Question 1

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?

Accepted Answer

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty. It states that no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. This is a foundational fundamental right.

Question 2

Which Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions by adding Part IX (Articles 243 to 243-O) to the Constitution. It came into force on 24 April 1993, which is now celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Day.

Question 3

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum number of years for which a Gram Panchayat can be constituted?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 introduced the Panchayati Raj system and mandated that Gram Panchayats be constituted for a term of 5 years. This amendment added Part IX to the Constitution, establishing a three-tier system of local governance.

Question 4

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of Village Panchayats and grants them powers to levy taxes?

Accepted Answer

Article 40 of the Indian Constitution is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. However, the specific constitutional framework for Panchayati Raj was formally established through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which added Part IX (Articles 243–243O) to the Constitution, providing a detailed structure for local self-governance including taxation powers.

Question 5

According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment, what is the minimum age requirement to be a member of a Gram Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 specifies that a person must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for membership in a Gram Panchayat. This is outlined in Article 243D of the Constitution.

Question 6

Which article of the Constitution deals with the composition and powers of the Gram Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Article 243A of the Indian Constitution deals with the Gram Sabha. It defines the Gram Sabha as a body consisting of all adult members of the village who are registered as voters in the Gram Panchayat area. The Gram Sabha is the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system.

Question 7

Which constitutional amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj system and added Part IX to the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 introduced the three-tier Panchayati Raj system (village, block, and district levels) and added Part IX to the Indian Constitution. This amendment came into effect on April 24, 1993, and is considered a landmark in decentralization of power.

Question 8

Which constitutional amendment introduced the concept of Panchayati Raj at the grassroots level in India?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 introduced the three-tier Panchayati Raj system (Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat, and District Panchayat) and made provisions for local self-governance at the grassroots level.

Question 9

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition and powers of the Gram Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

Article 243B of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of the Gram Panchayat, specifying that it shall consist of elected members and a Sarpanch. This article was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.

Question 10

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Gram Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 introduced the three-tier Panchayati Raj system and stipulated that the tenure of a Gram Panchayat is 5 years. This amendment added Articles 243 to 243(O) to the Constitution.

Question 11

What is the minimum age requirement to be eligible as a member of a Gram Panchayat as per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?

Accepted Answer

According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, the minimum age requirement to be eligible as a member of a Gram Panchayat is 21 years. This is specified in Article 243D of the Constitution.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Gram Panchayat as per the 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The 11th Schedule of the Indian Constitution (added by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992) lists 29 matters over which Panchayats have powers and responsibilities. These include agriculture, water management, health, education, social welfare, and infrastructure. However, matters like defense, foreign affairs, currency, and interstate commerce are NOT included in the 11th Schedule as they fall under the exclusive domain of the Union Government.

Question 13

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of Village Panchayats and defines their powers, duties, and composition?

Accepted Answer

Article 40 of the Indian Constitution is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) and directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. However, the detailed framework for Panchayati Raj was established through the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which added Part IX to the Constitution.

Question 14

Under Article 243F of the Indian Constitution, which of the following is NOT a power typically vested in Panchayats?

Accepted Answer

Article 243F of the Indian Constitution outlines the powers and authority of Panchayats. Panchayats are empowered to levy taxes, collect fees, and manage local affairs, but they do NOT have powers to levy income tax or corporate tax, which are reserved for the Union and State governments under the Constitution.

Question 15

Which article of the Indian Constitution mandates the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats?

Accepted Answer

Article 243D of the Indian Constitution, inserted by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats. The proportion of reserved seats shall be the same as the proportion of their population in the State.

Question 16

According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, what is the maximum tenure period for which a Panchayat is constituted?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, stipulates in Article 243E that a Panchayat shall be constituted for a term of five years from the date of its constitution. This applies uniformly across all Panchayats in India.

Question 17

Which Constitutional Amendment Act inserted Part IX into the Indian Constitution, giving constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Part IX (Articles 243 to 243-O) into the Constitution, granting constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions. It came into force on 24 April 1993, which is now celebrated as National Panchayati Raj Day.

Question 18

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which of the following is NOT a mandatory function of a Gram Panchayat as per the Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution, which lists 29 functional domains of Panchayati Raj institutions. These include agriculture, water management, health, education, social welfare, and cultural activities. However, defence and national security matters are explicitly excluded from Panchayat functions as they fall under the Union List.

Question 19

What is the maximum tenure of a Gram Panchayat as per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992?

Accepted Answer

Article 243E of the Indian Constitution, as inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, specifies that a Gram Panchayat shall continue for a term of five years from the date of its constitution. However, it may be dissolved earlier by the State Government, and in case of dissolution, elections must be held within six months to constitute a new Panchayat. If the remainder of the original five-year term is less than six months, the new Panchayat's term extends to complete the original five-year cycle.

Question 20

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of Village Panchayats and defines their composition and powers?

Accepted Answer

Article 243B of the Indian Constitution, inserted by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992), specifically deals with the constitution of Village Panchayats. It mandates the establishment of Panchayats at the village level and outlines their basic structure.

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