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Topic Urban governance
Asked 2 times in CSE over 11 years (2011–2022), peaking in 2011.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2011
- Recurs across 2 years (2011–2022)
Across exams
CSE · 2How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
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CSE2022
Consider the following statements
- The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization
- The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Governance & e-Gov
CSE2011
Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
- is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India
- prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area
- has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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