Polity 2016 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is the minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat?
21 years
The statement that the minimum age is 25 years is incorrect.
What is the duration of a Panchayat’s term?
Five years
A Panchayat can be dissolved earlier according to state law.
What constitutional amendment constitutionalized the Panchayati Raj System in India?
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992
How are seats in Panchayats filled?
By direct election
Which article of the Constitution deals with the three-tier system of panchayats?
Article 243B
What is the purpose of the State Finance Commission?
To review the financial position of panchayats and make recommendations
Which part of the Constitution was added by the 74th Amendment?
Part IXA titled ‘The Municipalities’
What percentage of seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj bodies?
One-third
What happens to a Bill pending in the Lok Sabha upon its prorogation?
It lapses
True or False: A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
False
Who appoints the Chief Secretary in a State?
Chief Minister
Does the Chief Secretary have a fixed tenure?
No
In which situation can Parliament legislate on items in the State List?
If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority of its members present and voting
What is the chief objective of an Adjournment Motion in Parliament?
To draw attention to a recent issue of urgent public interest
Fill in the blank: The Panchayati Raj Institution (PRI) is a system of rural local self-government in _______.
India
What is the role of the Chief Secretary in the state government?
Principal advisor to the chief minister on all matters of state administration
What is the maximum number of functions listed in the Eleventh Schedule for Panchayati Raj bodies?
29 functions
What happens to a Bill that is passed by both Houses but pending assent from the President?
It does not lapse
What is the status of the Chief Secretary in terms of rank?
Senior-most civil servant of the state government
What is the relationship between the Parliament and the executive in a parliamentary form of government?
The executive is responsible to the legislature
What is required for the Parliament to make laws on State List items under Article 252?
Resolutions from two or more state legislatures
Which article allows the Parliament to legislate on State List items during a national emergency?
Article 356
What is the composition of the District Planning Committee as per the 74th Amendment?
To consolidate the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities
How often is the Finance Commission constituted?
Every 5 years
