Local Governments TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

Local Governments MCQ Questions

1.
The Constitutional provision of urban development exists under the
A.
72nd Constitutional Amendment Act
B.
74th Constitutional Amendment Act
C.
76th Constitutional Amendment Act
D.
75th Constitutional Amendment Act
ANSWER :
B. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act
2.
The first Municipal Corporation in India was established in ______
A.
Delhi
B.
Madras(Chennai)
C.
Hyderabad
D.
Bombay (Mumbai)
ANSWER :
B. Madras(Chennai)
3.
The Constitution (74thAmendment) Act, 1992 provides for which of the following?
1. Municipal Committees
2. Ward Committees
3. Committee for District Planning
4. Committee for Metropolitan Planning
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A.
1 and 3
B.
2 and 4
C.
3 only
D.
2, 3 and 4
ANSWER :
D. 2, 3 and 4
4.
In which respect have the Centre - State realtions been specifically termed as municipal realtions?
A.
Centre's control of the State in the legislative sphere
B.
Centre's control of the State in financial matters.
C.
Centre's control of the State in the administrative sector.
D.
Centre's control of the State in the planning process
ANSWER :
D. Centre's control of the State in the planning process
5.
Who can be called the father of local self government in India
A.
Lord Minto
B.
Lord Curzon
C.
Lord Defferin
D.
Lord Rippon
ANSWER :
D. Lord Rippon
6.
Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India?
A.
According to the Inidan Constitution, Local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.
B.
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
C.
Local Government finances are to be provided by a Commission.
D.
Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission.
ANSWER :
A. According to the Inidan Constitution, Local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.