Historical Development of Political Decentralization Online Test

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Historical Development of Political Decentralization

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the historical development of political decentralization.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot
Tags: indian politics political decentralization historical development

When did the first major wave of political decentralization occur in India?

1947
1950
1973
1992

What was the main objective of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments?

To strengthen the Panchayati Raj system
To create a new tier of government at the district level
To devolve more powers to the states
To increase the representation of women in politics

What are the three tiers of the Panchayati Raj system?

Village, Block, and District
Village, Taluka, and District
Village, Panchayat Samiti, and Zilla Parishad
Village, Mandal, and District

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

It is the highest decision-making body at the village level
It is responsible for the implementation of development programs
It is responsible for the collection of taxes
It is responsible for the maintenance of law and order

What is the role of the Panchayat Samiti in the Panchayati Raj system?

It is the intermediate tier of government between the village and the district
It is responsible for the implementation of development programs
It is responsible for the collection of taxes
It is responsible for the maintenance of law and order

What is the role of the Zilla Parishad in the Panchayati Raj system?

It is the highest tier of government in the district
It is responsible for the implementation of development programs
It is responsible for the collection of taxes
It is responsible for the maintenance of law and order

What are the main functions of the Panchayati Raj system?

Planning and implementation of development programs
Collection of taxes
Maintenance of law and order
All of the above

What are the challenges faced by the Panchayati Raj system?

Lack of financial resources
Lack of trained personnel
Political interference
All of the above

What are the measures taken by the government to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system?

Providing financial assistance to Panchayats
Providing training to Panchayat members and officials
Empowering Panchayats with more powers and responsibilities
All of the above

What is the future of the Panchayati Raj system in India?

It will continue to play a vital role in the development of rural India
It will be replaced by a more centralized system of government
It will become irrelevant in the face of globalization
None of the above

Which state in India has the most effective Panchayati Raj system?

Kerala
Karnataka
Maharashtra
West Bengal

Which state in India has the least effective Panchayati Raj system?

Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Rajasthan

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

It conducts elections to the Panchayats
It resolves disputes related to Panchayat elections
It monitors the functioning of the Panchayats
All of the above

What is the role of the Gram Panchayat Secretary in the Panchayati Raj system?

He is the executive head of the Gram Panchayat
He is responsible for the implementation of development programs
He is responsible for the collection of taxes
He is responsible for the maintenance of law and order

What is the role of the Sarpanch in the Panchayati Raj system?

He is the head of the Gram Panchayat
He is responsible for the implementation of development programs
He is responsible for the collection of taxes
He is responsible for the maintenance of law and order

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