Municipal Elections

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Which of the following is NOT a type of municipal election in India?

  1. Municipal Corporation Elections

  2. Municipal Council Elections

  3. Municipal Panchayat Elections

  4. Gram Panchayat Elections


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gram Panchayat Elections are held at the village level, while Municipal Corporation, Municipal Council, and Municipal Panchayat Elections are held at the urban local body level.

What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate to contest in Municipal Corporation Elections?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to the Municipal Corporation Act, the minimum age requirement for a candidate to contest in Municipal Corporation Elections is 21 years.

Who is responsible for conducting Municipal Elections in India?

  1. State Election Commission

  2. Central Election Commission

  3. District Election Officer

  4. Returning Officer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The State Election Commission is responsible for conducting Municipal Elections in India.

What is the term of office for a Municipal Councillor?

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for a Municipal Councillor is 5 years.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Municipal Corporation?

  1. Providing water supply and sanitation

  2. Constructing and maintaining roads

  3. Providing primary education

  4. Collection of taxes


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Providing primary education is not a function of a Municipal Corporation. It is the responsibility of the State Government.

What is the main source of revenue for Municipal Corporations in India?

  1. Property tax

  2. Octroi

  3. Sales tax

  4. Income tax


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Property tax is the main source of revenue for Municipal Corporations in India.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Municipal Tax?

  1. Property tax

  2. Octroi

  3. Sales tax

  4. Service tax


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sales tax is not a type of Municipal Tax. It is a State Tax.

What is the role of a Municipal Commissioner in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. Chief Executive Officer

  2. Head of the Municipal Council

  3. Mayor of the Municipal Corporation

  4. Chairperson of the Standing Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Municipal Commissioner is the Chief Executive Officer of a Municipal Corporation.

What is the role of a Mayor in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. Head of the Municipal Council

  2. Chief Executive Officer

  3. Chairperson of the Standing Committee

  4. Leader of the Opposition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mayor is the Head of the Municipal Council.

What is the role of a Standing Committee in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. To oversee the financial affairs of the Municipal Corporation

  2. To make recommendations to the Municipal Council

  3. To implement the decisions of the Municipal Council

  4. To appoint the Municipal Commissioner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Standing Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the Municipal Corporation.

What is the role of a Ward Committee in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. To oversee the development of a particular ward

  2. To make recommendations to the Municipal Council

  3. To implement the decisions of the Municipal Council

  4. To appoint the Municipal Commissioner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ward Committee is responsible for overseeing the development of a particular ward.

What is the role of a Zonal Committee in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. To oversee the development of a particular zone

  2. To make recommendations to the Municipal Council

  3. To implement the decisions of the Municipal Council

  4. To appoint the Municipal Commissioner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Zonal Committee is responsible for overseeing the development of a particular zone.

What is the role of a Special Committee in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. To oversee a specific project or issue

  2. To make recommendations to the Municipal Council

  3. To implement the decisions of the Municipal Council

  4. To appoint the Municipal Commissioner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Special Committee is responsible for overseeing a specific project or issue.

What is the role of a Finance Committee in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. To oversee the financial affairs of the Municipal Corporation

  2. To make recommendations to the Municipal Council

  3. To implement the decisions of the Municipal Council

  4. To appoint the Municipal Commissioner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Finance Committee is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the Municipal Corporation.

What is the role of a Works Committee in a Municipal Corporation?

  1. To oversee the construction and maintenance of public works

  2. To make recommendations to the Municipal Council

  3. To implement the decisions of the Municipal Council

  4. To appoint the Municipal Commissioner


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Works Committee is responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of public works.

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