Prelims test Morning Batch 31 July 2026

Q1. With reference to the Constitutional provisions relating to Municipalities, consider the following statements:

1.The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to Municipalities.

2.The duration of every Municipality is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting.

3. Elections to constitute a Municipality must be completed before the expiry of its duration.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the State Finance Commission (SFC):

1. It is constituted every five years by the Governor.

2.It recommends the distribution of taxes between the Union and the States.

3. Its recommendations are advisory in nature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. Which of the following subjects are included in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?

1. Minor irrigation

2.Fisheries

3.Public health and sanitation

4. Markets and fairs

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q4. With reference to Gram Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. Every person whose name is included in the electoral rolls relating to a village is a member of the Gram Sabha.

2. The Constitution lays down detailed powers and functions of the Gram Sabha.

3. The powers of the Gram Sabha are determined by the State Legislature.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q5. Which of the following provisions are common to both Panchayats and Municipalities under the Constitution?

1.Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

2.Reservation of not less than one-third of seats for women.

3.Constitution of State Election Commission.

4. Constitution of State Finance Commission.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

Q6. Consider the following statements regarding District Planning Committee (DPC):

1. It consolidates the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities.

2.It is provided under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act.

3. Not less than four-fifths of its members are elected by and from among the elected members of Panchayats and Municipalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q7. Which one of the following is not a compulsory provision under Part IX of the Constitution relating to Panchayats?

Q8. Consider the following statements:

1. Reservation of offices of Chairpersons in Panchayats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is mandatory.

2. Reservation of offices of Chairpersons for women is mandatory under the Constitution.

3.Reservation for Other Backward Classes in Panchayats is a constitutional requirement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q9. With reference to the Twelfth Schedule of the Constitution, consider the following functions:

1. Urban planning

2.Regulation of land use

3. Fire services

4. Public distribution system
How many of the above are included in the Twelfth Schedule?

Q10. Which of the following statements regarding the constitutional status of local bodies is/ are correct?
1. Parliament can directly legislate on the composition of Panchayats in all States.

2.State Legislatures determine the powers and responsibilities of Panchayats and Municipalities.

3.The Constitution mandates devolution of powers listed in the Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules.

Select the correct answer using the code below: