election must be held within 6 months.

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q84. Which body primarily exercises the powers delegated through Article 243W of the Indian Constitution?

  1. (a) Municipal Corporations
  2. (b) Panchayati Raj Institutions
  3. (c) State Legislature
  4. (d) Parliament of India
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Municipal Corporations

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 2 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q85. Which tier of the Panchayati Raj system in India is involved in governing the entire district?

  1. (a) Zila Parishad
  2. (b) Block Samiti
  3. (c) Gram Sabha
  4. (d) Village Panchayat
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) Zila Parishad

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 10 June 2025 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q86. In India, what are municipalities primarily responsible for?

  1. (a) Controlling all ports in India
  2. (b) Administration of small cities or towns
  3. (c) Managing defense-related municipal activities
  4. (d) Conducting national elections
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Administration of small cities or towns

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 9 June 2025 Shift 1 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q87. What is the primary role of the Gram Panchayat in the Panchayati Raj System in India?

  1. (a) To act as the judicial forum for local disputes
  2. (b) To serve as the executive body of village self-government
  3. (c) To conduct provincial elections, helping the Election Commission
  4. (d) To manage urban infrastructure
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) To serve as the executive body of village self-government

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q88. What is the primary function of a Notified Area Committee in India?

  1. (a) Oversee military areas to help address military and civilian issues
  2. (b) Handle port activities and ensure their smooth functioning
  3. (c) Manage developing towns due to get a municipality status
  4. (d) Regulate local elections for better local self-governance
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Manage developing towns due to get a municipality status

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 3 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q89. How are Municipal Corporations established in the Union Territories of India?

  1. (a) By State Legislature
  2. (b) By public vote
  3. (c) By the Municipal Commissioner
  4. (d) By an Act of Parliament
Answer & solution

Answer: (d) By an Act of Parliament

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 2 · Gram Sabha and three-tier structure

Q90. What is the Gram Sabha in the context of the Panchayati Raj system in India?

  1. (a) The deliberative assembly of all eligible village residents
  2. (b) A block-level committee
  3. (c) A judicial body for urban areas
  4. (d) An advisory council of State representatives
Answer & solution

Answer: (a) The deliberative assembly of all eligible village residents

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 6 June 2025 Shift 2 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q91. Which of the following Urban Local Government Bodies in India was discontinued after 1992?

  1. (a) Municipal Committee/Council
  2. (b) Notified Area Committee
  3. (c) Nagar Panchayat
  4. (d) Municipal Corporation
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) Notified Area Committee

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 3 · PESA Act, State Finance and State Election Commissions

Q92. Which institution has been established by the 74ᵗʰ Constitutional Amendment, 1992, to conduct municipal elections in each State?

  1. (a) Local Election Commission
  2. (b) State Election Commission
  3. (c) National Election Commission
  4. (d) Regional Election Commission
Answer & solution

Answer: (b) State Election Commission

RRB NTPC GL CBT-1 2024-25 – 5 June 2025 Shift 1 · 74th Amendment - urban local bodies

Q93. Which urban localself governmentbody manages small towns with limited municipal functions like street lighting and drainage?

  1. (a) Port Trust
  2. (b) Municipal Corporation
  3. (c) Town Area Committee
  4. (d) Special Purpose Agencies
Answer & solution

Answer: (c) Town Area Committee

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