Panchayati Raj MCQs for RAS
Practice 20 free Panchayati Raj questions under Public Governance — Indian Polity & Governance.
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RAS — Public Governance — Panchayati Raj
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Question 1 of 20
Which criminal charge condition allows for the suspension of a representative under Section 38(4)?
Question 2 of 20
According to Article 243O, a Panchayat election can be called in question only through:
Question 3 of 20
The 11th Schedule of the Constitution, which lists subjects to be transferred to Panchayats, is associated with which Article?
Question 4 of 20
Which of the following statements correctly explains the nature of Article 40 in the original Constitution?
Question 5 of 20
Who determines the classification of an area as a transitional area, a smaller urban area, or a larger urban area based on population and other factors?
Question 6 of 20
What is the basis for reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats under Article 243D?
Question 7 of 20
Regarding 'Funds' in Panchayati Raj, what major recommendation did the 6th Finance Commission make?
Question 8 of 20
What is the primary output of the District Planning Committee's work?
Question 9 of 20
Which of the following items is NOT classified as Minor Forest Produce (MFP) under the control of Gram Sabha in PESA areas ?
Question 10 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the election of heads in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj: 1. The Zila Pramukh is elected directly by the public. 2. The Pradhan is elected indirectly by members of Panchayat Samiti. 3. The Sarpanch is elected directly by the public. Which of the above statements are correct?
Question 11 of 20
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act added which Part to the Indian Constitution?
Question 12 of 20
Consider the following assertions regarding the drafting of the Constitution: Assertion (A): Panchayati Raj was included in the Directive Principles of State Policy. Reason (R): There was a consensus among all drafters, including Ambedkar, that villages are the ideal unit of governance. Select the correct answer:
Question 13 of 20
Match the following concepts with their descriptions: List I (Concept) A. Sarpanch-Pati B. Parastatal Bodies C. Section 38 D. Gram Sabha List II (Description) 1. Parallel agencies funded by Centre/State 2. Power of inquiry/suspension 3. Male relatives wielding power of elected women 4. Village Parliament Choose the correct code:
Question 14 of 20
Which of the following describes the relationship between Article 243G and the 11th Schedule?
Question 15 of 20
Section 37 of the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act deals with which democratic process?
Question 16 of 20
What is the primary basis for selecting the 20 elected members of the District Planning Committee (DPC)?
Question 17 of 20
What does the abbreviation 'PESA' stand for?
Question 18 of 20
Under which category of the 11th Schedule does 'Non-conventional energy sources' fall?
Question 19 of 20
What was the primary reason for placing provisions for Village Panchayats in the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) rather than making them mandatory in the original Constitution?
Question 20 of 20