Q1. Who has the power to supervise and conduct elections to the municipalities?
- Election Commission of India
- President of India
- State Election Commission
- Governor
Correct Option: 3. State Election Commission.
Explanation: The State Election Commission has the power to direct, supervise, and control municipal elections.
Q2. Which committee prepares a development plan for a metropolitan area?
- Metropolitan Planning Committee
- Finance Commission
- District Planning Committee
- Municipal Council
Correct Option: 1. Metropolitan Planning Committee.
Explanation: The Metropolitan Planning Committee prepares the draft development plan for metropolitan areas.
Q3. What proportion of members in the District Planning Committee should be elected from local bodies?
- Half
- One-third
- Four-fifths
- Two-thirds
Correct Option: 3. Four-fifths.
Explanation: 80% (four-fifths) of the members of the DPC must be elected by elected members of panchayats and municipalities.
Q4. What is the minimum age for being a member of a municipality?
- 18 years
- 21 years
- 25 years
- 30 years
Correct Option: 2. 21 years.
Explanation: Although 25 is the norm for legislative assemblies, for municipalities the minimum age is 21 years.
Q5. The 74th Amendment is NOT applicable to which of the following?
- Scheduled Areas
- Industrial Townships
- Union Territories
- Metropolitan Cities
Correct Option: 1. Scheduled Areas.
Explanation: The provisions do not apply to Scheduled and Tribal Areas unless Parliament extends them with modifications.