Please refer to Chapter 8 Local Governments MCQ Class 11 Political Science with answers below. These multiple-choice questions have been prepared based on the latest NCERT book for Class 11 Political Science. Students should refer to MCQ Questions for Class 11 Political Science with Answers to score more marks in Grade 11 Political Science exams. Students should read the chapter Local Governments and then attempt the following objective questions.

MCQ Questions Class 11 Political Science Chapter 8 Local Governments

Local Governments MCQ Class 11 Political Science provided below covers all important topics given in this chapter. These MCQs will help you to properly prepare for exams.

Question. One-third of the total number of seats of Panchayats are reserved for:
(a) Backward Classes
(b) Scheduled Castes
(c) Women belonging to Scheduled Castes
(d) Women

Question. The first State in the country to adopt the Panchayati Raj System on 2nd October 1959 was
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Bihar
(d) Orrisa

Question. Which of the following Amendments to Constitution of India grants a Constitutional status to ‘Panchayati Raj System’?
(a) 71 st Amendment
(b) 72 nd Amendment
(c) 73 rd Amendment
(d) 75 th Amendment

Question. Who is the Chief Officer in Panchayati Samiti
(a) Dissemination officer
(b) Development officer
(c) Accountant
(d) Office Superintendent

Question. In India, the women Sarpanch at the Gram Panchayat level are
(a) 5000
(b) Less than 20,000
(c) Approx. 50,000
(d) More than 80,000

Question. Which Constitutional Article defines the duration of the Panchayat—
(a) Article 243N
(b) Article 243O
(c) Article 243E
(d) Article 243B

Question. The National Panchayati Diwas is celebrated on –
(a) 10th April
(b) 14th April
(c) 24th April
(d) 25th April

Question. In 1989, P.K. Thungon Committee recommended the constitutional recognition of
(a) Local government bodies
(b) Consumer courts
(c) Planning commission
(d) Financial commission for states

Question. The term of each Panchayat body is
(a) 3 months
(b) 2 years
(c) 6 months
(d) 5 years

Question. Which of the following Rural Local Government system exists in Haryana?
(a) Two-tier system
(b) One-tier system
(c) Three-tier system
(d) Four-tier system.

Question. According to 73rd Amendment, the tenure of Panchayats in all states is:
(a) Six years
(b) Three years
(c) Five years
(d) Four years

Question. ______ government is about the government closest to the common people.
(a) Local
(b) Union
(c) State
(d) Provincial

Question. Which of the following is not an institution of Rural Local Government?
(a) Panchayat
(b) Zila Parishad
(c) Municipal Corporation
(d) Gram Sabha

Question. Which city of Haryana has Municipal Corporation?
(a) Gurgaon
(b) Faridabad
(c) Ambala
(d) Karnal

Question. Which of the following played important role in the development of local government?
(a) Willim Bentick
(b) Lord Rippon
(c) Lord Cornwalis
(d) Macculary

Question. The amendment of the constitution can be initiated in
(a) President’s office
(b) Rajya Sabha
(c) Lok Sabha
(d) Any Houses of the Parliament

Question. Who functions as Secretary to the District Planning Committee?
(a) President of District Panchayat
(b) Member nominated by the state government
(c) Member of a muncipality
(d) District Collector

Question. When was Panchayati Raj introduced in India?
(a) November 4, 1953
(b) October 2, 1959
(c) September 23, 1960
(d) October 5, 1958

Question. Which state has no Panchayati Raj institution at all?
(a) Mizoram
(b) Manipur
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Tripura

Question. In the total revenue collection of India, the contribution of
the rural local bodies is
(a) 0.10%
(b) 0.18%
(c) 0.20%
(d) 0.24%

Question. Panchayati Raj institutions came into existence under the:
(a) 42nd and 43rd Amendment Acts
(b) 86th and 87th Amendment Acts
(c) 63rd and 64th Amendment Acts
(d) 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts

Question. Which of the following is/are NOT the objectives of Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996?
(a) To provide self-rule to the tribal population
(b) To preserve the traditions and customs of tribal communities
(c) To establish an autonomous council in the tribal areas
(d) To extend the provisions of Part IX in the Schedule Areas with certain modification

Question. In Bolivia, the law that decentralized the power at the local level is
(a) Presidential Law.
(b) Decentralized Law.
(c) Popular Participation Law.
(d) Popular Decentralized Law.

Question. If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within ________..
(a) Six months from the date of dissolution
(b) Twelve months from the date of dissolution
(c) Two months from the date of dissolution
(d) One month from the date of dissolution

Question. Panchayati Raj Subject falls under which List of the Constitution ?
(a) Union List
(b) State List
(c) Concurrent List
(d) None of the above

Question. Panchayats have been established in:
(a) Villages
(b) Town
(c) Small city
(d) Big city

Question. The maximum duration of Municipalities is
(a) 3 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 4 years
(d) 6 years

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