Federalism, Panchayats and Local Government — UPSC Prelims PYQs

10 questions · UPSC Prelims · 2019–2026 · Indian Polity · Source: UPSC Civil Services Prelims (official papers)

Q1. Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ?
1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.
Select the answer using the code given below : UPSC Prelims 2026

Question 1 optionsA1 and 2B2 onlyC1 and 3D2 and 3
Q2. Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule
I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration
II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? UPSC Prelims 2025

Question 2 optionsAI onlyBII onlyCBoth I and IIDNeither I nor II
Q3. Consider the following statements :
I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States.
II. To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years.
III. The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level.
Which of the statements given above are not correct? UPSC Prelims 2025

Question 3 optionsAI and II onlyBII and III onlyCI and III onlyDI, II and III
Q4. Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India ? UPSC Prelims 2024

Question 4 optionsAInter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.BInter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.CInter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.DCorporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
Q5. With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements :
1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.
2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? UPSC Prelims 2024

Question 5 optionsA1 onlyB2 onlyCBoth 1 and 2DNeither 1 nor 2
Q6. Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.
Statement-II : In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? UPSC Prelims 2023

Question 6 optionsABoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-IBBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-ICStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrectDStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Q7. With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements :
1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.
2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
3. The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.
How many of the above statements are correct? UPSC Prelims 2023

Question 7 optionsAOnly oneBOnly twoCAll threeDNone
Q8. If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it? UPSC Prelims 2022

Question 8 optionsAThis would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.BThis would create a local self-governing body in that area.CThis would convert that area into a Union Territory.DThe State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.
Q9. Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character? UPSC Prelims 2021

Question 9 optionsAThe independence of judiciary is safeguarded.BThe Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units.CThe Union Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties.DThe Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law.
Q10. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void? UPSC Prelims 2019

Question 10 optionsAThird ScheduleBFifth ScheduleCNinth ScheduleDTwelfth Schedule

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