74th Constitutional Amendment Practice Questions
20 free 74th Constitutional Amendment practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which Part was added to the Constitution of India by the 74th Amendment Act, 1992?
- A Part IX
- B Part IX-B
- C Part X
- D Part IX-A
Correct answer: Part IX-A
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act added Part IX-A to the Constitution, titled 'The Municipalities'. This part contains provisions from Article 243-P to 243-ZG.
The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional recognition to which of the following?
- A Panchayati Raj Institutions
- B Co-operative Societies
- C Tribal Councils
- D Urban Local Bodies
Correct answer: Urban Local Bodies
While the 73rd Amendment dealt with rural local bodies, the 74th Amendment focused on Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). It aimed at strengthening and revitalizing municipal administration in India.
Which Schedule was added to the Constitution of India by the 74th Amendment Act?
- A 10th Schedule
- B 11th Schedule
- C 12th Schedule
- D 9th Schedule
Correct answer: 12th Schedule
The 74th Amendment added the 12th Schedule to the Constitution. This schedule contains a list of 18 functional items that fall within the purview of municipalities.
According to the 74th Amendment, a 'Nagar Panchayat' is constituted for which type of area?
- A A larger urban area
- B A smaller urban area
- C A transitional area
- D A purely rural village
Correct answer: A transitional area
A Nagar Panchayat is for a transitional area, which is an area in transition from a rural area to an urban area. The classification is decided by the Governor based on population and revenue.
What is the fixed tenure of a Municipality as per the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act?
- A 4 years
- B 6 years
- C Permanent body
- D 5 years
Correct answer: 5 years
The Act provides for a five-year term of office for every municipality. However, it can be dissolved before the completion of its term under specific legal circumstances.
In case of dissolution of a Municipality, within what period must the elections be held?
- A 3 months
- B 9 months
- C 1 year
- D 6 months
Correct answer: 6 months
If a municipality is dissolved before its five-year term ends, fresh elections to constitute the new municipality must be completed within a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
Which Article provides for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Municipalities?
- A Article 243-P
- B Article 243-R
- C Article 243-T
- D Article 243-V
Correct answer: Article 243-T
Article 243-T provides for the reservation of seats for SCs and STs in every municipality in proportion to their population to the total population of that municipal area. It also mandates reservation for women.
What is the minimum reservation of seats for women in Municipalities, including those reserved for SC/ST women?
- A One-fourth
- B One-fifth
- C One-third
- D One-half
Correct answer: One-third
The 74th Amendment mandates that not less than one-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every municipality shall be reserved for women. This includes seats reserved for women belonging to the SCs and STs.
Who is authorized to make laws regarding the manner in which the Chairperson of a Municipality shall be elected?
- A The President of India
- B The Parliament
- C The State Legislature
- D The Governor
Correct answer: The State Legislature
According to the Act, the manner of election of the Chairperson of a municipality is to be provided by the Legislature of a State. This can be through direct or indirect election as per the state law.
Which of the following bodies is constituted under the 74th Amendment to prepare a draft development plan for a district as a whole?
- A Metropolitan Planning Committee
- B State Planning Board
- C District Planning Committee
- D Zila Parishad
Correct answer: District Planning Committee
Article 243-ZD mandates that there shall be constituted in every state at the district level a District Planning Committee. Its role is to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats and the Municipalities in the district.
Which Article defines the 'Ward Committees', consisting of one or more wards, within the territorial area of a Municipality?
- A Article 243-S
- B Article 243-Q
- C Article 243-U
- D Article 243-W
Correct answer: Article 243-S
Article 243-S provides for the constitution and composition of Ward Committees in municipalities having a population of three lakhs or more. This was intended to bring governance closer to the people in large cities.
The 12th Schedule of the Constitution contains how many functional items for Municipalities?
- A 18
- B 15
- C 24
- D 29
Correct answer: 18
The 12th Schedule lists 18 functional items that may be entrusted to the municipalities by the state legislature. These include urban planning, regulation of land use, and water supply.
Which of the following functional items is NOT listed in the 12th Schedule?
- A Fire and emergency services
- B Construction of roads and bridges
- C Urban forestry and environmental protection
- D Agriculture and agricultural extension
Correct answer: Agriculture and agricultural extension
Agriculture and agricultural extension are part of the 11th Schedule (Panchayats). Fire services, roads, and public libraries are part of the 18 items listed for Municipalities in the 12th Schedule.
The minimum age for contesting elections to a Municipality is:
- A 21 years
- B 18 years
- C 25 years
- D 30 years
Correct answer: 21 years
As per Article 243-V, a person is qualified to be a member of a municipality if they have attained the age of 21 years. This is lower than the age requirement for the Legislative Assembly (25 years).
Who has the power to authorize a Municipality to levy, collect, and appropriate taxes?
- A State Legislature
- B Union Finance Ministry
- C The Governor
- D Municipal Commissioner
Correct answer: State Legislature
The State Legislature may by law authorize a municipality to levy, collect, and appropriate such taxes, duties, tolls, and fees as specified. It also determines the grants-in-aid provided to municipalities.
The State Finance Commission, constituted under the 73rd Amendment, also reviews the financial position of Municipalities under which Article?
- A Article 243-Y
- B Article 243-I
- C Article 243-ZA
- D Article 243-ZE
Correct answer: Article 243-Y
Article 243-Y mandates that the Finance Commission (constituted under Article 243-I for Panchayats) shall also review the financial position of the Municipalities and make recommendations to the Governor.
Which authority is responsible for the 'superintendence, direction, and control' of municipal elections?
- A State Election Commission
- B Election Commission of India
- C District Magistrate
- D Chief Electoral Officer of the State
Correct answer: State Election Commission
The State Election Commission, established under Article 243-K (and referenced in 243-ZA), is responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the municipalities.
Which of the following is designated for a 'smaller urban area'?
- A Municipal Corporation
- B Municipal Council
- C Nagar Panchayat
- D Cantonment Board
Correct answer: Municipal Council
The 74th Amendment provides for a three-tier system of municipalities: Nagar Panchayat for transitional areas, Municipal Council (Nagar Palika) for smaller urban areas, and Municipal Corporation (Nagar Nigam) for larger urban areas.
A Municipality constituted upon the dissolution of a Municipality before its full term shall continue for:
- A A fresh term of 5 years
- B The remainder of the original term
- C A period of 3 years
- D Until the next General Election for Lok Sabha
Correct answer: The remainder of the original term
A municipality constituted after a mid-term dissolution does not get a fresh 5-year term; it only serves the 'remainder' of the original term. If the remaining period is less than six months, no election is necessary.
The 74th Amendment Act does not apply to which of the following areas?
- A Scheduled and Tribal Areas
- B Coastal Regulation Zone areas
- C Notified Industrial Townships
- D Smart City Mission areas
Correct answer: Scheduled and Tribal Areas
The provisions of Part IX-A do not apply to the Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas referred to in Article 244. However, Parliament may extend these provisions to such areas with modifications.