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Local Government — UPSC Prelims Polity previous year questions — page 2

43 solved previous year questions on Local Government, papers from 2008 to 2021, drawn from UPPCS, UPSC CDS, CGPSC. Each carries the printed answer key and the explanation from the source compilation.

1. #41Practice set
   Consider the following statements with reference to the Model Panchayat Citizen Charter framework: 1. It has been released by Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with National Institute of Rural Development. 2. It aims to align the delivery of public services with Sustainable Development Goals at panchayat level. 3. Under this framework, draft of Citizen Charters for panchayats needs the approval of the respective Gram Sabha.How many of the above-given statements are correct?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Charters is voluntary and written document out the service provider's efforts taken to their commitment towards fulfilling the needs of A Model Panchayat Citizens for delivery of the services across the of 11th Schedule of Constitution, aligning localised Sustainable Development Goals prepared by Ministry of Panchayati Raj with National Institute of Rural Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) was released by Union Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare l is incorrect: Model Panchayat framework has been prepared by the Panchayati Raj (not the Ministry of in collaboration with National Institute Development Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR). an autonomous organization under the Union Ministry 2 is correct: Model Panchayat Citizens has been developed for the delivery of the the 29 sectors (mentioned under schedule 11 of for Panchayats), and it aims to align the these public serv

2. #42Practice set
   Consider the following events regarding the integration of Princely States into the Indian Union: 1. Signing of Instrument of Accession by the Maharaj a of Jodhpur. 2. Police action for the accession of Hyderabad. 3. Referendum in Junagarh. 4. Signing of Instrument of Accession by the Maharaj a of Kashmir. Cr the correct chronological order of the given above
   • A1-3-2-4
   • B1-4-2-3
   • C3-1-2-4
   • D1-4-3-2
   Answer: (D) 1-4-3-2
   Explanation

   Option d is the correct integration of Princely States was one of the faced by the nationalist leaders. With efforts of Sardar Patel and V.P. Menon, most States had given their consent for accession to states of Travencore, Bhopal, Jodhpur, and Hyderabad had troublesome history integration into the Indian of the time of independence, Jodhpur had a Hindu well as largely Hindu population. Jinnah offered terms to Jodhpur and it was suspected the join Pakistan. From the Indian side, Patel additionally offered free import of arms and Maharaja Hanwant Singh, thereafter, of Accession on 11th August, of October, 1947, the Maharaja Hari Singh of the Instrument of Accession. It was on the invasion by Pashtun tribesmen from Pakistan's Frontier Province (NWFP). After the signing of the Indian Army airlifted its troops to stopped the invaders within two of had announced that it would accede to had a

3. #43Full-length test
   The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 provides for voluntary provisions related to local bodies at the discretion of States. In this context, consider the following provisions l. Constitution of a State Finance Commission after every five years. 2. Manner of election of the chairperson of the village panchayat. 3. Providing Reservation of seats for backward classes in panchayats at any level.How many of the above are compulsory provisions prescribed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
   • AOnly one
   • BOnly two
   • CAll three
   • DNone
   Answer: (B) Only two
   Explanation

   Option b is the correct Amendment Act of 1992 has added a new the Constitution of India. This partis entitled as and consists of provisions from Articles 243 0. In addition, the act has also added a new to the Constitution. The act gives a to the panchayati raj institutions { } l is 'incorrect: The provisions of the Act 'Of 1992 can be grouped into two and voluntary. The compulsory (mandatory provisions of the act have to be included in laws creating the new Panchayati raj system. Some compulsory provisions of the act are as follows: Organization of Gram Sabha in a village or group of villages. Establishment of panchayats at the village, intermediate and district Direct elections to all seats in panchayats at the village, intermediate and district Indirect elections to the post of chairperson of panchayats at the intermediate and' district Establishment of a State Election Commission for

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