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Question (41)

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Which development after 1990 strengthened the practical working of federalism in India?

(A) Decline of regional parties
(B) Rise of regional parties and coalition governments
(C) End of State governments
(D) Complete centralisation of power

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Regional parties and coalition governments created a new culture of power-sharing and respect for State autonomy.

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Question (42)

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A Central Government wants to dismiss a State government controlled by a rival party without following constitutional safeguards. Which development mentioned in the chapter made such arbitrary dismissal more difficult?

(A) A major Supreme Court judgement
(B) Formation of gram sabhas
(C) Creation of linguistic States
(D) Introduction of the Union List

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A major Supreme Court judgement made arbitrary dismissal of State governments more difficult.

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Question (43)

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A State has a population of 3 crore and contains several culturally distinct regions. Which argument from the chapter best supports creating a local government tier?

(A) All local issues should be decided by the Union
(B) Local people understand local problems better and can participate directly
(C) State governments should be abolished
(D) Federalism works only at the national level

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Decentralisation brings decision-making closer to people who have better knowledge of local issues.

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Question (44)

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Power is transferred from the Union and State governments to local governments so that local problems can be addressed locally. This process is called:

(A) Centralisation
(B) Decentralisation
(C) Majoritarianism
(D) Privatisation

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Decentralisation means transferring power to local government bodies.

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Question (45)

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Before 1992, local governments often lacked regular elections, powers and resources. After the constitutional amendment, which combination represents major changes?

(A) Regular elections, reservations and constitutional status
(B) Abolition of Panchayats and Municipalities
(C) Complete control by the Union government
(D) Removal of elected representatives

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The 1992 amendment strengthened local government through regular elections, reservations and constitutional provisions.

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Question (46)

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A local government has 300 elected positions. If at least one-third are reserved for women, how many positions would be reserved at the minimum?

(A) 50
(B) 75
(C) 100
(D) 150

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

One-third of 300 = 100.

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Question (47)

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A State has 12 lakh local-government positions in a hypothetical calculation. If one-third are reserved for women, approximately how many positions would be reserved?

(A) 2 lakh
(B) 3 lakh
(C) 4 lakh
(D) 6 lakh

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

12 lakh ÷ 3 = 4 lakh.

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Question (48)

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Which body is responsible for conducting Panchayat and Municipal elections in each State?

(A) Election Commission of India only
(B) State Election Commission
(C) Supreme Court
(D) District Collector alone

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

The 1992 constitutional amendment created an independent State Election Commission in each State.

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Question (49)

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A Gram Sabha has 1,200 registered voters. According to the chapter, who are its members?

(A) Only the elected panchayat members
(B) Only the sarpanch and ward members
(C) All voters in the village
(D) Only government officials

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

All voters in the village are members of the Gram Sabha.

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Question (50)

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A district has 8 Gram Panchayats. They are grouped into 2 Panchayat Samitis, and these together form one Zilla Parishad. How many broad levels of rural local government are represented in this arrangement?

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The three levels are Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti/Block and Zilla Parishad.

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Question (41)

Which development after 1990 strengthened the practical working of federalism in India?

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Question (42)

A Central Government wants to dismiss a State government controlled by a rival party without following constitutional safeguards. Which development mentioned in the chapter made such arbitrary dismissal more difficult?

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Question (43)

A State has a population of 3 crore and contains several culturally distinct regions. Which argument from the chapter best supports creating a local government tier?

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Question (44)

Power is transferred from the Union and State governments to local governments so that local problems can be addressed locally. This process is called:

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Question (45)

Before 1992, local governments often lacked regular elections, powers and resources. After the constitutional amendment, which combination represents major changes?

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Question (46)

A local government has 300 elected positions. If at least one-third are reserved for women, how many positions would be reserved at the minimum?

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Question (47)

A State has 12 lakh local-government positions in a hypothetical calculation. If one-third are reserved for women, approximately how many positions would be reserved?

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Question (48)

Which body is responsible for conducting Panchayat and Municipal elections in each State?

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Question (49)

A Gram Sabha has 1,200 registered voters. According to the chapter, who are its members?

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Question (50)

A district has 8 Gram Panchayats. They are grouped into 2 Panchayat Samitis, and these together form one Zilla Parishad. How many broad levels of rural local government are represented in this arrangement?

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