Sample questions
CDS2026
Which one among the following pairs of Article and Provision with reference to the Constitution of India is not correctly matched ?
- A Article 243A : Gram Sabha
- B Article 243B : Constitution of Panchayats
- C Article 243C : Composition of Panchayats
- D Article 243D : Election to the Panchayats ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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CSE2025
Consider the following statements
- Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States
- To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years
- 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?
- A I and II only
- B II and III only
- C I and III only
- D I, II and III ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
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CAPF2025
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists
| List I (Name of the Committee) | List II (Key Recommendation) |
|---|
| A. Balwantrai Mehta Committee | 1. Constitutional status for Panchayati Raj |
| B. Ashok Mehta Committee | 2. Creation of post of District Development Commissioner |
| C. G. V. K. Rao Committee | 3. Creation of Zilla Parishad and Mandal Panchayat |
| D. L. M. Singhvi Committee | 4. Creation of Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti and Gram Panchayat |
Codes:
- A A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
- B A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
- C A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
- D A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
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