Panchayati Raj Institutions

Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration

Panchayati Raj Institutions starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Panchayati Raj Institutions. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Describe the main functions of a Zila Parishad.

Describe the role of the District Collector in relation to Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Discuss any two challenges faced by Panchayati Raj Institutions in India.

Discuss the role of State Finance Commissions in strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Explain the difference between Gram Panchayat and Panchayat Samiti.

Explain the importance of decentralization in the context of Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Explain the process of devolution of powers to Panchayati Raj Institutions as per the Constitution.

Explain the process of dissolution of a Panchayat before the completion of its tenure.

The Panchayati Raj system in India operates at how many levels? (1) One (2) Two (3) Three (4) Four

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the composition of Panchayats? (1) Article 243B (2) Article 370 (3) Article 21 (4) Article 356

Which body is responsible for conducting elections to the Panchayats? (1) Election Commission of India (2) State Election Commission (3) President of India (4) Governor of State

Which committee is considered the main architect of the Panchayati Raj system in India? (1) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (2) Sarkaria Commission (3) Mandal Commission (4) Ashok Mehta Committee

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the executive officer of the Gram Panchayat.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj system.

Fill in the blank: The _______ reviews the financial position of Panchayats and recommends measures to improve it.

Reservation of seats for women in Panchayats is at least ______ percent as per the 73rd Amendment.

True or False: The 73rd Amendment Act applies to all states and union territories in India.

True or False: The 73rd Amendment Act mandates the establishment of a State Election Commission in every state.

True or False: The Panchayati Raj system is only for rural areas.

True or False: The Panchayati Raj system was first introduced in Rajasthan.