Question 1

According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it must be reconstituted through fresh elections?

Accepted Answer

Article 243E of the Indian Constitution, as inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, stipulates that a Panchayat shall continue for a term of five years from the date of its constitution. After five years, the Panchayat must be reconstituted through fresh elections.

Question 2

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, what is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible as a member of a Panchayat?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, which introduced the Panchayati Raj system, stipulates that a person must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for membership in a Panchayat. This is specified in Article 243D of the Constitution.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function typically assigned to Panchayats under 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 that fall within the purview of Panchayats. These include agriculture, water management, education, health, and social welfare. Functions like national defense, foreign affairs, and currency regulation are NOT assigned to Panchayats as they are Union subjects.

Question 4

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Right to Constitutional Remedies, enabling citizens to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

Accepted Answer

Article 32 of the Indian Constitution grants the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. This article is crucial as it provides the remedy mechanism for violations of rights guaranteed under Part III (Articles 12–35).

Question 5

Which constitutional amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj system and made provisions for local self-governance at the village level in India?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, introduced the Panchayati Raj system in India. This amendment added Part IX to the Constitution, which contains Articles 243 to 243O, providing a constitutional framework for rural local self-governance through Panchayats.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a mandatory function of a Village Panchayat as per the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act specifies certain mandatory functions for Panchayats through the Eleventh Schedule (added to the Constitution). These include agriculture, water management, health, education, and social welfare. However, functions like international relations, defense, and currency are NOT panchayat functions as they fall under the Union government's exclusive domain.

Question 7

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 provides for the establishment of Panchayats in every village or group of villages and outlines their basic structure.

Question 8

Under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it must be reconstituted?

Accepted Answer

Article 243E of the Indian Constitution, as inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act (1992), stipulates that a Panchayat shall continue for a term of five years from the date of its constitution, after which it stands dissolved.

Question 9

Which constitutional amendment introduced the Eleventh Schedule, which lists the mandatory functions of Panchayats?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, enacted in 1992, introduced the Eleventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution. This schedule lists 29 subjects and matters on which Panchayats must exercise powers and perform duties. This was a landmark amendment that gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Article 243D of the Indian Constitution, inserted by the 73rd Amendment Act (1992), specifies the qualifications for membership of Panchayats. A person must be a citizen of India, not less than 21 years of age, and registered as a voter in the territorial area of the Panchayat.

Question 11

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?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 introduced the Eleventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution, which lists 29 functional areas for Panchayati Raj institutions. While Gram Panchayats have broad responsibilities in areas like agriculture, water management, health, and education, the regulation of inter-state commerce and collection of central taxes are NOT listed as mandatory panchayat functions—these remain exclusively with state and central governments.

Question 12

Under the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure period for which a Panchayat can be constituted, and what happens if the State Government dissolves it prematurely?

Accepted Answer

According to Article 243E of the Constitution (inserted by the 73rd Amendment), a Panchayat is constituted for a term of 5 years. If dissolved prematurely, fresh elections must be held within 6 months, and the new panchayat's tenure will be for the remainder of the original 5-year term (not a fresh 5 years). However, if the remainder is less than 6 months, no fresh election is required.

Question 13

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, mandates reservation of seats in Panchayats. What is the minimum percentage of seats that must be reserved for women across all three tiers of Panchayati Raj, as per the original amendment?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, mandated a minimum of one-third (33.33%) of seats to be reserved for women in all three tiers of Panchayati Raj—village, intermediate, and district levels. This was later increased to 50% in several states, but the constitutional minimum remains one-third as per Article 243D.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding the 74th Amendment Act, 1992 (Municipal Corporations Act), is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The 74th Amendment Act, 1992, added Part IXA to the Constitution (Articles 243P–243ZG), governing Municipal Corporations and local urban bodies. It mandates a 5-year tenure for municipal corporations, one-third reservation for women, and provisions for municipal elections. However, unlike the 73rd Amendment, the 74th Amendment does NOT mandate reservation for SC/ST in all cases—it allows states to decide based on population ratios.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 introduced the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution, listing 29 matters on which Panchayats can make laws. These include agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, water management, health, education, social welfare, and cultural activities. However, defence, foreign affairs, and currency are Union List subjects and explicitly excluded from Panchayat jurisdiction.

Question 16

Which article of the Indian Constitution specifically mandates that the State shall endeavour to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government?

Accepted Answer

Article 40 of the Indian Constitution, which falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV), explicitly directs the State to organise village panchayats and grant them powers for self-governance. This article forms the constitutional foundation for the Panchayati Raj system in India.

Question 17

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, which gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions, introduced a new Part in the Constitution. Which part was added, and what is the range of articles it covers?

Accepted Answer

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, added Part IX to the Indian Constitution, covering Articles 243 to 243O (15 articles in total). This amendment constitutionalised the three-tier panchayati raj system and made provisions for reserved seats, tenure, and elections.

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