Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements: 1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act provided a constitutional status to urban local bodies. 2. The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act extends the provisions of Panchayats to Scheduled Areas in twelve states. 3. National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24th April every year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Why: Statement 1 is incorrect because the 73rd Amendment provides constitutional status to rural local bodies (Panchayats), not urban local bodies, which are covered by the 74th Amendment. Statement 2 is incorrect as PESA (1996) extends provisions to Scheduled Areas in ten states as per the Fifth Schedule. Statement 3 is correct as National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on April 24 to commemorate the 73rd Amendment effective from 1993. Thus, only 3 is correct, corresponding to option C.[1]
Question 2 of 5
Consider the following statements: (a) The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act inserted Part IX in the Constitution regarding the Panchayati Raj system for rural areas. (b) The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act inserted Part IXA in the Constitution regarding the Municipalities for urban areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A
a only
B
b only
C
Both (a) and (b)
D
Neither (a) nor (b)
Why: Statement (a) is correct: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 inserted Part IX (Articles 243 to 243O) dedicated to Panchayati Raj in rural areas, providing constitutional status and decentralized governance. Statement (b) is correct: The 74th Amendment added Part IXA for Urban Local Bodies like municipalities. Both statements accurately describe the amendments, so option C is correct.[2]
Question 3 of 5
The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 provides for which of the following? 1. Establishment of State Finance Commission 2. Constitution of District Planning Committees 3. State Election Commissions to conduct all Panchayat elections Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 only
B
1 and 3 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Why: The 73rd Amendment (1992) established the State Finance Commission (Article 243I) to review Panchayat finances and recommend principles for tax sharing. It also mandated State Election Commissions (Article 243K) for fair Panchayat elections. District Planning Committees are provided under Article 243ZD by the 73rd Amendment but constitution is by state legislation; however, the direct provisions are 1 and 3. Thus, option B (1 and 3 only) is correct.[6]
Question 4 of 5
73rd Amendment of the Constitution seeks to provide which of the following to the Panchayati Raj Institutions? (a) Constitutional status (b) Financial autonomy (c) Representation to Scheduled Castes/Tribes in proportion to their population (d) All of the above
A
(a) only
B
(b) only
C
(c) only
D
(a), (b) and (c)
Why: The 73rd Amendment Act of 1992 granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions by adding Part IX. It provides for financial autonomy through State Finance Commission recommendations on tax sharing and grants. It mandates reservation of seats for SCs/STs proportional to population in Panchayats. All options are correct provisions, so D is the answer.[5]
Question 5 of 5
According to the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, what is the short title of the Act?
A
Telangana Gram Panchayat Act, 2018
B
Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018
C
Telangana Rural Development Act, 2018
D
Telangana Zilla Parishad Act, 2018
Why: The Act is explicitly titled 'the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018' as stated in Section 1(1). This is the official short title provided in the legislation, distinguishing it from other related acts[1][2]. Option B matches this exactly.
