Local Governments TNPSC Group 1 Questions

Indian Polity

Local Governments MCQ Questions

13.
Which one of the following Constitution (Amendment) Acts provided for the formation of the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
A.
42nd Constitution Amendment Act
B.
44th Constitution Amendment Act
C.
73rd Constitution Amendment Act
D.
74thConstitution Amendment Act
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ANSWER :
D. 74thConstitution Amendment Act
14.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
1. A Metropolitan area is specified by the Governor through a public notification.
2. Metropolitan area means an area having a population of 8 lakhs or more.
3. Metropolitan area may be comprised in more than one district.
4. Metropolitan area may consist of more than two Municipalities or Panchayats or other contiguous areas.
A.
1 and 3
B.
2 only
C.
3 only
D.
3 and 4
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ANSWER :
B. 2 only
15.

According to the Constitution of India, it is obligatory to constitute "Ward Committees" in the area of a municipality. The population of such a municipality should be:

A.

One lac or more

B.

Two lacs or more

C.

Three lacs or more

D.

Five lacs or more

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ANSWER :

C. Three lacs or more

16.
Who deals with matters relating to elections to the municipalities?
A.
Election Commission of India
B.
State Election Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Governor
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ANSWER :
B. State Election Commission
17.
How many types of urban local bodies are created in India for the administration of urban areas?
A.
five
B.
six
C.
seven
D.
eight
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ANSWER :
D. Eight
18.
Which of the following is matched correctly:
I. All India Institute of Local Self Government - 1927
II. Centre for Urban and Environmental Studies - 1967
III. Regional Centres for Urban and Environmental Studies - 1968
IV. National Institute of Urban Affairs - 1976
A.
I and II only
B.
II,III and IV
C.
II and III only
D.
I,II,III and IV
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ANSWER :
D. I,II,III and IV