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question_answer1)
______ conducts elections to Panchayats and Municipalities?
A)
State Government done
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B)
Central Government done
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C)
State Election Commission done
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D)
Central Election Commission done
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question_answer2)
Regarding reservation of seats on Panchayats and Municipalities, it would INCORRECT to say:
A)
Seats are reserved for SC/ST in proportion to their number done
clear
B)
At least 1/3 of total number of seats are filled by direct elections and are reserved for women done
clear
C)
reservations for SC/ST are effective till 2010 done
clear
D)
Unreserved seats cannot be contested by women done
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question_answer3)
Direct elections to all tiers of the Panchayat were held first after the 73rd Amendment came into force in _____?
A)
Andhra Pradesh done
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B)
Rajasthan done
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C)
Kamataka done
clear
D)
Madhya Pradesh done
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question_answer4)
73rd and 74th Amendment Acts:
A)
Came into force on being passed by the Parliament done
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B)
Both came into force in June, 1993 done
clear
C)
Had to be ratified by more than half the states done
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D)
Have not been ratified by the required number of states done
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question_answer5)
If the Governor of a State is appointed administrator of a Union Territory, he exercises his functions
A)
on advice of his Council of Ministers done
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B)
independently of Council of Ministers done
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C)
according to Parliament's directions done
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D)
on the directions of the State Legislature done
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question_answer6)
_____ was not proposed by the 73rd constitutional amendment for Panchayati raj?
A)
30% seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women done
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B)
States will constitute Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj bodies done
clear
C)
Elected functionaries would be disqualified to hold offices if they have more than two children done
clear
D)
Elections will be held in six months' time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superseded or dissolved. done
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question_answer7)
According to the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee, the District Collector should be:
A)
Kept out of the Zila Parishad done
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B)
A non-voting member of the Zila Parishad done
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C)
A member of the Zila Parishad with the right to vote done
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D)
The Chairman of the Zila Parishad done
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question_answer8)
Panchayati Raj form of rural local government was adopted first by (in the order):
A)
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh done
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B)
Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal done
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C)
Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh done
clear
D)
Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan done
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question_answer9)
"The state shall take steps to organise village Panchayats and endow them with such powers as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government." This provision is mentioned in:
A)
Part I of the Constitution done
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B)
Pan IV-A of the Constitution done
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C)
Part III of the Constitution done
clear
D)
Part IV of the Constitution done
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question_answer10)
Which of the following is not correct about a cantonment board?
A)
It is created by an executive resolution. done
clear
B)
It works under the administrative control of the Union Defence Ministry. done
clear
C)
It is established for municipal administration for civilian population in the cantonment area. done
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D)
It is a statutory body done
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question_answer11)
A committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayti Raj was chaired by
A)
Balwant Rai Mehta done
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B)
Ashok Mehta done
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C)
K.N. Katju done
clear
D)
Jagjivan Ram done
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question_answer12)
If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within:
A)
One month done
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B)
Three months done
clear
C)
Six months done
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D)
One year done
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question_answer13)
Which of the following committees is not concerned with Panchayati Raj?
A)
Santhnam Committee done
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B)
Ashok Mehta Committee done
clear
C)
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee done
clear
D)
V.K.R.V. Rao Committee done
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question_answer14)
Under 74th Amendment of the Constitution the local body for a transitional area is known as
A)
Nyaya Panchayat done
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B)
Municipal Panchayat done
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C)
Nagar Panchayat done
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D)
Gram Panchayat done
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question_answer15)
'Swaranajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna' came into being in:
A)
April, 1995 done
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B)
April, 1997 done
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C)
April, 1999 done
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D)
July, 2001 done
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question_answer16)
The system of Panchayati Raj involves
A)
The village block and district levels done
clear
B)
The village and State levels done
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C)
The village State and Union levels done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer17)
The primary aim of the Panchayati Raj administration is:
A)
to work for rural development done
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B)
to ensure the upliftment of Harijans done
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C)
to arouse in the people continuous interest in the community development programmes done
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D)
to increase agricultural production through the involvement of the people in extension programmes done
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question_answer18)
The lowest unit in the Panchayati Raj institutions is
A)
a village panchayat done
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B)
the Panchayat Samiti done
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C)
Zilla Parishad done
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D)
the Gram Sabha done
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question_answer19)
The Committee on whose recommendation Panchayati Raj was introduced in the country was headed by
A)
Jivraj Mehta done
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B)
Ashok Mehta done
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C)
Balwant Rai Mehta done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer20)
When was the Panchayati Raj introduced in India?
A)
1950 done
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B)
1959 done
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C)
1952 done
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D)
1962 done
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question_answer21)
One of the following is not a part of Panchayati
A)
District Board done
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B)
Town Area Committees done
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C)
Village Block done
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D)
Panchayati Boards done
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question_answer22)
The original Scheme of Panchayati Raj introduced in 1959, operates at (in descending order of tiers):
A)
Zilla Parishad. Samiti, Gram Sabha done
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B)
Panchayat Samiti, Gram Panchayat, Zilla Parishad done
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C)
Gram Sabha, Zilla Parishad, Village Panchayat done
clear
D)
Zilla Parishad, Panchayat Samiti, Village Panchayat done
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question_answer23)
Who is known as the 'Father of Local Government in India'?
A)
LordCurzon done
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B)
LordWellesly done
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C)
Lord Mayo done
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D)
LordRipon done
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question_answer24)
A person to be qualified for standing in a Panchayat election must have attained the age of:
A)
21 years done
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B)
18 years done
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C)
25 years done
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D)
30 years done
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question_answer25)
One of the advantages of the Panchayati Raj is that
A)
of providing a parallel government in rural areas done
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B)
of serving the rural people well done
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C)
of increasing the employment opportunities in rural areas done
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D)
giving a sense of political awareness to the rural masses done
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question_answer26)
The Panchayati Raj institutions in India get their funds mainly from
A)
voluntary contributions done
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B)
property tax done
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C)
local taxes done
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D)
Government grants done
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question_answer27)
What is main purpose of Panchayati Raj?
A)
To increase agricultural production done
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B)
To create employment done
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C)
To make people politically conscious done
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D)
To make people participate in developmental administration done
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question_answer28)
Nyaya Panehayats are expectsd to
A)
deal with all crimes committed in the villages done
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B)
met out justice to villagers so that litigation is minimum done
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C)
settle disputes through persuasion done
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D)
try petty civil suits and minor offences done
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question_answer29)
Which of the following States was the first to establish the new Panchayati Raj institutions?
A)
Rajasthan done
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B)
Maharashtra done
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C)
Bihar done
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D)
Andhra Pradesh done
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question_answer30)
In which part of the Constitution is the State enjoined to establish Panchayati Raj institutions?
A)
Preamble done
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B)
Directive Principles done
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C)
Fundamental Rights done
clear
D)
Seventh Schedule done
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question_answer31)
Which of the following is not one of the sources of revenue of village Panehayats?
A)
Government Grants done
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B)
House Tax done
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C)
Income Tax done
clear
D)
Local Taxes on land done
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question_answer32)
Pick out the statement which is not correct.
A)
The Gram Panchayat is headed by the Sarpanch done
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B)
The Panchayat Samiti is headed by the Chairman done
clear
C)
The Zila Parishad is headed by the Chairman done
clear
D)
The Sarpanch and the Chairman are elected directly by the people done
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question_answer33)
A Panchayat Samiti at the Block level is:
A)
an advisory body done
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B)
an administrative authority done
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C)
a consultant committee done
clear
D)
a supervisory authority done
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question_answer34)
Who has representation on the Zilla Parishad?
A)
Women done
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B)
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes done
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C)
Representatives of cooperative societies done
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D)
All of the above done
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question_answer35)
Panchayati Raj is
A)
the functioning of village republics in a democracy done
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B)
the self-government of the villagers in India done
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C)
a complex system of rural local government done
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D)
a hierarchical set up for rural administration done
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question_answer36)
Balwant Rai Mehta team was set up in 1956 by the National Development Council for the purpose of:
A)
reporting on me working of (he village panchayats at (hat time done
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B)
investigating the feasibility of setting up the new panchayat machinery done
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C)
suggesting measures for democratic decentralization done
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D)
suggesting measures for better efficiency in the implementation of the Community Development projects done
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question_answer37)
Who are generally the members of Gram Sabha?
A)
All the heads of families of the respective villages done
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B)
All the voters in the respective villages done
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C)
All adult males in the villages done
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D)
Nominated members done
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question_answer38)
Local government institutions:
A)
can levy taxes with prior approval of the State government done
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B)
can levy all taxes done
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C)
propose taxes to the state governments done
clear
D)
can levy taxes done
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question_answer39)
In the three-tier Panchayati Raj structure the Block is:
A)
the lowest structure done
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B)
the intermediary structure done
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C)
the highest structure done
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D)
None of these done
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question_answer40)
The members of the Panchayat are:
A)
nominated by the District Officer done
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B)
elected by the people done
clear
C)
nominated by Local Self-Government and Ministers of the State done
clear
D)
nominated by the Block Development Organisation done
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question_answer41)
The Zilla Parishad is:
A)
a co-ordinating and supervisory body done
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B)
an implementing body done
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C)
a judicial body done
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D)
a combination of all the above done
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question_answer42)
Which of the following States has no Panchayat Raj institution at all?
A)
Assam done
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B)
Nagaland done
clear
C)
Tripura done
clear
D)
Kerala done
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question_answer43)
The Panchayati Raj institutions depend for funds mainly on:
A)
local taxes done
clear
B)
property tax done
clear
C)
government finances done
clear
D)
grants-in-aid from the Central Government done
clear
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question_answer44)
In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not such provision?
A)
A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others done
clear
B)
Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due done
clear
C)
A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, upto a third of the strength done
clear
D)
Regular remuneration to the Panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability done
clear
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question_answer45)
For successful functioning, Panchayati Raj needs the cooperation of:
A)
the state government done
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B)
the central government done
clear
C)
the local people done
clear
D)
the bureaucracy done
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question_answer46)
What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A)
Single tier structure of local self-government at the village level done
clear
B)
Two tier system of local self-government at the village and block levels done
clear
C)
Three tier structure of local self-government at the village, block and district levels done
clear
D)
None of these done
clear
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question_answer47)
Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of local government in India?
A)
According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system done
clear
B)
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women done
clear
C)
Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission done
clear
D)
Elections to local bodies are to be determined by the Commission done
clear
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question_answer48)
The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is no identified as its objective?
A)
To provide self-governance done
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B)
To recognize traditional rights done
clear
C)
To create autonomous regions in tribal areas done
clear
D)
To free tribal people from exploitation done
clear
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question_answer49)
Which of the following is the main source of income for the Municipal Committee?
A)
octroi duty done
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B)
income tax done
clear
C)
assistance from the centre done
clear
D)
excise duty done
clear
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question_answer50)
Which one of the following statements regarding local government in India has been wrongly listed?
A)
The election to local bodies are determined by a commission done
clear
B)
30 per cent of the seats in local bodies are reserved for the women done
clear
C)
Finances to local governments are provided by a commission done
clear
D)
None of the above done
clear
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question_answer51)
What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A)
Single tier structure of local self govt. at the village level done
clear
B)
Two tier system of local self govt. at the village and block levels. done
clear
C)
Three tier structure of local self govt. at the village, block and district levels. done
clear
D)
Four tier system of local self govt. at the village, block, district and state levels. done
clear
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question_answer52)
Which one of the following was NOT proposed by the 73rd constitutional amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?
A)
Thirty percent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levels. done
clear
B)
The state will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj Institutions. done
clear
C)
The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children. done
clear
D)
The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superseded or dissolved by the state government. done
clear
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question_answer53)
The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee recommended which one of the following Panchayati Raj structures?
A)
Gram Panchayat at the village level and Panchayat Samiti at the block level only done
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B)
Panchayat Samiti at the block level and ZiUa Parishad at the district level only done
clear
C)
Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level and Zilla Parishad at the district level done
clear
D)
Gram Panchayat at the village level and Zilla Parishad at the district level only done
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question_answer54)
Which of the following is not a recommendation of the Ashok Mehta Committee on Panchayati Raj?
A)
Open participation of political parties in Panchayati Raj affairs done
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B)
Creation of a three-tier system done
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C)
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes done
clear
D)
Compulsory powers of taxation to Panchayati Raj Institution. done
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question_answer55)
The tenure of every Panehayat shall be for five years from the date Of
A)
its first meeting done
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B)
issue of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat done
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C)
declaration of the election results done
clear
D)
taking oath of office by the elected members done
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question_answer56)
The Parliament of India passed the Panchayats Extension to scheduled Areas Law popularly known as PESA law. Which one among the following statements regarding PESA law is not correct?
A)
PESA was meant to provide self-governance in the scheduled areas done
clear
B)
PESA disempowers Gram Sabhas done
clear
C)
PESA protects the interests of the tribals done
clear
D)
PESA conducts public hearings to protect inheritance rights of the tribals done
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question_answer57)
Which one of the following was not proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?
A)
Thirty percent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all level done
clear
B)
The States will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj institutions done
clear
C)
The Panchayati Raj functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children done
clear
D)
The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superceded or dissolved by the State government done
clear
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question_answer58)
The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the:
A)
generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the under employed men and women in rural areas done
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B)
generation of employment for the able bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season done
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C)
laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country done
clear
D)
guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination done
clear
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question_answer59)
Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India?
A)
According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system done
clear
B)
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women done
clear
C)
Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission done
clear
D)
Elections to local bodies arc to be determined by a Commission done
clear
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question_answer60)
What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
A)
Single tier structure of local self government at the village level. done
clear
B)
Two tier system of local self government at the village and block levels done
clear
C)
Three tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels done
clear
D)
Four tier system of local self government at the village block, district and in the state levels done
clear
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question_answer61)
Panchayat Raj was first introduced in India in October, 1959 in:
A)
Rajasthan done
clear
B)
Tamil Nadu done
clear
C)
Kerala done
clear
D)
Kamataka done
clear
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question_answer62)
In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provisions?
A)
A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among other done
clear
B)
Elections being made mandatory for au posts at the time they are due done
clear
C)
A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, upto a third of the strength done
clear
D)
Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability done
clear
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question_answer63)
If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within:
A)
1 month done
clear
B)
3 months done
clear
C)
6 months done
clear
D)
1 year done
clear
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question_answer64)
In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in whaich one among the following?
A)
Calcutta done
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B)
Madras done
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C)
Bombay done
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D)
Delhi done
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question_answer65)
Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?
A)
State Forest Department done
clear
B)
District Collector / Deputy Commissioner done
clear
C)
Tahsildar / Block Development Officer /Mandal Revenue Officer done
clear
D)
Gram Sabha done
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question_answer66)
In municipalities,
1. there is 50% reservation for women in the scats to be filled by direct elections |
2. grant-in-aid may be given to municipalities from the Consolidated Fund |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer67)
The recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta Committee includes:
1. Open participation of political parties in Panchayati Raj affairs. |
2. Genuine transfer of power and responsibility to the Panchayati Raj institutions. |
3. Constitutional protection for Panchayati Raj. |
4. District Collector should be the Chairman of the Zila Parishad. |
5. Panchayat Samiti to be the executive body |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 2 and 5 done
clear
B)
2, 4 and 5 done
clear
C)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer68)
Which of the following are the compulsory provisions of the 73rd Amendment Act on Panchayati Raj?
1. Indirect elections of the chairpersons of Panehayats at the intermediate and district levels. |
2. Fresh elections within six months in case of dissolution. |
3. Provision for reservation of seats for back-ward classes. |
4. Giving representation to MPs and MLAs in Panehayats. |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1, 3 and 4 done
clear
B)
2 and 4 done
clear
C)
1 and 2 done
clear
D)
2, 3 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer69)
Consider the following statements
1. Stamp duties: levied by and duties on the Union medical and but collected toilet prepara and approtions priated by the States levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States |
2. Duties on succession to property other than agricultural land |
3. Taxes on income other than corporation: tax and tax on agricultural income |
4. Receipts from Broadcasting levied, collected and appropriated by the Union Non-tax revenue of the Union |
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A)
1 and 3 done
clear
B)
1, 2 and 3 done
clear
C)
3 and 4 done
clear
D)
1, 2 and 4 done
clear
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question_answer70)
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 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?
A)
1 and 2 done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
1 and 3 done
clear
D)
2 and 3 done
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question_answer71)
Which of the following provisions about the Panchayati Raj in the Constitution of India is/are correct?
1. All the members of Panehayats at the village. intermediate and district levels are elected directly by the voters. |
2. The Chairperson of Panehayats at the village. intermediate and district levels is elected directly by the voters. |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 only done
clear
B)
2 only done
clear
C)
Both 1 and 2 done
clear
D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
clear
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question_answer72)
Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of local government in India?
A)
According to the Indian constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system. done
clear
B)
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women, done
clear
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Local government finances are to be provided by a commission. done
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Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a commission. done
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question_answer73)
Which among the following are true about the 73rd constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?
1. Thirty per cent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levels. |
2. The States will constitute their Finance Commission to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj institutions. |
3. The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children. : |
4. The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superceded or dissolved by the State government. |
A)
2 and 4 done
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B)
1 and 4 done
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C)
1, 3 and 4 done
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D)
1, 2 and 4 done
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question_answer74)
Which of the following features of Panchayati Raj, envisaged under the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, are correctly listed?
1. the elections to the Panehayats will be held by the Union Election Commission. |
2. there is mandatory reservation of seats for weaker sections and women. |
3. the Panehayats shall have a fixed term of five year and, if dissolved before the expiry of this term, the elections must be held within six months. |
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
2 only done
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D)
1 and 2 done
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question_answer75)
Consider the following statements:
1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contain provisions for Panehayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act 1992. |
2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of municipalities? Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer76)
Which of following are the features of 74th Amendment Act on muncipalties?
1. Reservation of seats for SCs and Sts in Proportion of their population. |
2. Mandatory periodic elections every 5 years. |
3. The procedure for maintenance of accounts and audit would be decided by the state Governor. |
4. Constitution of Nagar-Panchayats for smaller Urban area: |
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1, 2, and 3 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
3 and 4 done
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D)
1 and 2 done
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question_answer77)
Which one of the following is not a feature of part IX of the Constitution of India?
A)
Five year tenure for panchayats done
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B)
Reservation of seats for Schedule Castes and Schedule Tribes for Panchayat membership done
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C)
Indirect election for all panchayat seats (village/intermediate level) done
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D)
Reservation for not less than one-third of the seats for women done
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question_answer78)
Point out the difference between the local government in India before and after the Constitutional Amendments in 1992:
1. It has become mandatory to hold regular elections to the local government bodies. |
2. l/3rd positions are reserved forwomen. |
3. Elected officials exercise supreme power in the government. |
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A)
1 only done
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B)
1 and 2 only done
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C)
1, 2 and 3 done
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D)
2 and 3 only done
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question_answer79)
The 73rd Amendment of the Constitution provided constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj Institutions. Which of the following are the main features of this provision?
1. A three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all states. |
2. Panchayat election in every 5 years. |
3. Not less than 33% of seats are reserved for women. |
4. Constitution of district planning committies to prepare development plans. |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
1, 2 and 3 done
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B)
1, 3 and 4 done
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C)
1, 2 and 4 done
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D)
2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer80)
Which among the following statements regarding Lord Ripon's plan for local self-government in India is/are correct?
1. The district should be the maximum area served by one Committee or Local Board. |
2. The Local Boards should consist of a large majority of nominated official members and be presided over by an official member as Chairman. |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
A)
Only 1 done
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Only 2 done
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Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer81)
How does participatory budgeting seek to make the functioning of local governance institutions more transparent and accountable?
1. By allowing citizens to deliberate and negotiate over the distribution of public resources. |
2. By allowing citizens to play a direct role in deciding how and where resources should be spent. |
3. By allowing historically excluded citizens with access to important decision-making venues. |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A)
1 and 2 done
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B)
2 and 3 done
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C)
Only 3 done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer82)
Consider the following statements about local government in India:
1. Article 40 of Indian Constitution provides for the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to make them function as units of self-government. |
2. The 73rd and 74th Constitution Amendments inserted Part IX and IX A in the Constitution. |
3. The provisions in Farts IX and IX A of Indian Constitution are more or less parallel and analogous. |
4. The 73rd Constitution Amendment is applicable to all states irrespective of size of population. |
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A)
1 and 2 only done
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B)
1, 2 and 3 only done
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C)
3 and 4 only done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer83)
Consider the following statements:
1. Part IX of the Constitution of India provisions for Panchyats and was inserted by the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1992. |
2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of Municipalities a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
Only 1 done
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B)
Only 2 done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer84)
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?
1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. |
2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. |
3. Establishment of State Finance Commission. |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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1 only done
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B)
1 and 2 only done
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C)
2 and 3 only done
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D)
1, 2 and 3 done
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question_answer85)
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. |
2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. |
3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1 only done
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B)
1 and 2 only done
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C)
2 and 3 only done
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D)
1.2 and 3 done
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question_answer86)
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?
(1) People's participation in development |
(2) Political accountability |
(3) Democratic decentralization |
(4) Financial mobilization |
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A)
1, 2 and 3 only done
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B)
2 and 4 only done
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C)
1 and 3 only done
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D)
1, 2, 3 and 4 done
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question_answer87)
With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. |
2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/ reconciliators. |
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A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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question_answer88)
Consider the following statements.
1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. |
2. A Panchayat reconstituted after prenature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. |
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)
1 only done
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B)
2 only done
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C)
Both 1 and 2 done
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D)
Neither 1 nor 2 done
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