Himachal Pradesh Polity & Administration
Understanding Freedom Struggle, Constitutional , Administrative and Political Setup
🗃️ HP Polity and Administration Basic MCQ Quiz
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Who is the constitutional head of the State Government in Himachal Pradesh?
A) Chief Minister
B) Speaker of Vidhan Sabha
C) Governor
D) Chief Secretary
Answer: C) Governor -
The first Vidhan Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh (then a Part ‘C’ State) were held in:
A) 1948
B) 1950
C) 1952
D) 1954
Answer: C) 1952 (for a 36-member assembly) -
The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1968, which aimed to bring uniformity after the merger of Punjab hill areas, established which type of system initially?
A) One-tier system
B) Two-tier system
C) Three-tier system
D) Four-tier system
Answer: B) Two-tier system
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🧾 2. Timeline of Administrative Changes
- al Pradesh was formed as a Chief Commissioner’s Province by merging 30 princely states. Initially comprised four districts: Chamba, Mahasu, Mandi, and Sirmour.
- An Advisory Council was formed to assist the Chief Commissioner.
📌 1. Important Acts, Articles and Amendments
1. The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970:
- While not an article or amendment of the Constitution itself, this Act of Parliament is paramount for Himachal Pradesh. It was passed on December 18, 1970, and led to Himachal Pradesh becoming the 18th state of the Indian Union on January 25, 1971.1
- This Act laid down the framework for the establishment of the new state, including provisions for its Legislative Assembly, representation in Parliament, High Court, and other related matters.2 It was enacted under the powers vested in Parliament by the Constitution to form new states.