Local Governments TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Local Governments MCQ Questions

7.
'Panchayt' means an institution of Self Government under which one of the following Article of Costitution?
A.
Article 243B
B.
Article 243A
C.
Article 246
D.
Article 252
ANSWER :
A. Article 243B
8.
'Village' under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act means?
A.
a village specified by the Pesident by public notification
B.
a village specified by the Governor by public notification
C.
a village specified by the Prime Minister by public notification
D.
a village specified by the Chief Minister by public notification
ANSWER :
B. a village specified by the Governor by public notification
9.
The sources of revenue of urban local bodies in India are:
1. Grants
2. Fees and fines
3. Loans
4. Taxes
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A.
2,3 and 4
B.
4 only
C.
1,3 and 4
D.
1,2,3 and 4
ANSWER :
D. 1,2,3 and 4
10.
One-third members are elected from the local self bodies constituency to
A.
Rajya Sabha
B.
Legislative Assembly
C.
Legislative Council
D.
Corporation
ANSWER :
C. Legislative Council
11.

Whether an area is  "a transitional area", "a smaller urban area" or "a larger urban area" is specified so by public notification by the Governor after taking into considering which of the following factors :
1. the population of the area,
2. the density of the population therein,
3. the revenue generated for local administration,
4. the percentage of employment in non-agricultural activities,
5. the economic importance or such other factors as Governor may deem fit.

A.

1 and 2

B.

1 and 3

C.

2 and 3

D.

1,2,3,4 and 5

ANSWER :

D. 1,2,3,4 and 5

12.
Which one of the following functions is not the concern of the Local Government in India?
A.
Public utility services
B.
Sanitation
C.
Maintenance of public order
D.
Public health
ANSWER :
C. Maintenance of public order