Political Scenario (Madhya Pradesh)

41. How many non-official members can be there under the Madhya Pradesh State Backward Class Commission (Amendment) Act, 2021? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Six

Correct Answer: (c) Five

Solution:Five non-official members appointed amongst the persons who have knowledge of the matters relating to backward classes and are known to have worked for their cause (Amendment of Section 3). The Madhya Pradesh Rajya Pichhada Varg Ayog (Sansodhan) Adhiniyam 2021 received the assent of the Governor on the 2nd April 2021.

42. Under which Provision, the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission has been constituted? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) Section 118 (2) of the States Reorganization Act, 1956
(b) Section 118 (3) of the States Reorganization Act, 1956
(c) Section 118 (1) of the States Reorganization Act, 1956
(d) Section 116 (4) of the States Reorganization Act, 1956

Correct Answer: (b) Section 118 (3) of the States Reorganization Act, 1956

Solution:Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission was formed on 1st November 1956 as per section 118(3) of the State Reorganization Act. It was notified by the then President of Inaia, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

43. When did the Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission come into existence? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) 15th January, 1994
(b) 1th February, 1994
(c) 15th March, 1994
(d) 15th April, 1994

Correct Answer: (b) 1th February, 1994

Solution:Article 243-ZA of the Constitution provides that the superintendence direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to municipalities and the conduct of all such elections shall be vested in the State Election Commission considered under Article 243K of the Constitution. Under the above provisions, the State Election Commission was constituted by the notification of the Madhya Pradesh Government, General Administration Department dated 1st February, 1994.

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

(a) 1st February, 1994
(b) 1st March, 1994
(c) 1st April, 1994
(d) 1st May, 1994

Correct Answer: (a) 1st February, 1994

Solution:The Madhya Pradesh State Election Commission was con- stituted vide the notification dated February 1, 1994 issued by the General Administration Department of the State Government. It came into existence on February 15, 1994 with the assumption of office by the first state Election Commissioner.

45. In which year was Madhya Pradesh Zila Yojana Samiti Adhiniyam passed? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) 1997
(b) 1995
(c) 1993
(d) 1991

Correct Answer: (b) 1995

Solution:Madhya Pradesh Zila Yojana Samiti Adhiniyam is an act to Constitute District Planning Committees for the purpose of article 243-ZD of the Constitution of India and for matters ancillary thereto. The bill received the assent of the governor on the 19th May 1995.

46. In April 1997 a prominent tribal leader of Madhya Pradesh left Congress to Join Bahujan Samaj Party. His name is- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

(a) Arvind Netam
(b) Jamuna Devi
(c) Pyarelal Kanwar
(d) Jhumuk Lal Bhedia

Correct Answer: (a) Arvind Netam

Solution:A tribal leader of Madhya Pradesh Arvind Netam left Congress Party to join Bahujan Samaj Party in 1997.

47. Which party amongst the following is neither nationally recognized party nor a party recognized for the state of Madhya Pradesh? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Bahujan Samaj Party
(b) Samajwadi Party
(c) Gondwana Ganatantra Party
(d) Communist Party of India

Correct Answer: (c) Gondwana Ganatantra Party

Solution:Among the given option, Gondwana Gantantra Party is neither nationally recognised nor a party recognised for the state of Madhya Pradesh.

48. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the codes given below : [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

In Madhya Pradesh :

1. Zila Panchayat Adhyaksha (President) is elected through indirect election.

2. 50% seats are reserved for women in Panchayati Raj.

3. Sarpanch is elected through direct election.

Code:

(a) 1 and 2 are correct
(b) 1 and 3 are correct
(c) 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Solution:All the three statements are correct in relation to Madhya Pradesh. Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.