Panchayati Raj and Community Development (Part-III)

Total Questions: 40

31. Consider the following functions of State Election Commission and select the correct answer using the code given below: [R.A.S/R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

1. Prepares the electoral rolls for Panchayats and Municipalities elections in the State.

2. Conducts elections for Panchayats and Municipalities of the State.

3. Conducts elections for other bodies in addition to Panchayats and Municipalities in accordance with the directions given by the Governor.

4. Prepares the electoral rolls and conducts elections as assigned by Election Commission of India.

Correct Answer: (a) (1) and (2)
Solution:According to Article 243-K(1) and 243-ZA(1), the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities shall be vested in State Election Commission.

State Election Commission
-State Election Commission is a constitutional body, functioning at the state level.
-It is vested with the functions and responsibilities of superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and--the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
The State Election Commission (SEC) consists of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor of the State.
a. His/her conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the Governor.
b. He/she shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the State High Court.
c. His/her conditions of service shall not be varied to his/her disadvantage after his/her appointment.

32. In which Article provision for superintendence, direction and control to the conduct of all elections to the Municipalities in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (b) Article 243 ZA
Solution:Article 243 Z A : the Superintendence, direction & control of the preparation of electoral rolls for and the conduct of all elections to the Municipalities shall be vested in the State Election Commission referred to in Article 243K.
Note: According to the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission, the correct answer is (b).
  • The term "Panchayat" refers to a form of local self-government in rural India.
  • The term is derived from the Sanskrit words "Pancha" (five) and "Ayat" (assembly).
  • Traditionally, it signifies a council of five elders chosen by the community to settle disputes and oversee local affairs.
  • In contemporary India, the Panchayat system has evolved into a structured and institutionalized framework aimed at promoting decentralization and participatory democracy at the grassroots level.

33. All elections to the Panchayats are conducted by- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (b) State Election Commission
Solution:The Constitution of India vests in the State Election Commission, consisting of a State Election Commissioner, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats (Article-243 K) and the Municipalities (Article 243 ZA). The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor. The detailed provisions of the State Election Commission are under the Article 243(K) itself.

34. The superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) The State Election Commission
Solution:The Constitution of India vests in the State Election Commission, consisting of a State Election Commissioner, the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats (Article-243 K) and the Municipalities (Article 243 ZA). The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor. The detailed provisions of the State Election Commission are under the Article 243(K) itself.

35. For election to the Panchayat, the State Election Commissioner will be appointed by [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Governor of the State
Solution:A State Election Commission is constituted under Article 243K to conduct all elections of the Panchayats. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the State.

State Election Commission
-State Election Commission is a constitutional body, functioning at the state level.
-It is vested with the functions and responsibilities of superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and--the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
The State Election Commission (SEC) consists of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor of the State.
a. His/her conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the Governor.
b. He/she shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the State High Court.
c. His/her conditions of service shall not be varied to his/her disadvantage after his/her appointment.

36. Under which Article the State Election Commission Operates the election of urban bodies? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (a) 243K
Solution:A State Election Commission is constituted under Article 243K to conduct all elections of the Panchayats. The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the State.

State Election Commission
-State Election Commission is a constitutional body, functioning at the state level.
-It is vested with the functions and responsibilities of superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and--the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
The State Election Commission (SEC) consists of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor of the State.
a. His/her conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the Governor.
b. He/she shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the State High Court.
c. His/her conditions of service shall not be varied to his/her disadvantage after his/her appointment.

37. Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission, Rajasthan - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2021]

1. The State Election Commission, Rajasthan was constituted in December, 1994

2. It has a secretary who is also the Chief Electoral Officer for the state.

Correct Answer: (b) Only (ii) is correct
Solution:The State Election Commission, Rajasthan, was constituted in July, 1994. It is one member body institute which has a secretary who is also the Chief Electoral Officer for the state.

State Election Commission
-State Election Commission is a constitutional body, functioning at the state level.
-It is vested with the functions and responsibilities of superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and--the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
The State Election Commission (SEC) consists of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor of the State.
a. His/her conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the Governor.
b. He/she shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the State High Court.
c. His/her conditions of service shall not be varied to his/her disadvantage after his/her appointment.

38. Consider the following statements regarding State Election Commission, Rajasthan: [Raj. P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(i) It was constituted in July, 1994 under Article 243 K of the Constitution of India.
(ii) It is a single member commission headed by the State Election Commissioner.

Correct Answer: (b) Both (i) and (ii) are correct.
Solution:The State Election Commission of Rajasthan was constituted in July 1994 under Article 243K of the Constitution of India. The SEC is a single-member Commission headed by the State Election Commissioner. It discharges its constitutional duty by way of preparing electoral rolls and holding elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions as well as for municipal bodies.

39. The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission was constituted on [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (a) 1 February, 1994
Solution:In pursuance of provision of Article 243-K and Article 243 ZA of the Indian Constitution the Madhya Pradesh state Election Commission was constituted on 1 February, 1994.

State Election Commission
-State Election Commission is a constitutional body, functioning at the state level.
-It is vested with the functions and responsibilities of superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and--the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
The State Election Commission (SEC) consists of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor of the State.
a. His/her conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the Governor.
b. He/she shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the State High Court.
c. His/her conditions of service shall not be varied to his/her disadvantage after his/her appointment.

40. State Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) Governor
Solution:Under a provision of 243K, there is a provision of State Election Commission. It has a the state election commission appointed by governor. But in this question, there are state Chief Election Commissioners word. So due to this reason. Commission deleted this question.

State Election Commission
-State Election Commission is a constitutional body, functioning at the state level.
-It is vested with the functions and responsibilities of superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and--the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats.
The State Election Commission (SEC) consists of a State Election Commissioner to be appointed by the Governor of the State.
a. His/her conditions of service and tenure of office shall also be determined by the Governor.
b. He/she shall not be removed from the office except in the manner and on the grounds prescribed for the removal of a judge of the State High Court.
c. His/her conditions of service shall not be varied to his/her disadvantage after his/her appointment.