BPSC PRELIMS GENERAL STUDIES QUIZ

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Question 1:

Discretionary Grants is mentioned under Article ________.

Question 2:

Taxes which are levied and collected by the Centre but distributed between the Centre and the states are provided under which article of the Indian Constitution?

Question 3:

The discretionary grants which is given by the Centre to the states come under article 282 of the Constitution. Which among the following is/are not the purpose of discretionary grants?

Question 4:

In context of Centre-state relation, who described Indian federalism (division of power between Centre and states) as ‘Bargaining Federalism’?

Question 5:

Which of the following committees are related to the Panchayati Raj system?
1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
2. Ashok Mehta Committee
3. G V K Rao Committee
4. B M Singh Committee

Question 6:

Which article deals with the significance of the Panchayati system in the country?

Question 7:

Which of the following statements are right with respect to the Panchayat raj system in India?
1. Reservation on the basis of population ratio of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) have been reserved and one-third reservation has been provided to women at all levels of Panchayats under Article 243(D)(3).
2. It is the responsibility of the Central Election Commission to conduct elections for Panchayats, Municipalities and Municipal Corporations.
3. Article 243 C mentions the composition of Panchayats.
4. Article 243 F deals with the powers, rights and responsibilities of Panchayats.
5. Article 246 empowers the State Legislature to make laws on any matter relating to local self-government.

Question 8:

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Question 9:

What are the objectives of the PESA Act:-

1. Extending the provisions of Part IX to the Scheduled Areas.

2. To preserve and protect the traditions and customs of the tribal population.

3. Preventing panchayats from being empowered with powers suited to tribal needs.

4. Empowerment of Panchayats at higher level.

Question 10:

What are the recommendations of the G.V.K. Rao Committee? 

Choose the correct option-

1. Gram Panchayat (at the village level) should be strengthened.

2. Zila Parishad to be the principal body to manage the developmental programs at the district level.

3. There should be sub-committees at the district level with proportional representation.

4. Elections of local bodies should be held regularly.

5. Post of District Development Commissioner is to be created. He will be the chief executive officer of the Zila Parishad.