1. How many tiers are there in a Panchayati Raj structure ?

Three

Four

Five

Two

Answer: Three

Explanation:

In India, the Panchayati Raj now functions as a system of governance in which gram panchayats are the basic units of local administration. The system has three levels: Gram Panchayat (village level), Mandal Parishad or Block Samiti or Panchayat Samiti (block level), and Zila Parishad (district level).


2. How many agro-climatic zones (ACZ) are characterized by the Planning Commission of India ?

30

15

10

20

Answer: 15

Explanation:

An “Agro-climatic zone” is a land unit in terms of major climates, suitable for a certain range of crops. The Planning Commission divided the country into fifteen broad agro-climatic zones based on physiography, soils, geological formation, Climate, cropping patterns and development of irrigation and mineral resources for broad agricultural planning and developing future strategies. 14 regions were in the mainland and the remaining 1 in the islands of Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.


3. Union Legislature alone can make laws on matters related to ______ ?

public health

police

railways

local self-government

Answer: railways

Explanation:

Public health, Police and local self-government are subjects mentioned in State List whereas Railways is a subject of Union List.


4. What is the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India ?

6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

4 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

5 Years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

3 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Answer: 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Explanation:

The tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India is 6 years or up to the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.


5. Who was the first president of Independent India ?

Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

Rajendra Prasad

Ram Nath Kovind

Pranab Mukherjee

Answer: Rajendra Prasad

Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the first president of Independent India.


6. On which date did the NITI Aayog replace the Planning Commission ?

1st of January 2017

1st of January 2014

1st of January 2016

1st of January 2015

Answer: 1st of January 2015

Explanation:

The Union Government of India announced the formation of NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog on January 1, 2015 by passing a cabinet resolution which replaced the former Planning Commission.


7. What is the tenure of a Panchayat as per the 73rd constitutional amendment act ?

4 years

3 years

6 years

5 years

Answer: 5 years

Explanation:

A term of five years has been provided for every panchayat according to the 73rd amendment act in the Indian Constitution.


8. The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises meets once every ________ month in a year ?

2

6

3

9

Answer: 6

Explanation:

The National Board for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises meets once every 6 months in a year. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is a branch of the Government of India, which is responsible for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws related to micro, small and medium enterprises in India.


9. What is the term of the elected representatives of a Gram Panchayat ?

5 years

3 years

2 years

4 years

Answer: 5yrs

Explanation:

The term of the elected representatives of a Gram Panchayat is five years.


10. Which of the following authorities launched PPRTMS (Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System) ?

The Union Public Service Commission

National Human Rights Commission

Election Commission of India

The Supreme Court

Answer: Election Commission of India

Explanation:

Election Commission of India implemented “Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System” (PPRTMS) The Election Commission of India has reviewed the system and process of registration of political parties.

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