2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Local Government: Panchayats and Municipalities (Polity). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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According to Article 243E of the Constitution, if a Panchayat is dissolved before its term ends, elections must be held within six months. This ensures that the democratic process is restored promptly. However, if the remainder of the term is less than six months, elections may not be necessary.
The first Municipal Corporation in India was established in Madras (now Chennai) in 1688 during British rule. It was created by the British East India Company to address administrative and civic issues in growing urban settlements. This was followed by the establishment of municipal corporations in Bombay (now Mumbai) and Calcutta (now Kolkata) in 1726.
| Q | UPSC year | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2009 | (c) 6 months |
| 2 | 2009 | (b) Madras |
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Local Government: Panchayats and Municipalities (Polity), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Questions on Local Government: Panchayats and Municipalities (Polity) are available for 16 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
