UPSC Prelims 1995·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India?

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  1. AAccording to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal systemCorrect
  2. B30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women
  3. CLocal government finances are to be provided by a Commission
  4. DElections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission

Explanation

The question asks for the incorrect statement regarding local government in India. Option A is the correct answer because it is an incorrect statement. The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts of 1992 formally established local government as the third tier of India s federal system, alongside the Union and the States. Therefore, saying it is not an independent tier is constitutionally inaccurate. Regarding the other options: Option B is technically incorrect in its phrasing because the Constitution mandates a minimum of 33.3 percent or one third reservation for women, not 30 percent. However, in the context of UPSC questions, Option A is considered the primary conceptual error. Option C refers to the State Finance Commission which recommends the distribution of finances. Option D refers to the State Election Commission which conducts and supervises these elections.
polity-and-governance: Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India?
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