MCQ on New Delhi Municipal Council

1. What does NDMC stand for?
a) National Development Municipal Council
b) New Delhi Metropolitan Committee
c) New Delhi Municipal Corporation
d) None of the above

Answer: c) New Delhi Municipal Corporation

2. Which area does NDMC primarily govern in Delhi?
a) East Delhi
b) South Delhi
c) New Delhi
d) North Delhi

Answer: c) New Delhi

3. Who is the head of the NDMC?
a) Mayor
b) Commissioner
c) Chief Minister
d) Prime Minister

Answer: b) Commissioner

4. What is the role of NDMC in urban governance?
a) National Defense
b) Municipal Waste Management
c) Public Health and Sanitation
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

5. When was the New Delhi Municipal Council established?
a) 1950
b) 1960
c) 1970
d) 1980

Answer: a) 1950

6. What iconic structure falls under the jurisdiction of NDMC?
a) India Gate
b) Humayun’s Tomb
c) Qutub Minar
d) Rashtrapati Bhavan

Answer: d) Rashtrapati Bhavan

7. Which body governs the other parts of Delhi not under NDMC?
a) Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
b) Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
c) New Delhi Development Board (NDDB)
d) Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB)

Answer: a) Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)

8. What is the NDMC responsible for besides municipal governance?
a) Urban Planning
b) Heritage Conservation
c) Education
d) A and B

Answer: d) A and B

9. How is the Mayor of NDMC elected?
a) Direct Election by Citizens
b) Appointment by the Lieutenant Governor
c) Nomination by the Prime Minister
d) Selection by Municipal Councillors

Answer: d) Selection by Municipal Councillors

10. Which government body does NDMC report to?
a) Ministry of Urban Development
b) Prime Minister’s Office
c) Delhi Legislative Assembly
d) Ministry of Home Affairs

Answer: a) Ministry of Urban Development

11. What is the official symbol/logo of NDMC?
a) Lotus
b) Peacock
c) Banyan Tree
d) Ashoka Chakra

Answer: c) Banyan Tree

12. Which of the following is NOT a function of the NDMC?
a) Water Supply
b) Fire Services
c) Traffic Management
d) Air Quality Control

Answer: c) Traffic Management

13. What is the tenure of a Municipal Councillor in the NDMC?
a) 3 years
b) 5 years
c) 7 years
d) 10 years

Answer: b) 5 years

14. In which year did New Delhi become the capital of India, leading to the establishment of the NDMC?
a) 1911
b) 1921
c) 1931
d) 1941

Answer: a) 1911

15. What is the primary source of revenue for NDMC?
a) Property Tax
b) Income Tax
c) Goods and Services Tax (GST)
d) Customs Duty

Answer: a) Property Tax

16. Which zone in New Delhi is known for its diplomatic missions and embassies and is under the jurisdiction of NDMC?
a) Chanakyapuri
b) Karol Bagh
c) Connaught Place
d) Lajpat Nagar

Answer: a) Chanakyapuri

17. Who appoints the Commissioner of NDMC?
a) President of India
b) Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
c) Chief Minister of Delhi
d) Prime Minister of India

Answer: b) Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

18. What is the role of the NDMC in the preservation of heritage sites in New Delhi?
a) Planning and Development
b) Conservation and Restoration
c) Demolition for Urban Development
d) None of the above

Answer: b) Conservation and Restoration

19. Which iconic market area falls under the administration of NDMC?
a) Sarojini Nagar Market
b) Chandni Chowk
c) Dilli Haat
d) Khan Market

Answer: d) Khan Market

20. What initiative has NDMC taken to promote sustainable transportation in New Delhi?
a) Metro Rail Project
b) Bicycle Sharing System
c) Elevated Expressways
d) Monorail Network

Answer: b) Bicycle Sharing System