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Local Governance & Panchayati Raj
Question No. 268Interactive Test Mode
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Q268. Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the constitution of India. 2. Prepares the draft development plans for the metropolitan area. 3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee

  1. Is constituted under the provisions of the constitution of India.
  2. Prepares the draft development plans for the metropolitan area.
  3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 and 2 only

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Statement 1 is correct: Metropolitan Planning Committees are constituted under Article 243ZE of Part IXA of the Constitution of India.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 243ZE, the Metropolitan Planning Committee is tasked with preparing a draft development plan for the metropolitan area as a whole.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The committee is an advisory/draft planning body and does not have the sole responsibility for implementing government-sponsored schemes; implementation is carried out by executive departments, local bodies, and development authorities.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2011 (Q268)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Local Governance & Panchayati Raj
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 and 2 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2011 Q268

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2011 GS Paper I Question 268 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2011 Polity (Local Governance & Panchayati Raj) question is Option (A): "1 and 2 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2011 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Local Governance & Panchayati Raj". You can explore all repeated questions from Local Governance & Panchayati Raj in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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