Q1. Who decides whether an urban area is a transitional area, smaller urban area, or larger urban area?
- Prime Minister
- President
- State Legislature
- Governor
Correct Option: 4. Governor.
Explanation: The Governor decides the classification based on factors like population, density, revenue, etc.
Q2. What is the minimum population required to constitute a Wards Committee in a municipality?
- 1 lakh
- 3 lakh
- 5 lakh
- 10 lakh
Correct Option: 2. 3 lakh.
Explanation: A Wards Committee must be constituted in municipalities with a population of 3 lakh or more. (kindly note: Competent authority is authorised to change the minimum population requirement to constitute a wards committee in a municipality)
Q3. Reservation for women in municipalities is at least:
- 10%
- 25%
- 33%
- 50%
Correct Option: 3. 33%.
Explanation: At least one-third (33%) of total seats in municipalities, including those for SC/ST women, are reserved for women.
Q4. The term of a municipality is:
- 5 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 6 years
Correct Option: 1. 5 years.
Explanation: Each municipality has a fixed term of five years unless dissolved earlier.
Q5. In case of premature dissolution of a municipality, fresh elections must be held within:
- 1 year
- 9 months
- 3 months
- 6 months
Correct Option: 4. 6 months.
Explanation: Fresh elections must be conducted within 6 months of dissolution unless the remaining term is less than 6 months.