MCQ on Urban and Local Bodies of India – Indian Polity
Q1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Urban Local Bodies?
a) Part IX
b) Part IXA
c) Part IXB
d) Part X
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Correct Answer: b) Part IXA
Explanation: Part IXA of the Indian Constitution deals with Urban Local Bodies.
Q2. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution provided constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies?
a) 72nd Amendment
b) 73rd Amendment
c) 74th Amendment
d) 75th Amendment
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Correct Answer: c) 74th Amendment
Explanation: The 74th Amendment to the Indian Constitution provided constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies.
Q3. Which of the following is an example of an Urban Local Body?
a) Municipal Corporation
b) Municipal Council
c) Nagar Panchayat
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, and Nagar Panchayat are examples of Urban Local Bodies.
Q4. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Municipalities?
a) Article 243P
b) Article 243Q
c) Article 243R
d) Article 243S
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Correct Answer: b) Article 243Q
Explanation: Article 243Q of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Municipalities.
Q5. Which of the following is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?
a) Property tax
b) Income tax
c) Customs duty
d) Corporate tax
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Correct Answer: a) Property tax
Explanation: Property tax is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies.
Q6. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Urban Local Bodies?
a) Article 243T
b) Article 243U
c) Article 243V
d) Article 243W
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Correct Answer: a) Article 243T
Explanation: Article 243T of the Indian Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in Urban Local Bodies.
Q7. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for women in Urban Local Bodies?
a) Article 243T
b) Article 243U
c) Article 243V
d) Article 243W
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Correct Answer: a) Article 243T
Explanation: Article 243T of the Indian Constitution deals with the reservation of seats for women in Urban Local Bodies.
Q8. Which of the following is a function of Urban Local Bodies?
a) Maintenance of public order
b) Public health and sanitation
c) Education
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Urban Local Bodies are responsible for functions such as maintenance of public order, public health and sanitation, and education.
Q9. Which of the following is not a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?
a) Property tax
b) Income tax
c) Professional tax
d) Entertainment tax
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Correct Answer: b) Income tax
Explanation: Income tax is not a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies. It is a central tax collected by the Central Government.
Q10. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Ward Committees?
a) Article 243S
b) Article 243T
c) Article 243U
d) Article 243V
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Correct Answer: a) Article 243S
Explanation: Article 243S of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Ward Committees.
Q11. Which of the following is a function of the Municipal Corporation?
a) Water supply
b) Sewerage and drainage
c) Solid waste management
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Functions of the Municipal Corporation include water supply, sewerage and drainage, and solid waste management.
Q12. Which of the following is a function of the Municipal Council?
a) Public health and sanitation
b) Street lighting
c) Maintenance of parks and gardens
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Functions of the Municipal Council include public health and sanitation, street lighting, and maintenance of parks and gardens.
Q13. Which of the following is a function of the Nagar Panchayat?
a) Regulation of land use
b) Construction and maintenance of roads
c) Fire services
d) All of the above
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Correct Answer: d) All of the above
Explanation: Functions of the Nagar Panchayat include regulation of land use, construction and maintenance of roads, and fire services.
Q14. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Metropolitan Planning Committees?
a) Article 243ZE
b) Article 243ZF
c) Article 243ZG
d) Article 243ZH
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Correct Answer: a) Article 243ZE
Explanation: Article 243ZE of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Metropolitan Planning Committees.
Q15. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of State Finance Commissions for Urban Local Bodies?
a) Article 243I
b) Article 243J
c) Article 243K
d) Article 243L
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Correct Answer: a) Article 243I
Explanation: Article 243I of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of State Finance Commissions for Urban Local Bodies.
Q16. Which of the following is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?
a) Central Sales Tax
b) Value Added Tax (VAT)
c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
d) Octroi
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Correct Answer: c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Explanation: Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies.
Q17. Which of the following is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?
a) Customs duty
b) Excise duty
c) Service tax
d) Land revenue
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Correct Answer: d) Land revenue
Explanation: Land revenue is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies.
Q18. Which of the following is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?
a) Central Sales Tax
b) Value Added Tax (VAT)
c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
d) Octroi
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Correct Answer: b) Value Added Tax (VAT)
Explanation: Value Added Tax (VAT) is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies.
Q19. Which of the following is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?
a) Central Sales Tax
b) Value Added Tax (VAT)
c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
d) Octroi
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Correct Answer: d) Octroi
Explanation: Octroi is a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies.
Q20. Which of the following is not a function of Urban Local Bodies?
a) Defense
b) Public health and sanitation
c) Maintenance of parks and gardens
d) Street lighting
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Correct Answer: a) Defense
Explanation: Defense is not a function of Urban Local Bodies. It is a function of the Central Government. Urban Local Bodies are responsible for functions such as public health and sanitation, maintenance of parks and gardens, and street lighting.