Q1. The State Finance Commission must be constituted every:
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct Option: 3. 5 years.
Explanation: The Governor must appoint a State Finance Commission every five years to review and recommend financial arrangements for Panchayats.
Q2. Which of the following is not a function listed in the Eleventh Schedule?
- Foreign Affairs
- Public Distribution System
- Education
- Rural Housing
Correct Option: 1. Foreign Affairs.
Explanation: Foreign Affairs is a Union subject and not listed in the Eleventh Schedule. The Schedule includes functions like education, housing, PDS, etc.
Q3. In case of early dissolution, elections to Panchayats must be held within:
- 1 month
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
Correct Option: 3. 6 months.
Explanation: Fresh elections must be conducted within 6 months from the date of dissolution, unless the remaining term is less than 6 months.
Q4. Which Act extended Panchayati Raj to Scheduled Areas?
- 74th Amendment Act
- MGNREGA
- Forest Rights Act
- PESA Act, 1996
Correct Option: 4. PESA Act, 1996.
Explanation: The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, or PESA, extended 73rd Amendment provisions to Scheduled Areas.
Q5. Which of the following bodies is responsible for reviewing the financial position of Panchayats every five years?
- Central Finance Commission
- State Election Commission
- State Finance Commission
- Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Correct Option: 3. State Finance Commission.
Explanation: As per the 73rd Amendment Act, the Governor of a state is required to constitute a State Finance Commission every five years. Its role is to:
Review the financial position of Panchayats.
Recommend how revenues should be shared between the state and Panchayats.
Suggest grants-in-aid and measures to improve Panchayat finances.
The Central Finance Commission can also suggest ways to supplement state funds, but only on the basis of the recommendations made by the State Finance Commission.