TGPSC MPSO / ASO · Paper I · Topic 12

TGPSC MPSO / ASO Local Self-Government questions with answers

3 questions from TGPSC ASO Paper I Mock 1 with answers. Try each one, then tap Show answer.

12.1Federalism & local governmentNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q1 Paper I Mock 1, Q88

    Consider the following statements about the recommendations of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (1957):

    I. The Zila Parishad should be directly elected by the people.

    II. The Zila Parishad should be an advisory body chaired by the District Collector.

    III. A three-tier system of Panchayati Raj should be set up.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AI, II and III
    2. BI and II only
    3. CI and III only
    4. DII and III only
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    Answer D. II and III only

    Statements II and III are correct: the Committee proposed a three-tier system with an advisory Zila Parishad chaired by the Collector; only the village panchayat was to be directly elected.

  2. Q2 Paper I Mock 1, Q89

    Residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament by which Article of the Constitution?

    1. AArticle 246
    2. BArticle 248
    3. CArticle 252
    4. DArticle 249
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    Answer B. Article 248

    Article 248 (read with Entry 97 of the Union List) vests residuary powers, including residuary taxation, in Parliament.

    Source: Constitution of India Art. 248

12.3Panchayat Raj in TelanganaNotesPractise this chapter · Set 1 free

  1. Q3 Paper I Mock 1, Q90

    Consider the following statements about the size of a gram panchayat under the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018:

    I. The smallest gram panchayat (population up to 300) has 5 members.

    II. The largest gram panchayats (population above 25,000) have 19 members.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. AOnly I
    2. BOnly II
    3. CBoth I and II
    4. DNeither I nor II
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    Answer A. Only I

    Gram panchayat strength runs from 5 (up to 300 people) to 21 (above 25,000) under section 7.

    Source: Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018 (Act 5 of 2018), s.7

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