Civics Polity

Local Government System

642 Questions

The local government system questions focus on the structure, functions, and constitutional provisions of Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies. Test takers will explore the electoral processes and responsibilities of Gram Panchayats and Zilla Parishads. This topic is highly relevant for state-level civil services and UPSC examinations.

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Local Government System Questions

Multiple choice civics rural local government bodies introduction to local self-government local self governing bodies panchayati raj community and community development

Democratic decentralisation in India means ______.

  1. Establishment of Panchayati Raj

  2. More financial decentralization in favour of the states

  3. Decentralisation of power in bureaucratic structures

  4. Distribution of powers among three organ of the government
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Panchayati Raj generally refers to the system introduced by constitutional amendment in 1992, although it is based upon the traditional panchayat system of South Asia. The Panchayati Raj system was formalized in 1992, following a study conducted by a number of Indian committees on various ways of implementing more decentralized administration in the Democracy.

Multiple choice economics economics of development and planning economics of planning objectives of economic planning in india major economic problems

Grassroot Planning refers to __________.

  1. Community Development Programme

  2. Land Revenue System

  3. Prominence to Sectorial Priorities in Planning

  4. Panchayati Raj
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In India, the Panchayati Raj is followed for grassroot level planning the small villages. Panchayati Raj generally refers to the local self-government of villages in rural India A grassroots planning  is one which uses the people in a given  village,district, region, or community as the basis for a political or economic movement. 

Multiple choice political science how the state government works election in indian democracy working of state government the electoral process

From each constituency of the state legislature, the people elect one representative who then becomes a ____________.

  1. Member of Parliament (MP)

  2. Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)

  3. Member of the Legislative Council (MLC)

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In the state legislature, a representative elected from a constituency becomes Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA). A person should be i) a citizen of India ii) not less than 25 years of age to be a member of the Legislative Assembly and not less than 30 years of age to be a member of the Legislative Council.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Who passes a resolution for the establishment of the State Legislative Council?

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. State Legislative Assembly

  3. Gram Panchayat

  4. All above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) can pass a resolution for the establishment or elimination of the State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad).

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) are elected by the _________.

  1. Political parties

  2. People

  3. Governor

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Elections to the Vidhan Sabhas are carried out in the same manner as for the Lok Sabha election. People of the constituencies cast their votes for the candidates contesting the election there. The candidate with the most votes in each constituency wins and becomes the MLA for that seat.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The money bill can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly and not in the Legislative Council.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Money Bills can be introduced only in the Legislative Assembly of a State (or Lok Sabha in the Parliament) because the Legislative Assembly comprises of representatives directly elected by the people. Financial power must always remain with the people who have elected their representatives. 

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Why should decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers be debated in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Whether a particular decisions is in interest of the people at large or net

  2. Whether it is urgent or not

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The decisions taken by the Chief Minister and other ministers must be debated in the Legislative Assembly. It is because during debate it is discussed whether a particular decision is in interest of the people at large or not. It is also discussed whether it is urgent or not, how much would it cost the government, is there anything objectionable for any particular community, etc.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The state legislature should meet at least twice a year.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Governor of the State summons from time to time each House of State Legislature to meet. The maximum gap between the two sessions of the State Legislature cannot be more than 6 months. Thus the state legislature should meet at least twice a year.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

An Ordinary Bill passed by the State Assembly can be delayed by the Legislative Council for a maximum period of _______.

  1. 1 month

  2. 2 months

  3. 3 months

  4. 4 months
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

An ordinary or non-money bill can be introduced in either House of the State Legislature. It should be passed by both the Houses to become a law. If the bill is moved and passed in the Legislative Assembly in the first instance, it goes to the Legislative Council. The Legislative Council can hold the bill for a maximum period of 4 months.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

According to the provisions of the Constitution which one of the following can be abolished ?

  1. Legislative Assembly

  2. Legislative Council

  3. Rajya Sabha

  4. Lok Sabha
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The constitution of India has full provisions about the creation of legislative council and its abolishment. The power of abolition and creation of the State legislative council is vested in Parliament of India as per article 169. But again, to create or to abolish a state legislative council, the state legislative assembly must pass a resolution, which must be supported by majority of the strength of the house and 2/3rd majority of the present and voting. When a legislative council is created or abolished, the Constitution of India is also changed. However, still, such type of law is not considered a Constitution Amendment Bill. The resolution to create and abolish a state legislative council is to be assented by the President also.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

The maximum possible strength of the Legislative Assembly of a state is ____________.

  1. 400 members

  2. 425 members

  3. 500 members

  4. 545 members
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Legislative Assembly consists of not more than 500 members and not less than 60. The biggest state like Uttar Pradesh has 403 members in its Assembly. States which have small population and are small in size have a provision for having even lesser number of members in the Legislative Assembly. Puducherry has 30 members. Mizoram, Goa have only 40 members each. Sikkim has 32 members. All members of the Legislative Assembly are elected on the basis of adult franchise, and one member is elected from one constituency. Just as the President has the power to nominate 2 Anglo Indians to the Lok Sabha, similarly, the Governor also has the power to nominate 1 member from Anglo Indian's community as he deems fit, if he is of the opinion that they are not adequately represented in the Assembly.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

How many members are nominated by the Governor in the Legislative Council of State?

  1. One-third of the total membership

  2. One-sixth of the total membership

  3. One-twelfth of the total membership

  4. 12 members
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Members of the Legislative Councils are chosen in the following manner:

  1. One-third are elected by members of local bodies such as Municipalities, Gram Sabhas, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads.
  2. One-third are elected by members of Legislative Assemblies of the State.
  3. One-twelfth are elected by graduate teachers.
  4. One-twelfth of the members are elected by graduates of the universities in the State
  5. One-sixth are nominated by the Governor from persons having the knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, arts, the co-operative movement and social service.

Multiple choice civics role of the state government legislature at the state level the legislature vidhan sabha and vidhan parishad

Once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. It can only delay it by____________.

  1. 21 days

  2. 18 days

  3. 16 days

  4. 14 days
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 109 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha has limited powers regarding Money Bills and can only delay them for a maximum period of 14 days.