Polity (Panchayati Raj and Community Development) MCQ Part – 2

61. In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1992, there are several new provisions different from the previous one. Which one of the following is not one such provision?
(A) Some collective responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others
(B) Elections being made mandatory for all posts on being vacant
(C) A statutory representation of women in the panchayats, up to one-third of the strength
(D) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability

62. Which Article of the Constitution Guarantees the 1/3 representation of women in Panchayats?
(A) Article 243C
(B) Article 243D
(C) Article 243H
(D) Article 243I

63. In India, seats are reserved for women in
(A) Panchayati Raj Institutions
(B) State Legislative Assemblies
(C) The Cabinet
(D) The Lok Sabha

64. The number of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions in U.P. is
(A) One-third of total seats
(B) In proportion to women population
(C) One-fourth of total seats
(D) As per the requirements of circumstances

65. Which State Government have provided 50% reservation for women in local bodies up to 2010?
(A) Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan
(B) Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh
(C) Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala
(D) Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh

66. What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
(A) The single-tier structure of local self-government at the village level
(B) The two-tier system of local self-government at the village and block levels
(C) The three-tier structure of local self-government at the village, block and district levels
(D) The four-tier system of local self-government at the village block, district and state levels

67. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution was implemented on 24 April, 1993. This amendment will encourage in Rajasthan
(A) New United Political System
(B) The base for village selfgovernance
(C) Self-Governance system
(D) Decentralization of democracy

68. The Panchayati Raj System was adopted to
(A) Make people aware of politics
(B) Decentralize the power of democracy
(C) Educate the peasants
(D) None of the above

69. Which of the following is related to the theme of ‘Grass Root Democracy’?
(A) Lokpal
(B) Panchayati Raj System
(C) Inter-State Council
(D) Regional Politics

70. Which part of our Constitution envisages a three-tier system of Panchayats?
(A) Part IX
(B) Part X
(C) Part XI
(D) Part XII

71. The Three-tier system of Panchayati Raj consists of
(A) Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Block Samiti
(B) Gram Panchayat, Block Samiti, Zila Parishad
(C) Block Samiti, Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti
(D) Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad

72. A Panchayat Samiti at the block level in India is only a/an
(A) Advisory Body
(B) Consultative Committee
(C) Co-ordinating and Supervisory Authority
(D) Administrative Authority

73. Which part of the Constitution has the provisions for Panchayati Raj System?
(A) IX
(B) VI
(C) III
(D) IV(a)

74. According to Constitutional Provisions the decision to hold Panchayat elections is taken by
(A) Central Government
(B) State Government
(C) The Election Commission of India
(D) The State Election Commission

75. Territory of a Kshetra Panchayat (Panchayat at intermediate level) is determined by
(A) State Election Commission
(B) State Government
(C) Divisional Commissioner
(D) District Magistrate

76. 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
(A) He obtains permission from the principal of his college
(B) He is a member of a political party
(C) His name figures in the voter’s list
(D) He files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India

77. A person can contest the Panchayat election, if he has attained the age of
(A) 25 years
(B) 30 years
(C) 21 years
(D) 18 years

78. Which one of the following Committees/ Commissions recommended the creation of Nyaya Panchayats?
(A) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(D) Sarkaria Commission

79. Which is not among the powers of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India?
(A) Implementation of Land Reforms
(B) Judicial Review
(C) Implementation of Poverty Alleviation Programmes
(D) None of the above

80. Which one of the following is not an attribute of a Local Government?
(A) Statutory Status
(B) Participation of the local community
(C) Central control
(D) Power to raise finances by taxation

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