944 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian polity and governance are on this page, in 12 chapters. They cover the framing of the Constitution, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles, the Union executive, Parliament and the judiciary, Union-State relations, emergency provisions, local government, constitutional bodies, public policy and the vigilance and accountability institutions. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q721. Match List-I (Constitutional Article) with List-II (Subject Matter):
Constitutional Article
Subject Matter
A. Article 243A
i. State Election Commission
B. Article 243K
ii. Gram Sabha
C. Article 243I
iii. Reservation of Seats
D. Article 243D
iv. State Finance Commission
Explanation
Article 243A of the Constitution defines the powers and functions of the Gram Sabha at the village level. Article 243K provides for the constitution of a State Election Commission to oversee elections. Article 243I mandates a State Finance Commission for financial review, while Article 243D details the mandatory reservation of seats for various categories in Panchayats.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q722. Consider the following tiers of the Panchayati Raj system: I. Panchayat Samiti II. Zila Parishad III. Gram Panchayat Which of the following represents the correct order of these tiers from the lowest (village) level to the highest (district) level?
Explanation
The hierarchical structure of the Panchayati Raj system begins with the Gram Panchayat at the village level, serving the smallest constituency. Above it sits the Panchayat Samiti, which functions at the intermediate or block level to coordinate local plans. Finally, the Zila Parishad operates at the district level, overseeing the overall developmental efforts of the entire region.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q723. How is the Gram Sabha defined under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
Explanation
According to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, a Gram Sabha is defined as a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of the Panchayat at the village level. It serves as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system, embodying the principle of direct democracy and local participation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q724. Under the mandatory provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, reservation of seats is NOT compulsory for which of the following categories?
Explanation
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act makes it mandatory to reserve seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in proportion to their population. It also mandates that at least one-third of seats be reserved for women. However, providing reservation for Backward Classes is a discretionary power given to state legislatures, meaning it is not a compulsory constitutional requirement.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q725. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The 73rd Amendment Act provides for the reservation of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women in Panchayats. Reason (R): The purpose of this reservation is to ensure the political empowerment of women at the grassroots level.
Explanation
The 73rd Amendment Act introduced mandatory reservation of no less than one-third of total seats for women in all Panchayati Raj Institutions. This landmark provision was designed specifically to ensure the political empowerment of women at the grassroots level. By increasing their participation in decision-making processes, the Act aims to foster gender equality and responsive governance in rural areas.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q726. The Governor of a State constitutes a State Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats every:
Explanation
Under Article 243I of the Indian Constitution, the Governor of a state is required to constitute a State Finance Commission at the expiration of every five years. This commission reviews the financial position of both Panchayats and Municipalities. It makes recommendations regarding the distribution of tax proceeds between the state and local bodies to ensure fiscal sustainability.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q727. Match List-I (Local Government Functionaries/ Bodies) with List-II (Primary Role):
Local Government Functionaries/ Bodies
Primary Role
A. State Election Commission
i. Recommending devolution of taxes
B. State Finance Commission
ii. Conducting Panchayat elections
C. District Planning Committee
iii. Foundation of the Panchayati Raj system
D. Gram Sabha
iv. Consolidating rural and urban plans
Explanation
The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting and supervising elections to local bodies. The State Finance Commission recommends the devolution of taxes and grants from the state to local governments. The District Planning Committee consolidates plans from rural and urban areas. Finally, the Gram Sabha is the foundational body that ensures direct democratic participation in the village.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q728. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of Urban Local Bodies from the transitional area to the larger urban area as per the 74th Constitutional Amendment?
Explanation
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act categorizes Urban Local Bodies based on the size and nature of the area. A Nagar Panchayat is constituted for transitional areas moving from rural to urban status. A Municipal Council is established for smaller urban areas. Large urban areas are governed by a Municipal Corporation, reflecting the increasing complexity and scale of city administration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q729. How many functional items are placed within the purview of Panchayats under the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?
Explanation
The Eleventh Schedule, added to the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment Act, contains twenty-nine functional items. These items represent the subjects over which Panchayats have been granted powers and responsibilities. They include agriculture, land improvement, minor irrigation, animal husbandry, and rural housing, enabling these institutions to function as effective units of self-government for rural economic and social development.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Local Government: Panchayati Raj and Urban Bodies
Q730. Consider the following subjects: I. Agriculture, including agricultural extension. II. Fire services. III. Minor forest produce. Which of the above statement(s) is/are included in the Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution?
Explanation
The Eleventh Schedule specifically includes agriculture and agricultural extension as core functional areas for Panchayati Raj Institutions. It also lists the management and development of minor forest produce. However, fire services are categorized under the Twelfth Schedule, as they are primarily an urban responsibility managed by municipalities rather than rural panchayats, which focus on rural developmental activities.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
721
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
722
(b) III, I, II
723
(d) A body of persons registered in the electoral rolls of a village within the Panchayat area.
724
(c) Backward Classes
725
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
726
(a) Five years
727
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
728
(b) Nagar Panchayat, Municipal Council, Municipal Corporation
729
(a) 29
730
(c) I and III only
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.
