PPSC PCS 2018 · Question 33 of 97

The Panchayati elections are scheduled in the month of September 2018 in Punjab. Consider the following statements about the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Which of them isincorrect?

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AThe term of the office to the Panchayat at every level is 5 years.
BThe direction and control of preparation of electoral roles and conduct of all elections to Panchayats shall be vested in the Election Commission of India.Correct
CThe State legislature may make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the Panchayats.
DThe 73rd Amendment Act provides for the reservation of not less than one-third of total number of seats for women (including number of seats reserved for women belonging to SC/ST).

Answer: B. The direction and control of preparation of electoral roles and conduct of all elections to Panchayats shall be vested in the Election Commission of India.

Explanation

Statement (b) is incorrect: under Article 243K, Panchayat elections are conducted by the State Election Commission, not the Election Commission of India.

Source: https://cdn.mindspritesolutions.com/examrace/SPSC/Punjab-PSC/Punjab-PSC-Past-Papers/Punjab-Civil-Service-2018-Official-Paper-1-Part-1.pdf

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