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CET Graduate — Panchayati Raj MCQs

Practice 20 free panchayati raj multiple choice questions for CET Graduate exam. Instant answers with explanations in Hindi and English.

Master Panchayati Raj under Public Governance for CET Graduate with our curated MCQ set. Every question follows real Rajasthan exam patterns. Switch between Hindi and English anytime.

CET Graduate — Public Governance — Panchayati Raj

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Question 1 of 20

Which principle aims to strengthen local bodies by constitutionally ensuring their share in state taxes via the SFC?

Question 2 of 20

The PESA Act is specifically noted for addressing historical injustices by granting rights over which of the following resources?

Question 3 of 20

Assertion (A): Standing Committees are constituted in Panchayati Raj Institutions. Reason (R): They are intended to increase efficiency and include all members in the decision-making process.

Question 4 of 20

In the context of challenges to Panchayati Raj Institutions, what does the term 'Parastatal Bodies' refer to?

Question 5 of 20

Match the following tiers of Panchayati Raj with their budget allocation share for development works: List I (Institution) A. Gram Panchayat B. Panchayat Samiti C. Zila Parishad List II (Budget Share) 1. 5% 2. 75% 3. 20%

Question 6 of 20

Compared to the 5th State Finance Commission, how does the 6th SFC's recommendation of 6.75% share differ?

Question 7 of 20

Ashok Lahoti, a member of the 6th State Finance Commission, held which political office during his tenure in the commission?

Question 8 of 20

Statement A: The 74th Amendment Act added Articles 243P to 243ZG to the Constitution. Statement B: The Act mandates that nominated members in a Municipality shall have full voting rights in its meetings. Choose the correct option:

Question 9 of 20

Identify the incorrect statement regarding the administrative challenges faced by Panchayats.

Question 10 of 20

Match the items from the 11th Schedule with their correct category: List-I (Item) A. Khadi, Village Industries B. Land reforms C. Rural Electrification D. Minor Forest Produce List-II (Category) 1. Agriculture and Allied 2. Industry 3. Forest and Environment 4. Infrastructure

Question 11 of 20

Match the following concepts with their proponents/related entities: List-I A. Gram Swaraj B. Den of Ignorance C. Article 40 D. Community Development Programme List-II i. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar ii. 1952 iii. Mahatma Gandhi iv. Directive Principles of State Policy

Question 12 of 20

When was the Ashok Mehta Committee appointed to revive the Panchayati Raj system?

Question 13 of 20

According to the text, for decades, the Panchayati Raj system remained dependent on whom due to the nature of Article 40?

Question 14 of 20

Which term did Dr. Ambedkar use to describe the risk of decentralization in the context of caste?

Question 15 of 20

What was the Ashok Mehta Committee's stance on the involvement of political parties in Panchayati Raj elections?

Question 16 of 20

Assertion (A): A Sarpanch in Rajasthan cannot be removed by a simple majority vote of the Ward Panchs. Reason (R): The Act requires a strict 3/4 majority to ensure tenure stability.

Question 17 of 20

What is the primary reason cited for the persistence of the 'Sarpanch-Pati' culture despite high numerical representation of women in Panchayats?

Question 18 of 20

Why did the Community Development Program (1952) fail, leading to the formation of the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee?

Question 19 of 20

What major structural change did the Ashok Mehta Committee recommend replacing the three-tier system with?

Question 20 of 20

What is the primary implication of 'Bureaucratic Control' as discussed in the context of Panchayati Raj?

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