1. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 deals with:
a) Panchayati Raj
b) Municipalities
c) Co-operative Societies
d) Scheduled Tribes
Answer: b) Municipalities
Explanation: The 74th Amendment added Part IXA (Articles 243P–243ZG) to the Constitution, dealing with the system of Municipalities in urban areas.
2. Which Article of the Constitution defines “Municipality”?
a) Article 243Q
b) Article 243P
c) Article 243S
d) Article 243T
Answer: b) Article 243P
Explanation: Article 243P provides definitions, including “Municipality,” which means an institution of self-government constituted under Article 243Q.
3. Article 243Q provides for:
a) Constitution of Panchayats
b) Constitution of Municipalities
c) Reservation of seats in Panchayats
d) State Finance Commission
Answer: b) Constitution of Municipalities
Explanation: Article 243Q mandates the constitution of three types of Municipalities in every State.
4. How many types of Municipalities are provided under Article 243Q?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Five
Answer: b) Three
Explanation: They are (i) Nagar Panchayat, (ii) Municipal Council, and (iii) Municipal Corporation.
5. A Nagar Panchayat is constituted for:
a) A rural area
b) An industrial area
c) A transitional area
d) A metropolitan area
Answer: c) A transitional area
Explanation: Nagar Panchayat is set up for an area transitioning from rural to urban.
6. A Municipal Council is constituted for:
a) Transitional area
b) Smaller urban area
c) Larger urban area
d) Metropolitan area
Answer: b) Smaller urban area
Explanation: A Municipal Council is created for smaller urban areas.
7. A Municipal Corporation is constituted for:
a) Larger urban areas
b) Transitional areas
c) Rural areas
d) Metropolitan areas
Answer: a) Larger urban areas
Explanation: A Municipal Corporation is established for larger urban areas with greater population density.
8. A Metropolitan area is defined as an area with population of:
a) 5 lakh or more
b) 10 lakh or more
c) 20 lakh or more
d) 1 crore or more
Answer: b) 10 lakh or more
Explanation: As per Article 243P(c), a Metropolitan area has population of 10 lakh or more, with economic and administrative significance.
9. The governance of a Metropolitan area is done by:
a) Nagar Panchayat
b) Metropolitan Planning Committee
c) Zilla Parishad
d) Gram Sabha
Answer: b) Metropolitan Planning Committee
Explanation: Article 243ZE provides for a Metropolitan Planning Committee for metropolitan areas.
10. Members of a Municipality are elected directly by:
a) State Legislature
b) Governor
c) People of the Municipal area
d) Municipal Commissioner
Answer: c) People of the Municipal area
Explanation: Members are directly elected by the people from territorial constituencies called wards.
11. The Chairperson of a Municipality is elected as per provisions of:
a) President of India
b) State Legislature
c) Governor
d) Municipal Commissioner
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: The method of electing the Chairperson of a Municipality is determined by the State Legislature.
12. Seats are reserved in every Municipality for:
a) Women
b) Scheduled Castes
c) Scheduled Tribes
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Article 243T provides for reservation of seats for SCs, STs, and women.
13. What percentage of seats are reserved for women in Municipalities?
a) One-fourth
b) One-third
c) Half
d) Two-thirds
Answer: b) One-third
Explanation: Not less than one-third of total seats (including SC/ST seats) are reserved for women.
14. Who decides the manner of reservation in Municipalities?
a) President
b) Parliament
c) State Legislature
d) Election Commission
Answer: c) State Legislature
Explanation: The State Legislature decides on the manner of reservation for SCs, STs, and women.
15. Which body conducts elections to the Municipalities?
a) State Election Commission
b) Election Commission of India
c) State Legislature
d) Governor
Answer: a) State Election Commission
Explanation: As per Article 243ZA, State Election Commission conducts elections to Municipalities.
16. The State Election Commission is headed by:
a) Chief Minister
b) State Election Commissioner
c) Governor
d) Chief Secretary
Answer: b) State Election Commissioner
Explanation: State Election Commission is headed by State Election Commissioner appointed by Governor.
17. The term of every Municipality is:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
Explanation: Article 243U provides for a 5-year term of Municipalities.
18. Elections to constitute a Municipality must be held before expiry of:
a) 1 month
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
Answer: c) 6 months
Explanation: Elections must be held before the expiry of 6 months from dissolution of Municipality.
19. The power to dissolve a Municipality lies with:
a) Governor
b) State Legislature
c) State Government
d) State Election Commission
Answer: c) State Government
Explanation: The State Government can dissolve a Municipality before the expiry of its term, subject to law.
20. Article 243W deals with:
a) Constitution of Municipalities
b) Powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities
c) Reservation in Municipalities
d) Finance Commission
Answer: b) Powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities
Explanation: Article 243W provides that State Legislature may endow Municipalities with powers and responsibilities.
21. The 12th Schedule of the Constitution contains functions of:
a) Panchayats
b) Municipalities
c) Finance Commission
d) Parliament
Answer: b) Municipalities
Explanation: The 12th Schedule (added by the 74th Amendment) contains 18 functional items of Municipalities.
22. Which of the following is NOT a function of Municipalities under the 12th Schedule?
a) Urban planning
b) Rural development
c) Water supply
d) Public health
Answer: b) Rural development
Explanation: Rural development is in the 11th Schedule (Panchayats), not the 12th Schedule.
23. State Finance Commission reviews the financial position of:
a) Panchayats
b) Municipalities
c) Both Panchayats and Municipalities
d) Only State Government
Answer: c) Both Panchayats and Municipalities
Explanation: Article 243Y mandates State Finance Commission to review finances of Panchayats and Municipalities.
24. District Planning Committee is related to:
a) Rural areas only
b) Urban areas only
c) Both rural and urban areas of a district
d) Metropolitan areas only
Answer: c) Both rural and urban areas of a district
Explanation: Article 243ZD provides for District Planning Committee for preparing plans for the whole district.
25. Metropolitan Planning Committee is provided under:
a) Article 243ZE
b) Article 243ZD
c) Article 243Q
d) Article 243T
Answer: a) Article 243ZE
Explanation: Article 243ZE provides for constitution of Metropolitan Planning Committee in every metropolitan area.
26. Who prepares the draft development plan for a district?
a) Municipal Corporation
b) Zilla Parishad
c) District Planning Committee
d) State Government
Answer: c) District Planning Committee
Explanation: Article 243ZD provides for a District Planning Committee to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities into a draft development plan.
27. Who prepares the draft development plan for a metropolitan area?
a) Metropolitan Planning Committee
b) Municipal Corporation
c) State Government
d) Zilla Parishad
Answer: a) Metropolitan Planning Committee
Explanation: As per Article 243ZE, a Metropolitan Planning Committee prepares the draft development plan for a metropolitan area.
28. The composition of District Planning Committee is decided by:
a) Parliament
b) Governor
c) State Legislature
d) President
Answer: c) State Legislature
Explanation: Article 243ZD states that the composition of District Planning Committee is determined by State Legislature.
29. How many subjects are listed in the 12th Schedule?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 18
d) 20
Answer: c) 18
Explanation: The 12th Schedule contains 18 functional items like urban planning, water supply, sanitation, etc.
30. Which Amendment added the 12th Schedule to the Constitution?
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 74th Amendment
d) 86th Amendment
Answer: c) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 inserted the 12th Schedule dealing with Municipalities.
31. The reservation for women in Municipalities can be increased beyond 33% by:
a) State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) Governor
d) Supreme Court
Answer: a) State Legislature
Explanation: Article 243T allows State Legislatures to increase reservation beyond 1/3rd for women.
32. Which body recommends principles for distribution of financial resources to Municipalities?
a) Parliament
b) State Finance Commission
c) NITI Aayog
d) Planning Commission
Answer: b) State Finance Commission
Explanation: Article 243Y empowers State Finance Commission to recommend principles for financial distribution.
33. The State Finance Commission is constituted every:
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
Explanation: As per Article 243I & 243Y, State Finance Commission is set up every 5 years.
34. Which body decides the composition of Metropolitan Planning Committee?
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) Governor
d) Municipal Corporation
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: Article 243ZE states that the composition of Metropolitan Planning Committee is decided by State Legislature.
35. Members of District Planning Committee are elected by and from:
a) State Legislature
b) Zilla Parishad and Municipalities in the district
c) Governor’s nominees
d) Parliament
Answer: b) Zilla Parishad and Municipalities in the district
Explanation: Article 243ZD specifies that majority of members are elected by Zilla Parishads and Municipalities.
36. Members of Metropolitan Planning Committee are elected by and from:
a) Parliament
b) Municipalities and Chairpersons of Panchayats in the Metropolitan area
c) State Legislature
d) Governor
Answer: b) Municipalities and Chairpersons of Panchayats in the Metropolitan area
Explanation: Article 243ZE provides that majority of members are elected by these representatives.
37. The Constitution mandates that State Legislature may assign to Municipalities the task of:
a) Preparation of plans for economic development
b) Implementation of schemes
c) Social justice programs
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Article 243W allows State Legislature to endow Municipalities with powers for economic development, social justice, and schemes.
38. The minimum population required for a metropolitan area is:
a) 5 lakh
b) 7.5 lakh
c) 10 lakh
d) 15 lakh
Answer: c) 10 lakh
Explanation: Article 243P defines metropolitan area as one with population of 10 lakh or more.
39. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains the functional items of Panchayats?
a) 11th Schedule
b) 12th Schedule
c) 7th Schedule
d) 10th Schedule
Answer: a) 11th Schedule
Explanation: The 11th Schedule (73rd Amendment) lists 29 items for Panchayats, while 12th Schedule (74th Amendment) lists 18 items for Municipalities.
40. Which Article provides for State Election Commission for conducting municipal elections?
a) Article 243K
b) Article 243ZA
c) Article 243U
d) Article 243X
Answer: b) Article 243ZA
Explanation: Article 243ZA vests the power to conduct elections to Municipalities in the State Election Commission.
41. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by:
a) President
b) Governor
c) Chief Minister
d) State Legislature
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: Article 243K & 243ZA provide that the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
42. Whose conditions of service cannot be varied to his disadvantage after appointment?
a) Governor
b) State Election Commissioner
c) Chief Minister
d) Finance Minister
Answer: b) State Election Commissioner
Explanation: To ensure independence, State Election Commissioner’s service conditions cannot be varied adversely.
43. Who decides the powers and functions of the State Election Commission?
a) State Legislature
b) Governor
c) Supreme Court
d) Parliament
Answer: a) State Legislature
Explanation: The powers, functions, and tenure of the State Election Commission are determined by State Legislature.
44. Which is the first state in India to implement the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act?
a) Kerala
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Maharashtra
Answer: c) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka was the first state to implement the 74th Amendment Act in 1993.
45. Which authority approves the development plan prepared by the District Planning Committee?
a) State Legislature
b) Governor
c) State Government
d) Zilla Parishad
Answer: c) State Government
Explanation: Article 243ZD provides that the draft plan is forwarded to the State Government for approval.
46. Which Article deals with the composition of District Planning Committee?
a) Article 243ZD
b) Article 243ZE
c) Article 243Q
d) Article 243W
Answer: a) Article 243ZD
Explanation: Article 243ZD specifically deals with the District Planning Committee.
47. Which Article deals with the composition of Metropolitan Planning Committee?
a) Article 243ZD
b) Article 243ZE
c) Article 243Q
d) Article 243Y
Answer: b) Article 243ZE
Explanation: Article 243ZE deals with the Metropolitan Planning Committee.
48. The elections to a dissolved Municipality must be completed within:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 9 months
d) 1 year
Answer: b) 6 months
Explanation: Article 243U mandates elections to be held within 6 months of dissolution.
49. If a Municipality is dissolved, the newly elected body serves for:
a) Full 5 years
b) Remaining period of the dissolved Municipality
c) Only 3 years
d) Until State Government decides
Answer: b) Remaining period of the dissolved Municipality
Explanation: Article 243U states that the new Municipality serves the remaining term of the dissolved body.
50. Which Amendment made provisions relating to Municipalities a part of the Constitution?
a) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
b) 43rd Amendment Act, 1977
c) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992
d) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
Answer: d) 74th Amendment Act, 1992
Explanation: The 74th Amendment added Part IXA and the 12th Schedule, making provisions for Municipalities.
51. Which Constitutional Article mandates the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every Municipality?
a) Article 243P
b) Article 243Q
c) Article 243T
d) Article 243U
Answer: c) Article 243T
Explanation: Article 243T provides for reservation of seats in every Municipality for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women.
52. The term of a Municipality is fixed at how many years?
a) 3 years
b) 4 years
c) 5 years
d) 6 years
Answer: c) 5 years
Explanation: According to Article 243U, every Municipality has a five-year term unless dissolved earlier.
53. Who determines the composition of Municipalities?
a) Parliament
b) State Legislature
c) State Election Commission
d) Governor
Answer: b) State Legislature
Explanation: The composition of Municipalities, i.e., the number of seats and their division into wards, is decided by the State Legislature.
54. Which body conducts elections to the Municipalities?
a) Election Commission of India
b) Governor
c) State Election Commission
d) State Legislature
Answer: c) State Election Commission
Explanation: As per Article 243ZA, the State Election Commission conducts elections to Municipalities.
55. A person disqualified for being a member of State Legislature is also disqualified for being a member of _____.
a) Parliament
b) Municipality
c) Gram Sabha
d) Panchayat Samiti
Answer: b) Municipality
Explanation: Article 243V states that the disqualifications for membership in Municipalities are the same as those for the State Legislature.
56. Which authority decides disqualification disputes of Municipality members?
a) High Court
b) State Election Commission
c) State Legislature
d) Governor
Answer: b) State Election Commission
Explanation: Disqualification disputes of Municipality members are decided by the State Election Commission.
57. Who prepares the electoral rolls for Municipality elections?
a) State Election Commission
b) Election Commission of India
c) Governor
d) State Legislature
Answer: a) State Election Commission
Explanation: Article 243ZA gives the power of preparing electoral rolls for Municipality elections to the State Election Commission.
58. Which Article provides for the constitution of Wards Committees in Municipalities with a population of three lakhs or more?
a) Article 243R
b) Article 243S
c) Article 243T
d) Article 243U
Answer: b) Article 243S
Explanation: Article 243S mandates the constitution of Wards Committees in Municipalities having a population of three lakhs or more.
59. Reservation of offices of Chairpersons in Municipalities is provided under which Article?
a) Article 243T(4)
b) Article 243U
c) Article 243S
d) Article 243Q
Answer: a) Article 243T(4)
Explanation: Article 243T(4) provides reservation of offices of Chairpersons in Municipalities for SCs, STs, and women.
60. The Finance Commission for reviewing finances of Municipalities is constituted by:
a) Parliament
b) President of India
c) Governor of the State
d) State Legislature
Answer: c) Governor of the State
Explanation: As per Article 243Y, the Governor constitutes a State Finance Commission every five years.
61. Which body reviews the distribution of financial resources between the State and Municipalities?
a) Union Finance Commission
b) State Finance Commission
c) NITI Aayog
d) State Legislature
Answer: b) State Finance Commission
Explanation: The State Finance Commission recommends the distribution of finances between the State and the Municipalities.
62. The State Election Commission consists of a State Election Commissioner appointed by:
a) Chief Minister
b) Governor
c) President
d) Speaker of State Legislature
Answer: b) Governor
Explanation: The Governor appoints the State Election Commissioner, who heads the State Election Commission.
63. The tenure of the State Election Commissioner is fixed by:
a) President
b) State Legislature
c) Governor
d) Constitution
Answer: d) Constitution
Explanation: The Constitution ensures independence of the State Election Commissioner, who cannot be removed except on grounds of misbehavior similar to High Court judges.
64. Which Article deals with elections to the Municipalities?
a) Article 243T
b) Article 243U
c) Article 243V
d) Article 243ZA
Answer: d) Article 243ZA
Explanation: Article 243ZA empowers the State Election Commission to direct, control, and conduct elections to Municipalities.
65. Who determines the powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities?
a) Parliament
b) Governor
c) State Legislature
d) State Finance Commission
Answer: c) State Legislature
Explanation: Article 243W empowers State Legislatures to determine powers, authority, and responsibilities of Municipalities.
Q66. Which Article mentions the Twelfth Schedule?
a) Article 243W
b) Article 243U
c) Article 243S
d) Article 243ZA
Answer: a) Article 243W
Explanation: Article 243W refers to the Twelfth Schedule, which contains 18 functional items of Municipalities.
67. Which of the following is NOT included in the Twelfth Schedule?
a) Urban planning
b) Regulation of land use
c) Public health and sanitation
d) Defence and foreign affairs
Answer: d) Defence and foreign affairs
Explanation: Defence and foreign affairs are Union subjects, not functions of Municipalities.
68. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the functional items of Municipalities?
a) Tenth Schedule
b) Eleventh Schedule
c) Twelfth Schedule
d) Ninth Schedule
Answer: c) Twelfth Schedule
Explanation: The Twelfth Schedule (added by 74th Amendment) lists 18 functional items of Municipalities.
69. The Twelfth Schedule was added to the Constitution by:
a) 42nd Amendment
b) 52nd Amendment
c) 73rd Amendment
d) 74th Amendment
Answer: d) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added the Twelfth Schedule for Municipalities.
70. Which Article provides for the constitution of Metropolitan Planning Committees?
a) Article 243Y
b) Article 243ZE
c) Article 243V
d) Article 243S
Answer: b) Article 243ZE
Explanation: Article 243ZE provides for Metropolitan Planning Committees in every metropolitan area.
71. Which body prepares a draft development plan for a Metropolitan area?
a) State Legislature
b) Metropolitan Planning Committee
c) Governor
d) NITI Aayog
Answer: b) Metropolitan Planning Committee
Explanation: The Metropolitan Planning Committee prepares a draft development plan for the entire metropolitan area.
72. Who determines the composition of the Metropolitan Planning Committee?
a) State Legislature
b) Parliament
c) Governor
d) State Finance Commission
Answer: a) State Legislature
Explanation: Article 243ZE states that the Legislature of the State provides by law the composition of the Metropolitan Planning Committee.
73. The District Planning Committee is provided under which Article?
a) Article 243ZC
b) Article 243ZD
c) Article 243ZE
d) Article 243ZF
Answer: b) Article 243ZD
Explanation: Article 243ZD provides for District Planning Committees to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities.
74. The objective of the District Planning Committee is:
a) To draft Panchayat plans
b) To prepare plans for rural areas only
c) To consolidate plans of Panchayats and Municipalities
d) To review Union Government policies
Answer: c) To consolidate plans of Panchayats and Municipalities
Explanation: Article 243ZD directs the District Planning Committee to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities.
75. Which Article provides for continuance of existing laws relating to Municipalities until new laws are made?
a) Article 243ZC
b) Article 243ZF
c) Article 243ZD
d) Article 243ZE
Answer: b) Article 243ZF
Explanation: Article 243ZF states that existing laws relating to Municipalities will continue until inconsistent with the Constitution or replaced by new laws.
76. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the Constitution of a District Planning Committee (DPC)?
A) Article 243ZA
B) Article 243ZD
C) Article 243ZE
D) Article 243ZF
Answer: B) Article 243ZD
Explanation: Article 243ZD mandates a District Planning Committee in every district to consolidate plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities.
77. The Metropolitan Planning Committee (MPC) is provided under which Article?
A) Article 243ZE
B) Article 243ZF
C) Article 243ZG
D) Article 243ZH
Answer: A) Article 243ZE
Explanation: Article 243ZE provides for the constitution of a Metropolitan Planning Committee in every metropolitan area for integrated development.
78. A Metropolitan area means an area having a population of —
A) 5 lakh or more
B) 7 lakh or more
C) 10 lakh or more
D) 15 lakh or more
Answer: C) 10 lakh or more
Explanation: Article 243P(c) defines a Metropolitan area as one having a population of 10 lakh or more, with multiple Municipalities.
79. Which Article deals with the bar on interference by courts in electoral matters of Municipalities?
A) Article 243ZG
B) Article 243ZH
C) Article 243ZI
D) Article 243ZJ
Answer: A) Article 243ZG
Explanation: Article 243ZG bars courts from interfering in matters of delimitation and allocation of seats to Municipalities.
80. Which of the following is NOT a source of revenue for Municipalities?
A) Taxes on property
B) Grants-in-aid from the State Government
C) Excise duty on alcohol
D) Fees for public services
Answer: C) Excise duty on alcohol
Explanation: Excise duty on alcohol is collected by the State Government, not Municipalities.
81. Which type of Municipality is formed in smaller towns?
A) Municipal Corporation
B) Municipal Council (Municipality)
C) Nagar Panchayat
D) District Planning Committee
Answer: B) Municipal Council (Municipality)
Explanation: A Municipal Council is established for smaller urban areas, while larger cities have Corporations.
82. Who has the power to dissolve a Municipality?
A) State Election Commission
B) State Government
C) Governor
D) District Collector
Answer: B) State Government
Explanation: The State Government can dissolve a Municipality before its term expires under certain conditions.
83. If a Municipality is dissolved, elections must be held within—
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 5 months
D) 6 months
Answer: D) 6 months
Explanation: Article 243U requires fresh elections within six months of dissolution.
84. The Twelfth Schedule was added by which Amendment?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 74th Amendment
D) 97th Amendment
Answer: C) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Constitutional Amendment (1992) added the Twelfth Schedule containing 18 functions of Municipalities.
85. Which of the following subjects is included in the Twelfth Schedule?
A) Agriculture
B) Urban planning
C) Police
D) Defence
Answer: B) Urban planning
Explanation: Urban planning is listed in the Twelfth Schedule as a function of Municipalities.
86. Who decides the representation of MPs and MLAs in Municipalities?
A) Parliament
B) President
C) State Legislature
D) State Election Commission
Answer: C) State Legislature
Explanation: State Legislatures decide the manner of representation of MPs and MLAs in Municipal bodies.
87. Which Schedule of the Constitution lists the functional items of Municipalities?
A) Ninth Schedule
B) Tenth Schedule
C) Eleventh Schedule
D) Twelfth Schedule
Answer: D) Twelfth Schedule
Explanation: The Twelfth Schedule lists 18 functions assigned to Municipalities.
88. Who prepares the electoral rolls for Municipality elections?
A) Chief Election Commissioner of India
B) State Election Commission
C) District Magistrate
D) Municipal Corporation
Answer: B) State Election Commission
Explanation: The State Election Commission prepares electoral rolls for Panchayats and Municipalities.
89. Which of the following functions does NOT belong to Municipalities?
A) Regulation of land use
B) Fire services
C) Police administration
D) Slum improvement
Answer: C) Police administration
Explanation: Police is a state subject, not under Municipalities’ control.
90. The composition of a Metropolitan Planning Committee includes—
A) Only MLAs
B) Only Mayors
C) Elected members of Municipalities & Panchayats
D) Governor’s nominees only
Answer: C) Elected members of Municipalities & Panchayats
Explanation: The MPC mainly consists of elected members of Municipalities and Panchayats in the area.
91. Which of the following is NOT part of the Twelfth Schedule?
A) Public health
B) Urban forestry
C) Agriculture extension
D) Solid waste management
Answer: C) Agriculture extension
Explanation: Agriculture is part of the Eleventh Schedule (Panchayats), not the Twelfth Schedule (Municipalities).
92. Which Constitutional body oversees Municipal elections?
A) Election Commission of India
B) State Election Commission
C) District Collector
D) Urban Development Ministry
Answer: B) State Election Commission
Explanation: The State Election Commission is responsible for elections to Municipalities.
93. What is the minimum population required for a Metropolitan area?
A) 5 lakh
B) 10 lakh
C) 20 lakh
D) 25 lakh
Answer: B) 10 lakh
Explanation: Article 243P(c) specifies 10 lakh as the minimum population for a metropolitan area.
94. Which of the following is included in the functions of Municipalities?
A) Defense management
B) Urban poverty alleviation
C) International trade
D) Railways
Answer: B) Urban poverty alleviation
Explanation: Urban poverty alleviation is one of the 18 functions in the Twelfth Schedule.
95. Which Article deals with the composition of Municipalities?
A) Article 243Q
B) Article 243R
C) Article 243S
D) Article 243T
Answer: A) Article 243Q
Explanation: Article 243Q provides for three types of Municipalities – Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, and Municipal Corporation.
96. Who decides the powers and responsibilities of Ward Committees?
A) President of India
B) State Legislature
C) Election Commission
D) District Magistrate
Answer: B) State Legislature
Explanation: The State Legislature determines the composition and powers of Ward Committees.
97. In which year did the 74th Amendment Act come into force?
A) 1991
B) 1992
C) 1993
D) 1995
Answer: C) 1993
Explanation: The 74th Amendment came into effect on 1 June 1993, giving constitutional status to Municipalities.
98. The representation of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women in Municipalities is ensured under—
A) Article 243T
B) Article 243U
C) Article 243V
D) Article 243W
Answer: A) Article 243T
Explanation: Article 243T provides reservation of seats in Municipalities for SCs, STs, and women.
99. The main aim of the 74th Amendment Act is—
A) Strengthening the judiciary
B) Strengthening local self-government in urban areas
C) Increasing powers of Parliament
D) Strengthening defense
Answer: B) Strengthening local self-government in urban areas
Explanation: The 74th Amendment gave constitutional status to Municipalities to strengthen democracy at the urban local level.
100. Who is the final authority to decide disputes related to the validity of Municipality elections?
A) Supreme Court
B) High Court
C) State Election Commission
D) Parliament
Answer: B) High Court
Explanation: Article 243ZG states courts cannot interfere in election matters, but disputes regarding validity can be decided by High Courts through election petitions.