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1. Who is considered the father of Panchayati Raj System in India? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

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2. What does the term PESA denote in rural governance? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

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3. Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996 gives radical self governance powers to the (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

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4. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

Assertion (A):Ā The Community Development Programme was launched to secure total development of the material and human resources of rural areas.

Reason (R):Ā It was administered in phases at five levels: National, State, District, Block and Village level.

Codes:

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5. Article 243 of the Constitution of India is related with (SLET 17th March 2024)

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6. Which one of the following was not a recommendation of Ashok Mehta Committee, 1977? (SLET 17th March 2024)

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7. Which one of the following provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment is a voluntary provision? (Bihar PGT 2023)

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8. Which was the first State of India to introduce Panchayati Raj? (Bihar PGT 2023)

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9. Which of the following is not a function of Panchayats? (TELANGANA SET 2023)

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10. With reference to the Panchayats, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? (TELANGANA SET 2022)

1. Gram Sabha is a body consisting of all persons living in the village

2. There will a Panchayati Samithi at the intermediate level

3. 50% of the seats are reserved for the women of SC/ST categories

Choose the correct Code:

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11. Consider the following statements with respect to Panchayati Raj Institution. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act enshrined Part IX in the Constitution.

2. All members in Gram Sabha are directly elected.

3. Panchayat elections are conducted by Election Commission of India.

4. One-third seats are reserved for women including office of Chairperson.

Codes:

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12. Panchayati Raj Institutions were given constitutional status under Article: (RAJASTHAN SET 2012 PART 2)

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13. The States that first implemented Panchayati Raj in 1959 were: (RAJASTHAN SET 2013 PART 2)

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14. Under the provisions of the Constitution of India there shall be constituted in every state at the district level a District Planning Committee: (Rajasthan SET 2020)

(i) To consolidate the plans prepared by the panchayats in the district.

(ii) To prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole.

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15. In which Article of the Constitution of India is the provision related to the Audit of accounts of Panchayats? (Rajasthan SET 2020)

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20. Which of the following Committee recommended for Panchayati Raj system in India? (CUET PG 2024)

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21. Which of the following committees did not relate to Panchayati Raj in india? (JNU MA 2020)

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22. The Bhuria Committee Report 1996 led to which significant legislation (DU MA 2020)

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23. The 73rd Constitution Amendment is related to (DU MA 2020)

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24. Which one of the following functions is NOT the concern of the local government?Ā (NET December 2020 & June 2021 Paper-II)Ā 

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25. Which powers and responsibilities are not endowed by the Constitution to the Panchayats? (CUET PG 2022)

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26. 'Planning from below' is a part and parcel of (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

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27. The incorrect statement related to Gram Sabha, under the Madhya Pradesh Panchayati Raj system is: (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

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28. Which of the following states is not popularly related with 'Khap Panchayat'? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

 

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29. Which one of the following is the lowest democratic body in the Panchayati Raj system in Gujarat? (GUJARAT SET 2022)

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30. Which one of the following is not an objective of Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act, 1996? (GUJARAT SET 2022)

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31. Which one of the following committee is not related to Panchayati Raj? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

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32. Which of the following was the first committee to demand constitutional recognition for Panchayats? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

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33. Chronologically arrange the following Committees in the evolution of Panchayati Raj System. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. Ashok Mehta Committee

2. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

3. Thungon Committee

4. G.V.K. Rao Committee

Codes:

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34. Which of the following pairs is wrong? (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

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35. The Committee on "Revitalization of Panchayati Raj Institutions for Democracy andĀ  Development" was popularly known as: (KERALA SET 2019 JULY)

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36. Panchayathi Raj institution in Independent India was first established in the state of: (KERALA SET 2020 FEBRUARY)

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37. Which one of the following is not identified as the objective of Panchayat Extension toĀ  Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act, 1996? (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

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38. Assertion (A): The 73rd Amendment Act is a significant landmark in the evolution ofĀ Ā  grassroots democratic institutions in India.

Reason (R): The Act has brought the Panchayat Raj Institutions under the purview ofĀ Ā  justiciable part of the Constitution

(KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

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39. Match List I with List II: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

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40. The institution of local government has flourished in India since (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

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41. Town Area Committees (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

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42. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer by using the code given below: (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

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43. Assertion (A): Lord Riponā€™s Resolution of 1882 was the ā€˜Magna Cartaā€™ of local government

Reason (R): Lord Ripon is regarded as the father of local self government in India.

Which of the following statement is correct regarding the ā€˜assertionā€™ and the ā€˜reasonā€™ given? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

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44. Which one of the following State is the first State to implement the fifty percent reservation for women in Panchayat Raj institutions? (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

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45. Which amendment of the Indian Constitution provides constitutional status to village Panchayats? (GUJARAT SET JANUARY 2002)

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46. The elections of Panchayati raj Institutions are decided by: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2003)

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47. Panchayati Raj was started in India in the year: (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

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48. Under which of the five year plans the introduction of Panchayati Raj in India was suggested? (GUJARAT SET JULY 2004)

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49. One of the advantages of Panchayat Raj is (GUJARATE SET JULY 2006 PAPER II)

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50. India is emerging as three-tier federal Constitutional system because of: (GUJARAT SET 2008)

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51. Which of the following is not related to the Panchayati Raj System? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER II)

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52. Which of the following functions are performed by the Gram Sabha? (GUJARAT SET 2013 PAPER III)

(1)Ā Ā  All public problems are discussed

(2)Ā Ā  Village budget and programmes are framed

(3)Ā Ā  Beneficiaries of various government programmes are identified

(4)Ā Ā  In order to keep a watch on the Panchayats, a Vigilance Committee is constituted

Select the correct answer:

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53. Panchayati Raj form of rural local Government was adopted first by (in the Chronological order): (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER II)

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54. In which group of states is Panchayat Extension to Schedule Area Act (PESA) not applicable? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)

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55. Panchayat Samiti in the Panchayati Raj system operates at: (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2017 PAPER III)

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56. Which district of India first adopted Panchayati Raj? (GUJARAT SET 2018)

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57. The parliament of India enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective? (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)

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58. ā€˜Organisation of village panchayats as units of selfā€governanceā€™ has been: (JNU MA 2021)

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59. Which constitutional amendment introduced local self-government in villages? (WB PSC 2022)

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60. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was associated with (WB PSC 2022)

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61. What type of case can be tried by the Nyaya Panchayat? (PUMDET 2024)

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62. Who conducts Social Audit in Panchayati Raj system? (PUMDET 2024)

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63. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Ashok Mehta Committee recommendations on Panchayat Raj System? (NET March 2023 Shift II)

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64. With respect to Panchayati Raj, which of the following is/are true? (WEST BENGAL SET DECEMBER 2023)

(I) Social inclusion is not a part of the institutional design.

(II) Traditional institutions play a gatekeeping role.

(III) In most states, devolution of funds and functions has been ignored.

(IV) Panchayats have no powers of taxation.

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

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65. Under which constitutional provision, elections to Panchayati Raj Bodies are conducted in India? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

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66. How many functions have been assigned to Panchayats in the Indian Constitution? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

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67. Which of the following committee recommended that the election to Panchayat Raj bodies should be held on Party lines? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

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68. Arrange the following Committees related to Panchayati Raj Institutions in the chronological order: (NET June 2024 Paper II)

A. Working Group on Panchayats and Co-operative

B. Study Team on Nyaya - Panchayats

C. Committee on Panchayati Raj Elections

D. Committee on Panchayati Raj Training Centres

E. Committee on Community Development and Panchayati Raj

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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69. Which Committee was appointed by Janata Party Government to review the working of the Panchayati Raj Institutions? (NET June 2024 Paper II)

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70. Which of the following States was the first to establish the Panchayat Raj institutions in India? (KERALA SET 2013 DECEMBER)

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71. The L. M. Singhvi Committee 1986 was associated withĀ  (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)

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72. The Committee on Administrative Arrangement for Rural Development (CAARD) was set up in I985 under the Chairmanship of: (KERALA SET 2018 FEBRUARY)

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73. Mani Shankar Aiyar Committee is related to reforms in (University of Hyderabad MA 2016)

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74. Which of the following is a local government institution? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

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75. Who brought out the report 'Revitalisation of PRIS for Democracy and Development? (NET August 2024 Shift II)

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76. Rippon Resolution was accepted in- (NET August 2024 Shift II)

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77. "The state shall take steps to organize village Panchayats and endow them with high powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government" Which Article of the Indian Constitution mention it? (NET August 2024 Shift II)

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78. Articles______the Constitution of India contain provisions regarding Panchayats. (Kerala SET January 2024)

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79. 73rd Amendment to the Indian Constitution is about: (BHU MA 2014)

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80. Which committee among the following recommended the 'transfer of resources and genuinely empower local governments"? (DU MA 2020)

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81. Match List I with List II: (NET November 2021 Shift II)

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82. Arrange the following committees in order in which they appeared. Use the code given below: (NET December 2005)

i. G.S. Bajpai committee

ii. Santhanam committee

iii. Ashok Mehta committee

iv. Kothari committee

Code:

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83. The following were associated with reforms in local government: (NET December 2006)

(i) Lord Ripon

(ii) Lord Mayo

(iii) Ashok Mehta

(iv) Balwant Rai Mehta

What is the correct chronological sequence of the above?

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84. Which state has no Panchayat Raj institution? (SLET 2023)

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85. Examine the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and select the correct answer from the codes given below: (SLET 2023)

Assertion (A): Reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj bodies will Pave the way for their political empowerment.

Reason (R): Empowerment of women is essential for the achievement of democracy and development.

Codes:

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86. Chronologically arrange the correct sequence of Committees constituted for Panchayati Raj in India (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

A. G. V.K. Rao Committee

B. Ashok Mehta Committee

C. Balwantrai Mehta Committee

D. M. Singhvi Committee

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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87. Which of the following are the common compulsory provisions of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Act? (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

A. Five-yearly elections

B. Reservation for Backward Classes

C. Reservation for women

D. Nagar Panchayats

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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88. Which of the following is/are true? (NET December 2021 and June 2022 Shift II)

A. The Election Commission of India conducts elections to state assemblies

B. The State Election Commission conducts Panchayats and Municipal Bodies' elections

C. If there is any dispute regarding election of the President, decision of the Election Commission would be final

D. The Election Commission is responsible for Polling, Counting and Declaration of results of the Election

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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89. Identify the incorrect statements- (NET August 2024 Shift II)

A. Jacques Derrida wrote the book 'Specters of Marx'.

B. Deendayal Upadhyay opposed the idea of Integral Humanism.

C. Federalism was borrowed by the framers of Indian Constitution from British Constitution.

D. Asif Ali Zardari is the President of Pakistan,

E. Panchayati Raj system in India provided 45% reservation for women.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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90. The monitoring agency of works under MNREGA in Gram Panchayat is: (Kerala SET January 2024)

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91. Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India has initiated measures to make the Panchayats vibrant. Arrange the following in sequential order, from earlier to later time. (NET August 2024 Shift I)

(A) SVAMITVA Scheme, Property Survey

(B) Multi Bijli Yojana to install rooftop solar and provide free electricity upto 300 monthly units

(C) Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) with focus on localization of Sustainable Development Goals

(D) Release of a standard operating procedure (SOP) regarding e-gram Swaraj to bring in better transparency

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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92. The cornerstone of the ECI's mandate derives from Article 324 of the Constitution. (NET August 2024 Shift I)

(A) Article 324 mandated that the commission is to be led by a Single Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)

(B) The president can appoint additional commissioners

(C) Judiciary is barred from interference in the election process

(D) Election Commission also conducts the elections of Panchayats

(E) During the Election Period CEC acts as Chief Executive Officer of Government of India

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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93. The states that first implemented the Panchayati Raj in 1959 were: (NET June 2008)

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94. What is the minimum population below which Panchayats at the intermediate level are not constituted as per provision of the constitution 73rd Amendment Act? (NET June 2009)

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95. 73rd constitution Amendment Act, 1992 has stipulated the following major provisions regarding PanchayatĀ (NET DECEMBER 2023)

A. A Gram Sabha may exercise such powers and perform such functions at the village level as the legislature of a state may, by law, provide

B. A Finance Commission to be constituted every fifth year by the Governor of a state to review the financial position of the Panchayat and to make recommendations to the Governor

C. The legislature of a state cannot endow the Panchayat with any more powers and authority for their functioning as institutions of self- Government

D. An election to constitute a Panchayats shall be completed before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.

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96. Which one of the following committees is not associated with Panchayati Raj in India? (NET June 2012 Paper II)

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97. Which of the following committee recommended two-tier Panchayati raj institutions? (NET June 2012 Paper III)

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98. In order to ensure free and fair elections and to conduct all elections to the Panchayats, the power is vested with (NET June 2012 Paper III)

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99. Which of the following statements are correct? (NET December 2013 Paper III)

  1. Panchayati Raj is mentioned in the Constitution as a Directive Principle.
  2. Sadiq Ali Committee was appointed to report on the working of the Panchayat system in India.
  3. V.K. Rao Committee was appointed by the Planning Commission.
  4. Local Government figures in State List.

Codes:

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100. Who among the following had favoured Panchayati Raj System by giving the following statement in the Indian Constituent Assembly? "...in the interest of democracy, the villages may be trained in the art of self-government... We must be able to reform the villages and introduce democratic principles of government there..." (NET June 2013 Paper III)

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101. Which one of the following is mainly associated with Panchayati Raj in tribal areas? (NET June 2014 Paper II)

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102. Which one of the following was not recommended for Panchayatiraj by Thungon Committee? (NET December 2014 Paper III)

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103. Which of the following are the compulsory provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992)? (NET December 2015 Paper III)

(A) Indirect election to the post of Chairperson of Panchayats at the intermediate level.

(B) Reservation of one-third seats for women.

(C) Reservation of seats for backward classes.

(D) Constitution of a state Finance Commission.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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104. Consider the following statements about lower courts and identify the false statements from the codes given below: (NET July 2016 Paper III)

(A) The Panchayat Courts have only civil jurisdiction.

(B) The Munsiff Courts are lower in hierarchy to the court of Subordinate Judges.

(C) The Sessions cases are the more serious civil cases in the Court of the District Judge.

Codes:

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105. Which of the following are the voluntary provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1992? (NET November 2017 Paper III)

(A) Providing reservation for back- ward classes

(B) Setting up a State Finance Com- mission

(C) Making the Panchayats autonomous bodies

(D) Giving the Panchayats financial powers in relation to taxes, fees, etc.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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106. 73rd Constitutional Amendment provided for: (NET November 2017 Paper III)

(A) Constitutional status to rural and urban bodies

(B) Three tier system for all Panchayati Raj Institutions

(C) Direct elections of Chairpersons and members of Panchayati Raj Institutions at all levels

(D) Audit of panchayat funds by CAG

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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107. Which committee felt that the Panchayati Raj institutions could have survived well if they had been encouraged well by entrusting responsibilities as a "vanguard of development in village India"? (NET November 2017 Paper III)

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108. Which committee on Panchayati Raj in India takes of three phases: "The phase of ascendency The phase of stagnation and The phase of decline"? (NET July 2018 Paper II)

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109. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution seeks to provide which of the following to the Panchayati Raj Institutions? (NET December 2019 Paper II)

(1) Constitutional status

(2) Financial autonomy

(3) Empowerment of marginalized sections of the rural population

(4) Decentralised planning

Choose the correct option from below:

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110. Under which constitutional provision, elections to Panchayati Raj Bodies are conducted in India? (NET December 2019 Paper II)

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111. Who among the following was strongly opposed to the idea of Panchayati Raj system in India? (NET June 2020 Paper II)

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112. Which of the following statements are incorrect with regard to Jayaprakash Narayan: (NET 2022 Paper II October Shift I)

(A) He believed in the guarantee of full individual and civil liberty

(B) He believed in Cooperative farms run by Village Panchayats

(C) A true nationalist desires to build an old foundation

(D) He regarded the Swarajya was not only a right but a ā€˜Dharmaā€™

(E) P. Was a Sarvodayi leader

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113. In the event of the dissolution of a Panchayat before the completion of its time period, the Panchayat constituted thereafter shall perform ā€“ (NET 2022 Paper II October Shift I)

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114. Which among the following statements is true about JP Narayan's plan of reconstruction of Indian polity? (NET June 2023 Shift II)

A. He wanted to revive 'swaraj from below'.

B. The basic unit of political organisation would be the gram panchayat.

C. The gram sabha would act as the basis of grass roots democracy.

D. This would also involves establishing an organic link amongst the different units of the panchayati raj.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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115. In which year did the amendment to the Constitution extend the Panchayati raj provisions to the scheduled areas? (NET June 2023 Shift II)

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116. Arrange the following Directive Principles of State Policy in their sequential order as mentioned in the constitution (NET June 2023 Shift I)

A. To organize village Panchayat

B. To secure the right to work

C. To make provision for just and humane condition

D. To secure a living wage, decent standard of life

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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117. Which one of the following is related to Panchayati Raj? (BHU MA 2016)

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118. Which one of the following Committees did not relate to Panchayati Raj? (BHU MA 2017)

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119. Mandal Panchayat Scheme was recommended by: (BIHAR PSC TIER 3)

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120. The Panchayat Raj System came in existence by the (JMI M.A. 2022)

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121. Which of the following characterise 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act? (JMI M.A. 2016)

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122. Which among the following committee is known for recommending a 3-tier Panchayati Raj System which includes Zila Parishad at the District Level, Panchayat Samiti at the Block/ Tehsil/ Taluka Level and Gram Panchayat at the Village Level? (JMI M.A. 2018)

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123. Who consolidates the plans prepared by the panchayats and municipalities in the district? (BSTET 2024)

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124. To whom the grant in aid for Panchayati Raj institution received from Finance Commission has to be released? (BSTET 2024)

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125. Which is the first state to implement Panchayat Raj? (BSTET 2024)

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126. Which of the following are the compulsory provisions of the 73rd constitutional amendment act on Panchayati Raj? (BSTET 2024)

  1. Indirect elections of the chairpersons of Panchayats at the intermediate and district Levels.
  2. Fresh elections within Six months in case of dissolution.
  3. Provision for reservation of seats for backward classes.
  4. Giving representation to MPs and MLAs in Panchayats.

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127. The responsibility of conducting free and fair elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions is vested with (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

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128. The 73rd amendment of the Indian Constitution provided for which of the following? Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(i) Reservation for Women

(ii) Constitution of State Finance Commission

(iii) Audit of the Accounts of Panchayati Raj Institutions

(iv) Committees for District Planning and Metropolitan Planning

Codes:

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129. Under the PESA (Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Area) 1996 Act, Gram Sabhas are given the authority to stop land acquisition by the following body:Ā  (WEST BENGAL SET 2022)

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130. In Panchayati Raj Institutions, women have been given 1/3rd of the seats reservation vide (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

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131. Who makes provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and the auditing of such accounts? (RAJASTHAN SET 2023)

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132. What is the percentage of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institustions after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

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133. Which of the following critera is considered while creating a Nagar Panchayat? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

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134. Functions discharged by the Panchayat Raj Institutions fall under: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

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135. Arrange the following provisions of the Indian Constitution in sequential order basedĀ  on their respective Articles: (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

1. Promotion of Cottage Industries

2. Uniform Civil Code

3. Organisation of Village Panchayath

4. Protection of Environment

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136. The schedule of the Constitution of India which deals with powers, authority andĀ  responsibility of panchayats; (KERALA SET 2022 JULY)

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137. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): Panchayat Raj Institutions were set up to decentralise planning to village level.

Reason (R): Village Panchayats are in a better position to have a proper appreciation of their development needs.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?

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138. Who makes the provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Panchayats and auditing of such accounts? (GUJARAT SET 2014 PAPER III)

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139. Which one of the following was not recommended for Panchayati Raj by Thungon Committee? (GUJARAT SET DECEMBER 2017 PAPER III)

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140. Arrange the following Committees which were appointed on Panchayati Raj in chronological order according to their year of appointment. Select the correct answer from the codes given below. (GUJARAT SET 2023)

a.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  G. V. K. Rao Committee

b.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Ashok Mehta Committee

c.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  L. M. Singhvi Committee

d.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā  Balvant Rai Mehta Committee

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141. Which of the following is not a feature of Asok Mehta committee recommendation on Panchayat Raj? (KERALA SET JANUARY 2023)

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142. Which of the following statements is/are NOT CORRECT? (CUET PG 2024)

(A) First past the post system is followed for all the elections in India.

(B) Election Commission of India does not supervise Panchayat and municipal elections

(C) President of India cannot remove the Election Commissioner

(D) Appointment of more than one Election Commissioners in the Election Commission is mandatory.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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143. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R): (CUET PG 2023)

Assertion (A): Gandhi supported Panchayati Raj Institutions for a better administration.

Reason (R): Ambedkar condemned the panchayats as a repressive and oppressive institution.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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144. Which of the following is not provided by the 73rd Constitution (Amendment) Act? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

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145. Which one of the following is not part of the XIth Schedule of the Constitution specifying the functions of Panchayats? (WB SET 2017 Paper III)

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146. In Panchayati Raj Institutions, women have been given one-third of the seats reservation vide amendment in the Indian Constitution. (WB SET 2017 Paper II)

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147. Which provision of Indian Constitution talks of Panchayati Raj Institutions? (WB SET 2015 Paper III)

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148. Match List-I with List-II and give the answer by using the codes given below: (NET December 2008)

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149. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (NET December 2008)

Assertion (A): State Governments are obliged to appoint a State Finance Commission

Reason (R): The quantum of money to be paid annually by the State Governments to the local bodies is determined by the State Finance Commission.

In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct?

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150. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)

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151. Identify the correct sequence in which the following Committees were appointed. Use the code given below: (NET December 2012 Paper III)

i. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

ii. M. Singhvi Committee

iii. V.K. Rao Committee

iv. Ashok Mehta Committee

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