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  1. 1591UPSC2016Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    Consider the following statements. 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Correct option: B — Only 2

  2. 1592UPSC2011Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    Consider the following statements. In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2. Prepares the draft development plans for the Metropolitan area. 3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the Metropolitan areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Correct option: A — Only 1 and 2

  3. 1593UPPSC2010Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    Chairman of Zila Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh is elected 1. Directly by persons whose names appear in electoral rolls of the Kshetra Panchayats. 2. By the members of Zila Panchayat from among themselves. 3. By the SC/ST members of the Zila Panchayat from among themselves (if reserved for them). 4. The members of Zila Panchayat belonging to Backward Classes from among themselves (if reserved for them). Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Correct option: B — Only 2

  4. 1594UPPSC2010Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    The Chairman of a Municipality in U.P. is elected 1. By all the adults living in the respective municipal area. 2. By all the voters included in the electoral list of the respective municipal area. 3. By the elected members of the municipality. 4. From among the electors of wards of the respective municipal area. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Correct option: C — Only 2 and 4

  5. 1595CGPSC2015Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    What is not correct about Gram Panchayat? 1. The maximum strength is 20 panchs in a Gram Panchayat. 2. If 15 panchs are elected in Gram Panchayat, then 5 panchs are nominated. 3. The President of Janpad Panchayat nominates 5 panchs. 4. The strength may be 10 panchs in a Gram Panchayat. 5. In case of equal votes in the election of panchs it is decided by lott. 6. Nominated members participate in the meeting and can vote.

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    Correct option: C — 2, 3 and 6

  6. 1596UPPSC2002Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    Assertion (A): Reservation in the Office of Pradhans, Pramukhs and Adhyakshas in Panchayats for women including SCs, STs and OBCs has brought about a distinct change in their working. Reason (R): Women of the rural areas were demanding this reservation for a long time. Select your answer from the code given below.

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    Correct option: C — (A) is true, but (R) is false

  7. 1597UPPSC2013Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Committee) (a) Balwant Rai Mehta (b) Ashok Mehta (c) L.M. Singhvi (d) G.V.K. Rao List-II (Suggestion) 1. Two-tier system 2. Three-tier system 3. Improvement in representative character 4. Local Self-government System

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    Correct option: C — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

  8. 1598CGPSC2016Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    What is the qualification to contest the election of Municipal Council? 1. For the office of the President, his age should not be less than 25 years. 2. For the office of the councillor, his age should not be less than 21 years. 3. Whose name is in the voter list, he can contest the election. 4. A person can contest the election of councillor from two wards simultaneously. 5. A person can contest the election of president and councillor simultaneously.

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    Correct option: B — 1, 2 and 5

  9. 1599CGPSC2016Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    What is correct about the recall of President of Municipal Council? 1. The procedure of recall may be initiated with a proposal signed by 3/4 members of council. 2. The procedure of recall may be initiated with a proposal signed by 3/4 elected members of council. 3. If the council passed a resolution by majority, collector will take action. 4. President may be recalled by general votes with majority. 5. President may be recalled by general voters with 2/3 majority. 6. The process of recall may be initiated once in his whole term. 7. The process of recall may be initiated twice in his whole term.

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    Correct option: B — 2, 4 and 6

  10. 1600UPSC2000Polity & GovernanceEnglish

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Local Bodies) (a) Zila Parishad at Sub divisional level (b) Mandal Praja Parishad (c) Janajati Parishad (d) The absence of Gram Panchayats List-II (State) 1. Andhra Pradesh 2. Assam 3. Mizoram 4. Meghalaya

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    Correct option: A — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

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