In January 1957, the Government of India carried out the Community Development Program, which was last known as Panchayati Raj. The committee (1952) and the National Extension Service (1953) constituted a committee to examine the work done and suggest measures for their better functioning. The committee submitted its report in November 1957 and following specific recommendations made by the recommendation of the scheme of 'democratic decentralization (autonomy)'. The term 'Panchayati Raj' in India refers to the rural local self-government system. It has been established by state legislatures in all states of India to build democracy at the grassroots level. It has been entrusted with the responsibility of rural development. It was incorporated into the Constitution by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Let's know more about Panchayati Raj.
1. Which committee recommended the rise of "Panchayati Raj" in India?
A. Raghuram Rajan committee
B. Punchi Committee
C. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
D. Singhvi Committee
2. How many levels of Panchayati raj has been established in India?
A. 1 tier
B. 2 tier
C. 3 tier
D. 4 tier
3. In which state was the Panchayati Raj first established?
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Rajasthan
D. Kerla
4. Which article is related to Panchayati Raj?
A. Article 111
B. Article 143
C. Article 123
D. Article 243
5. Which was the main objective behind bringing the Panchayati Raj system to India?
A. Criminalization
B. Decentralisation
C. Election expenses
D. All of the above
6. The first Panchayati Raj was established ___________ in Rajasthan.
A. 2 Oct 1939
B. 2 Oct 1949
C. 2 Oct 1959
D. 2 Oct 1969
7. Which constitutional amendment was added to the eleventh schedule?
A. 73th
B. 75th
C. 76th
D. 77th
8. Gram Sabha consists of registered persons in the electoral list in the ______________ area formed at the village level.
A. Panchayat
B. Legislature
C. Legislative Assembly
D. Member of parliament
9. Which statement is correct in relation to "Gram Sabha"?
A. Gram Sabha consists of registered persons in electoral list in the panchayat area formed at village level
B. It is a village level assembly of registered voters in the panchayat area
C. Its powers are determined by the Legislature
D. All of the above mentioned
10. Which Election Commission conducts the election of "Panchayati Raj"?
A. Central Election Commission
B. State election commission
C. Both of the above
D. None of these
11. Which of the following was suggested by the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee?
A. Establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system
B. Executive Body to Panchayat Committees
C. The District Council should be headed by a District Officer
D. All of the above
12. Of ___________ posts (for both members and heads) are reserved for women.
A. One-third
B. Two-thirds
C. Four-one
D. Third-one
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