Urban Local Bodies

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Which of the following is NOT a type of Urban Local Body in India?

  1. Municipal Corporation

  2. Municipal Council

  3. Nagar Panchayat

  4. Gram Panchayat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gram Panchayats are local self-government institutions in rural areas, whereas Municipal Corporations, Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats are urban local bodies.

What is the minimum population required for a town to be eligible for Municipal Corporation status?

  1. 100,000

  2. 200,000

  3. 300,000

  4. 400,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, a town with a population of 100,000 or more is eligible for Municipal Corporation status.

Which of the following is NOT a function of Urban Local Bodies?

  1. Water supply

  2. Sanitation

  3. Education

  4. Agriculture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Agriculture is not a function of Urban Local Bodies. Urban Local Bodies are responsible for providing basic services and infrastructure within their jurisdiction.

Who is the head of a Municipal Corporation?

  1. Mayor

  2. Commissioner

  3. Deputy Mayor

  4. Standing Committee Chairman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mayor is the head of a Municipal Corporation. The Mayor is elected by the members of the Municipal Corporation.

What is the term of office of a Mayor?

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term of office of a Mayor is 5 years.

Which of the following is NOT a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies?

  1. Property tax

  2. Octroi

  3. Grants from the state government

  4. Donations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Donations are not a source of revenue for Urban Local Bodies. Urban Local Bodies generate revenue through property tax, octroi, and grants from the state government.

What is the main objective of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act?

  1. To strengthen Urban Local Bodies

  2. To promote rural development

  3. To reform the electoral system

  4. To decentralize power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act is to strengthen Urban Local Bodies by providing them with more powers and functions.

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

  1. Preparing the budget

  2. Approving development plans

  3. Granting licenses and permits

  4. Hearing appeals against the decisions of the Commissioner


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hearing appeals against the decisions of the Commissioner is not a function of a Standing Committee of a Municipal Corporation. Standing Committees are responsible for preparing the budget, approving development plans, and granting licenses and permits.

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

  1. Head of the administration

  2. Elected representative

  3. Head of the legislative wing

  4. Head of the judiciary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Commissioner is the head of the administration in a Municipal Corporation. The Commissioner is responsible for implementing the decisions of the Municipal Corporation and managing its day-to-day affairs.

Which of the following is NOT a type of Urban Local Body in Maharashtra?

  1. Municipal Corporation

  2. Municipal Council

  3. Nagar Panchayat

  4. Zilla Parishad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zilla Parishad is a district-level local government institution in Maharashtra. It is not a type of Urban Local Body.

What is the minimum population required for a town to be eligible for Municipal Council status?

  1. 20,000

  2. 30,000

  3. 40,000

  4. 50,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, a town with a population of 20,000 or more is eligible for Municipal Council status.

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Nagar Panchayat?

  1. Water supply

  2. Sanitation

  3. Education

  4. Electricity distribution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Electricity distribution is not a function of a Nagar Panchayat. Nagar Panchayats are responsible for providing basic services and infrastructure within their jurisdiction, but electricity distribution is typically handled by state-owned or private companies.

Who is the head of a Nagar Panchayat?

  1. President

  2. Vice-President

  3. Executive Officer

  4. Sarpanch


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The President is the head of a Nagar Panchayat. The President is elected by the members of the Nagar Panchayat.

What is the term of office of a President of a Nagar Panchayat?

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term of office of a President of a Nagar Panchayat is 5 years.

Which of the following is NOT a source of revenue for Nagar Panchayats?

  1. Property tax

  2. Octroi

  3. Grants from the state government

  4. User charges


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Octroi is not a source of revenue for Nagar Panchayats. Nagar Panchayats generate revenue through property tax, grants from the state government, and user charges.

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