Panchayati Raj and Community development MCQ Practice Questions
Ques: 1
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R):
Assertion (A): Reservation in the Office of Pradhans, Pramukhs and Adhyakshas in Panchayats for women including SCs, STs and OBCs has brought about a distinct change in their working.
Reason (R): Women of the rural areas were demanding this reservation for a long time.
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(A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of
(A).
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(C) A is true but (R) is false.
The local self-government in India has been formalized under the Panchayati-raj system by 73rd Amendment in 1992. According to the Article 243-D Clause (2)- not less than one-third of the total number of seats shall be reserved for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or as the case may be, the Scheduled Tribes. According to Clause(3), Not less than one-third(including seats as mentioned under Clause(2) of a total number of seats to be filled by direct election in every Panchayat shall be reserved for women. In Indian scenario, the reservation of seats for women in village local self-government is not a result of any demand
Ques: 2
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/ power of Gram Sabha?
Gram Sabha has the power to stop transfer of land in scheduled areas.
Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.
Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting license or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) Only 1 and 2
In areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce and has power to ban transfer of land. It’s consent is necessary for issuing licenses/mining lease for minor minerals. However, in the case of other minerals, the recommendation of Gram Sabha is not required in Scheduled areas.
Ques: 3
Panchayati Raj System is a System of-
Local level self-governance.
Three-tier governance with Bio-relations.
Democratic Decentralization.
Hierarchy Construction.
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Correct Answer:
(C) 1,2 and 3
The Panchayati Raj System is a local self-governance system. Balwant Rai Mehta called it as a ‘System of Democratic Decentralization.’ It is a three-tier system of governance with bio-relations.
Ques: 4
What is the main characteristic of Panchayati Raj System of Government?
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(D) All of these are true.
Panchayati Raj is a system of local self-government with three tier system- Gram Panchayat at the village level, Panchayat Samiti at the block level and Zila Parishad at the district level. The Panchayati Raj System is aimed at achieving the goal of economic development and social justice.
Ques: 5
Panchayati Raj is mainly aimed at –
Correct Answer:
(C) Decentralization of power to villagers.
The principle aim of Panchayati Raj System is the democratic decentralization of power to villages and to empower them to make policies according to their need and to implement these policies.
Ques: 6
Which one of the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj is not correct?
Correct Answer:
(B) 73rd Amendment came into effect on 15th August, 1993.
All the given statement are true except statement (b) regarding Panchayati Raj System. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution gives Constitutional status to Panchayati Raj, and it came into force on 24 April, 1993. Article 243-G is related to power, authority, and responsibilities of Panchayats and adds to its importance. The main object of the Panchayati Raj is to enable public to participate and be a part of the developmental administration.
Ques: 7
For successful functioning, Panchayati Raj needs full co-operation of-
Correct Answer:
(A) Local Public
Full cooperation of local public is required for Panchayati Raj to work properly. The goal of this system cannot be achieved without the support and participation of the local public.
Ques: 8
Panchayati Raj in India represents –
Correct Answer:
(D) All of these
The Panchayati Raj System is established for full advancement and development of villagers. Panchayati Raj represents decentralization of democratic power, Community development, and participation of people.
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Ques: 9
A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that
Correct Answer:
(C) His name figures in the voter’s list.
A person will be eligible for being elected to Municipal Council if his name appears in the electoral rolls of that Municipal Council.
Ques: 10
Which is not among the powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
Correct Answer:
(B) Judicial Review
Judicial Review is not the power of Panchayati Raj Institution. It is a power of Judiciary. The legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the Supreme Court of India in accordance with the Principle of Judicial review.
Ques: 11
Which one of the following Committees/Commissions recommended the creation of Nyaya Panchayats?
Correct Answer:
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
Ashok Mehta Committee recommended the creation of Nyaya Panchayats. Ashok Mehta Committee submitted its report in 1978. The committee recommended two tier system of Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Ques: 12
How many elected and Ex-Officio members are there in District Planning Committee?
Correct Answer:
(C) 20 and 5
Ques: 13
If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within–
Correct Answer:
(C) six months
According to Article 243E, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, Panchayats shall continue for five years from the date appointed. If Panchayat is dissolved, the election is to be held before the expiration of 6 months from the date of dissolution provided that where the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Panchayats would have continued is less than 6 months, it shall not be necessary to hold any election for constituting Panchayat for such period.
Ques: 14
With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at the district level in India, which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs.
Under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986, the State Government shall establish a District Forum in each district of the State, and The District Forum shall have jurisdiction to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services and the compensation, if any, claimed does not exceed rupees twenty lakhs, whereas in the case of State Commission claimed exceeds rupees twenty lakhs but does not exceed rupees one crore. A State Government can file a case in a District Forum for the sake of consumer interest.
Ques: 15
In which of the following group of the States, PESA [Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act], 1996 is not enforceable?
Correct Answer:
(C) Assam-Meghalaya-Tamil Nadu
The Panchayat (Extension to the Schedule Area) Act, 1996 was enacted and came into operation on 24 December, 1996. This Act extends to Panchayats to the tribal area of ten States namely Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Rajasthan. This Act is not into force in the state of Assam, Meghalaya and Tamil Nadu.
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Ques: 16
Who among the following is authorized to make provisions with respect to the composition of Panchayats?
Correct Answer:
(B) Legislature of State
According to Article 243-C(1) of the Indian Constitution, the legislature of a state may, by law make provision on the composition of Panchayat.
Ques: 17
The nomenclature of rural local governments as 'Panchayati Raj' was the result of the suggestion of which Indian leader?
Correct Answer:
(D) M. K. Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi suggested the nomenclature of rural local governments as 'Panchayati Raj'. He wanted to see each village a little republic, self-sufficient in its vital wants and enjoying the maximum freedom of deciding the affairs of the locality.
Ques: 18
The elections to Panchayats are to be held after –
Correct Answer:
(B) Every five years
Article 243-E is related to the duration of Panchayats. Clause (1) provides that every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer. Clause (3) provides that the election shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.
Ques: 19
Which one of the following is not concerned with the Panchayats?
Correct Answer:
(B) The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act.
All the given statements are related to Panchayats except the statements in option (b). Provisions related to Panchayat were inserted by 73rd Amendment of the Constitution, while 74th Amendment is related to Municipalities.
Ques: 20
Which one of the following functions is not the concern of Local Self Government?
Correct Answer:
(D) Maintenance of Public Order
Maintenance of Public Order is not the concern of Local self-government. Public Health, Public Utility Services, sanitation, Roads and Bridges, Developmental Schemes etc. are related to Local self-government. Article 243(g) provides for powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. Likewise, Article 243W provides for powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities.
Ques: 21
Who among the following constitutes “Finance Commission” to review the financial position of Panchayats?
Correct Answer:
(C) The Governor of the concerned State
According to Article 243(I) of the Constitution, the Governor of a State shall, as soon as may be within one year from the commencement of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 , and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year, constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the Panchayats and to make recommendations to the President.
Ques: 22
Who was the Prime Minister of India at the time of 73rd and 74th Amendments to the Constitution of India pertaining to Panchayats and Negar Palika’s?
Correct Answer:
(C) P.V. Narsimha Rao
73rd and 74th Amendment was made in 1992 during the prime ministership of P.V. Narasimha Rao. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer. It is noteworthy that Panchayati Raj and municipalities is also known as 'Third Tier' of the Indian federal system.
Ques: 23
National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated on?
Correct Answer:
(D) 24 April
National Panchayati Raj Day in India is celebrated every year on 24th of April. It was first celebrated in the year 2010.