Polity Practice Quiz 28

Q1.Which body works under the overall supervision of the Gram Sabha?

A. The Zilla Parishad B. The Panchayat Samiti C. The Gram Panchayat D. The Municipal Corporation

Q2.What is the minimum frequency with which the Gram Sabha must meet in a year, as per the provided text?

A. Once a year B. At least twice or thrice in a year C. Four times a year D. Only when called by the Gram Panchayat

Q3.What is formed when a few Gram Panchayats are grouped together?

A. A Zilla Parishad B. A Gram Sabha C. A Panchayat Samiti or Block or Mandal D. A Municipal Corporation

Q4.Who elects the members of a Panchayat Samiti or Block or Mandal?

A. All the adult population living in the area B. All the panchayat members in that area C. The Zilla Parishad members D. The Members of Lok Sabha and MLAs of that district

Q5.Which of the following bodies constitutes the Zilla (district) Parishad?

A. All the Gram Panchayats in a district B. All the Gram Sabhas in a district C. All the Panchayat Samitis or Mandals in a district D. All the Municipalities and Municipal Corporations in a district

Q6.Who is the political head of the Zilla Parishad?

A. The District Magistrate (D.M.) B. The Collector C. The Zilla Parishad Chairperson D. The Chief Minister of the state

Q7.In big cities, what type of local government body is constituted?

A. Panchayat Samitis B. Gram Panchayats C. Municipalities D. Municipal Corporations

Q8.What is the political head of a Municipal Corporation called?

A. Municipal Chairperson B. Mayor C. District Magistrate D. Chief Executive Officer

Q9.As per the provided text, what is the approximate number of elected representatives in panchayats and municipalities across India, making it the largest experiment in democracy globally?

A. 13 lakh B. 20 lakh C. 36 lakh D. 50 lakh

Q10.What has been a significant positive impact of granting constitutional status to local government in India?

A. It has led to the complete eradication of poverty. B. It has deepened democracy and increased women’s representation. C. It has ensured regular meetings of Gram Sabhas. D. It has transferred significant powers and resources from state governments.

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Polity Practice Quiz 28