Powers and Functions of Panchayat Samiti

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What is the primary role of Panchayat Samiti?

  1. To promote economic development in rural areas

  2. To provide basic services to rural communities

  3. To ensure social justice and equality in rural areas

  4. To promote cultural and educational development in rural areas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary role of Panchayat Samiti is to promote economic development in rural areas by implementing various schemes and programs.

Which of the following is not a function of Panchayat Samiti?

  1. Construction and maintenance of roads and bridges

  2. Provision of healthcare and education services

  3. Collection of taxes and fees

  4. Implementation of poverty alleviation programs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Collection of taxes and fees is not a function of Panchayat Samiti. This function is usually carried out by the Gram Panchayat.

What is the role of Panchayat Samiti in promoting agriculture?

  1. Providing subsidies and incentives to farmers

  2. Organizing training programs for farmers

  3. Ensuring availability of agricultural inputs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panchayat Samiti plays a crucial role in promoting agriculture by providing subsidies and incentives to farmers, organizing training programs, and ensuring the availability of agricultural inputs.

Which of the following is not a function of Panchayat Samiti in the field of education?

  1. Establishment and maintenance of primary and secondary schools

  2. Providing scholarships to students

  3. Construction and maintenance of school buildings

  4. Regulation of private schools


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regulation of private schools is not a function of Panchayat Samiti. This function is usually carried out by the state government or the district education authorities.

What is the role of Panchayat Samiti in providing healthcare services?

  1. Establishment and maintenance of primary health centers

  2. Providing free medicines and healthcare services to the poor

  3. Organizing health camps and awareness programs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panchayat Samiti plays a vital role in providing healthcare services by establishing and maintaining primary health centers, providing free medicines and healthcare services to the poor, and organizing health camps and awareness programs.

Which of the following is not a function of Panchayat Samiti in the field of social welfare?

  1. Providing old age pensions and other social security benefits

  2. Organizing vocational training programs for the unemployed

  3. Construction and maintenance of community centers

  4. Implementation of poverty alleviation programs


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Implementation of poverty alleviation programs is not a function of Panchayat Samiti. This function is usually carried out by the central or state government.

What is the role of Panchayat Samiti in promoting cultural and educational development?

  1. Organizing cultural events and festivals

  2. Establishing and maintaining libraries and museums

  3. Providing scholarships to students for higher education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panchayat Samiti plays a significant role in promoting cultural and educational development by organizing cultural events and festivals, establishing and maintaining libraries and museums, and providing scholarships to students for higher education.

Which of the following is not a function of Panchayat Samiti in the field of environmental protection?

  1. Planting trees and promoting afforestation

  2. Preventing soil erosion and desertification

  3. Promoting the use of renewable energy sources

  4. Regulating the use of pesticides and fertilizers


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regulating the use of pesticides and fertilizers is not a function of Panchayat Samiti. This function is usually carried out by the state government or the central government.

What is the role of Panchayat Samiti in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment?

  1. Organizing awareness programs on gender equality

  2. Providing skill development training to women

  3. Ensuring equal participation of women in decision-making processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panchayat Samiti plays a crucial role in promoting gender equality and women's empowerment by organizing awareness programs, providing skill development training to women, and ensuring equal participation of women in decision-making processes.

Which of the following is not a function of Panchayat Samiti in the field of disaster management?

  1. Preparing disaster management plans

  2. Providing relief and rehabilitation assistance to disaster-affected people

  3. Organizing mock drills and training programs

  4. Regulating the construction of buildings in disaster-prone areas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regulating the construction of buildings in disaster-prone areas is not a function of Panchayat Samiti. This function is usually carried out by the state government or the local municipal authorities.

What is the role of Panchayat Samiti in promoting transparency and accountability in local governance?

  1. Holding regular meetings and making decisions in a transparent manner

  2. Disclosing information about its activities and financial transactions

  3. Encouraging public participation in decision-making processes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panchayat Samiti plays a vital role in promoting transparency and accountability in local governance by holding regular meetings, making decisions in a transparent manner, disclosing information about its activities and financial transactions, and encouraging public participation in decision-making processes.

Which of the following is not a function of Panchayat Samiti in the field of public works?

  1. Construction and maintenance of roads and bridges

  2. Provision of drinking water and sanitation facilities

  3. Construction and maintenance of public buildings

  4. Generation and distribution of electricity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generation and distribution of electricity is not a function of Panchayat Samiti. This function is usually carried out by the state government or the central government.

What is the role of Panchayat Samiti in promoting rural tourism?

  1. Developing and promoting tourist destinations

  2. Providing infrastructure and facilities for tourists

  3. Organizing cultural events and festivals to attract tourists

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panchayat Samiti plays a significant role in promoting rural tourism by developing and promoting tourist destinations, providing infrastructure and facilities for tourists, and organizing cultural events and festivals to attract tourists.

Which of the following is not a function of Panchayat Samiti in the field of animal husbandry?

  1. Providing veterinary services to livestock

  2. Organizing vaccination camps for livestock

  3. Promoting the use of modern farming techniques

  4. Providing subsidies for the purchase of livestock


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Promoting the use of modern farming techniques is not a function of Panchayat Samiti. This function is usually carried out by the state government or the central government.

What is the role of Panchayat Samiti in promoting sustainable development?

  1. Promoting the use of renewable energy sources

  2. Encouraging the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices

  3. Protecting and conserving natural resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Panchayat Samiti plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable development by promoting the use of renewable energy sources, encouraging the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, and protecting and conserving natural resources.

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