Panchayati Raj System

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What is the constitutional amendment that introduced the Panchayati Raj System in India?

  1. 73rd Amendment

  2. 74th Amendment

  3. 86th Amendment

  4. 91st Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India, passed in 1992, introduced the Panchayati Raj System in India.

What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj System?

  1. Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat, Zila Panchayat

  2. Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Panchayat

  3. Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti

  4. Gram Sabha, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Panchayat


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The three tiers of the Panchayati Raj System are Gram Panchayat (village council), Panchayat Samiti (block council), and Zila Panchayat (district council).

Which body is responsible for the overall supervision and control of the Panchayati Raj System?

  1. Gram Sabha

  2. Panchayat Samiti

  3. Zila Panchayat

  4. State Government


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The State Government is responsible for the overall supervision and control of the Panchayati Raj System.

What is the minimum age requirement for becoming a member of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. 18 years

  2. 21 years

  3. 25 years

  4. 30 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The minimum age requirement for becoming a member of a Gram Panchayat is 18 years.

What is the term of office for a Gram Panchayat?

  1. 3 years

  2. 4 years

  3. 5 years

  4. 6 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The term of office for a Gram Panchayat is 5 years.

What is the main function of a Gram Panchayat?

  1. To provide basic services to the village

  2. To promote economic development in the village

  3. To resolve disputes within the village

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of a Gram Panchayat is to provide basic services to the village, promote economic development in the village, and resolve disputes within the village.

What is the main function of a Panchayat Samiti?

  1. To coordinate the activities of the Gram Panchayats in the block

  2. To prepare and implement development plans for the block

  3. To provide financial assistance to the Gram Panchayats

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of a Panchayat Samiti is to coordinate the activities of the Gram Panchayats in the block, prepare and implement development plans for the block, and provide financial assistance to the Gram Panchayats.

What is the main function of a Zila Panchayat?

  1. To coordinate the activities of the Panchayat Samitis in the district

  2. To prepare and implement development plans for the district

  3. To provide financial assistance to the Panchayat Samitis

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main function of a Zila Panchayat is to coordinate the activities of the Panchayat Samitis in the district, prepare and implement development plans for the district, and provide financial assistance to the Panchayat Samitis.

What is the role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj System?

  1. To approve the Gram Panchayat's budget

  2. To elect the members of the Gram Panchayat

  3. To review the Gram Panchayat's performance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Gram Sabha in the Panchayati Raj System is to approve the Gram Panchayat's budget, elect the members of the Gram Panchayat, and review the Gram Panchayat's performance.

What is the role of the State Election Commission in the Panchayati Raj System?

  1. To conduct elections to the Panchayati Raj bodies

  2. To delimit the constituencies for the Panchayati Raj elections

  3. To resolve disputes related to the Panchayati Raj elections

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the State Election Commission in the Panchayati Raj System is to conduct elections to the Panchayati Raj bodies, delimit the constituencies for the Panchayati Raj elections, and resolve disputes related to the Panchayati Raj elections.

What is the role of the Finance Commission in the Panchayati Raj System?

  1. To recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the States

  2. To recommend the distribution of financial resources between the States and the Panchayati Raj bodies

  3. To recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Panchayati Raj bodies and the Gram Sabhas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of the Finance Commission in the Panchayati Raj System is to recommend the distribution of financial resources between the Union and the States, between the States and the Panchayati Raj bodies, and between the Panchayati Raj bodies and the Gram Sabhas.

What are the main challenges faced by the Panchayati Raj System in India?

  1. Lack of financial resources

  2. Lack of trained personnel

  3. Political interference

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main challenges faced by the Panchayati Raj System in India are lack of financial resources, lack of trained personnel, and political interference.

What are some of the measures that can be taken to strengthen the Panchayati Raj System in India?

  1. Providing more financial resources to the Panchayati Raj bodies

  2. Providing training to the elected representatives and officials of the Panchayati Raj bodies

  3. Reducing political interference in the Panchayati Raj System

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the measures that can be taken to strengthen the Panchayati Raj System in India are providing more financial resources to the Panchayati Raj bodies, providing training to the elected representatives and officials of the Panchayati Raj bodies, and reducing political interference in the Panchayati Raj System.

What is the significance of the Panchayati Raj System in India?

  1. It promotes grassroots democracy

  2. It empowers the local communities

  3. It ensures the participation of the people in the decision-making process

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The significance of the Panchayati Raj System in India is that it promotes grassroots democracy, empowers the local communities, and ensures the participation of the people in the decision-making process.

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